Selwyn_Times: October 25, 2023

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• By Daniel Alvey 

A 20-YEAR battle over an 

intersection and 500m of 

shingle road has ended – but it 

comes with a six-figure price 

tag. 

The junction of State 

Highway 75 and Perymans 

Rd in Tai Tapu will be closed 

to traffic and 500m of shingle 

road on Perymans Rd will be 

sealed at a cost of $330,000. 

Tai Tapu residents have 

been wanting the road sealed 

to keep down the dust, but 

not the intersection closed. 

The council has maintained 

that if the road is sealed the 

intersection must be closed to 

reduce the risk of crashes. 

The intersection was up for 

closure in 2003 and 2013 and 

again in May this year, but 

on all occasions it did not go 

ahead. 

Now the council’s transport 

and infrastructure committee 

has decided to close the 

intersection, regardless of its 

decision to seal the road as 

part of its 2021/22 Annual 

Plan. 

• Turn to page 4 

ROAD RUMBLES: This 500m stretch of Perymans Rd will be sealed and the nearby 

intersection with State Highway 75 closed, costing $330,000. PHOTO: BARRY CLARKE 


A CYCLEWAY between 

Prebbleton and the Southern 

Motorway has been shelved. 

The cycleway, which was to run 

along Springs Rd and join the existing 

cycle link on the Southern 

Motorway to Christchurch, is 

now too costly for the council to 

complete in the next 12 months. 

The project relied on Waka 

Kotahi funding, which required 

Waka Kotahi to approve the 

design, submitted by the council 

in April. 

By May, Waka Kotahi had 

advised the initial concept design 

did not meet the parameters 

of its Urban Cycleways 

Programme, which focuses on 

accommodating users of all ages 

and abilities. 

The council would need to 

install a curb along the cycleway 

to separate it from the road, increasing 

the estimated cost from 

$500,000 to $2,252,769. 

Mayor Sam Broughton said 

it highlighted the challenges of 

the Long-Term Plan process, 

with projects that appeared to be 

locked in sometimes not making 

the cut. 

The council is now looking to 

add the cycleway to its next LTP. 

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SOME THINGS take time. 

A case in point was the 

battle over a small stretch of 

Perymans Rd, Tai Tapu end 

(see page 1). 

The debate raged around 

whether to close off the 

Perymans Rd, State 

Highway 75 intersection; 

residents said no, the 

council said yes. 

The council has finally got 

its way and residents have 

now conceded defeat. 

Entwined in the 

Perymans saga is sealing 

500m of shingle road which 

was decided two years 

ago. But why would you 

do that if the traffic on it 

news 

is now going to be almost 

non-existent because of the 

intersection closure? 

The cost of sealing and 

closing off the intersection 

is $330,000 – loose change, 

I guess, in a fast growing 

district like Selwyn. 

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Johnny Cash tribute sausage 

a fiery hit at national comp 

• By Geoff Sloan 

A FIERY sausage has proved a 

big hit. 

Fresh Choice Leeston is 

celebrating after its butchery 

department was awarded a gold 

elite prize at the Great New 

Zealand Sausage competition, 

for its gourmet pork sausage 

with some serious heat. 

Butcher Daryl Johnson named 

his creation after his favourite 

Johnny Cash song. 

“We went for the Ring of Fire. 

It’s got a lot of colour, a lot of 

flavour that comes out nicely in 

the first bite. It’s nice and sweet 

and then you get a little bit of a 

burning sensation after. So this 

is a sausage that is more for . . . 

the more you eat, the more you 

like.” 

The awards were presented in 

Auckland last week. Seventeen 

judges munched their way 

through an impressive 650 

sausages, from 116 outlets across 

the country. 

This was the first time the 

Leeston supermarket had 

entered, and the team was 

delighted the recipe captured the 

taste of judges. 

“There’s a bit of paprika, and 

honey and sugar and bits and 

pieces like that, and a few other 

herbs and spices in there. But 

yeah, all natural ingredients.” 

Fresh Choice Leeston owneroperator 

David Craig said the 

secret to good food was to keep 

it simple. 

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“It’s rural, you know, it’s 

kiwi New Zealand still here. So 

we’re not too inspired by all the 

foreign fusion cooking and all 

that fancy stuff. We’re down to 

earth, grassroots . . . 

“So this is, I suppose up our 

alley and a great chance for 

Daryl . . . to be able to showcase 

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some flair and a little bit of 

creativity.” 

But Johnson isn’t resting on 

his laurels. He’s already working 

on a spicy bratwurst sausage, 

which the team may enter in 

next year’s competition. 

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to $107.5 million allocated by the 

Government towards rebuilding 

the science facility – almost a third 

of the projected cost of the total 

campus rebuild of $349 million. 

Opened in 1976, the Burns 

building was named in honour 

of Sir Malcolm Burns, who 

was principal of Canterbury 

Agricultural College from 1952 to 

1974 and a former senior lecturer. 

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NEWS 

• From page 1 

At the Tai Tapu Community 

Association’s meeting on 

Wednesday last week, the 

decision to close the road was 

discussed. While the association 

is unhappy about the decision, 

it will not continue to fight the 

closure. 

When it was 

up for closure in 

May, association 

spokesperson 

and road user 

John Ryan 

threatened legal 

action if council 

John 

Ryan 

staff did not 

produce a more 

detailed report 

on the forecast closure and provide 

evidence for it. 

With the intersection closed 

it will likely only serve as access 

for the one resident who lives on 

the corner and access for farmers. 

Ryan now did not see the 

point in closing the road. 

“Sealing the road and closing 

it to through traffic is an absolute 

contradiction and a waste of 

$330,000 of ratepayers money,” 

he said. 

Despite the decision to close 

the intersection, Ryan still 

wanted the council to seal it to 

hold up their agreement. 

“The Tai Tapu residents are 

only hanging in on the basis 

that the decision has already 

been made and at least it will be 

sealed.” 

The four options presented 

to the committee were to close 

the intersection (at a cost of 

$330,000), left turn out only 

($340,000), left in and left out 

($440,000), and leave the intersection 

open ($375,000). 

Deputy mayor Malcolm 

Lyall conceded the process was 

somewhat backwards, with the 

decision to seal the road preceding 

the closure decision. 

“I know the preference from 

the road safety team is that if 

you seal it might get more use 

then create more problems.” 


‘An absolute contradiction 

and a waste of money’ 

Since the May decision 

council staff had gone away 

and produced a new report, 

which included an independent 

systems safety audit by transport 

engineering firm Abley, which 

concluded closing the intersection 

would be the safest option. 

Abley recommended not to 

install a shared pathway for 

walkers and cyclists, due to risks 

with the SH75 bridge, which has 

no pedestrian pathway. 

Council staff said they would 

take on the advice and discontinue 

the shared pathway. 

Access for farmers was the 

main sticking point for some 

councillors. While most equipment 

can fit over the smaller 

Ryans bridge on Lincoln Tai 

Tapu Rd, some are too large. 

Councillors Lydia Gliddon, 

Shane Epia and Elizabeth Mundt 

did not vote for the closure, as 

there were no documented plans 

for an access route for farmers. 

Instead, they wanted a left turn 

out only. 

Council staff said they would 

look at developing a traffic 

management plan in which 

farmers could access the road by 

potentially climbing a curb. 

The road closure and sealing 

are due to happen over summer. 

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Old Tai Tapu Rd was 

created in the 1850s by 

William Guise Brittan, 

a prominent pioneer 

colonist who significantly 

contributed towards the 

early development of the 

Canterbury Settlement 

and was an ancestor of Captain 

Charles Upham VC & Bar. 

When sold, the majority of the 

sale proceeds will go to the John 

Robert Godley Memorial Trust 

and its objectives, namely the 

support of Cantabrian heritage 

and Arts. 

Later, in the 1870s, Lansdowne 

became home to New Zealand’s 

foremost early statesman 

and the country’s 

longest-serving 19th 

century Premier, 

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“Moreover, Brittan was a driving 

force in Canterbury’s culture of 

education, architecture, arts and 

sports, and he is justly acknowledged 

as the ‘Father of Canterbury Cricket’. 

“It seems inspired, therefore, that 

profits from the sale of Lansdowne 

will be directed back into the community 

to support Canterbury’s heritage, 

including Arts, culture, music and 

architecture.” 

In three iterations of Lansdowne, 

the current homestead was designed 

in 1961 by celebrated Cantabrian 

architect Heathcote Helmore, an 

arts crafts-style residence featuring 

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a property of timeless, classical, 

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of the country’s most distinctive 

properties, with priceless historical 

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Jones is marketing the property 

with Bayleys colleague Chris 

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will be held onsite on November 23 at 

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Repurposed centre 

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ROLLESTON Community 

Centre will now become a 

dedicated space for youth and 

the arts. 

The centre, which was built in 

1999 following a community-led 

effort by the Rolleston Residents 

Association, has seen a number 

of changes in recent years as its 

main purpose has evolved. 

The centre used to be home 

to the library and sports centre, 

both of which have found new 

homes in Te Ara Ātea and 

Selwyn Sports Centre. 

In June the old library space 

was repurposed, becoming home 

to the Selwyn Youth Hub, with 

it being used by youth support 

groups during the week. 

Over the past year council staff 

have been monitoring who uses 

the space and what for, in order 

to determine what the space 

should be used for in the future. 

Throughout that time more 

than 49,000 people have used 

the centre for a range of activities, 

including religious groups, 

dance and music groups, and 

other community groups. 

In the current LTP (2021-31) 

$443,000 is allocated to the 

centre’s refurbishment. Now 

$300,000 of it will used for 

non-structural changes which 

include creating duel spaces in 

the stadium area, purchasing 

portable staging, carpeting, 

lighting, and replacing garage 

doors at the back of the centre 

with sliding doors to create an 

extra space. 

The remaining $143,000 will 

be split into two lots of $71,500 

which will be used to conduct 

a needs assessment process, the 

first in 2025/26 and the second 

in 2026/27, to find out what the 

Rolleston community wants 

REUSE: 

$300,000 will 

be spent on 

the Rolleston 

Community 

Centre to 

convert it to 

an arts and 

youth centre. 

going forward and whether a 

second community centre will 

need to be built on the eastern 

side of the town. 

Currently $8.5 million is being 

budgeted for either a new centre 

or rebuilding the existing one as 

part of the 2024-34 Long Term 

Plan. 

If after the assessment a 

decision is made to retain the 

existing centre to meet community 

growth needs, it will 

need earthquake strengthening, 

a replacement roof and its seals, 

front entrance remedial works, 

and other structural changes to 

meet the community needs. 

Malvern to vote 

on community 

board members 


EIGHT PEOPLE are vying 

for two seats on the Malvern 

Community Board. 

In September a by-election 

was triggered after the board 

fell apart due to infighting 

and relationship breakdowns 

between board members, which 

led to the resignation of Sean 

Ellis and chair Ken May. 

May took a swipe on his way 

out at fellow board members, 

saying, “I’m too old to be pissing 

around with children.” 

He singled out Calvin Payne 

and Sharn Nu’u as “no brainers”, 

and said Ellis thought he was 

“god”. 

But Nu’u and Ellis shot back 

saying May was not acting 

appropriately as chair, with 

Ellis calling May’s comments 

“vulgar” and “uncouth”. 

Following the resignations, 

there was a call for new 

nominations which closed on 

Thursday last week. 

For May’s seat there have 

been four nominations, Brian 

Donnelly, Rob Lawrence, and 

John Verry and Andrew Welsh. 

For Ellis’ seat, there were four 

– Vicky Frost, former mayor Bill 

Woods, Michelle Johnson, and 

Phillip Freeman. 

“It’s encouraging to see so 

many people looking to get 

involved and represent their 

community. Having a good 

range of candidates means 

Malvern residents will get a 

good say in who represents 

them on the board,” Mayor Sam 

Broughton said. 

Both Woods and Frost 

contested the seat in last year’s 

election against Ellis, receiving 

270 and 155 votes respectively 

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The vote will be conducted by 

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Candidate names will be listed 

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November 23, and voting will 

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Patched Mongols MC member denied 

appeal following fatal gangpad bashing 

• By Hazel Osborne 

A PATCHED Mongols MC 

member involved in a gang-pad 

killing on New Year’s Eve has 

been denied an appeal on his 

sentence and conviction for his 

part in the fatal beating. 

Lyndon Paul Sheed was found 

guilty last year of manslaughter 

after standing trial for the killing 

of Kane Wayman, who was 

beaten at the Mongols MC gangpad 

in Burnham and died on 

New Year’s Day, 2021. 

Sheed was initially charged 

with murder, but found guilty 

of manslaughter and later sentenced 

in the High Court to five 

years and six months imprisonment. 

He has since been denied his 

appeal against conviction and 

sentence, with the Court of 

Appeal stating in their recently 

released decision they did not 

accept the grounds put forward 

by the convicted killer. 

The jury found Sheed had 

administered the fatal blow to 

Wayman’s head that night when 

he was attacked for allegedly 

disrespecting people at the party 

and acting out. 

Wayman, who was 46 at the 

APPEAL: Lyndon Sheed (centre) during his trial in the High 

Court. 

PHOTO: KURT BAYER 

time, had been attacked by three 

men, including Sheed, after he 

was “ejected” from the gangpad. 

He was punched and kicked, 

even when he lay defenceless on 

the ground. 

He was driven to the hospital 

by a woman he had been seeing. 

Battered and badly injured he 

was laid out on the back seat of a 

car and driven to Christchurch 

hospital where he was pronounced 

dead. 

His body showed signs of an 

assault, including facial, head 

and neck injuries and a pathologist 

found his cause of death to 

be blunt head trauma and neck 

compression injuries on the 

background of heart problems 

and methamphetamine use. 

“In (the pathologist’s) opinion, 

the degree of post-mortem 

changes suggested he was dead 

or actively dying before he was 

placed in the car,” the decision 

said. 

The woman who drove him, 

Penny Poihipi, said Sheed had 

come to the driver’s window before 

leaving for the hospital and 

said “(you) f******* hear nothing, 

you f****** see nothing. Did you 

hear?” 

Poihipi was a key witness 

in the trial, and had identified 

Sheed, who she had slept with 

that night, as the man who administered 

a “king hit”. 

Sheed’s daughter Liz and Mongols 

prospect Mitchell Carston 

also who stood trial for Wayman’s 

death, and were acquitted 

of murder at the trial last year. 

Sheed’s lawyer Len Andersen 

KC put forward three grounds 

when appealing the 2022 conviction 

at a hearing in August this 

year. 

Andersen argued there was 

no admissible identification of 

Sheed, Poihipi’s account of the 

fatal punch was not reliable, and 

the evidence did not prove the 

blow caused the man’s death. 

A reduction in his sentence 

of five years and six months 

was also sought by Andersen, 

claiming the time given should 

have been no more than four 

years and in line with other “one 

punch” manslaughter cases. 

Andersen said an allowance 

should have been made for 

“personal mitigating factors”, 

including learning difficulties, 

familial disconnection and poor 

role-modelling in early life. 

“We do not accept these submissions,” 

the court said in the 

decision. 

They went on to state they were 

not persuaded the sentencing 

judge was wrong when denying 

discounts for personal mitigating 

factors, describing the connection 

between that and his offending 

as “weak”. 

“The (cultural) report states 

that Mr Sheed attributes the 

offending to intoxication at the 

time and his responsibility as the 

gang member ‘on watch’ to ‘sort 

it out’. However, his intoxication 

at the time is not a mitigating 

factor,” the decision said. 

Sheed joined the Mongols in 

2012. Wayman was not connected 

to the gang and, according 

to the decision, may have 

met Sheed just one time before 

he died. 

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and domestic water is supplied from a bore supplying troughs and 

houses. Two dwellings, one being on its own 4ha title, a wool shed, 

sheep and cattle yards and an array of farm sheds complete the 

property. Being so close to Christchurch this will appeal to those 

looking for a country escape with scale, an addition to an existing 

farming operation, tourism, or a first farm. With its diverse 

topography and its own microclimate this is a rare opportunity not 

to be missed. 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus GST (if any) 

(Unless Sold Prior) 

Closes 2.00pm, Thursday 23 November 

VIEW By Appointment Only 

Sam Davidson 

M 027 488 8269 

E sdavidson@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Sandy Butterick 

M 027 417 2639 

E Sandra.Butterick@pggwrightson.co.nz 

pggwre.co.nz/LCN38019 

AUCTION 

ROLLESTON 22 Sandstone Crescent 

FINAL REMINDER - Vendor Wants Sold! 

This impeccably presented and well-maintained family 

home offers a lifestyle of utmost convenience in a 

relaxing location. Conveniently situated across the 

road is Stonebrook Park featuring a popular walkway, 

children's playground, and an easy safe walk to the 

modern West Rolleston primary school. This 

contemporary three bedroom, two bathroom home 

offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and 

convenience. Step inside and be greeted by a spacious 

open living and dining area complemented by the 

modern kitchen - perfect for entertaining family and 

friends. 

AUCTION GST Inclusive 

3.00pm, Thursday 26 October On Site 


Ron Ferguson 

M 027 498 6256 

E ron.ferguson@pggwrightson.co.nz 

DARFIELD 11-13 North Terrace 

Potential Plus on North Terrace 

If you are looking for a property with upside potential 

and endless possibilities, then look no further! This 

spacious eight-bedroom house on a 3030sqm section 

(more or less) on two titles, has plenty of options. 

The house sits in the middle of two adjoining titles, 

giving an oversized, sheltered, and largely blank 

canvas backyard. There is plenty of room for a tennis 

court, swimming pool, and much more! 

With a little vision and creativity, you can transform 

this property into a stunning and comfortable place to 

live, work, or both. The possibilities are too many to list 

so viewing is a must. 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY GST 

Inclusive 


Closes 1.00pm, Tuesday 7 November 

VIEW 1.45-2.30pm, Sunday 29 

October & 5 November 

Jannetta Thomas 

M 021 256 6295 

E jannetta.thomas@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Dan van der Salm 

M 021 918 233 

E dan.vandersalm@pggwrightson.co.nz 

pggwre.co.nz/LCN38325 

pggwre.co.nz/DAR38489 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008 

6/19 Gerald Street, LINCOLN 

Cnr South Terrace & Ross Street, DARFIELD 

Phone: 03 341 4301 | Email: christchurch@pggwre.co.nz 

Helping grow the country 

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Helping grow the country

Wednesday October 25 2023 Selwyn Times 11 

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL 

OPEN HOME 

OHOKA 105 Jacksons Road 

Ohoka Gem! 

A rare opportunity to secure a 12-hectare farmlet with a split-level 

permanent material house in the heart of Ohoka on Jacksons Road. 

This property has stock-handling facilities designed for both sheep 

and cattle. Abundant barns and sheds are available, and the 

laneways are electrified throughout. An irrigation system delivering 

15 litres per second, ensures grass year-round. The house is 

positioned in an ideal spot to capture all day sun, built with heart 

Rimu and complemented with an in-ground swimming pool, and 

indoor spa. The property is accentuated by an established garden 

and captivating water features that contribute to it's charm. Families 

will appreciate the convenience of having the renowned Ohoka 

Primary School just 1.5km away on the same road. Additionally, the 

weekly farmers market is conveniently situated nearby. For those 

needing access to the city, Christchurch CBD is a mere 24km away. 

This property and its prime location offer numerous admirable 

qualities. The current owners have dutifully farmed this land for over 

40 years and now they're ready to embark on their next chapter. This 

is an opportunity not to be missed. 

4 2 2 

ENQUIRIES OVER $1.9M Plus GST (if any) 

VIEW 11.00-12.00pm, Sunday 29 October 

Kevin Rowe 

M 027 609 4227 

E kevin.rowe@pggwrightson.co.nz 

pggwre.co.nz/RAN38394 

OPEN HOME 

HALSWELL 7 Nottingham Avenue 

Snap This Up - First Home, Invest, Renovate 

Introducing a 1950s cosy home nestled on an 

expansive 878 square metre freehold section, offering 

a delightful blend of comfort and convenience. 

Boasting three bedrooms, this residence is an ideal 

canvas for your family home. Step inside to discover a 

separate lounge, providing a welcoming space for 

relaxation and entertainment. The cosy atmosphere is 

enhanced by a pellet fire, creating a warm and inviting 

ambience during the colder months. This property also 

provides the convenience of a garage and off-street 

parking. 

3 1 1 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 

GST Inclusive 

Closes 4.00pm, Thursday 9 November 

VIEW 1.00-1.30pm, Sunday 29 

October 

Sandy Butterick 

M 027 417 2639 

E Sandra.Butterick@pggwrightson.co.nz 

SHEFFIELD 357 Waianiwaniwa Road 

Dairy Support, Sheep and Beef or Cropping 

An opportunity to purchase 200.97ha (more or less), 

bare land in two titles with a multitude of farming 

options from sheep and beef, dairy support arable or 

forestry. Summer safe country with annual rainfall 

approx. 1000mm. Close proximity to Christchurch 

Airport and the rural service town of Darfield. 

Currently farmed as part of a larger block with sheep 

and beef and dairy grazing the main focus. Faithfully 

farmed, with a good balance of flats, rolling and some 

medium to steeper hill country. A great opportunity to 

secure a good sized piece of prime farm land at an 

affordable level. 

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Plus 

GST (if any) 


Closes 12.00pm, Wednesday 8 

November 


Dan van der Salm 

M 021 918 233 

E dan.vandersalm@pggwrightson.co.nz 

pggwre.co.nz/LCN38522 

pggwre.co.nz/ASH38493 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008 

6/19 Gerald Street, LINCOLN 

Cnr South Terrace & Ross Street, DARFIELD 

Phone: 03 341 4301 | Email: christchurch@pggwre.co.nz 

Helping grow the country 

For more great listings, visit www.pggwre.co.nz 

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under the REAA 2008 

Helping grow the country

12 Selwyn Times Wednesday October 25 2023



NEWS 13 

Board to be set up for major sports hub 


PLANNING FOR a major sports 

hub in the district continues to 

roll forward. 

Lincoln rugby, cricket, netball, 

tennis, bowls, and pickleball are 

working together to set up the 

hub at Lincoln Domain, with a 

key goal being new facilities. 

The next step will see a board 

set up in the new year. 

The hub will be made up of a 

board of about seven members 

which will help clubs get better 

use of current facilities and potentially 

help fund new ones. 

The idea was initiated after the 

netball and tennis clubs got together 

as they were sharing court 

space, and then they invited 

other domain users to come 

together as one collective. 

Selwyn Netball Centre board 

chair Andrea James said the 

process started in July and has 

been able to move quickly due to 

a good understanding between 

clubs. 

“Facilities are tight in Selwyn, 

and it’s not just for netball,” she 

said. 

James said they were unsure 

yet what facilities they would 

build. 

Lincoln Cricket Club president 

Tony McKenzie said junior 

cricket is nearing team capacity 

due to the number of fields 

available. 

“Basically what we want out 

of them is better facilities and 

that’s what we all need. Hopefully 

down the track some more 

playing space as well because as 

a cricket club we have outgrown 

the domain. 

“Last year we talked about the 

maximum number of junior 

teams we could cope with 

before we’d have the day that we 

couldn’t take any more kids on, 

and we were expecting that to 

be a five-year thing, but it’s quite 

possible by the end of the season 

we are going to hit that number 

(about 20 teams),” McKenzie 

said. 

Lincoln Rugby Club president 

Corran Pyrell said the club will 

run through the working group 

process and weigh up their options. 

“Our club rooms are coming 

to their lives’ end basically so 

we need to upgrade, and we’re 

outgrowing the space.” 

Pyrell said they may end up 

with a combined facility between 

other codes. 

Lincoln Bowling Club spokesperson 

Dave Kelly said he was 

looking forward to seeing what 

the hub could offer for the bowls 

club, which is hoping to get more 

young players on board. 

Selwyn Times approached Lincoln 

Tennis Club and Pickleball 

Selwyn which did not respond. 

Assisting in the hub’s setup is 

UPGRADE: Lincoln rugby and cricket club rooms 

(left) and the bowls club are looking to improve 

their facilities. 

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consultant Peter Burley, who has 

been involved in setting up other 

hubs across New Zealand. 

Currently, the council and 

Sport Canterbury are paying the 

consultancy fees to avoid any 

financial burden on the clubs. 

Burley said about 100 hubs 

are operating currently in New 

Zealand. 

“We have about 16,000 sports 

clubs in New Zealand and hubs 

are a way of having an entity 

that’s set up to help groups of 

clubs to do the more complex 

jobs that sports clubs often 

struggle with. 

“They’re things like capital 

projects, working with councils 

to do feasibility work and strategies 

about fields, courts, and 

green placements.” 

Burley said the combined 

approach can make getting upgrades 

more feasible for clubs. 

“In New Zealand, because the 

traditional approach is to have a 

whole lot of sports club buildings 

across a reserve, everybody has 

a secretary and treasurer and a 

changing room that is falling 

apart and social space that is not 

getting enough people in it.” 

Council head of sport and 

recreation James Richmond said 

supporting the formation of the 

hub in Lincoln directly aligns 

with the council’s Play Active 

Recreation and Sport (PARS) 

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NEWS 


Harness racing icon ‘Dobbie’ finds 

• By Barry Lichter 

IAN DOBSON, one of harness 

racing’s most successful owners 

of all time, died on his 90th 

birthday. 

Dobson, whose name is synonymous 

with the champion pacer 

Christan Cullen, started winning 

races in 1986 but, incredibly, was 

only now enjoying the best run 

of his life. 

In a February interview before 

cleaning up at the annual harness 

racing awards, Dobson said 

“the horses keep me going. I’m 

having a bit of fun and I don’t 

think I’ve ever had such a good 

run.” 

Dobson was a notable absentee 

at Addington last Friday when 

his three superstars Akuta, Don’t 

Stop Dreaming and Muscle 

Mountain went within a whisker 

of repeating their unmatched 

treble of last December when, in 

a golden 90 minutes, they bagged 

three Group I races, the $250,000 

New Zealand Derby, the 

$100,000 Ace Of 

Spades and the 

$86,500 Trotting 

Free-for-all. 

Long time 

close friend Noel 

Kennard said 

Noel 

Kennard 

“Dobbie” always 

tried to be on 

course but in the 

last month his health had gradually 

slipped. 

“I went in to the rest home 

with his son Stuart to watch the 

races with him but for the first 

time he wasn’t with it at all. 

“Up ’til about a month ago 

he could walk unaided and his 

memory was brilliant. If we 

talked horses or money he knew 

exactly what you were saying.” 

Dobson’s passing brings to a 

close one of the most spectacular 

ownership chapters in harness 

racing – he won 385 races in 

New Zealand alone, with 73 individual 

winners, including 31 at 

the very highest Group I level. 

But while his newest trotting 

sensation Muscle Mountain has 

been the most prolific, with 29 

wins, Dobson still rates Christian 

Cullen as his number one 

champion. 

“Christian Cullen was my best 

horse,” Dobson said in February. 

“I still own him – he’s alive 

and well at the age of 28, at the 

best old people’s home in New 

Zealand, Dancingonmoonlight 

Farm.” 

Dobson’s first foray into 

ownership in 1984 wasn’t so 

successful. He shared in a mare 

called Jam Cover – named after a 

business he had which made jam 

WINNING TEAM: Ian Dobson with, from 

left, his daughter Lynne, partner Janice, and 

Muscle Mountain’s trainers, Nina and Greg 

Hope. 

covers – who placed three times 

from 14 starts. 

But he had been racing horses 

with some success for 10 years 

– his first winner was Lord 

Christopher at Hutt Park on 

September 2, 1986 – before Cullen 

came along, winning his first 

race on November 22, 1996 at 

Addington. 

By the time Cullen retired in 

June 2000, with recurrent leg 

problems, he had captured everyone’s 

hearts with his arrogant 

pacing style, winning some of 

the most coveted prizes in harness 

racing, including the New 

Zealand Cup, Auckland Cup and 

Miracle Mile. 

When he left trainer Brian 

O’Meara’s stable he became the 

country’s champion sire, giving 

Dobson more prizes than he 

could fit in his trophy cabinets. 

Kennard recalls how Dobson 

prized the collection so much, 

he even contradicted the red 

sticker ban on his Redcliffs home 

to rescue the collection after 

the earthquake demolished his 

house in 2011. 

But among the racing trophies 

were also plenty of golfing 

memorabilia as Dobson for 

many years was a scratch golfer, 

Kennard said. 

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NEWS 15 

nal finish line on 90th birthday 

“After one tournament he won, 

he was flown to Germany to pick 

up his prize, a Mercedes car. 

“Golf meant a lot to him. 

He played and beat Michael 

Campbell at Kauri Cliffs one 

year.” 

Dobson went on to breed and 

race a horse with Campbell who, 

named Cambo, won first-up at 

Timaru in September 2007. 

“He also caddied for Gary 

Player and I remember Dobbie 

telling me the story about how 

Player asked him for a club 

and Dobbie said, ‘No, that’s the 

wrong one. Trust me, I know’. He 

was proven right.” 

Dobson, a good all round 

sportsman, proved a generous 

benefactor for golf, paying for an 

extension to the Christchurch 

Golf Club and funding initiatives 

to help juniors progress up the 

ranks. 

Dobson didn’t always have 

money. He came from very 

humble beginnings, growing up 

in the Depression, biking to work 

where he earned 10 bob a week as 

a plumber. 

Dobson lived on 10 per cent 

of his income, saving the rest, 

and eventually set up his own 

business, before moving into 

buying real estate. 

“On the one hand he was very 

scrupulous and on the other 

incredibly generous with his 

passions.” 

Kennard admired Dobson 

for his unrelenting calmness in 

racing, which routinely threw up 

setbacks. 

“When his horses lost, not 

once did I ever hear him criticise 

BEST: 

Christian 

Cullen beats 

Iraklis to win 

the 1998 

New Zealand 

Trotting Cup. 

SPORTSMAN: Ian Dobson was also a keen golfer, caddying for Gary Player (left) and once 

beating champion golfer Michael Campbell, with whom he raced Cambo. 

the driver. And when Muscle 

Mountain got taken out at 

the start (badly checked) at 

Addington recently he copped it 

on the chin, saying it was just one 

of those things.” 

Dobson took the same c’est la 

vie approach early on to Muscle 

Mountain whom he bred and put 

through the ring as a yearling, 

only to pass him in for $40,000. 

“He wasn’t prepared to let him 

go for that. If the horse was no 

good and he ended up losing, so 

be it.” 

Muscle Mountain was clearly 

the best of the 10 trotters Dobson 

raced, giving him his first Group 

I win as a breeder when he took 

the NZ Trotting Championship 

in April 2021. 

Dobson raced 10 trotters who 

collectively won 64 races but 

most of his success came with 

pacers. 

His first Group I win as 

an owner came in 2009 with 

Joyfuljoy and, while he enjoyed 

scores of winners in the 

intervening years, he had to wait 

until April 2021 for the next one. 

Dobson is survived by 

his partner Janice, son 

Stuart, daughter Lynne, four 

grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. 

Lynne Dobson said she will 

remember her dad as a great 

father and family man. 

“We didn’t have a lot of money 

in those days – there were no 

huge family holidays – but we’d 

go away a lot to the West Coast 

and the country race meetings. 

“He was quite hard on me but 

very fair and brought us up to 

show respect. 

“I remember him saying: ‘What 

you do in life is look after your 

family and work hard’, which I’ve 

taken on board.” 

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Orca siblings 

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ORCA SIBLINGS Prop and Danny have 

made their annual return to Akaroa. 

They were spotted by Black Cat Cruises 

last week and were the first orcas of the 

season to visit the harbour. 

“While orcas usually turn up around 

this time of year, October to December, 

the first sightings are always exciting,” 

said Black Cat chief executive Paul Milligan. 

“Initially we thought these two were an 

unknown mother orca and her calf, and 

noticed the calf looked like it had some 

damage just behind its dorsal fin – most 

likely a propeller strike which is always 

sad to see,” he said. 

“The concern for the smaller orca was 

quickly abolished after a few local orca 

experts said the orcas were the wellknown 

Prop and Danny.” 

Orca Research Trust and Whale Rescue 

founder Dr Ingrid Visser said in Guide to 

the New Zealand Orca, the two orcas were 

believed to be brother and sister. 

Visser has been documenting orca 

since 1995 and has records of Prop going 

back to 1982. 

Prop was ‘readily recognisable’ with 

distinctive damage to her dorsolumbar 

region from being run over by a boat 

when she was ‘reasonably young’. 

“The damage was so significant that 

it stunted her growth. Her dorsal fin is 

about a third smaller than an orca of a 

similar age.” 

Prop has two visible deep V-shaped 

cuts along her spine and a third closer to 

the tail. 

Department of Conversation marine 

technical advisor Mike Ogle said he 

hoped people would respect the orca and 

give them the space they need. 

“This includes travelling no faster than 

‘no wake’ speed within 300m of marine 

mammals, not circling or cutting off the 

path of any animals, and approaching 

from a direction that’s parallel and to the 

rear of the animals,” he said. 

“For whales, keep at least 50m away, or 

200m for baleen or sperm whales with a 

calf.” 

Said Milligan: “While Prop and Danny 

are well-known, this should still be a 

warning to do what you can to maintain 

their safety. 

“Do not go searching for orcas, but if 

you do happen to spot one, be mindful 

and conscious.” 

If there is an orca sighting, please call 

0800 SEE ORCA (0800 733 6722) or visit 

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To find out more about Prop and 

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Said event organiser Gary Kennett: 

“This event is very much family-focused. 

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and have a great time with family and 

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“This year will be bigger than ever with 

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“There’ll be face-painting, tractor rides, 

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Gates open from 5pm with the fireworks 

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On-line ticket sales are available 

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beforehand. 

This year’s event is being organised 

by The Rotary Club of Lincoln, with all 

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NEWS 


Covid: Still here, still most 

Unless someone high 

profile gets it, most 

of us aren’t thinking 

about the dangers of 

catching Covid-19 now. 

We should be – it’s 

our country’s biggest 

infectious disease killer, 

twice as deadly as 

influenza. Tom Kitchin 

reports 

EVERY WEEK we see 

thousands of cases, hundreds 

lying in hospital beds, and 

around 20 deaths. 

Sorry to say it, but Covid is 

still alive and kicking. 

“It’s a bit like an unwelcome 

guest that no one wants to talk 

about, but it hasn’t gone away, 

that’s for sure,’’ said Otago 

University 

epidemiologist 

professor 

Michael Baker. 

“It’s our 

number one 

infectious 

disease threat 

Michael 

Baker 

. . . it’s really 

displaced 

influenza as our 

biggest single infectious disease 

killer.” 

And Baker warns the number 

of reported cases are probably 

well behind what’s actually out 

there. 

“(There are) 3,500 or so 

reported cases every week, but 

we know that will be at best 

50 per cent of the cases in the 

community . . . maybe less than 

that . . . so we’re still looking at 

about 10,000 cases probably a 

week at least.” 

Baker said reporting 

has dropped off for several 

reasons, such as there no longer 

being mandatory self-isolation 

and the Covid leave support 

scheme ending, which helped 

pay employees who had to 

isolate. 

Wastewater results are 

PROTECT: 

Professor 

Michael 

Baker says 

being 

up to 

date with 

vaccines, 

selfisolating 

if unwell 

and 

wearing 

masks 

on public 

transport 

are all still 

important 

actions to 

take. 

“It’s our number one infectious disease threat . . . it’s 

really displaced influenza as our biggest single infectious 

disease killer.” – Professor Michael Baker 

showing an interesting, if not 

slightly concerning, trend. 

“We’re seeing a rise at the 

moment, a relatively small 

rise, in the detection of this 

virus in wastewater, unlike the 

continuing decline we’re seeing 

in self-reported cases, and 

this does seem to date to the 

period when we removed the 

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crowded indoor environments 

like public transport. 

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Growing waitlists for 

Scouts, leaders sought 

IMMUNISE: Professor Helen Petousis-Harris says 

combination vaccines are likely to start appearing. 

asymptomatic or mild infections. 

“They started off with a hiss 

and roar because they were quite 

well-matched to those circulating 

variants,” she said. 

“As that shifted, the ability to 

prevent initial infection in the 

first place – that was what you 

saw wane first, and then the 

ability to prevent mild disease, 

whereas you see that protection 

against more severe disease 

holding.” 

She says there’s a lot of work 

going on to get better vaccine 

solutions. 

“These are things like 

intranasal vaccines – so vaccines 

you sniff – or skin patches . . . 

you want them in your upper 

respiratory tract to catch that 

virus as soon as it appears. So 

we’re likely to see that sort of 

thing coming along, hopefully (in 

the) near rather than far future 

now. 

“And that of course has got that 

spillover for other respiratory 

infections as well. Covid’s not 

the only game in town. Influenza 

causes us grief every year, along 

with other respiratory viruses.” 

Petousis-Harris says there 

could be combination vaccines – 

attacking several viruses in one 

shot – in coming years. 

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BOYS AND girls are unable to 

join Scout groups in the district 

due to not enough leaders. 

Scout groups in Lincoln, 

Rolleston, Ellesmere, Darfield 

and West Melton have up to 50 

youth on their waiting lists. 

Said Selwyn zone leader Tracy 

Webster: “Selwyn being a highgrowth 

area, there are more 

youth wanting to attend and 

we don’t have enough leaders to 

take the youth off the list.” 

Webster said the number 

waiting “varies between the 

groups and the sections” with 

some having less than 10 while 

others have significantly more. 

“Recently there have been 

leaders having to leave the movement 

due to other commitments, 

and with the rise in youth in the 

district, we need to reach out to 

the wider community to replace 

these leaders,” she said. 

“To become a leader, you need 

to be over the age of 18 and 

be able to complete and pass 

a police check. There is some 

training required once you have 

received your warrant. 

“Leaders also get to have fun 

too.” 

GOOD TIMES: Scouts at the Leeston Christmas parade. 

There are five sections in the 

Scout movement: Keas for ages 

five-to-eight, Cubs for ages 

eight-to-11, Scouts for ages 11- 

to-14, Venturers for ages 14-to- 

18, and Rovers for ages 18-to-26. 

Leaders participate in a 

variety of activities, such as 

weekly meet-ups, camping, 

fun days, and organising and 

supporting decision-making. 

Said Ellesmere scout leader 

Rachael Carruthers: “I have 

been a leader for about nine 

years – my eldest son had a 

fabulous time in the Kea 

section. 

“My youngest is now in the 

venturer category; we’ve stayed 

for so long because scouting 

really is that much fun. 

“Being a leader gives you a bit 

of a buzz, and the opportunity 

to give back to your community 

and become a fundamental part 

of children’s development. 

“You also get to hang out with 

some very cool people and gain 

a sense of accomplishment.” 

Scouts offer children the 

chance to learn about the 

outdoors, music, games and 

crafts, while gaining valuable 

leadership skills and selfconfidence 

– all while having 

fun. 

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Board by-election 

candidates confirmed 

Eight candidates have put their names forward, seeking a place on the 

Malvern Community Board. 

Nominations for candidates in the Malvern Community Board by-elections 

closed on Thursday, with three nominations received for one vacancy in the 

Hawkins Subdivision and five nominations received for one vacancy in the 

Tawera Subdivision. 

The list of candidates is set out below and can also be viewed at 

selwyn.govt.nz/elections. 

Voting processes will be required in both subdivisions, with voter packs being 

mailed out to enrolled electors next month. 

The strong turnout of candidates was a positive sign for the community. 

“It’s encouraging to see so many people looking to get involved and represent their 

community. Having a good range of candidates means Malvern residents will get a 

good say in who represents them on the board,” Mayor Sam Broughton said. 

Public notices formally announcing candidates’ names will be published later this 

month on the council website selwyn.govt.nz/elections and in local papers. 

Candidate profiles and contact details will also be made available from the 

Council website or on request from the deputy electoral officer: 

electoral.officer@selwyn.govt.nz 

Voting Arrangements 

If you live within the Malvern Community Board area and are enrolled on the 

parliamentary electoral roll you should get a voter pack sent to you for this 

by-election next month. Voter packs will be mailed out to those enrolled on 

Thursday 23 November, with the voting period closing at midday on 

Friday 15 December 2023. 

Special voting facilities will be available from the Darfield Service Centre/ 

Library or the Council headquarters in Rolleston throughout the voting 

period for anyone eligible who doesn’t receive a voter pack or needs 

replacement voting papers. 

Anybody needing more information on the by-election process can contact 

the Electoral Officer on 0800 666 048 or iro@electionz.com. 

Nominations as at 12 midday Thursday 19 October 2023: 

Hawkins Subdivision 

(1 Vacancy) 

Tawera Subdivision 

(1 Vacancy) 

Brian Donnelly 

Rob Lawrence 

John Verry 

Phil Freeman 

Vicky Frost 

Michelle Johnson 

Andrew Welsh 

Bill Woods 

Spoiled for choice at SWELL Expo 

Over 1500 people poured into Lincoln Event Centre between 9am and 2pm 

last Monday 16 October for the SWELL Expo. 

There was plenty to see and do, with over 90 stalls packed out in the 

Liffey Stadium. 

Donald the rabbit from Glenlothian Farm made a special appearance and 

received many pats, while other stalls were selling out of products and were 

running out of hand out flyers. 

Selwyn’s older residents were spoiled for choice with several clubs to sign up 

to and information on healthcare, life planning, volunteering, and travel. 

David Martin and his wife Linda said they really liked how the event was set 

up with a whole range of things to look at and think about, all located in one 

convenient area. 

“It’s all very interesting and informative,” said Linda. 

Attendees could also take part in a survey run by Council filling out what they 

think they need to age well with the chance to win some great prizes. 

Several speaker sessions were well attended, holding talks on fire safety, 

online safety, Ministry of Social Development support, legal services, health 

and disability, relaxation, retirement villages and aged care. 

To get the blood pumping, fun activities such as Zumba and Line Dancing 

were held in Nicholas Hall. 

As the event came to an end, it seemed as though people didn’t want to 

leave with many still walking around Liffey Stadium as stall holders were 

packing up. 

Changing mindsets, behaviours, and 

reducing waste at CultureFest 

Selwyn District Council made significant strides in waste reduction at 

CultureFest this year, teaming up on-site with Without Waste Limited 

(WOW). This initiative comes off the back of the launch of the Event Waste 

Sustainability Guide, developed by Council and ‘Sustainably’, a local waste 

minimisation consultancy in 2022. 

WOW has the goal of creating a world without waste and employs various 

strategies like on-site education through bin ambassadors at each bin 

station, followed by waste sorting to increase diversion from landfill. The 

collaboration at this year’s CultureFest resulted in a remarkable 71.6% 

diversion of event waste from landfill, a substantial increase from the previous 

year's 17%. On-site waste sorting is a game changer at large events where 

contamination is inevitable. 

WOW's Director, Kate Gisalon, said "we were thrilled to be involved with 

CultureFest and see the engagement with the waste sorting. After discussing 

with my team post-event, they heard nothing but positive feedback about 

the bin ambassadors providing education. Additionally, lots of people made 

positive comments to us about being able to showcase the waste 

sorting station." 

The success story of CultureFest highlights the potential of these waste 

reduction strategies. Council’s Resource Recovery and Waste Manager 

Andrew Boyd said “Selwyn District Council is working on reducing waste in a 

range of areas, and we see events like this as a great way to emphasise good 

waste separation practices. We look forward to implementing waste diversion 

practices like this at future events”. 

To learn more about minimising waste at events, you can download the 

Event Waste Sustainability Guide at selwyn.govt.nz/eventwaste. For 

information about WOW and the work that they do, visit their website at 

withoutwaste.co.nz. 

Council Call 

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996) 

TE ARA ĀTEA 

56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2880 

DARFIELD LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

1 South Terrace, Darfield 

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780 

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Notices 

ALCOHOL NOTICES 

Southbridge Bowling Club Incorporated has applied to renew its club licence. BR & LK Limited 

(Four Square West Melton) has applied to renew its off licence. JRAN Holdings Limited (Liquorland 

Prebbleton) has applied to renew its off licence. Objections to these applications are open until 

24 November. For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices. 

FOSTER DOG PARK CAR PARK UPGRADE 

The car park at Foster Park Dog Park will be closed for resealing from 6am Tuesday 24 to 6am Thursday 

26 October. The dog park will remain open, but access will be on foot and on paws only. Thank you for 

your patience as we undertake this work. 

CATCH UP WITH MAYOR SAM AT DARFIELD AND SPRINGFIELD 

If you want to have a yarn with Mayor Sam Broughton, here’s your chance. Sam will be at the 

Darfield Bakery from 9am Monday 30 October and at Taste of Kiwi Café Springfield from 10.30am. 

Come and join him for a chat. 

Meetings 

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

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

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

meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz 

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS 

Planning and Climate Change Committee* 

Wednesday 25 October 9am 

Council Offices Rolleston 

Finance & Performance Committee* 

Wednesday 25 October 1pm 


Long Term Plan Workshop* 

Wednesday 25 October 3–5pm 


Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan Hearing 

Monday 30 October 9am 


* Livestreamed on the Council website and YouTube channel 

Audit & Risk Subcommittee* 

Tuesday 7 November 11am 


Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee 

Monday 13 November 4pm–6pm 

Tai Tapu Community Centre 

Council Meeting* 

Wednesday 15 November 1pm 


Temporary traffic lights are in place for maintenance on 

Telegraph Road from Creyke Road to Ansons Road and The 

Lake Road from Tramway Reserve to Lower Lake Road. 

Our roading crews continue to be out across the district doing 

upgrades and repairs to maintain the district's roads. For a map 

of all our road works around Selwyn follow the QR code or visit 

selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures. Please take care around work sites and follow site signage. 

Selwyn Community Fund now open for applications 

Are you a community group or organisation making a positive impact in Selwyn? Selwyn District 

Council is now calling for funding applications from the Selwyn Community Fund. 

The Selwyn Community Fund plays an important role in strengthening communities in the 

district by providing valuable support to not-for-profit groups and organisations dedicated to 

community wellbeing. 

The Fund is specifically designed to offer financial support for events and activities that 

contribute to making Selwyn a great place to live, work, and play. 

Stefanie Banbury, Council’s Senior Advisor Community Funding and Events said since its 

establishment in 2018, the Fund has been a pillar of support for many groups and organisations 

that bring communities together and attract visitors to Selwyn. 

“In the last year the Fund has supported 92 

community-led initiatives. With seven key 

goals, such as increasing physical activity, 

fostering community engagement, and 

celebrating Selwyn's uniqueness, the fund is a 

valuable asset for community groups involved 

in positive initiatives”. 

“It plays a vital role in our commitment 

to supporting a diverse range of projects, 

reflecting the many different organisations 

that contribute to the vibrancy of the 

Selwyn district." 

Applications for funding from the Selwyn 

Community Fund are accepted all year round, 

but there are four dates in the year when 

applications are assessed and funds released. 

Event Guide 

Thursday 26 October 

Mindful Menopause 

Lincoln Library, 6–7.30pm 

Join Meredith Wiseman, an experienced gynaecology 

nurse, midwife, and certified mind coach, for an 

informational discussion that focuses on helping 

you navigate menopause with more confidence and 

help you develop a better understanding of the many 

treatments available. Suitable for 18+ years. Free. 

Bookings required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events. 

Saturday 28 October 

Repair Café with Envirotown 

Te Ara Ātea, 10.30am– 1.30pm 

Join Lincoln Envirotown Te Ara Ātea for their popular 

Repair Café event. The team will endeavour to repair 

clothes, electrical appliances, household goods, 

bicycles, and anything you bring in free-of-charge. 

Under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. 

Free. Full information can be found at 

selwynlibraries.co.nz/events. 

Sunday 29 October 

Malvern Community Recycling Day 

Hawkins Pit, Darfield, Entry off Cullens Road, 

east of Bangor Road, 10am–4pm 

Bulky Waste* | Garden waste | Scrap metal | Tyres | 

Child car seats | E-Waste | Cardboard. 

This is a great chance to clean up your shed, 

backyard, and garden.*Important: Please refer 

to strict criteria for bulky waste acceptance. 

Find out more at selwyn.govt.nz/recyclingday. 


Archery 

Ellesmere Archery Club, Osborne Park, 

479 Drain Road, Doyleston, 10am–1.45pm 

Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow with our 

introductory archery skills session. 

Session times: 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm. 

8+ years, caregiver supervision required. 

$5 per person. Bookings required at 

selwyn.govt.nz/events. 

Monday 30 October 

The Edge Connector 

West Melton Community and Recreation Centre 

12–2pm 

Want to make the most out of your outdoor spaces, 

whether large or small? Join Tim and Lorraine from 

Goom Landscapes and The Little Big Tree Company 

as they talk people through the potential they can 

find in their landscapes and how to achieve their 

vision. Suitable for non-gardeners and green 

thumbs alike! Free. Bookings required at 

selwynlibraries.co.nz/events. 

FOR MORE COUNCIL EVENTS VISIT 

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS 

Applications for round two of the Fund are open and close on Tuesday 31 October. For 

more details on eligibility and how to apply visit selwyn.govt.nz/communityfund or email 

selwyncommunityfund@selwyn.govt.nz 

LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2876 

0800 SELWYN 

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ 

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NEWS 


COMPACT: The 

Rotary Ōtautahi 

Passport self-drive 

shed tour will cover 

10-plus locations, 

including a West 

Melton shed used 

to make soaps 

(left) and a classic 

car collection in 

Clarkville. 

The secret lives of sheds revealed 


BACK SHED, garden shed, 

garage shed, basement shed 

– what these spaces have in 

common is they’re places people 

go to get creative. 

The first shed tour 

in Canterbury, held by 

Rotary Ōtautahi Passport, 

will showcase such crafters, 

collectors, cultivators, 

enthusiasts, toy makers, wood 

turners, painters, soap makers, 

classic car rebuilders, and more. 

The sheds are located all over, 

from Lincoln, West Melton, 

Rolleston and Clarkville to 

Parklands, New Brighton, 

South Brighton, Sydenham and 

Waltham. 

“We were looking for 

ideas for a fundraiser 

that was fun, novel 

and different to other 

fundraisers,” said Rotary 

Ōtautahi Passport 

founding member Deb 

Gimblett. 

“I had been involved 

in a similar Rotary shed 

tour up north and it had 

been a great success . . 

. This hasn’t been done 

before down here in the South 

Island as far as we are aware.” 

Deb 

Gimblett 

The tour will be a self-drive 

excursion, from 9am-4pm on 

Saturday, November 4, and will 

cover 10-plus locations. 

Said Gimblett: “We 

have sheds for everyone; 

they are not just men’s 

sheds. Start early so 

you can take your 

time, choose the sheds 

that interest you and 

stop along the way for 

refreshments at two of 

the sites.” 

Tour tickets are $45 

and all proceeds from 

the day will go to charities that 

encourage under-five-year-olds 

to thrive, like Plunket, Parental 

Wellbeing Canterbury and the 

Rotary Community Breast Milk 

Bank. 

Rotary Ōtautahi Passport was 

founded in March 2022 and is a 

club that utilises a new model. 

“Where we differ from the 

older clubs is we only meet twice 

a month and that is either to do 

projects in our communities 

or to plan the next project. We 

have no fixed abode and meet 

anywhere over Christchurch,” 

said Gimblett. 

“Our members come from far 

and wide. Lincoln, many suburbs 

in and around Christchurch and 

out to Kaiapoi, which is different 

to the traditional model. 

“We have been busy over 

the last 18 months and 

donated proceeds from our 

fundraising to The Youth Hub, 

the Canterbury Rotary Breast 

Milk Bank at St Georges, 

and the Canterbury Refugee 

Resettlement and Resource 

Centre, to name just a few.” 

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New Zealanders love pets, and we are 

among the world leaders in pet ownership. 

Unsurprisingly, they are a big part of our 

families, so losing your pet can be very 

distressing for owners. The number of posts 

on local social media shows it happens 

frequently in Selwyn. Here’s a guide to help 

you through this challenging time: 

Keep your contact details up-to-date on 

the microchip register and the council’s 

dog registration database. Any found pets 

can be scanned for a microchip or dog 

registration tags checked at vets or the 

SPCA. 

Cats love to find a hidey-hole, so check 

cupboards, sheds, garages, couch linings 

and bed bases. Check your property 

thoroughly, including under bushes and 

decks. Place familiar items like your pet’s 

bed, blanket, litter tray and their favourite 

food outside to attract them back. Call your 

animal when it’s quiet at night; shaking 

treats may entice them back. 

Visit your neighbours, knock on doors 

in surrounding streets, and tell them about 

your pet. If possible, show them a photo of 

your pet and ask them to check their garden 

sheds, garages, or other hiding spots. Share 

your pet’s details on community notice 

boards, local shops, and cafes. 

Use the power of social media to spread 

the word on your local community pages 

and ask friends to share your posts. Also, 

post your lost pet details on the dedicated 

lost and found pages on Facebook. 

The SPCA lists all stray animals in their 

care on www.lostpet.co.nz, a national 

database. You can check the “found” 

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TradeMe also has a lost and found pet 

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Create a flyer with a clear picture and 

description, with your contact details. Put 

the flyer in neighbours’ letter boxes and ask 

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community notice boards, supermarkets, 

libraries, community centres and pet stores. 

Visit all local vet clinics to give them 

a flyer, and contact other organisations 

dealing with stray animals or rescues. Also, 

contact the District Council as a wandering 

or stray dog may have been impounded. 

Animals can wander for quite a distance, 

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by 5pm each Wednesday 

Ahuriri Lagoon Walk 

Thursday 10-11.30am 

Join the council biodiversity 

team to discover this enchanting 

walk and some of its ecological 

features. An easy flat shingle 

track, perfect for beginners. 

Please wear comfortable walking 

shoes and bring a backpack with 

water, snacks and a jacket. Free 

to attend, bookings required: 

selwyn.govt.nz/events 

End of Neils Rd, Greenpark 

Board Games 

Thursday 3.30-4.30pm 

Love board games? 

Head along to play a variety 

of exciting games. Suitable for 

those new to board games, as 

well as regular players. Free. 

Bookings not required. 

Leeston Library 

Mindful Menopause 

Thursday 6-7.30pm 

Join Meredith Wiseman an 

experienced gynaecology nurse, 

midwife and certified mind 

coach for an informational 

discussion that focuses on 

helping you navigate menopause 

with more confidence and 

help you develop a better 

understanding of the many 

treatments available. 18+ 

years. Free, bookings required: 

selwynlibraries.co.nz/events 

Lincoln Library 

Zumba with Justine 

Friday 9.15-10.15am 

Zumba gold is a fun, dancebased, 

low-intensity exercise 

class. Ideal for active older 

adults; come along and have 

fun learning some basic steps to 

music. Free, drop-in. 

Lincoln Event Centre 

Spring Family Bingo 

Saturday 7-8.30pm 

Bring the family along and try 

your luck at bingo night. Line up 

all the numbers on your card to 

win some cool prizes. Cost $3 

per person. Bookings required: 


Darfield Recreation and 

Community Centre 

Archery 

Sunday 10am-1.45pm 

Learn how to shoot a bow and 

arrow with our introductory 

archery skills session. Session 

Repair Café with Envirotown, Saturday 10am–4pm, at Te Ara Ātea. Join Lincoln Envirotown 

for their popular Repair Café event. The team will endeavour to repair clothes, electrical 

appliances, household goods, bicycles, and anything you bring in free-of-charge. Under 10 

years must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in. 

times: 10am, 11am, 12pm and 

1pm. For 8+ years, caregiver 

supervision required. Cost $5 

per person. Bookings required: 


Ellesmere Archery Club, 

Osborne Park, 479 Drain Rd, 

Doyleston 

Coding for Beginners 

Monday 3.30-4.30pm 

Join in on the weekly Coding 

Club sessions for some hands-on 

coding and problem solving. 

Aimed at 9-11 years. Please 

bring your own device or laptop 

if you have one. Free. Bookings 

required. Term time only. 

Te Ara Ātea 


Fireworks evening 

November 4, from 5pm 

The Motukarara Family 

Fireworks is back on this year. 

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with 

family and friends. Take a 

picnic or enjoy the various 

foods on offer. Live music 

from local artists with plenty 

of other entertainment 

available. A Rotary Club of 

Lincoln community project. 

Tickets available through 

events.humanitix.com/motukarara-family-fireworks 

Some gate sales available. 

Waihora Domain 

Leading Learners Teenage 

Driving Course 

November 11 8.30am-2.30pm 

Selwyn teenagers can gain 

practical hands-on, supervised 

learning experience. It is for 

anyone with a learner’s licence, 

a restricted licence or a full 

licence. A parent/caregiver 

must be present. Your vehicle 

must have a current WOF & 

Rego Learn the following skills: 

Emergency braking (ABS), crash 

avoidance, eyes up driving, 

traffic, distractions, simulator, 

reversing, and mirror setup. 

Cost $50, bookings required – 

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GARDENING 

Beware of 

hidden 

dangers 

SPRING IS a time when it’s 

desirable to be working is the 

garden. 

However, there are hidden 

dangers and one of those is 

developing legionnaires’ disease. 

Here are some guidelines to 

avoid that happening 

•Minimise the amount of dust 

present when working in the 

garden. 

• Water gardens and indoor 

plants using a gentle spray. 

• Read the warning label on 

bagged composts or potting 

mix. 

• Wear gloves. 

• Wear a mask so that any dust 

is filtered out before you can 

breathe it in. 

• Dampen potting mixes 

before use. 

• Open bags of soil products 

slowly, away from the face. 

• Make sure the working area 

(for example, the glasshouse or 

potting shed) is well ventilated. 

• See a doctor if you develop a 

flu-like illness that seems to be 

worsening. 

• Wash hands thoroughly 

after gardening or handling soil 

products. 

These are simple, easy and 

natural steps that all gardeners 

can take to reduce risk while 

continuing to enjoy their garden. 

THESE DAYS more and more 

Kiwis are growing their own 

herbs and vegetables. 

And more and more gardeners 

are taking a natural and organic 

approach to gardening. This 

means less chemicals and more 

thought about what plants might 

be beneficial to grow next to each 

other. 

This approach of growing 

certain plants for the benefit of 

other plants is called companion 

planting and the idea has been 

around for centuries. 

And marigolds are probably the 

most famous companion plant 

around. 

This brightly coloured flower 

just happens to produce a strong 

smell which repels many insects 

and their roots also contain a 

pesticidal chemical which kills 

nematodes (microscopic parasites 

living in the soil). 

Marigolds are said to deter 

aphids from tomatoes and roses, 

and nematodes from potatoes and 

other root crops. 

They’re also said to keep 

white cabbage moths away from 

brassicas and will deter flies and 

mosquitoes. 

Plus, they look pretty. 

Marigolds are probably most 

well-known as an orange flower 

but they also come in red, cream, 

lemon and apricot colours. 


Companion plant with marigolds 

USEFUL: Plant marigolds amongst your vegetables, it is claimed they will keep moths and 

other pests away from the edibles. 

Mass-planted, they will create a 

stunning visual effect in 

your flower bed or vegetable 

garden. 

Some gardeners like to grow 

marigolds in the corner of their 

vege plot or others take it to the 

next level and create a barrier of 

marigolds around their garden – 

in particular around plants like 

lettuces and those mentioned 

above. 

Each plant will grow to around 

20cm high and should be planted 

approximately 15cm apart from 

the next. 

In around six to eight weeks 

your marigolds should start to 

flower and you can judge for 

yourself their effectiveness as a 

companion plant. 

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GARDENING 29 

Plant pumpkins and prune poppies now 

Vegetables 

Given rich soil, zucchini, 

marrows and pumpkin are easily 

grown in the home garden. 

Pumpkins need a hot, dry summer 

to do well, so this year looks 

promising for harvest. Bush 

marrows, such as Cocozelle di 

Napoli, require less room than 

the trailing types but zucchini 

are more popular than marrows, 

so seed of the latter can be difficult 

to obtain. 

Sow the seeds now in pots or 

seed boxes. Mini greenhouses, 

a little like an old-fashioned 

cold frame, are ideal for these 

tender vegetables, as is a bottomless 

box, with a square of glass 

set over the top and placed in 

the warmest part of the garden. 

Plants can be put in their permanent 

place from the end of the 

month, or once the likelihood 

of frost has passed. When fruits 

form, liquid manure will encourage 

good growth. Watering is 

needed only when the soil is dry 

in the plants’ earlier stages. 

Celery can be sown in the 

same way as marrows or pumpkins. 

Trenches can be prepared 

now for planting out early in 

December. Dump plenty of manure 

in the bottom of the trench 

and top with soil but leave the 

surface 5cm to 10cm lower than 

the surrounding garden to help 

retain moisture, as celery will 

quickly go to seed if the 

ground dries out. 

Flowers 

Outdoor fuchsias, Californian 

tree poppy (Romneya coulteri) 

and willows grown for bark 

effects can be pruned now. Cut 

them hard, trimming last year’s 

growth close to older wood. 

Young, rooted pieces can be 

taken from the outside of violet 

plants and the central portion of 

old clumps discarded. Violets do 

best in partial shade with rich, 

heavy soil. 

Herbaceous perennials, such as 

Michaelmas daisies, can still be 

increased by taking side growths 

with a few roots attached. 

Hardy annuals can be sown 

outdoors this month. Clarkia, 

Asters, nasturtiums, Calendula 

and sweet peas are good options. 

Dwarf sweet peas do not need 

staking. Little Sweetheart is one 

of the smallest, growing to 25cm, 

making it suitable for bedding, 

pots and hanging baskets. 

The soil for sweet peas should 

be well-limed and the ground 

worked to a fine crumb. Phosphate 

worked into the soil (30g 

per sq m) will give the seedlings 

a good start and a sturdy root 

system. 

Lawns that have become 

patchy because of grass grub 

damage or the removal of weeds 

on a large scale can be brought 

back to order with a dressing 

now of one part superphosphate, 

three parts sulphate of ammonia 

mixed and spread at the rate of 

30g per sq m. Apply this mix 

now and in early autumn as 

growth restarts after summer. 

Mossy soil can be dressed with 

the same mixture, with the addition 

of a half-part of sulphate 

of iron to suppress moss. Some 

damage to the leaves of nearby 

grass will appear, but recovery is 

quick. 

Dwarf annuals for a rockery or 

the front of garden beds include 

Phacelia (blue shades), Nemophila 

(blue), Linum grandiflorum 

and Limnanthes (yellow). Linaria 

produces flowers resembling 

miniature snapdragon on slender 

PREPARE: 

Plants can be put 

in their permanent 

place from the end 

of the month as 

we near frost-free 

mornings. 

Pumpkins can 

be planted, and 

poppies – such as 

the Californian tree 

poppy – should be 

pruned now. 

PHOTOS: GETTY 

stems, 15cm-25cm high. 

Fruit 

Tomatoes can be planted now 

in unheated greenhouses. The 

ground or container mixture 

does not need to be over-rich, as 

fertilisers applied when the fruits 

set will provide a heavy crop to 

the ripening stage. 

The soil must be free from 

disease, though, and growing 

tomatoes in pots or bags of new 

mix each season is recommended. 

In autumn, put the soil on 

the vegetable garden. 

Avoid over-watering young 

tomato plants during the first 

few weeks, as this can damage 

their roots. 

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You will be treated to the sight of anything with an 

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for those who prefer market and community stalls, live 

music and entertainment or the lure of food and drink 

vendors. The kids are certainly catered for with face 

painting, mini Jeeps for kids, bouncy castles, mini digger 

rides and, of course, the traditional lolly scramble. 

Supporting the event are the principal sponsor, One 

Agency, along with Selwyn District Council, Rotary 

Clubs of Rolleston and Lincoln, and Big Boy Digital 

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fund this fantastic local annual fundraiser, which assists 

Selwyn and Rolleston, not-for-profit groups. Last year, 

the event raised $20,000 for local organisations; over 

the past five years, over $85,000 has been raised for the 

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Classy, quality European feel to Amarok 

MEET THE Volkswagen 

Amarok, the German sibling of 

the latest Ford Ranger and an 

interesting alternative to one of 

our best selling Utes. 

This model sharing arrangement 

between two of the heavy 

hitters of the car world – one 

from North America the other 

Europe – is an interesting alliance 

and precursor to other 

models expected to spawn. 

The current all-conquering 

third generation Ranger current 

is armed with something for everyone, 

with a 15 strong line-up, 

comprising 2WD and 4WD versions, 

and the choice of single, 

super, and double cab body 

styles. By contrast the Amarok 

is more of a niche market dabbler 

operating off the back of a 

modest four-model line-up, all 

doubles cabs and 4WD. Prices 

start at $65,000 for the Life and 

peak at $90,000 for the Aventura 

V6 turbo diesel. 

Conceived and designed in 

Germany and Australia, the 

new Amarok is battle-hardened 

to meet the challenging roads, 

terrain and climates both here 

and across the Tasman. All 

models have impeccable safety 

Motoring with Bob Nettleton 

credentials and are armed with 

maximum 5 Star ANCAP safety 

ratings. 

Even the price leading $65,000 

Life is an attractive package, 

powered, albeit meekly, by a 

2.0L 125kW turbo diesel that 

develops 405Nm of torque and 

is hitched to a 6-speed automatic. 

With 17” alloy wheels, 

rear mechanical differential 

lock, LED headlights, heated 

exterior mirrors, multifunction 

leather steering wheel and 

12” touchscreen infotainment, 

there’s nothing budget about this 

member of the Amarok family, 

apart from its price. Safety is 

up to the mark with Lane Keep 

Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Traffic 

Sign Recognition, Adaptive 

Cruise Control and Autonomous 

Emergency Braking. 

There are high expectations in 

the Volkswagen camp around the 

$75,000 Style with a 2.0L 154kW 

500Nm diesel engine plucked 

straight from the Ford Ranger 

parts bin. It’s nicely appointed 

with 18” alloy wheels, LED Matrix 

headlights, 12” touchscreen 

infotainment, ambient lighting, 

and keyless entry and remote 

start. There’s a nice bonus for all 

Amarok owners in the form of 

a standard across-the-range tow 

bar. 

The high spec $88,000 Amarok 

Pan Americana being reviewed 

here has a stronger off-road bias. 

If you need a large combative 

and capable Ute in most terrain, 

this one fits the bill with its lusty 

V6 diesel. Features include exclusive 

black 18" alloy wheels shod 

with all-terrain tyres, heated 

leather seats, and a 12” touchscreen 

infotainment system. The 

driving assistance package offers 

Park Assist and Intelligent Adaptive 

Cruise control, among other 

things,. 

The sophisticated, confident 

urban orientated Aventura that 

shares the turbo V6 diesel is an 

attention grabber with 20" alloy 

wheels, exterior chrome styling 

accents, and body-coloured 

sports bar. Among a raft of new 

driver assistance features there’s 

an excellent Area View Camera. 

The Pan Americana packs 

plenty of punch with a muscular 

3.0L 184kW V6 turbo diesel 

packing a mighty 600Nm of 

torque, but it isn’t squeaky green 

enough to dodge the government’s 

maximum $6,900 clean 

vehicle fee. It’s fitted with a 

full-time 4WD system with six 

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and Mud/Ruts and Sand 

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cleverly manipulates gearshift 

timing to maintain power for hill 

Rating out of 10: Performance 8, Handling 8, Build 

Quality 7, Comfort 7, Passenger and Load Space 8, Avg 

consumption on road test 11.6L/100km, Value for money 7, 

Safety – Five Star ANCAP crash rating, clean car fee $6,900. 

Overall points out of 10: 8 

climbing, or the right measure of 

engine braking on downhill gradients. 

Maximum braked towing 

is a useful 3,500 kg. 

The V6 turbo diesel lifts the 

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the smaller turbo can 

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This is just some of the ‘behind 

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What ever is thrown its way is 

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This is the sparkling jewel in 

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The 10-speed automatic is the 

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and intuitive gear changes. 

The well-appointed and finished 

passenger compartment is 

noticeably larger than its aging 

predecessor, with the biggest 

and soon to be most appreciated 

improvement is the amount of 

additional rear leg and headroom. 

There’s a classy, modern 

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of the test Ute. This gives the 

Volkswagen an important point 

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every opportunity to show off its 

formidable 4WD abilities. This is 

a more than worthy replacement 

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Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 25th octoBeR, 2023 

The Perfect Lifestyle 

This stunning property offers a spacious, luxurious living experience, 

perfect for those seeking a peaceful and serene environment 

nestled within a highly sought after area. This is more than just a 

house, it’s a Lifestyle. Whether you’re a hobby farmer, seeking space 

for the family or simply someone seeking the tranquility of rural 

living, this home offers a world of possibilities. 

Boasting four double bedrooms and two bathrooms, including the 

master with an ensuite and walk-in robe. French doors open out from 

the master suite to a stunning decked area that overlooks sweeping 

lawns and meticulously maintained gardens creating your own 

private haven. A palette of soothing natural hues, timber floors and 

cathedral ceilings create a sense of space and grandeur while the log 

burner and ducted heating creates a sense of warmth and comfort. 

The open plan kitchen dining is the heart of the home featuring 

stainless steel benchtops, island gas hob, quality appliances and a 

walk-in pantry. The living area is located through cavity sliders and 

is a great place to relax and unwind with the family. More French 

doors from the living provide seamless indoor/outdoor flow to the 

deck, an ideal setting for hosting gatherings during those idyllic 

summer evenings or simply basking in the sun. Along with the 

separate laundry and carpeted double internal access garage this 

property features a remarkable standalone 3- bay shed providing 

secure storage for all your lifestyle essentials. You’ll be impressed 

with the immaculate presentation of the generous grounds covering 

2.7020973 acres (more or less) which is fully fenced with post and 

rail fencing to keep your children and animals safe. Parking won’t be 

a problem with ample parking spaces, great for parking the family 

boat, caravan, or work toys. Opportunities like this one don’t last so 

be quick. Country living with town convenience. 

79 Genesis Drive, West Melton 

Deadline Sale - All offers considered on or 

before 4pm, Wednesday 8th November 2023 

(unless sold prior) 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz 

Listing ID: RLL31339 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston 

Rebecca Grose 

Contact: 

Mobile: 021 266 2173 

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 224 4733 

Open Home: Thursday 5.00 - 5.30pm & Sunday 11.00 - 11.30am 

Proudly 100% Locally 

Owned & Operated 

Now with 4 offices in Selwyn 

Call in and see us for all your Real Estate needs 

Rolleston - Lincoln - West Melton - Prebbleton 

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New Listing/Open Home 

FOR SALE 

39 Blunden Road, Lincoln 

• Striking 236sqm executive home boasting the 'wow' factor! 

• Built to higher than usual spec's with structural insulated panels 

(SIPs), ducted heating, thermally broken double glazing, thermodynamic 

solar hot water & whole house water filtration system 

• Sleek kitchen boasts beautiful Caesarstone benchtops, induction 

cooktop, 90cm oven, double fridge space & walk-in pantry 

• Master suite features a dressing room plus a fully tiled ensuite 

• Oversized double garage & gated off-street park for a caravan 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30513 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 

Deadline Sale 

4:00pm, Thursday 9th November 

2023 (unless sold prior) 

View 

Thursday 1:00 - 1:30pm 

Sunday 2:45 - 3:15pm 

3A1K2B2L2J 

Emma Langton-George 

027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

Dwayne Bloomfield 

021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 



FOR SALE 

6 Durrell Way, Rolleston 

3A2B2L2J 

DEADLINE SALE 

2 Castleton Drive, Rolleston 

3A2L1D2J 

• Prime location close to shops, 

eateries, health services & more! 

• Super sunny living & outdoor 

patio area 

• Loads of room for off street 

parking on 788sqm section 

• Ideal first home, family home 

or investment 

For Sale 

$749,000 

View 

Wednesday 1.30 - 2.00pm 

Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm 

'Big Red' Shefford 

027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com 

Leesa Booth 

027 947 1200 

leesa.booth@raywhite.com 

• 3 bedrooms + an office on a 

fully fenced 774m2 section 

• Spacious open plan living plus 

a large separate lounge 

• Excellent indoor outdoor flow 

through two sets of sliders 

• Kitchen equipped with WIP & 

engineered stone bench tops 

• Separate laundry 

Deadline Sale 

4pm Monday 13th 

November 2023 (unless 

sold prior) 

View 

Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm 

Amanda Cherry 

027 340 6955 

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com 


027 224 4733 


rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31326 


rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31253 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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New Listing 

Open Home 

DEADLINE SALE 

660 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston 

3A2B2J 

FOR SALE 

35 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston 

3A2B2J 

• Large deck and pergola area 

• Three bedrooms, two 

bathrooms 

• Tiled flooring in the entrance, 

kitchen, and dining 

• Reflective cover on the two 

front lounge windows for 

added privacy. 

• Zoned for Lemonwood Grove 

Deadline Sale 

4pm Tuesday 31st October 


View 

by appointment 

Rebecca Grose 

021 266 2173 

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com 

Harry Wright 

027 787 4479 

harry.wright@raywhite.com 

• Mono-pitch exterior creating 

instant street appeal 

• Gated access beside the 

garage for a caravan, boat, 

or trailer 

• Seamless indoor-outdoor 

flow and superb open plan 

living 

For Sale 

By Negotiation 

View 

Sunday 1.15 - 1.45pm 

Georgia Schofield 

027 887 7282 

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com 


027 224 4733 







DEADLINE SALE 

34 Manor Drive, Rolleston 

• Spacious 2837m2 of meticulously maintained land 

• Contemporary kitchen with a walk-in pantry for ample storage 

• Superb indoor/outdoor flow to the patio & deck area 

• Stay cozy in colder months with a wood burner & heat pumps 

• Grow crops effortlessly in the greenhouse & raised gardens. 

• 3 car garage, plenty of off street parking & generous storage 

• A semi self-contained wing provides a perfect teenagers retreat, a 

room for Nan or a private guest suite 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/PRB30174 


Deadline Sale 

All offers to be considered on or 

before 6pm, Wednesday 15th 

November 2023 (unless sold prior) 

View 

Saturday - 2:15-2:45pm 

Sunday - 2:15-2:45pm 

5A3B2L3J 

Kate Cameron 

027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com

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Open Home 

FOR SALE 

10 Lansdowne Way, Rolleston 

• Thoughtfully designed for family living 

• Open & inviting living spaces with abundant natural light 

• Four generously sized bedrooms with double wardrobes 

• Two tiled bathrooms plus separate toilet 

• Blank canvas garden with gorgeous decked area 

• Close to Foster Park, amenities and local schools 

• Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours! 



Deadline Sale 

All offers to be considered on or 

before 4pm Tuesday 31st 

October 2023 (unless sold prior) 

View 

Thursday 12.30 - 1.00pm 

Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm 

4A2B1I2J 

Fiona Shearing 

021 229 6009 

fiona.shearing@raywhite.com 

Keren Crumpton 

027 416 2773 

keren.crumpton@raywhite.com 

Open Home 

DEADLINE SALE 

30 Edward Street, Lincoln 

• Beautifully renovated home on 802sqm fully fenced section 

• Double access, oversized garage for extra cars and toys 

• Well-appointed and spacious kitchen with large scullery 

• Stunning, tiled, full family bathroom for spa-like retreat 

• Convenience of separate laundry and additional toilet 

• Double and triple glazing, heat pumps and DVS 

• With close proximity to shops and transport, this is one not to be 

missed! 



Deadline Sale 

All offers considered on or before 

4pm Tuesday 7th November 


View 

Thursday 2.00 - 2.30pm 

Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm 

3A1B2I3J 

Fiona Shearing 

021 229 6009 

fiona.shearing@raywhite.com

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FOR SALE 

937 Hoskyns Road, West Melton 

• Nestled on 10ha of established land with superb dual living! 

• Main house: Open plan living with log burner, stunning countrystyle 

kitchen, study, 4 beds including master with ensuite & WIR 

• Separate cottage: Sunny living area with log burner, kitchen & 

dining plus 2 beds, 1 bath, laundry & outdoor living areas 

• Large gamesroom offers a versatile space - ideal for families! 

• 3-bay implement shed, several fenced paddocks & water race 

• Great location only a 5-minute drive to West Melton township 



Deadline Sale 

4:00pm, Tuesday 7th November 


View 

Thursday 5:00 - 5:30pm 

Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm 

6A3B1D4+J 

Emma Langton-George 

027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

Dwayne Bloomfield 

021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 


DEADLINE SALE 

27 Conductors Road, Prebbleton 

• Stunning outlook over a idyllic reserve 

• Open plan living space positioned perfect for all day sun 

• Great indoor/outdoor flow makes entertaining a breeze 

• A pellet fire & heat pump for year-round comfort 

• Stylish kitchen with a 90cm freestanding oven & walk-in pantry 

• Master suite with walk-in robe & ensuite with tiled shower 

• Located within walking distance to the Prebbleton Village 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/PRB30226 


Deadline Sale 

6pm, Tuesday 14th November 


View 

Saturday at 1-1.30pm 

Sunday at 1-1.30pm 

3A2B2J 

Kate Cameron 

027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com

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Landscaping enhances 

new & existing homes 

AUCTION 

32 High Street, Leeston 

Timeless Luxury - Your ideal 

family home awaits. An 

entertianers paradise! 

With four generous bedrooms, 

master with an updated en-suite 

and private study. 

All this set on a private section 

of just over a quarter-acre. 

rwmetro.co.nz/MET37971 

Metro Team Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) 

Auction 

09 November 2023 at 

11:00am at Ray White City 

Office 

View 

By appointment or at one 

of the advertised open 

homes. 

4A2B2I1C1J 

Sarah Rogers 

021 687 433 

sarah.rogers@raywhite.com 

Building in a housing subdivision invariably 

means the developer will require you to 

submit a landscaping plan along with your 

house design, to be approved before building 

commences. 

Just as important as considering the 

features for your home will be your outdoor 

setting. Indoor/outdoor requirements will 

influence your choice of house design and 

how it will be sited on the section for a sunny 

yard and best protection from prevailing 

winds like the easterly. Having a second 

courtyard area offering shelter from the 

north-west wind is also an advantage in 

Selwyn. 

A well thought out landscape plan will 

also incorporate off-street parking space 

for vehicles while ensuring your home is 

attractive from the street. You might want to 

factor in parking for a caravan, motorhome 

or extra vehicles as well as a turning circle for 

safe turning and exiting your property (a legal 

requirement for back sections). 

The developer will only want to see 

a landscape outline for the part of your 

property which will be on view from the 

street. 

When choosing the design for your home, 

address where you want hard surfaces 

(driveway, paths and patios), lawn, play areas 

and garden beds so it is suitably positioned 

on the section. Even if not all hard surface 

areas are completed at the end of the build, 

knowing where they will be located will be 

helpful. 

If your build is nearing completion, 

autumn is a good time to sow grass as the 

cooler morning and evening dew assists 

growth. As winter descends on us, ready 

lawn is a better option at least at the front of 

the section, which the developer will require 

to be completed before moving in. Your 

backyard could be left until spring (another 

Landscaping presents a good first 

impression, attracting buyers. 

good time for seeding a lawn) if you are 

happy to put up with the mud over winter. 

When selling an existing home, putting 

effort into landscaping your yard could add 

value by presenting a good first impression 

and attracting buyers. 

You need not rip out overgrown established 

plants. Selective culling and pruning can 

make a huge difference to the look of a 

garden. Avoid hacking everything down low. 

Instead take out sprawling branches and thin 

shoots, leaving a solid trunk; planting flowers 

like lobelia, primula, pansies and polyanthus 

underneath for impact. Add a layer of mulch 

and spray the lawn for weeds then follow up 

with lawn fertiliser to give a lush green look. 

The first thing people see is your home’s 

exterior – the cladding, colours and 

landscaping. Putting effort into these features 

has the potential to add value to new and 

existing properties. A garden need not be 

masses of work. Planning and choosing the 

right plants for the location and your lifestyle 

can create a relatively low maintenance 

outdoor setting while enhancing your home. 

Selling your home? 

Potential buyers are likely to be 

living in your neighbourhood, it’s 

an area that they already love 

and are actively seeking to stay 

in. That’s why it makes sense to 

advertise your property in the 

Selwyn Property Guide. 

For cost effective, highly targeted advertising 

that delivers results, contact a local 

Real Estate Company that advertises in 

the Selwyn Property Guide. 

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03 347 4711 | 021 135 0887 

katie.harrison@harcourts.co.nz 

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YOUR LOCAL 

REAL ESTATE 

EXPERT 

Sarah joins the Harcourts Rolleston team bringing with her 

many years of sales experience. As a Selwyn local and mum 

of two young boys, Sarah has a great understanding of the 

district and all it has to offer. 

With a successful background in sales and social media 

marketing she is passionate about using online marketing 

strategies to promote your property reaching more 

potential buyers. This approach teamed with face to face 

relationship building and networking places Sarah in an 

excellent position to get the best result for all her clients. 

Whether you’re considering selling or simply seeking 

valuable real estate advice, experience the advantage of 

having a local expert by your side! 


Sarah 

BROCKBANK 

022 157 4470 | 03 347 4711 

sarah.brockbank@harcourts.co.nz 

harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Rolleston 13 Brookside Road 

Exquisite, relocated villa with timeless elegance 

Discover the epitome of charm and modern comfort in this relocated villa, featuring stunning leadlight windows that infuse 

character and warmth. Recently relocated and renovated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem offers a perfect blend of classic 

architecture and contemporary living. Spacious and well-appointed, each bedroom offers a retreat of its own, with the master 

bedroom boasting captivating leadlight windows that fill the room with a soft, enchanting glow, and its own gas fire for that 

added evening ambiance. Enjoy the convenience of two beautifully designed bathrooms, perfect for accommodating family 

and guests. Stay cozy and warm during the colder months with a logburner that efficiently heats the radiators throughout the 

home, creating a snug and inviting atmosphere. The heart of this villa is its modern open plan kitchen, dining, and living area, 

providing a seamless and inviting space for entertaining, cooking, and making memories with loved ones. Elegant polished 

wooden floors add a touch of sophistication and character, complementing the villa's timeless design. Step outside to your 

private patio, where outdoor living seamlessly blends with the interior. 

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Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 8th November, 2023 at 4.00pm, 


View Sun 29 Oct 2.15 - 2.45pm 

Web pb.co.nz/ROU170653 

Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

West Melton 558 Sandy Knolls Road 

10 Acre Lifestyle with 9 bays of sheds! 

•Immerse yourself in comfort within this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. •The master bedroom is generous in size and offers 

a walk-in robe and ensuite. •Spacious and open living areas provide ample room for relaxation and entertaining. •Large 

kitchen with great bench space for the chef of the family which overlooks the open plan living dining area. •A cozy fireplace 

on wetback in the Separate living room adds warmth and saves on the winter power bills! •A large separate laundry and mud 

room is an added bonus. •Enjoy overlooking picturesque mature surroundings from either inside, or out on the private patio. 

•Escape into your private oasis and unwind in the spa pool relaxing under the stars. •A total of 9 bay sheds, with 6 enclosed 

and powered, offer endless possibilities. •Ideal for the hobbyist, collector, or tradesperson. •Ample storage space for vehicles, 

equipment, and projects. •3 Large paddocks with freestanding troughs. The front paddock self-irrigates from the water race. 

This lifestyle block offers a range of options whilst being in close proximity to West Melton and Rolleston amenities. 

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz 

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Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 25th October, 2023 at 4.00pm, 


View Sun 29 Oct 3.15 - 3.45pm 

Web pb.co.nz/ROU100735 

Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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Lincoln 3 William Street 

Central Lincoln Living 

You won't want to miss this charming 4-bedroom home located in the heart of central Lincoln. Situated within walking 

distance to a wide range of amenities, this home offers both comfort and practicality. Light & bright, the open plan 

kitchen/dining and separate lounge are north facing with patio access. Double doors lead between the two, allowing for a 

larger communal space or distinct family zones. In addition to the Master bedroom with walk-in robe & ensuite, you'll find 3 

further bedrooms. The fourth bedroom, a smaller double, also provides the option of a home office space. Stay cozy during 

the colder months with multiple heating options. A log burner adds warmth and ambiance, while two heat pumps efficiently 

keep the home comfortable year-round. The main garden space is laid to lawn with established raised beds around the 

boundary. Those with a green thumb will appreciate the veggie garden, glass house, fruit trees & rainwater collection. For 

families with children, this property falls within the sought-after Lincoln Primary School zone. Education is just a short walk 

away, making mornings and afternoons stress-free. 

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Deadline Sale 

View Sat 28 Oct 11.30 - 12.00pm 

Sun 29 Oct 1.30 - 2.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/LIU169574 

Holly Siddons 


E holly.siddons@pb.co.nz 

Lincoln 46 Makybe Terrace 

Immaculate Family Home with Standout Features 

Welcome to your dream home in Lincoln's Flemington Subdivision, where sun-filled days and stunning views of the Port Hills 

await you. This modern and impeccably maintained residence is just two years old, offering a perfect blend of contemporary 

design and comfortable living. With four spacious bedrooms, a well-appointed kitchen, and numerous quality features to love, 

this is a home that truly stands out. The heart of this home is undoubtedly the open plan space with large windows and a 

north facing aspect, it is drenched in natural sunlight. The kitchen boasts stone benchtops, sleek Bosch appliances, soft close 

drawers, and a convenient walk-in pantry. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or simply love to entertain, it is sure to impress. 

The living space is designed for both comfort & functionality with study nook nestled within, perfect for work or study. In the 

evening retreat to the separate lounge with logburner. This space provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it ideal 

for relaxation & movie nights. The master bedroom, with feature wall, is complimented by a fitted out walk-in robe & ensuite 

with a large tiled shower & dual heads. 


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Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 31st October, 2023 at 3.00pm, 


View Wed 25 Oct 5.00 - 5.30pm 

Sat 28 Oct 12.30 - 1.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/LIU171632 

Holly Siddons 


E holly.siddons@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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Darfield 182 Beattys Road 

New Listing 

Quality scaled dairy support 

Longford Farm is a quality, fully developed 306 ha dairy support farming asset located just 10 minutes from Darfield, 45 

minutes to Christchurch, in Central Canterbury. The property is watered via Central Plains Water Ltd with application via five 

centre pivots covering 283 ha. Superbly set up to maximize efficiency and dry matter production the property is subdivided 

into 40 main paddocks with a central lane for ease of stock management. Reticulated stock water scheme with two/three 

troughs per paddock depending on paddock size. A new set of Te Pari cattle yards with concrete base are equipped with threeway 

draughting and weighing capacity. Accommodation is provided via a five bedroom family home in a mature setting. 

Consistent Lismore soils across the property provide the basis for exceptional wintering ability along with growing of young 

stock. Strong dairy support history and associated nutrient status makes this a perfect option for dairy grazing along with 

livestock finishing. 

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Tender closes 3.00pm, Thu 23rd Nov, 2023, 68 South Terrace, 

Darfield 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/DFR163034 

Matt Collier 

M 027 205 6626 

Gareth Cox 


E mattc@pb.co.nz 

E gareth@pb.co.nz 

Darfield Homebush Road 

New Listing 

Trifecta of location, size & soils 

This well located 108 ha property has all the key attributes of a first-class mixed cropping farm. Featuring centre pivot 

irrigation with water delivered under pressure from Central Plains Water Irrigation Scheme with the added benefit of 

environmental compliance being authorised and managed under the scheme's global consent. Quality arable soils providing 

consistent performance from a wide range of crops grown, including cereals, potatoes, garlic, peas, ryegrass and radish seed 

multiplication along with winter brassicas for lamb finishing. Farm improvements include outdoor sheep yards, an older 

woolshed and hayshed. Situated only 5 minutes from the rural service centre of Darfield and within 35 minutes of 

Christchurch this property will appeal to those looking for a strategic addition to their existing business or relocating to this 

highly regarded location. 

Tender closes 3.00pm, Tue 28th Nov, 2023, 68 South Terrace, 

Darfield 


Web pb.co.nz/DFR164422 

Gareth Cox 


E gareth@pb.co.nz 

Matt Collier 

M 027 205 6626 

E mattc@pb.co.nz 


Proud to be here

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[Edition datE] 

13 

Natural hazards to watch 

out for when buying a home 

When buying a home, it can be easy to focus 

on the renovated kitchen or the north-facing 

deck, but it’s important to consider how the 

property might stand up to a natural disaster. 

For many New Zealanders, the first thing 

that comes to mind is an earthquake. 

“As Kiwis, we know all too well how 

much damage a shake can do to our 

homes,”“However, there are plenty of other 

hazards mother nature may throw at us, 

including tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and 

hydrothermal activity such as hydrothermal 

eruptions, ground subsidence and gas 

emissions.” 

Other calamities include a fire, flood, 

storm damage or even a tornado. When 

working to identify natural hazards that 

might affect a home, the best place to 

start is to get the property inspected by an 

appropriately qualified professional. This 

will give buyers an idea of any damage from 

past natural events. 

“Check that they’ll consider how 

chimneys, foundations and retaining walls 

might perform or be affected by natural 

hazards. Ask them to comment on the 

maintenance of the house,” 

“If the home is being sold by a licensed 

real estate salesperson, buyers can ask 

them anything they want to know about 

the property. The agent can’t withhold any 

information they know.” 

The local council is another great resource, 

as they should have information about any 

hazards present at the address. Some of this 

information may be available free of charge, 

but it can be a good idea to pay for a land 

information memorandum (LIM) report, 

which will provide buyers with a fuller 

picture of that property. 

“It’s also important to find out about the 

history of the home, including whether it 

has been the subject of an EQC [Earthquake 

Commission] claim and whether that claim 

has been resolved,” 

Natural disasters do happen, so to 

be protected against damage or loss it’s 

important to insure a property. Buyers 

should call around different insurers to get 

quotes for the house they’re considering. 

“Banks and other lenders usually require 

the place to be insured from settlement date, 

so an ‘uninsurable’ house can cause trouble,” 

Buyers should also understand how the 

risks that affect a home might change over 

time. 

“For example, insurance companies 

are reassessing how they cover coastal or 

clifftop properties due to the growing risk of 

environmental damage. This means that the 

cost of premiums may increase, exclusions 

may be added, or insurance cover may be 

withdrawn for some properties as the risk 

changes.” 

When drawing up a pros and cons list for 

a property, consider features that make a 

home safer or more at risk during a natural 

event. For example, a roof that’s lightweight 

and well secured will stand up better in a 

storm. A tall, unbraced chimney made from 

brick or concrete may suffer damage or 

collapse in a quake. 

Identifying potential risks should be part 

of the due diligence process before making 

an offer, and house hunters can find a list of 

natural hazards to look out for on the Real 

Estate Authority’s independent website for 

buyers and sellers, www. settled.govt.nz. 

“Of course, this doesn’t cover everything 

that may be relevant to a particular buyer 

or property, which is why it’s important to 

get advice from a lawyer or conveyancer, or 

other registered professionals, before signing 

on the dotted line,” 

Swannanoa 1520 Tram Road 

Tram Road Fruit Farm 

Our vendors have decided to retire from this wonderful lifestyle, so the opportunity to benefit from all their hard work and 

energy is now available with this brilliant property going to the market for sale. The "Fruit Farm" is a pick your own operation, 

along with the markets and gate sales. Nothing is sold to retailers, wholesalers or distributers (end user only). It has a great 

clientele, with both local and international guests. The website will be included in the sale. Further information, google, "Tram 

Road Fruit Farm". The farm is 4.8280 ha (11.929 acres approx) with approximately 1.2ha that could be further planted out 

(giving a strong upside to the operation, room to expand). Approximately 1 ha of raspberries and cherries are under cover, 

with the balance (mostly stone fruit) being outside. Fruit was first planted in 2012, with strawberries and raspberries being the 

first crops. Now the farm produces: strawberries, raspberries, boysenberries, cherries, plums, peach's, nectarines and 

peacharines. Includes a very warm 240m2 renovated homestead with three bedrooms and two living areas. Property to be 

sold as a going concern. 


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Tender closes 4.00pm, Wed 15th Nov, 2023 


Web pb.co.nz/RL112011 

Hamish Anderson 

M 027 678 8888 

E hamisha@pb.co.nz

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TOP RURAL 

SALES TEAM 

How we will help you maximise the value 

of your rural property 

1. Full team approach with one key point of contact, 

who drives the campaign. 

2. An experienced team, able to handle multiple listings 

whilst delivering the same high standard of service, 

dealing with more buyers – which benefits all vendors 

to help achieve the highest possible price. We have the 

largest buyers list in the region and our team has over 

79 years of experience between them. 

3. A consistently strong presence in the Canterbury 

region, with an excess of $1.38 billion total sales, 

including over $138 million in the 2022/2023 year. 

Meaning we are better able to enthuse buyers to pay 

more, as our sales are consistent. 

4. A strong brand in the NZ rural real estate market that 

attracts buyers locally, nationally and offshore. Better 

bang for your buck when it comes to marketing. 

5. Exceptional negotiating skills by Ben and all members 

of the team, as evidenced by our sales record. 

6. Ben Turner was awarded the ‘Top Rural Real Estate 

Agent in New Zealand’ at the Real Estate Institute 

of NZ Awards in 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 

2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. 

7. Specialist administrators with specific roles that 

enhance every campaign. Simplifying the process 

for our vendors. 

8. Our Team and Bayleys Canterbury have an extensive 

database of rural buyers and investors, who are active 

in the market, and a good understanding of our buyers 

and their needs. 

For all your Rural and Lifestyle Real 

Estate needs, contact the team today. 

Ben Turner 

027 530 1400 

Craig Blackburn 

027 489 7225 

Peter Foley 

021 754 737 

Evan Marshall 

027 221 0910 

Kayla Dynes 

03 375 4706 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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BEN 

TURNER 

AND 

CRAIG 

BLACKBURN 

Key points of difference for our team 

1. Full team approach with one key point of contact, who 

drives the campaign. 

2. An experienced team, able to handle multiple listings 

whilst delivering the same high standard of service, 

dealing with more buyers – which benefits all vendors 

to help achieve the highest possible price. We have the 

largest buyers list in the region and our team has over 

79 years of experience between them. 

3. A consistently strong presence in the Canterbury 

region, with an excess of $1.38 billion total sales, 

including over $138 million in the 2022/2023 year. 

Meaning we are better able to enthuse buyers to pay 

more, as our sales are consistent. 

4. A strong brand in the NZ rural real estate market that 

attracts buyers locally, nationally and offshore. Better 

bang for your buck when it comes to marketing. 

5. Exceptional negotiating skills by Ben and all members 

of the team, as evidenced by our sales record. 

6. Ben Turner was awarded the ‘Top Rural Real Estate 

Agent in New Zealand’ at the Real Estate Institute of NZ 

Awards in 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 

2017/2018, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. 

7. Specialist administrators with specific roles that 

enhance every campaign. Simplifying the process for 

our vendors. 

8. Our Team and Bayleys Canterbury have an extensive 

database of rural buyers and investors, who are active in 

the market, and a good understanding of our buyers and 

their needs. 

Contact Ben and Craig today 

Bankside Sharlands Road 

Burnham Wards Road 

Charing Cross Highfield Road 

Darfield Coaltrack Road 

Ben Turner | 027 530 1400 

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz 

Craig Blackburn | 027 489 7225 

craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, 

LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008 

Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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Darfield Stage 7 Torlesse Estate, Creyke Road 

New release Stage 7 

A choice of ten prime sections fully fenced to their title, ranging from 650sqm to 665sqm, all with north-west views 

to the Torlesse Range and beyond. 

Located within a quality subdivision of Torlesse Estate, just a short distance to the Darfield village and all its 

amenities, as well as the local Primary School, Darfield High School and pre-schools. 

These sections all have mains sewer connections, town water supply, power and fibre to the boundary. 

650 sqm 

Asking Price $250,000 

View by appointment 

Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657 

chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz 


bayleys.co.nz/5521624 

Irwell Selwyn Lake Road 

Exceptional bare land holding 

For location, fertility and simplicity, this exceptional bare land holding ticks all the boxes. Currently operating as a 

cropping, lamb fattening and specialist seed property it has been very easy to run in conjunction with another block 

or operate as a standalone property with numerous building sites providing stunning views to the north and across 

to Banks Peninsula. Irrigation is via a lateral for the bulk of the property with six gun runs to complete the 

approximately 104 hectares under irrigation. Water is provided from two wells, one at a rate not exceeding 

38ltr/sec. In two titles with a yard area at each end of the property, ensures the future owners options for both 

agriculture, horticulture, vegetables and lifestyle all driven off a fantastic location close to amenities and an easy 

commute to Christchurch, backed up by fertile soils and excellent water. A wonderful asset with a solid future. 

106.5029 ha 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 

12pm, Thu 9 Nov 2023 

3 Deans Avenue, Chch 

View by appointment 

Ben Turner 027 530 1400 

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz 


bayleys.co.nz/5522250 

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NEW LISTING 


Leeston 12 Cassini Place 

Contemporary comfort and calm 

Nestled at the foot of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the Monticello subdivision is this refined three-bedroom residence 

presenting contemporary comfort and relaxed sophistication. Spanning 160sqm (approx.), the layout exemplifies 

modern design, marked by its attractive decor, full insulation, double glazing, and the inclusion of a heat pump. A 

thoughtfully arranged and cohesive living zone is anchored by the modern kitchen armed with a breakfast bar, 

which naturally extends to the dining area and eases through to the lounge. Bi-fold doors provide a sweeping and 

seamless entrance to the covered entertainer's patio and easy care 738sqm (approx.) grounds featuring a large 

lawn and perimeter greenery. A fence surrounding the garden provides privacy, containment for animals and a safe 

place for children to play. 

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2pm, Tue 31 Oct 2023 

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519 

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz 



FINAL NOTICE 



Leeston 284 Boundary Creek Road 

Land and lifestyle options 

Covering a 26.95-hectare site in Brookside, located between Leeston and Dunsandel, this property is divided into 

approximately 18 paddocks with reticulated water. The land effortlessly lends itself to stock fattening. Exceptionally 

well-sheltered, there are two entranceways off Boundary Creek Road and a host of on-site amenities including 

stock yards, well and various outbuildings. There are two three-bay sheds and a larger four-bay shed with power. 

The Irwell River traces part of its boundary, providing the ideal wetland environment for the enthusiastic duck 

shooter. Also nestled on the property is a quirky, insulated dwelling, a sleepout and a vintage railway carriage. 

Located a short 10-minute drive from Dunsandel, 15 minutes from Leeston, and roughly 20 minutes from bustling 

Rolleston. Contact us today for more information. 


26.95 ha 1 1 


1pm, Tue 7 Nov 2023 

Phone for viewing times 

Chris Jones 027 220 5043 

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz 


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NEW LISTING 

Prebbleton 540 Hamptons Road 

Ready and waiting - 2 hectare gem 

Nestled within the scenic embrace of a sprawling 2-hectare lifestyle section, just a short drive away from both 

Prebbleton and Rolleston, this stunning property is the epitome of comfort and style. Four spacious double 

bedrooms, including a master suite adorned with a walk-in robe and a luxurious ensuite, provide the perfect 

sanctuary. With not one, not two, but three inviting living areas and a dedicated study, this home offers spaces for 

relaxation, work and entertainment. 

The heart of the home lies in its open-plan kitchen and living area, where culinary artistry meets cosy evenings with 

family and friends. Every detail of this space has been meticulously crafted to inspire and delight 

4 3 2 2 

For Sale offers invited over $1,395,000 

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930 

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409 

sam.chamberlain@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 

Rolleston 30B Delamare Way 

The one that ticks all the boxes on 4,043sqm 

Finally, what people have been searching for, a 254sqm family home on a private, secluded 4,043sqm section plus a 

120sqm fully lockable alarmed shed. This property has it all. Three large living areas, three bedrooms plus one large 

office/spare bedroom. Master bedroom complete with tiled ensuite and walk-in robe. This pristine family home is 

positioned to get all-day sun with excellent indoor/outdoor flow from the kitchen and living areas onto the 

established sheltered grounds complete with a summer house. The expansive lawn areas are the ideal safe and 

secure family play area, a hard find in a market loaded with 400 to 500sqm properties. Then there is the modern 

120sqm shed with a 3.5m stud and 3 phase power, ideal for all the toys and hobbies. Raised vegetable gardens, 

tunnel and shade house makes this property the perfect blend in size and functionality. 

4 2 2 6 

Deadline Sale 2pm, Wed 8 Nov 2023 







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NEW LISTING 

Rolleston 75 Paige Place 

467sqm of pure craftsmanship on 4 hectares 

Discover the epitome of modern living at 75 Paige Place, a stunning residence that is meticulously crafted with 

outstanding build quality and exceptional design. With a sprawling 467sqms of living space, this remarkable fivebedroom 

home is the perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Luxury is in every detail, with not one, but two 

lavish ensuites plus a Jack and Jill bathroom that serves the bedrooms, providing unparalleled comfort and privacy. 

The spacious layout includes two inviting living areas, allowing you to customize your home to suit your lifestyle. 

Whether it's cozy family nights or elegant entertaining, you have the perfect space for every occasion. The home 

design provides exceptional indoor/outdoor flow onto the park-like setting and lawns that would make any 

greenkeeper proud. 


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Rolleston 560 East Maddisons Road 

Breathtakingly beautiful 

Step inside and be captivated by the attention to detail that defines this expansive residence, totalling 284sqm 

(including covered outdoor area). High stud ceilings and rain-sensing skylights flood the interior with natural light. 

Designed with entertaining in mind, the kitchen is complete with stone benchtops, quality appliances and a scullery, 

which leads effortlessly to the stunning covered alfresco area. A sense of luxury and grandeur extends throughout, 

with the master suite appreciating an impressive walk-through wardrobe and an ensuite with a large tiled shower. 

Three additional double bedrooms have easy access to the family bathroom which also offers a freestanding bath 

and a tiled shower. A separate laundry, carpeted double garage with attic storage, pop-up irrigation and a cloak 

room that could also be used as a home office, are just some of the further features this executive home offers. 

4 2 2 2 

Auction (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 9 Nov 2023 

3 Deans Avenue, Chch 

View 12.30-1pm Sun 29 Oct or by appointment 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 

Rolleston 10 Russell Lilley Drive 

Size, space and so much to love 

Spread over an expansive 247sqm footprint and with an enviable 1,000sqm section to match, there is certainly no 

shortage of size and space here. Light, bright and instantly inviting, the spacious open-plan living area seamlessly 

combines style and practicality at the heart of the home; which is further complemented by sleek stone benchtops, 

a double fridge space and a large walk-in pantry in the elegant yet functional kitchen. Everyday convenient living is 

assured with three generously-proportioned double bedrooms, a central family bathroom, a home office/study 

space and a separate laundry. Originally designed as tandem four car garaging (10.5m deep), the rear portion of the 

garage has been converted to a rumpus room. Currently utilised as an extra living area, this space could have a 

variety of uses as a games room, home gym, business space or even returned back to additional garaging. 

3 1 2 2 


4pm, Wed 8 Nov 2023 

View 11.30am-12pm Sun 29 Oct or by appointment 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz 



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NEW LISTING 

West Melton 6/414 Curraghs Road 

Exquisite lifestyle living at 6/414 Curraghs Road 

Welcome to a truly exceptional residence, where award-winning design meets luxurious comfort and bespoke 

design. Nestled on a manicured 4 hectare lifestyle block, this remarkable property offers unparalleled privacy, 

tranquillity, and style. With meticulous attention to detail evident in every corner, this home is a testament to 

superior craftsmanship and modern elegance. The visual impact as you drive in is not for the faint-hearted. The 

blend of natural colours of the buildings fit perfectly amongst the large landscaped, easy-care NZ native garden 

interspersed with Hapuku River boulders. The separate pod design of this four-bedroom, three-living area home 

offers versatility and ample space for families of all sizes. The large master bedroom with a substantial walk-in robe 

and ensuite is located in its own separate pod, allowing the ultimate in peace and privacy. 

4 3 3 9 


2pm, Wed 15 Nov 2023 







NEW LISTING 

West Melton 61 Calders Road 

Relaxed vibe on 4 hectares 

Located at 61 Calders Road, The North Node is a beautifully presented four bedroom two living area modern home 

set amongst 6000sqm (approx 308 trees) of mature olives which give excellent privacy, shelter plus the 

opportunity to produce your own bespoke oil. 

The 167sqm (excluding carport) home is the ideal lifestyle home with excellent indoor outdoor flow onto both the 

sun drenched deck and patio areas nestled in amongst the olive trees. The layout of the home lends itself to B&B or 

extended family living with two bedrooms ,1one bathroom at one end of the home and the other two bedrooms, 

kitchen and living areas at the other end of the home. 


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ALTOGETHER 

WORKING 

FOR YOU 

Experience and knowledge makes all the difference. 

We are actively working in the Selwyn area and have seen a noticeable 

increase in demand for qaulity property both new and existing. If you are 

thinking of a move or would like to know what you could achieve in the 

current market, we would love to hear from you. 

MARK TERRY AND 

KAREN HENNESSY 

Lincoln 112 Carnaveron Drive 

Lincoln 7 Moraine Street 

AS SPRING BLOOMS, 

SO DOES YOUR OPPORTUNITY 

Lincoln 264 Southfield Drive 

BIANCA DAVIDSON | 027 322 9055 

bianca.davidson@bayleys.co.nz 

Lincoln 44 Poulter Road 

NATHAN COLLETT | 027 826 1535 

nathan.collett@bayleys.co.nz 

With the upcoming season showcasing 

properties at their finest, there’s no better 

time to be considering selling your property. 

Contact Mark or Karen today to 

secure your complimentary market 

appraisal and to discuss how they can 

assist you with your next move. 

Client Focussed, Results Driven 

Mark Terry 

027 572 2559 

mark.terry@bayleys.co.nz 

Karen Hennessy 

027 967 0186 

karen.hennessy@bayleys.co.nz 


Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services 

West Melton 90 Rossington Drive 

Exquisite elegance with triple car garaging 

Upon entering, you are greeted by a sleek, white gallery kitchen which, with its expansive breakfast bar, 

complemented by a well-appointed butler's pantry with sink, is as functional as it is beautiful.. The main living area 

features a designated dining area and an inviting, casual living space with full-length windows. For those seeking a 

more intimate setting away from the hub of the home, a separate formal lounge provides the ideal place to escape. 

Step outside and discover the appeal of the original covered outdoor entertaining area, now extended to perfection 

with the addition of an automated louvred roof and retractable side screens. The large master bedroom suite enjoys 

convenient access to its own patio and a luxurious ensuite. Meanwhile, the remaining three double bedrooms share 

a beautiful family bathroom. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exquisite property your own. 

4 2 2 3 


4pm, Tue 7 Nov 2023 

View 12-12.30pm Sun 29 Oct or by appointment 

Sarah Booth 027 527 8258 

sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz 


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Make your child’s room one where they 

love to spend time, can be creative and use 

their imagination and, of course, a place 

where they will get a peaceful night’s sleep. 

Here are some tips to brighten up a child’s 

bedroom: 

Consider your child’s preferences and 

age when deciding on the colours. Choose 

a colour that is cheerful and welcoming. 

These could be pastel shades, vibrant 

primary colours, or soft, gender-neutral 

tones. 

If you’ve gone for a more neutral wall 

colour, you can decorate the walls with 

playful and inspiring décor items that can 

be updated as your child’s interests change. 

Easy options include wall decals, removable 

wallpaper, or framed artwork featuring 

your child’s favourite characters, animals, or 

inspirational quotes. 

Display children’s artwork and craft 

projects, add a pinboard to place photos 

and other mementos or provide a 

chalkboard they can draw on to allow their 

personality to shine through. 

Choose bedding with bright, cheerful 

patterns or characters that your child loves. 

You can coordinate with duvets, pillows, 

throws and stuffed animals to make the 

room feel comfy and inviting. 

Transform a corner of the room into an 

interactive play area. Include a colourful 

rug, cushions, or a beanbag to create a cozy 

space for reading, playing with toys, or 

relaxing. 

Natural light during the day is important, 

so create a bright environment with 

curtains or blinds that allow plenty of 

sunlight. When lighting is required at 

nighttime, choose soft diffused lighting 

with shaded fixtures, avoiding exposed light 

bulbs and halogens. 

Do away with clutter, use shelves and 

colourful bins for storage, and make it easy 

for kids to organise their toys, books, and 

belongings. A clean space will feel larger 

and brighter. 

Your child will thank you for 

implementing these tips to brighten their 

room and make it welcoming. Involve 

your child in decorating and listen to how 

they’d like their room to look. Let them 

choose some elements so they feel more 

connected to the space. Their room is more 

than an area where they sleep. It is a space 

for creativity, imagination, fun, growth and 

learning and should provide your child 

comfort and a sense of belonging. 

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Rolleston 03 347 9988 

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West Melton 03 347 9933 

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Lincoln 03 325 7299 

www.rwlincoln.co.nz 

ARIZTO – AnnA JAMES 

027 222 2742 

annajames.co.nz 

TALL POPPY 

tallpoppy.co.nz 

PROPERTY BROKERS 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz 


Darfield 03 975 4506 

Leeston 03 929 0306 

Lincoln 03 595 6954 

HARCOuRTS 

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz 

Hornby 03 349 9919 


Lincoln 03 662 9933 

BAYLEYS 

www.bayleys.co.nz 

Rolleston +64 3 347 9949 

Darfield +64 3 9754559 

Leeston +64 3 324 3704 

Christchurch +64 3 375 4700

Selwyn_Times: October 25, 2023

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