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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER <strong>13</strong>, <strong>2023</strong><br />
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Massive rates rise on cards<br />
• By Daniel Alvey<br />
HUGE RATES rises could be a<br />
possibility for the district.<br />
Mayor Sam Broughton has<br />
warned ratepayers could face an<br />
increase of 20 per cent or even<br />
higher, which could be on the<br />
way from the 2024/25 financial<br />
year.<br />
Broughton<br />
says potential<br />
increases<br />
are caused<br />
by rising<br />
interest rates<br />
on council<br />
debt, inflation<br />
Sam<br />
Broughton<br />
and taking<br />
on more<br />
staff, with<br />
the council<br />
increasing staff from 509 to<br />
586, costing $32.748 million<br />
in the 2022/23 financial year<br />
compared to $28.799 million in<br />
the 2021/22 financial year.<br />
This year rates increased by<br />
an average of 5.9 per cent –<br />
one of the lowest increases in<br />
Canterbury – to fund a $184.5<br />
million capital spend and $177.4<br />
million operating spend.<br />
The potential for the<br />
Christchurch City Council to<br />
ask for help funding the $683<br />
million central city Te Kaha<br />
stadium has not been included<br />
in Broughton’s estimates.<br />
Broughton said because no<br />
formal proposal has come from<br />
the city council he would not<br />
say whether he would support<br />
it. But he said <strong>Selwyn</strong> residents<br />
would benefit from the stadium.<br />
No other councils in<br />
Canterbury have committed to<br />
funding assistance.<br />
Said Broughton of the<br />
potential rates increase: “I won’t,<br />
our council won’t and our<br />
community won’t accept any<br />
numbers higher than 20 (per<br />
cent). We also won’t accept a<br />
zero because that means we are<br />
going backwards.”<br />
The warning comes as many<br />
councils face financial pressure,<br />
with the Christchurch City<br />
Council looking at a potential<br />
18 per cent rates rise next year<br />
and Hamilton City Council a<br />
25.5 per cent rise next year.<br />
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HUGE HIKE: Mayor Sam Broughton has warned ratepayers in <strong>Selwyn</strong> could face an increase of 20 per cent, or<br />
even higher. • What the council spends its money on, pages 4-5<br />
“Even if we were to do<br />
nothing more it would cost<br />
more this year than it cost last<br />
year,” Broughton said.<br />
He said it would be a balance<br />
between projects the council<br />
could complete and affordibility<br />
for ratepayers. • Turn to page 4<br />
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page today: Rates could<br />
jump massively.<br />
Mayor Sam Broughton<br />
is indicating we are in<br />
for a 20 per cent or more<br />
increase when the new<br />
rating year starts in June<br />
2024. That compares to<br />
the 5.9 per cent increase<br />
set for the financial year<br />
we are now in (<strong>2023</strong>/24).<br />
Inflation, servicing<br />
money the council has<br />
borrowed, and an increase<br />
in the number of council<br />
staff are some of the<br />
factors given for rates<br />
rises.<br />
A fast-growing district<br />
like <strong>Selwyn</strong> needs facilities<br />
Racing<br />
and infrastructure to<br />
service the population,<br />
and that costs money<br />
which is found through<br />
rates and borrowing.<br />
The council’s key people<br />
will need to look at every<br />
cost cutting possibility to<br />
avoid angry ratepayers.<br />
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Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
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NEWS 3<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> lifestyle attracting Aucklanders<br />
• By Nikki Preston<br />
AUCKLANDERS are on the<br />
move, coming to <strong>Selwyn</strong> in their<br />
droves for a better work-life<br />
balance.<br />
More New Zealanders moved<br />
to Canterbury than any other<br />
region for the second year in a<br />
row – 11,000 people in the year<br />
ending June <strong>2023</strong>, including<br />
3000 who moved from elsewhere<br />
in New Zealand.<br />
Of that 11,000, 31 per cent had<br />
moved to <strong>Selwyn</strong> and 12 per cent<br />
to Waimakariri, a combined 43<br />
per cent. That<br />
was almost<br />
as many as<br />
had moved to<br />
Christchurch –<br />
44 per cent.<br />
Christchurch-<br />
NZ economic<br />
Sophie<br />
Jones<br />
analyst Sophie<br />
Jones said the<br />
type of migrant<br />
varied across different parts of<br />
Canterbury, with <strong>Selwyn</strong> and<br />
Waimakariri attracting people<br />
from other parts of the country<br />
and Christchurch capturing people<br />
moving from overseas.<br />
With 11,000 Aucklanders leaving<br />
their city, Jones said it was<br />
expected a significant number<br />
had chosen <strong>Selwyn</strong> and Waimakariri<br />
to set up home.<br />
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said they were seeing a<br />
lot of immigrants who<br />
had initially settled in<br />
Auckland now relocating<br />
to <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />
People have also relocated<br />
from the Hawke’s<br />
Bay, Wellington, Waikato<br />
and Taranaki, but to a<br />
much lesser extent.<br />
About 50 per cent of those<br />
moving in were from the<br />
North Island and had<br />
been transferred down<br />
for work, he said.<br />
In <strong>Selwyn</strong>, Rolleston<br />
had seen the biggest<br />
growth in out-of-towners,<br />
followed by Lincoln and<br />
Brendan Farringdon, according<br />
Shefford to figures from ChristchurchNZ.<br />
Shefford said Rolleston still offered<br />
better value for money than<br />
Auckland and even Christchurch.<br />
Those moving from Auckland<br />
could often trade their one or<br />
two-bedroom unit for a brandnew<br />
three to four-bedroom,<br />
two-bedroom freehold home in<br />
Rolleston for about $800,000.<br />
The same brand-new home<br />
would be about $900,000 in Wigram<br />
and the price crept up the<br />
closer they got to the CBD.<br />
“You get more value for<br />
money,” he said.<br />
“Instead of driving an hour<br />
and a half in Auckland each day<br />
. . . they will jump in the car,<br />
and they will be in the middle of<br />
town and parked up and in the<br />
office in 30 minutes.”<br />
People were drawn to the district<br />
because they wanted more<br />
space and it had some great new<br />
facilities such as Foster Park in<br />
Rolleston.<br />
Median rental prices had<br />
grown 9.8 per cent in Canterbury<br />
in the year ended September<br />
<strong>2023</strong> with the median rental<br />
price rising from $455 to $500<br />
per week.<br />
The shift in house prices had<br />
been less dramatic with the<br />
average house price in the three<br />
months to November showing a,<br />
3 per cent in <strong>Selwyn</strong> and 0.9 per<br />
cent in Waimakariri, according<br />
to CoreLogic’s house rice Index.<br />
– NZ Herald<br />
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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
4<br />
NEWS<br />
• From page 1<br />
“In <strong>Selwyn</strong>, we have prided<br />
ourselves on wanting to stay<br />
ahead of the game in local government,<br />
making sure all<br />
the infrastructure is looked<br />
after.<br />
“We have to think about how<br />
we set up a community that<br />
is good not just for those that<br />
are here now but for future<br />
generations as well, so those<br />
things have meant if we want<br />
to stay ahead of the game it will<br />
require continued investment.”<br />
If the council was to complete<br />
all of the projects currently<br />
slated in its 2024-34 Long Term<br />
Plan, it would mean about a<br />
$173 rates increase by 2034.<br />
Affecting the council’s<br />
planning is a lack of direction<br />
on what the Government is<br />
intending to do with Affordable<br />
Water Reforms, with the council<br />
running two budgets – one with<br />
water services costs and one<br />
without.<br />
“We need certainty by this<br />
side of Christmas on where<br />
water is going,” Broughton<br />
said.<br />
While the Government<br />
has not indicated its plans<br />
for funding water services, it<br />
has said the Affordable Water<br />
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Investment needed to<br />
‘stay ahead of the game’<br />
Reforms will be repealed.<br />
Broughton, who is also<br />
chair of Local Government<br />
New Zealand, said the current<br />
funding system for councils is<br />
‘broken’ because all it has to rely<br />
on is rates and debt.<br />
“That is the reason why many<br />
councils have got these large<br />
rates rises at the moment,” he<br />
said.<br />
Broughton said funding is<br />
LGNZ’s top priority.<br />
Helping the council in its<br />
planning was a rise in its debt<br />
borrowing caps from 160 per<br />
cent above income to 220 per<br />
cent above income, giving the<br />
council more flexibility in the<br />
amount of debt it carries.<br />
In the 2022/23 financial<br />
year, the council was carrying<br />
$<strong>13</strong>9.289 million in debt.<br />
Also to be discussed as part of<br />
the LTP process is the council’s<br />
investment strategy and whether<br />
it will want to sell or acquire any<br />
assets. Currently, the council<br />
owns $<strong>13</strong>2.224 million of shares<br />
in different companies, the<br />
largest being $106.5 million in<br />
Orion.<br />
The council will start public<br />
consultation on the LTP in<br />
April.<br />
How council<br />
The council returned<br />
a $34 million surplus<br />
for the financial year<br />
ending June 30, down<br />
from $65.2 million from<br />
the previous financial<br />
year. Daniel Alvey looks<br />
at what the council<br />
spent its money on<br />
IN THE last financial year, the<br />
council collected $85.3 million<br />
in rates which went towards<br />
repairing 8096 potholes,<br />
collecting 12,000 tonnes of<br />
rubbish, 5100 tonnes of recycling<br />
and 8800 tonnes of organics,<br />
supplying 8.89 million cubic<br />
metres of water to households<br />
and treating 4.12 million cubic<br />
metres of wastewater.<br />
The council’s key projects<br />
completed included upgrades<br />
to Rolleston town centre, the<br />
Darfield pool, ReDiscover Hub<br />
at Pines Resource Recovery Park<br />
in Burnham, and the opening of<br />
Kakaha Park in Prebbleton.<br />
Despite the $34 million<br />
surplus, residents will not see<br />
a decrease in rates with funds<br />
being used for future investment.<br />
Of the surplus, $9.6 million came<br />
from development.<br />
The council charges<br />
development contributions to<br />
ensure developers pay a fair<br />
share of the cost of providing<br />
additional infrastructure to<br />
service growth demands.<br />
FINISH: The<br />
completion of<br />
stage one of<br />
Kakaha Park<br />
in Prebbleton<br />
was one of<br />
the projects<br />
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NEWS 5<br />
spends to keep the district going<br />
“Population growth in<br />
the district exceeded budget<br />
expectations leading to a<br />
continued fast-paced housing<br />
development sector,” council<br />
executive director for enabling<br />
services Tim Harris said in the<br />
annual report.<br />
The council’s core operating<br />
expenditure for the year was<br />
$165.9 million – $16.6 million<br />
over the budget.<br />
The overspend was attributed<br />
to a range of things including<br />
extra road maintenance costs due<br />
to flooding, consulting fees, and<br />
revaluing of assets.<br />
Mayor Sam Broughton received<br />
a salary of $144,347, deputy<br />
mayor Malcolm Lyall received<br />
$61,647 and councillors received<br />
$51,374.<br />
The council also bought a new<br />
mayoral car, a Kia Ev6 Air Long<br />
Range for $68,511.<br />
Chief executive David Ward,<br />
who retired on June 30, was paid<br />
$435,847 compared to $364,859<br />
in the 2021/22 financial year.<br />
All remunerations, including<br />
the car, were approved by the<br />
Remuneration Authority.<br />
The number of people employed<br />
by the council increased<br />
from 509 to 586.<br />
The council’s core revenue for<br />
the year was $198.7 million, $25.5<br />
million higher than the predicted<br />
PROJECTS: The ReDiscover Hub at the Pines Resource<br />
Recovery Park, Burnham was one of the projects the<br />
council completed over the 2022/23 financial year.<br />
$173.2 million.<br />
The council spent $17.019 million<br />
on operating costs for the<br />
transport network and $24.63<br />
million on capital expenditure<br />
projects upgrading the network.<br />
The council maintained more<br />
than 3000km of roads, footpaths,<br />
and cycleways, 2487km of<br />
bridges, and 8,856 streetlights.<br />
The council completed<br />
12,541km of grading on unsealed<br />
roads, 72km of sealed and<br />
unsealed road renewals, 3300m<br />
of footpath renewals, 350m of<br />
kerb and channel renewals, 1<strong>13</strong>m<br />
of culvert renewals, 2623m of<br />
footpath extensions and 3504m<br />
of shared path construction.<br />
The council failed to meet its<br />
resealing target of 75km, only<br />
resealing 23.66km.<br />
The report said: “An increased<br />
focus on maintenance was required<br />
and this, together with the<br />
increasing costs of resurfacing,<br />
meant only a small amount of<br />
resealing was completed.”<br />
The council spent $35.331<br />
million on operating costs for its<br />
community facilities, including<br />
parks, community centres, sports<br />
centres, swimming pools and<br />
libraries, and $15.249 million<br />
on capital expenditure projects,<br />
upgrading and building new<br />
facilities.<br />
The council provided and<br />
maintained 591 reserves and<br />
playgrounds, and 748ha of recreation<br />
reserves.<br />
It recorded 460,865 admissions<br />
at <strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre in the<br />
last financial year, with 21,532<br />
people attending council events,<br />
and 80,340 attendees at fitness<br />
programmes.<br />
During the financial year, 2688<br />
building consents were issued<br />
and 706 resource consent applications<br />
were processed.<br />
Of those consents, 77 per cent<br />
of resource consents were issued<br />
on time and 60 per cent of building<br />
consents were issued on time.<br />
In the past financial year residents<br />
have reduced the amount<br />
of rubbish going to landfill,<br />
achieving a 11 per cent reduction<br />
in total waste to landfill per<br />
capita and achieved a 30 per cent<br />
reduction in contamination of<br />
kerbside recycling. The council<br />
spent $14.143 million on operating<br />
costs for waste management.<br />
Eighty per cent of residential<br />
properties in <strong>Selwyn</strong> are serviced<br />
with water and 67 per cent of<br />
residential properties are serviced<br />
by the council’s wastewater<br />
systems.<br />
The council spent $12.0<strong>13</strong><br />
million on operating costs for<br />
water and wastewater, and<br />
$10.465 million on capital<br />
expenditure projects upgrading<br />
the network.<br />
“Residents tend to be high users<br />
of water, using an average of<br />
0.367m 3 of water per person a day<br />
in the 2022/23 year,” the report<br />
said.<br />
“This can be attributed to<br />
mostly outdoor use; residents<br />
tend to have larger sections and<br />
therefore wish to maintain these<br />
sections – with comparatively<br />
low rainfall free-draining soils,<br />
water use has historically been<br />
high.”<br />
WASTE: In the last financial year, the amount of rubbish<br />
going to landfill was reduced by 11 per cent per capita.<br />
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Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
• By Daniel Alvey<br />
WEST MELTON residents are<br />
battling another bid by the New<br />
Zealand Defence Force to place<br />
covenants on their properties.<br />
The NZDF, which operates<br />
the West Melton Rifle Range,<br />
is appealing to the Environment<br />
Court to have a ‘no noise<br />
complaints’ covenant placed<br />
on properties in a 1.5km radius<br />
around the range, something it<br />
has been trying to achieve for<br />
several years.<br />
Placing this covenant – a<br />
restriction that governs how a<br />
landowner can use their land –<br />
means residents would not be<br />
able to complain if they believed<br />
there was too much noise coming<br />
from the rifle range.<br />
As part of the District Plan<br />
review the NZDF attempted to<br />
have the covenant added, but<br />
was knocked back by the hearings<br />
panel, leading to its appeal.<br />
Opposing the appeal are Rein<br />
the Range, a group of nearly 300<br />
residents led by Jerry Larason,<br />
and individual residents Letesha<br />
and Bryan Dempster and Alan<br />
Roberts.<br />
All are opposing the appeal<br />
because of the effects a covenant<br />
will have on their properties.<br />
Said Larason: “Putting a no<br />
noise covenant on landowner’s<br />
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Residents continue to battle NZDF<br />
property titles will cause those<br />
properties to be devalued significantly<br />
and (make them) harder<br />
to sell.”<br />
Larason said residents are currently<br />
happy with the status quo<br />
following an agreement made<br />
with the NZDF in 2009 after a<br />
blast wave damaged properties<br />
and distressed animals.<br />
The agreement was made<br />
with Rein in the Range and<br />
then-commander of Burnham<br />
Military Camp and range<br />
Colonel Phil McKee. The arrangement,<br />
which was called the<br />
“good neighbour policy”, meant<br />
residents were notified of range<br />
activities.<br />
NZDF director of environmental<br />
services Rob Owen said<br />
the increased residential development<br />
may limit the amount of<br />
activity on the range.<br />
“Increasing residential development<br />
in the vicinity of the<br />
training area will inevitably lead<br />
to increasing pressure to limit or<br />
cease training activities,” Owen<br />
said.<br />
Larason said the name ‘rifle<br />
range’ is no longer applicable<br />
as it caters to a wide range of<br />
defence force activities.<br />
“It needs to be called the West<br />
Melton rifle, explosive, and<br />
mortar range,” Larason said.<br />
Owen agreed that much more<br />
gets done on the range.<br />
“Although the site is<br />
OPPOSING:<br />
Residents are<br />
fighting an<br />
appeal to the<br />
Environment<br />
Court by the New<br />
Zealand Defence<br />
Force to have a<br />
no-complaints<br />
covenant on their<br />
properties.<br />
commonly referred to as a<br />
‘rifle range’ it holds a ‘defence<br />
purposes’ designation issued<br />
by the Minister of Defence,<br />
meaning it is a training area<br />
which caters for a wide variety<br />
of military training activities,”<br />
he said.<br />
A date is yet to be set for any<br />
Environment Court mediation<br />
or hearing.<br />
This is not the first fight<br />
Larason has fought. In 20<strong>13</strong> he<br />
went on a hunger strike that<br />
lasted less than a day to settle a<br />
dispute with his insurers AIG<br />
and dressed as a prisoner in 2017<br />
outside Vero’s annual gala dinner<br />
to again protest insurance<br />
claims.<br />
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ONE HOSPITALISED<br />
AFTER LINCOLN CRASH<br />
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intersection at 12.30pm on Friday.<br />
Lincoln Volunteer Fire Brigade<br />
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said the occupants of both cars<br />
were lucky. “Both cars were<br />
modern which helped,” he said.<br />
TOXIC ALGAE FOUND IN<br />
SELWYN RIVER<br />
A health warning has been<br />
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the finding of moderate to high<br />
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Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
NEWS 11<br />
• By Daniel Alvey<br />
RESIDENTS SAY Prebbleton will have a<br />
‘peninsula’ if a sub-division gets the goahead<br />
in the Environment Court.<br />
Birchs Village Ltd is appealing to the<br />
Environment Court for its 37 ha, 400<br />
home subdivision on Birchs Rd to be allowed.<br />
The plan was rejected in a private plan<br />
change (PC79), and the District Plan<br />
review, due to the land being highly productive<br />
and Prebbleton not needing any<br />
more capacity.<br />
For the subdivision to be<br />
built the land will need to<br />
be rezoned from rural to<br />
residential.<br />
Opposing the appeal<br />
are Birchs Rd residents<br />
John and Susan Sheaf, and<br />
John Sheaf<br />
Thomas and Helen Fraser.<br />
“The land is not connected<br />
to the Prebbleton village. If the<br />
land was developed to housing it would<br />
REZONING:<br />
Birchs<br />
Village Ltd<br />
is appealing<br />
to the<br />
Environment<br />
Court to have<br />
37ha of rural<br />
land near<br />
Prebbleton<br />
rezoned to<br />
residential.<br />
Prebbleton rezoning<br />
opposed by residents<br />
create a peninsula to Prebbleton village,”<br />
the Sheafs said in their letter to the Environment<br />
Court.<br />
“The plan change hearing PC79 clearly<br />
concluded that there is sufficient section<br />
available within Prebbleton for at least the<br />
next 20 years.<br />
“Infrastructure, transport and wastewater<br />
are already at capacity in Prebbleton.”<br />
The Frasers echoed similar comments<br />
in their letter to the court.<br />
Birchs Village argues the site is strategically<br />
located across the road from Kakaha<br />
Park and it would bring the new reserve<br />
into the township.<br />
“Providing land for future residential<br />
use increases housing resources leading<br />
to an expanded social and economic<br />
base for the strategically located rural<br />
township. Servicing connections<br />
currently exist north along Birchs<br />
Road allowing for extension to existing<br />
infrastructure and services,” a Birchs<br />
Village spokesperson said in its appeal to<br />
the Environment Court.<br />
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project cost about $57,000, funded by the council, Kiwi Gaming<br />
and Pub Charity, and the club’s fundraising. Also getting an<br />
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to be resurfaced by Christmas.<br />
“The courts are now looking amazing and we would like to think<br />
that this upgrade will encourage locals to join the club,” Tai Tapu<br />
club spokesperson Nicky Watt said. Watt said in order to protect<br />
the courts, bikes and scooters are not allowed on them.<br />
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Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
LETTERS <strong>13</strong><br />
Mana whenua reps ‘best practice’<br />
I WOULD LIKE to reassure<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> residents that the<br />
presence of a Taumutu Rūnanga<br />
representative at the council<br />
table is not something I have any<br />
issue with, and my colleagues<br />
and I benefit from their presence.<br />
Mr Wade (<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong>,<br />
<strong>December</strong> 6) fears an appointed<br />
member might not be accountable<br />
or responsible; they most<br />
certainly are, and those who do<br />
not perform their duties can be<br />
removed or replaced at any time,<br />
not just once every three years.<br />
This applies to any appointee,<br />
whether they are a rūnanga<br />
representative, a member of the<br />
audit and risk committee, or an<br />
RMA commissioner.<br />
To Mr McKim and Mr Evans:<br />
An advisor cannot participate<br />
in discussion in the same way<br />
as a committee member, and<br />
all appointments are based on<br />
qualifications and experience –<br />
not just ethnicity. That means<br />
they often seek more precise<br />
answers and contribute specific<br />
insight to debates, particularly<br />
in their respective areas of<br />
expertise.<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong>’s elected representatives<br />
do a great job for our residents,<br />
however appointees help<br />
us to be better and do better as<br />
a collective. Failing to support<br />
such roles – which are best practice<br />
across New Zealand – would<br />
be both backward and insular.<br />
-Sophie McInnes, district<br />
councillor, Rolleston<br />
Ian Evans states “our whole<br />
country was established on a<br />
democracy that was fair and free<br />
for all who wished to take part”.<br />
Our whole country is in fact established<br />
on Te Tiriti o Waitangi,<br />
which is a partnership between<br />
two sets of people – tangata<br />
whenua and tangata tiriti.<br />
It is the foundation for all<br />
democracy, which includes<br />
elections and traditional<br />
methods of consensus<br />
communication and decision<br />
making. Mana whenua are not<br />
token puppets – as our local<br />
hapū, Taumutu is entitled to<br />
be consulted, heard and have<br />
a direct role in contributing to<br />
decision making. If we do not<br />
honour the treaty, we leave the<br />
door open for anyone with more<br />
money and power to come here<br />
and take over our country.<br />
-Stephanie Pearce, Darfield<br />
Library security<br />
As a regular user and a<br />
ratepayer of the Rolleston<br />
Library, I would appreciate<br />
knowing why it is necessary to<br />
have a security heavy stationed<br />
inside the library at 10am on a<br />
Monday morning? Intimidating<br />
and unsettling. Does not<br />
contribute to a nice atmosphere<br />
at all.<br />
-Claire Struthers, Prebbleton<br />
Council community services<br />
and facilities manager Denise<br />
Kidd responds: We introduced<br />
security staff for the whole town<br />
centre area in June while we investigated<br />
an altercation between<br />
two members of the public. The<br />
security was arranged through<br />
the council’s contracted security<br />
provider and continued during<br />
a period when we had lower staff<br />
numbers at Te Ara Ᾱtea. We are<br />
regularly reviewing this service.<br />
Te Ara Ātea is a busy and<br />
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and we are proud of the work our<br />
team does to create a positive atmosphere<br />
and welcome everyone<br />
who visits.<br />
Lincoln business<br />
park plan<br />
I am a Barton Fields<br />
landowner and resident.<br />
Mr Townsend asks (<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
<strong>Times</strong>, <strong>December</strong> 6): “Did<br />
Barton Fields new residents<br />
really expect that rural land to<br />
the west would stay that way<br />
forever?” Yes, that’s precisely<br />
the SDC designation in the land<br />
use plan upon which people<br />
based and continue to base their<br />
purchasing decisions.<br />
I’m not against development<br />
DEVELOPMENT: The boundary between Barton Fields and<br />
the proposed business park will have a greenspace and<br />
shared pathway.<br />
PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY<br />
nor Mr Townsend (and his<br />
group). However, there is clearly<br />
the perception that this request<br />
for a change in zone designation<br />
has not been done with full<br />
transparency.<br />
The opinion that Lincoln<br />
needs commercial zoning is<br />
without any evidence to back up<br />
this assertion.<br />
Given how storage companies,<br />
fencing companies and small<br />
warehouses operate, the number<br />
of jobs created will be small.<br />
The argument the rezoning is<br />
viable because businesses will<br />
come because of ‘visibility’, when<br />
the frontage along Springs Rd is<br />
the shortest of all sides, is plainly<br />
illogical.<br />
-Neil Bleasdale (abridged),<br />
Barton Fields<br />
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14 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Tricks N Twists<br />
Marble Track<br />
Usually $129.99<br />
$<br />
109 99 ea<br />
15%<br />
OFF<br />
Blue Ukulele<br />
Usually $69.99<br />
SAVE $50<br />
RV Camper Set<br />
Usually $499.99<br />
$<br />
449 99 ea<br />
Regular Outfit -<br />
Wish Come True<br />
Usually $39.99<br />
Wingman Frisbee<br />
Usually $12.99<br />
$<br />
9 99 ea<br />
Flyer Assorted<br />
Usually $14.99<br />
$<br />
12 99 ea<br />
$<br />
59 99 ea<br />
$<br />
34 99 ea<br />
18” Regular<br />
Doll Eliana<br />
or Lisa<br />
$<br />
69 99 ea<br />
Park and Go<br />
Garage<br />
Usually $<strong>13</strong>9.99<br />
$<br />
119 99 ea<br />
2-In-1 Kitchen & Grill Set<br />
Usually $79.99<br />
$<br />
69 99 ea<br />
Electronic Kitchen<br />
Island Set<br />
Usually $199.99<br />
$<br />
179 99 ea<br />
Moon Ball<br />
Assorted<br />
Usually $11.99<br />
$<br />
9 99 ea<br />
Countryside<br />
Train Bucket<br />
Set<br />
Usually $99.99<br />
$<br />
79 99 ea<br />
20%<br />
OFF<br />
SAVE<br />
$20<br />
Horse 20”<br />
Trail Riding<br />
$ 109 99 ea<br />
Moon<br />
Gradient Ball<br />
Usually $11.99<br />
$<br />
9 99 ea<br />
Catch A<br />
Bubble<br />
Usually $12.99<br />
$<br />
10 39 ea<br />
Steam Kids XL<br />
Assorted Kits<br />
Usually $49.99<br />
$<br />
39 99 ea<br />
Sohi<br />
Orbit Ball<br />
Assorted<br />
Usually $12.99<br />
Hyper<br />
Strike Bow<br />
Usually $99.99<br />
20%<br />
OFF<br />
20%<br />
OFF<br />
$<br />
9 99 ea<br />
SAVE $10<br />
Spicebox<br />
Paper Planes<br />
Usually $24.99<br />
$<br />
79 99 ea<br />
$<br />
14 99 ea<br />
20%<br />
OFF<br />
Kidz Labs Wind Power<br />
Racer or Space Air Engine<br />
Usually $39.99<br />
$<br />
31 99 ea<br />
20%<br />
OFF<br />
NEW<br />
Axetreme<br />
Usually $24.99<br />
$<br />
14 99 ea
Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 15<br />
Mario Kart<br />
Mini Mario<br />
Usually $69.99<br />
$<br />
59 99 ea<br />
RC Lime<br />
Buggy<br />
Usually $89.99<br />
$<br />
79 99 ea<br />
saVe<br />
$10<br />
Paw Patrol On<br />
The Double or<br />
Disney Cars<br />
Race Of Friends<br />
Slot Car Set<br />
Usually $99.99<br />
$<br />
79 99 ea<br />
20%<br />
oFF<br />
1:18 RC Gear<br />
Monster<br />
Usually $119.99<br />
$<br />
94 99 ea<br />
saVe<br />
$25<br />
1:16<br />
Drift<br />
Car<br />
Usually<br />
$149.99<br />
$<br />
119 99 ea<br />
saVe $25<br />
Hell Rider<br />
Usually $119.99<br />
$<br />
94 99 ea<br />
20%<br />
oFF<br />
Set Dtm Power Lap or<br />
Super Rally Slot Car Set<br />
Usually $199.99<br />
$<br />
179 99 ea<br />
saVe<br />
$20<br />
RC Speed<br />
Phantom 2<br />
Usually $169.99<br />
RC Ford F-150<br />
Raptor White<br />
Usually $249.99<br />
$<br />
199 99 ea<br />
$<br />
149 99 ea<br />
saVe<br />
$20<br />
20%<br />
oFF<br />
Crazy Flippy<br />
Assorted<br />
Usually $14.99<br />
$<br />
12 99 ea<br />
Lego Luggage<br />
Usually $149.99<br />
$<br />
119 99 ea<br />
20% oFF<br />
Water Blaster<br />
Usually $14.99<br />
$<br />
11 99 ea<br />
Volvo Micro<br />
Builder Truck<br />
Usually $19.99<br />
$<br />
15 99 ea<br />
33%<br />
oFF<br />
City Cleaner<br />
Usually $22.99<br />
$<br />
19 99 ea<br />
Porsche Experience Centre or Volvo<br />
Construction Playset Usually $109.99<br />
Pump Trick<br />
Blaster<br />
Usually $29.99<br />
$<br />
19 99 ea<br />
$<br />
89 99 ea<br />
Midnight Racer<br />
Usually $27.99<br />
$<br />
22 99 ea<br />
saVe<br />
$20<br />
Double<br />
Blaster<br />
Usually $24.99<br />
$<br />
19 99 ea<br />
20%<br />
oFF<br />
Christmas Late Night hours For our ChristChurCh stores<br />
Wednesday<br />
<strong>13</strong> Dec<br />
Thursday<br />
14 Dec<br />
Friday<br />
15 Dec<br />
Saturday<br />
16 Dec<br />
Sunday<br />
17 Dec<br />
Monday<br />
18 Dec<br />
Tuesday<br />
19 Dec<br />
Wednesday<br />
20 Dec<br />
Thursday<br />
21 Dec<br />
Thursday<br />
22 Dec<br />
8 pm 9 pm 8 pm 6 pm 6 pm 9 pm 9 pm 10 pm 10 pm 10 pm 9 pm 6 pm<br />
Friday<br />
23 Dec<br />
Saturday<br />
24 Dec
16 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Baby Sea<br />
friends Series<br />
Blind Bag<br />
Usually $11.99<br />
Hedgehog or<br />
rabbit Baby<br />
Usually $12.99<br />
$<br />
9 99 ea<br />
Persian cat<br />
or reindeer<br />
twins<br />
Usually $19.99<br />
20% OFF<br />
chocolate<br />
rabbit<br />
twin Set<br />
Usually $34.99<br />
Hedgehog<br />
family<br />
Usually $49.99<br />
$<br />
39 99 ea<br />
$<br />
9 99 ea<br />
$<br />
15 99 ea<br />
$<br />
29 99 ea<br />
Nursery Baby<br />
windmill Park<br />
Usually $54.99<br />
$ 44 99 ea<br />
red roof<br />
country cottage<br />
Usually $79.99<br />
$<br />
63 99 ea<br />
family<br />
Picnic van<br />
Usually $79.99<br />
20%<br />
OFF<br />
wisteria terrace<br />
Usually $229.99<br />
$<br />
179 99 ea<br />
$<br />
63 99 ea<br />
Baby castle<br />
Nursery<br />
Usually $179.99<br />
SAVE<br />
$50<br />
celebration<br />
windmill<br />
Usually $229.99<br />
$<br />
149 99 ea<br />
large House with<br />
carport gift Set<br />
Usually $299.99<br />
$<br />
149 99 ea<br />
SAVE<br />
$100<br />
$<br />
199 99 ea<br />
red roof<br />
country<br />
Home<br />
Usually<br />
$299.99<br />
$<br />
249 99 ea<br />
Boules<br />
Usually $39.99<br />
$<br />
23 99 ea<br />
crazy golf<br />
Usually $99.99<br />
40%<br />
OFF<br />
$<br />
59 99 ea<br />
ring toss<br />
Usually $44.99<br />
40%<br />
OFF<br />
$<br />
26 99 ea<br />
cricket Set<br />
Usually $64.99<br />
$<br />
38 99 ea<br />
40%<br />
OFF<br />
giant<br />
toppling<br />
tower<br />
Usually $99.99<br />
croquet<br />
Usually $99.99<br />
$<br />
59 99 ea<br />
40%<br />
OFF<br />
40%<br />
OFF<br />
escape from<br />
the Space<br />
Station or<br />
Museum<br />
$<br />
11 99 ea<br />
rat-a-tat<br />
cat card<br />
game<br />
20%<br />
OFF<br />
$<br />
24 99 ea<br />
Snakes &<br />
ladders<br />
Usually $24.99<br />
$<br />
19 99 ea<br />
Slamwich<br />
card game<br />
$<br />
24 99 ea<br />
Sushi go! card game<br />
$<br />
29 99 ea<br />
$<br />
59 99 ea<br />
Skittles<br />
Usually $79.99<br />
$<br />
47 99 ea<br />
40%<br />
OFF 40%<br />
OFF<br />
20%<br />
OFF<br />
Backgammon<br />
or chess<br />
Usually $29.99<br />
$<br />
23 99 ea<br />
Stuck for a gift idea?<br />
give a toyworld gift card!
Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 17<br />
20% OFF<br />
selected games<br />
ONlY<br />
ONlY<br />
$11 99<br />
$14 99<br />
USUALLY<br />
ONlY<br />
$15 99<br />
ONlY<br />
$23 99<br />
USUALLY<br />
$19 99<br />
USUALLY<br />
$24 99<br />
USUALLY<br />
$29 99<br />
30%<br />
OFF<br />
$19 99 30%<br />
OFF<br />
25%<br />
OFF<br />
Volta 5009 Ride On<br />
Viper<br />
Usually $499.99<br />
$<br />
349 99 ea<br />
Volta 5066 Ride On<br />
Dragon<br />
Usually $499.99<br />
$<br />
349 99 ea<br />
Volta 5088 Ride On<br />
Commando<br />
Usually $599.99<br />
$<br />
449 99 ea<br />
christmas late Night hOurs FOr Our christchurch stOres<br />
Wednesday<br />
<strong>13</strong> Dec<br />
Thursday<br />
14 Dec<br />
Friday<br />
15 Dec<br />
Saturday<br />
16 Dec<br />
Sunday<br />
17 Dec<br />
Monday<br />
18 Dec<br />
Tuesday<br />
19 Dec<br />
Wednesday<br />
20 Dec<br />
Thursday<br />
21 Dec<br />
Thursday<br />
22 Dec<br />
8 pm 9 pm 8 pm 6 pm 6 pm 9 pm 9 pm 10 pm 10 pm 10 pm 9 pm 6 pm<br />
Friday<br />
23 Dec<br />
Saturday<br />
24 Dec
18 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
41749 Newsroom Van<br />
Usually $62.99<br />
$<br />
52 99 ea<br />
SAVE<br />
$10<br />
41746 Horse Training<br />
Usually $62.99<br />
$<br />
54 99 ea<br />
41743 Hair Salon<br />
Usually $79.99<br />
$<br />
69 99 ea<br />
10%<br />
OFF<br />
75358 Tenoo Jedi Temple<br />
Usually $74.99<br />
$<br />
63 99 ea<br />
15%<br />
OFF<br />
76412 Hufflepuff<br />
House Banner<br />
Usually $59.99<br />
$<br />
54 99 ea<br />
76257<br />
Wolverine<br />
Construction<br />
or 76259<br />
Batman<br />
Construction<br />
Figure<br />
Usually $62.99<br />
$<br />
53 54<br />
ea<br />
15%<br />
OFF<br />
76251 Star-Lords Helmet<br />
Usually $<strong>13</strong>9.99<br />
$<br />
125 99 ea<br />
10%<br />
OFF<br />
10%<br />
OFF<br />
43221 100<br />
Years Of<br />
Disney<br />
Animation<br />
Icons<br />
Usually<br />
$99.99<br />
$<br />
89 99 ea<br />
SAVE<br />
$20<br />
76961 Visitor Center Trex<br />
And Raptor Attack<br />
Usually $219.99<br />
$<br />
197 99 ea<br />
10%<br />
OFF<br />
76414<br />
Expecto<br />
Patronum<br />
Usually $129.99<br />
SAVE<br />
$10<br />
75353 Endor<br />
Speeder<br />
Chase<br />
Diorama<br />
Usually $<strong>13</strong>9.99<br />
$<br />
119 99 ea<br />
$<br />
119 99 ea<br />
NEW<br />
Gelato Bears<br />
$<br />
44 99 ea<br />
20%<br />
OFF<br />
Lots to<br />
choose<br />
from<br />
EcoSplat Reusable<br />
Water Balloons<br />
Endless water fights with no<br />
rubbish to pick up! Instant filling! No<br />
magnets! Multiple splats from each<br />
filling maximises the fun!<br />
Usually<br />
$26.99<br />
$<br />
22 99 ea<br />
15%<br />
OFF<br />
Lin Lin Panda<br />
Usually $79.99<br />
Pet Bags<br />
Usually $39.99<br />
$<br />
39 99 ea<br />
50%<br />
OFF<br />
$<br />
19 99 ea<br />
50%<br />
OFF<br />
54˝ Plush<br />
Snake<br />
Usually $24.99<br />
Rubber<br />
Ducks<br />
Usually $11.99<br />
Lots to<br />
choose<br />
from<br />
$<br />
19 99 ea<br />
25% OFF<br />
$<br />
8 99 ea<br />
Christmas<br />
Pop-up store<br />
Northwood Supa Centre<br />
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun<br />
9.30am – 5.00pm<br />
Late night Thur and Fri<br />
9.00am – 8.00pm<br />
50% off Small feet<br />
50% Gibsons puzzles<br />
50% off Stanley<br />
40% off CAT vehicles<br />
Plus loads more deals<br />
TOWER JUNCTION<br />
NZ’s Biggest TOYWORLD<br />
Clarence St, Riccarton, Ph 03 343 0330<br />
MARSHLAND<br />
199 Marshland Rd,<br />
Ph 03 982 8697<br />
HORNBY<br />
Chalmers St,<br />
Ph 03 281 8127<br />
Santa’s Biggest Toy Guide Sale: Valid until 24th <strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong> whilst stocks last.
Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 19<br />
for<br />
THURSDAY 14TH To<br />
SUnDAY 17TH<br />
DECEMBER <strong>2023</strong><br />
%<br />
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ToWER JUnCTIon<br />
nZ’s Biggest ToYWoRLD<br />
Clarence St, Riccarton, Ph 03 343 0330<br />
MARSHLAnD<br />
199 Marshland Rd,<br />
Ph 03 982 8697<br />
HoRnBY<br />
Chalmers St,<br />
Ph 03 281 8127<br />
Santa’s Biggest Toy Guide Sale: Valid until 24th <strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong> whilst stocks last.<br />
Stock up for Christmas Big Brand Sale: Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th <strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong> whilst stocks last.
20 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL<br />
FINAL NOTICE<br />
LEESTON 84 Leeston Dunsandel Road<br />
Deceased Estate - Starter Lifestyle Block<br />
This charming property offers a peaceful sanctuary, tucked away at<br />
the rear of an attractive drive-in. With 1.6 hectares of land, it provides<br />
ample space and privacy. And it’s just a stone’s throw away from the<br />
growing popular town of Leeston and the local primary school.<br />
Step inside and be greeted by a spacious and modern kitchen/dining<br />
enhanced by the large sunny lounge perfect for entertaining friends.<br />
The house also boasts 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom plus a separate<br />
shower providing plenty of room for the whole family.<br />
The double internal access garage completes the picture.<br />
Additionally, the property comes with a generous 100m2 open barn,<br />
ideal for storing vehicles, equipment, or indulging in your favourite<br />
hobbies.<br />
Externally, the house benefits from being well-sheltered, enhancing<br />
its tranquillity. Whether you’re relaxing on the patio or exploring the<br />
expansive grounds, you’ll be surrounded by nature’s beauty.<br />
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to secure your own<br />
slice of paradise. Call now to secure s viewing and make this starter<br />
lifestyle property your reality.<br />
AUCTION GST Inclusive<br />
4.00pm, Thursday 14 <strong>December</strong> On Site<br />
VIEW By Appointment Only<br />
Ron Ferguson<br />
M 027 498 6256<br />
E ron.ferguson@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />
pggwre.co.nz/LCN38737<br />
We want you!<br />
DARFIELD 11-<strong>13</strong> North Terrace<br />
Potential Plus on North Terrace<br />
If you are looking for a property with upside potential<br />
and endless possibilities, then look no further! This<br />
spacious eight-bedroom house on a 3030sqm section<br />
(more or less) on two titles, has plenty of options.<br />
The house sits in the middle of two adjoining titles,<br />
giving an oversized, sheltered, and largely blank<br />
canvas backyard. There is plenty of room for a tennis<br />
court, swimming pool, and much more! With a little<br />
vision and creativity, you can transform this property<br />
into a stunning and comfortable place to live, work, or<br />
both. So many possibilities, viewing is a must!<br />
pggwre.co.nz/DAR38489<br />
ENQUIRIES OVER $729,000 GST<br />
Inclusive<br />
VIEW By Appointment Only<br />
Jannetta Thomas<br />
M 021 256 6295<br />
E jannetta.thomas@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />
Dan van der Salm<br />
M 021 918 233<br />
E dan.vandersalm@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />
Recruiting now for residential<br />
and lifestyle consultants.<br />
Are you looking for a new direction and want<br />
to be part of a successful team supported by<br />
a nationwide network?<br />
Contact Linda Fogarty today to find out<br />
the benefits of working with us!<br />
Linda Fogarty<br />
Business Development Manager – Lifestyle & Residential<br />
M 027 294 4818 E Linda.Fogarty@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />
LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL<br />
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008<br />
6/19 Gerald Street, LINCOLN<br />
42 South Terrace, DARFIELD<br />
Phone: 03 341 4301 | Email: christchurch@pggwre.co.nz<br />
Helping grow the country<br />
For more great listings, visit www.pggwre.co.nz<br />
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under the REAA 2008<br />
Helping grow the country
Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
Lincoln athlete claims<br />
national junior record<br />
SPORT/RACING 21<br />
ON THE<br />
MARK:<br />
Mark Purdon<br />
driving his star<br />
trotter Oscar<br />
Bonavena<br />
to victory.<br />
PHOTO:<br />
HRNZ<br />
WINNER: Lincoln High student Alysa Brown with her gold<br />
medal in the junior girls 2000m walk, alongside Yandri<br />
Fourie (left, Epsom Girls’ Grammar) and Alyssa Velluppillai<br />
(Nelson College for Girls). PHOTO: SELWYN ATHLETICS<br />
• By Sam Coughlan<br />
A LINCOLN High School<br />
student has shattered a national<br />
record at the New Zealand<br />
secondary schools track<br />
and field championships in<br />
Christchurch.<br />
Year 9 student Alysa Brown<br />
stormed to victory in the junior<br />
girls 2000m race walk, winning<br />
with a time of 10mins <strong>13</strong>secs<br />
– well clear of the previous<br />
New Zealand record of 11mins<br />
27secs.<br />
Lincoln High Sports coordinator<br />
Karen Urbahn said it’s<br />
very exciting for Alysa and the<br />
school.<br />
“She’s been training for it, and<br />
it’s amazing to have a young<br />
wāhine win such a special record,”<br />
Urbahn said.<br />
She believes it’s all down to<br />
the effort put in by Brown, who<br />
also competes and trains with<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Athletics Club.<br />
“She’s been training six days<br />
a week I think, and she does<br />
different activities than walking,<br />
like crossfit.”<br />
Alysa beat former record<br />
holder Yandri Fourie, who set<br />
the mark at the same competition<br />
last year. Yandri beat her<br />
previous record as well, but it<br />
wasn’t enough to stop Alysa<br />
from taking gold.<br />
Urbahn says Alysa is aiming<br />
for a repeat next year.<br />
“I’ve already spoken to her<br />
and she’s definitely going for<br />
nationals again next year.<br />
It’s very exciting.”<br />
Alysa’s medal was the only<br />
one won by Lincoln High at the<br />
championships, with its next<br />
best result being Eleanor Bisley,<br />
claiming 10th place in the<br />
junior girls 2000m steeplechase.<br />
Purdon pulls<br />
the ‘right’ rein<br />
• By Jonny Turner<br />
PULLING THE left rein proved<br />
to be a case of pulling the<br />
right rein for Mark Purdon in<br />
the Group One New Zealand<br />
Trotting Free-For-All at<br />
Addington on Grand Prix Day.<br />
Purdon left punters gasping<br />
with a lap to go in New Zealand’s<br />
biggest trotting sprint when he<br />
elected to stay three back on the<br />
markers with the red-hot favourite<br />
Oscar Bonavena.<br />
But those same punters were<br />
left counting their cash when<br />
Purdon shot his star trotter along<br />
the inner to claim his second big<br />
Group One title in three weeks.<br />
Though he looked as cool and<br />
calm as ever when doing so,<br />
Purdon admitted he thought he<br />
might have made a right hash of<br />
things when electing to stay on<br />
the markers.<br />
“I was thinking about what to<br />
do, and as soon as I decided to<br />
stay on the markers, Love N The<br />
Port came around,” Purdon said.<br />
“So, then I thought I had made<br />
the wrong move. But I thought<br />
if I sat parked, he would end up<br />
doing too much work.<br />
“His best attribute is his speed,<br />
and I drove him that way.”<br />
Winning came after a more few<br />
nervous moments for Purdon as<br />
he angled Oscar Bonavena into<br />
the passing lane.<br />
The trainer-driver admitted<br />
there were only millimetres<br />
between victory and an unlucky<br />
placing.<br />
“To be honest, there would<br />
only have been millimetres in it;<br />
I was doing everything I could to<br />
get a run.<br />
“Luckily there was enough<br />
room to just get through, and<br />
once he balanced up, he sprinted<br />
up really nicely.”<br />
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22<br />
SPORT<br />
Sprintcar driver<br />
has all he needs to<br />
‘make a go of it’<br />
• By Allan Batt<br />
DYLLAN FORSEY is ‘living<br />
the dream’ and he will have<br />
a baptism of fire in his first<br />
round of the Hydraulink War<br />
of the Wings series at Ruapuna<br />
Speedway on Saturday.<br />
“Its been a dream of mine for<br />
as long as I can remember. My<br />
grandfather Myles, and aunty<br />
Karen raced sprintcars. I raced<br />
quarter midgets as a youngster<br />
and the last three summers I<br />
have been in the 750cc powered<br />
TQs, but the sprintcars are<br />
the ultimate,” the 18-year-old<br />
Templeton driver said.<br />
“I have done a few practice<br />
laps in the car, and we raced at<br />
Ruapuna’s third meeting. Then I<br />
had the TQ nationals at Nelson.<br />
That kind of puts my TQ racing<br />
to bed a bit. The sprintcars with<br />
their big 850 horsepower V8<br />
engines are awesome to drive.<br />
The power is unbelievable.”<br />
Forsey hasn’t had an easy run<br />
in the last year or so with a heavy<br />
crash in the TQs, and then a<br />
‘big one’ at Napier in the New<br />
Zealand championship.<br />
“I banged myself up a bit in<br />
that. I broke my C3 and C4<br />
vertebrae and tore ligaments in<br />
my hand. While those took time<br />
to heal it was my confidence that<br />
took the biggest hit,” he said.<br />
The opportunity to go<br />
sprintcar racing came about<br />
when Forsey’s grandfather<br />
Myles wanted to step up his<br />
involvement. Forsey says he has<br />
everything he needs to make a<br />
go of it.<br />
“Grandad bought a really nice<br />
car. We have plenty of spares<br />
and a big trailer to move it all<br />
around it. I have Kerry Bartlett<br />
as the crew chief. We all call him<br />
Elvis, and he raced sprintcars<br />
several seasons ago up north<br />
and occasionally down here.<br />
He helped the late Paddy North<br />
and he really does have a lot of<br />
knowledge.”<br />
Among Forsey’s opponents<br />
on Saturday will be young<br />
Americans Joel Myers jnr and<br />
Brenham Crouch, who are a<br />
similar age to him but race<br />
up to 70 times a year and are<br />
professionals.<br />
“I still have to go to work on<br />
Mondays,” said Forsey.<br />
“I’d love to get some<br />
experience in the USA but I have<br />
plenty to learn first. I’m sure I’ll<br />
get a chance to talk to Joel and<br />
Brenham, and Max Guilford<br />
from Auckland who races up in<br />
the USA during our winter has<br />
been really encouraging.”<br />
Forsey is looking forward to<br />
hitting as many rounds of the<br />
War of the Wings as possible,<br />
as it is a step up from regular<br />
club nights.<br />
“The War of the Wings is a<br />
ON TRACK: Templeton’s<br />
Dyllan Forsey, 18, will<br />
compete in his first round<br />
of sprintcar racing series<br />
War of Wings at Ruapuna<br />
on Saturday. PHOTOS:<br />
MOTORSPORT FILES<br />
great competition and really<br />
competitive. The two Americans<br />
are here to win it but they<br />
won’t find our drivers a walk<br />
over.<br />
“I’m realistic enough to know<br />
that I’ve got plenty to learn but<br />
I’m hopeful that we can find<br />
some speed early and build on<br />
that. I’d love to get into the Dirty<br />
Dozen, which is for the top 12<br />
drivers in the points. Of course<br />
anything above that will be<br />
great.<br />
“We will race over at<br />
Greymouth which is where I<br />
had one of my big TQ crashes,<br />
Cromwell, Ruapuna, Ellesmere<br />
and Woodford Glen, so I have to<br />
adapt to them quickly.”<br />
The Ruapuna event starts at<br />
5.30pm with time trials before<br />
drivers contest a series of heat<br />
races. Up to 22 drivers will<br />
face the starter in the 30-lap<br />
feature.<br />
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Prebbleton’s Santa’s Grotto,<br />
Evening Market & Carols at the<br />
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Monday, 4-8pm<br />
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Santa’s grotto, market and carols<br />
in a family friendly atmosphere.<br />
No smoking or vaping. No<br />
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stalls, gifts, crafts, live music and<br />
entertainment, and brass band.<br />
Santa’s grotto from 4pm, evening<br />
market from 5pm, carols at the<br />
cottage from 7pm.<br />
Prebbleton Community Cottage<br />
Lincoln County Incident –<br />
50th Anniversary Screening<br />
Sunday, 2-5.30pm<br />
Attend this special screening<br />
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Christmas in <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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Celebrating our Community<br />
Emergency Volunteers<br />
The Tai Tapu Community Centre was full of cheer on Tuesday 5 <strong>December</strong>, as<br />
community emergency volunteer teams were celebrated for their efforts. The<br />
annual dinner and prize giving recognises the hard work of <strong>Selwyn</strong>'s Emergency<br />
Management volunteers.<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong>’s community emergency volunteers play a vital role in times of crisis. With<br />
over 30 community teams across <strong>Selwyn</strong>, these volunteers are ready to respond to<br />
emergencies and provide support to their local areas. With support of <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Civil Defence Emergency Management staff, these teams are trained to open<br />
welfare centres that create safe spaces for the community to gather during<br />
challenging events, run Emergency Operations Centres and provide emergency<br />
response through light urban search and rescue and other specialist tasks.<br />
During the celebration, 12 Community Response Team members were recognised<br />
for their decade-long commitment receiving awards, certificates, and flowers<br />
as tokens of gratitude. The event started with a karakia led by Councillor Shane<br />
Epiha, then Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall, the Council’s Chief Executive Sharon<br />
Mason and Head of Emergency Management Al Lawn, all expressed heartfelt<br />
thanks on behalf of <strong>Selwyn</strong>, commending the volunteers' enthusiasm, courage<br />
and dedication during emergency events.<br />
The Council’s Emergency Management Advisor and Community Resilience Lead<br />
Sue Jenkins highlighted the broader impacts of their efforts, “our volunteers also<br />
deploy to other regions across New Zealand when disaster strikes. Deployments<br />
to Auckland, Gisborne, and Hawkes Bay after this year's weather events shows<br />
their ongoing commitment to assisting communities nationwide”.<br />
New members are always welcome to join <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s Civil Defence and<br />
Emergency Management volunteer teams. If you would like to know more<br />
visit selwyn.govt.nz/civildefence.<br />
Speed Management Plan<br />
We received a lot of great feedback on our Speed Management Plan, out for<br />
consultation in October and November.<br />
The Council is working through the responses and considering changes to<br />
the plan, based on your feedback.<br />
In the meantime, here are some of the main questions you asked us.<br />
Who sets speed limits?<br />
Councils set speed limits for local roads. Waka Kotahi New Zealand<br />
Transport Agency sets speed limits for state highways.<br />
Crashes aren’t always caused by speed<br />
Speed isn’t always the cause, but it is the killer. We want to reduce people<br />
being killed or injured by reducing impact speeds and giving people more<br />
time to react if something goes wrong.<br />
What about more education for drivers?<br />
We run education programmes, but even good drivers make mistakes.<br />
What about road maintenance, and intersection upgrades?<br />
We have a plan for this. Most of our funding comes from Waka Kotahi<br />
New Zealand Transport and we have requested more funding.<br />
Why my road?<br />
The guidelines were based on an analysis of our crash data and crash data<br />
around the country to look at where reduced speed would save the most lives.<br />
What about using the electronic signs outside schools?<br />
85% of deaths and injuries outside schools happen outside of when these<br />
signs currently operate.<br />
You can read more on this at selwyn.govt.nz/roadsafety.<br />
Camping Adventures in <strong>Selwyn</strong> this Summer<br />
Get set for an amazing camping adventure along the stunning Great Alpine Highway<br />
73 in <strong>Selwyn</strong> this summer.<br />
Kick off your trip at Klondyke Corner, surrounded by nature’s wonders. Pitch your tent,<br />
soak in the views, and chill under the starry night sky. There are 40 non-powered/<br />
tent sites here, accessible by vehicle. Please note that bookings are required as this<br />
campsite can be quite busy during the summer months.<br />
After a relaxing night at Klondyke Corner, start your day with fishing at Lake Pearson/<br />
Moana Rua. There’s rainbow and brown trout aplenty in the lake! Then, take a short<br />
stroll from Avalanche Creek Shelter to the breathtaking Avalanche Falls in Arthur’s<br />
Pass Village. It’s a 10-minute walk filled with waterfall wonders and natural beauty.<br />
Discover all of <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s hidden gems at selwyn.nz.<br />
Find out how we can Protect our<br />
unique Biodiversity<br />
How do we protect and enhance our natural heritage?<br />
We’re looking for your support in growing a strategy to protect, restore<br />
and enhance <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s unique biodiversity.<br />
To help, our biodiversity team is holding drop-ins this week for you to talk<br />
with the team and ask any questions.<br />
This week’s drop-ins will be held at:<br />
Darfield Library, 3–7pm <strong>13</strong> <strong>December</strong><br />
Council Rolleston Offices, 3–7pm 14 <strong>December</strong>.<br />
Biodiversity describes everything living on land, in fresh water and the sea;<br />
and encapsulates the diversity of all flora and fauna. In Waikirikiri <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
we have a unique blend of biodiversity not seen anywhere else.<br />
How should we work with the community and landholders and where<br />
should we prioritise to protect, restore and enhance this unique heritage?<br />
Our plan, with goals and actions to do this is set out in the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Biodiversity Strategy, which is out for your feedback until<br />
7pm Friday 15 <strong>December</strong>.<br />
Council Call<br />
SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL<br />
Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996)<br />
TE ARA ĀTEA<br />
56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston<br />
Ph 347 2880<br />
DARFIELD LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />
1 South Terrace, Darfield<br />
Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780<br />
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Last chance to vote for Malvern<br />
It’s the last chance this week to get your vote in for the Malvern Community Board by-elections.<br />
Voting closes at midday Friday (15 <strong>December</strong>) for the by-elections to select representatives for the<br />
Hawkins and Tawera Community Subdivisions.<br />
Voting in the by-elections is held by postal vote. Voting papers can be posted at any NZ Post<br />
postbox and ballot bins and special voting papers are available at the Darfield Library and the<br />
Council’s Rolleston offices.<br />
Just over 6800 voting packs were mailed to registered electors last month.<br />
Full information on enrolling, voting and special votes — as well as candidate profiles, ward maps<br />
and other election information — is available online at selwyn.govt.nz/elections.<br />
Notices<br />
ALCOHOL NOTICES<br />
A & J Rolleston Limited (The Phenix Chinese Restaurant) has applied to renew its On Licence.<br />
Prebbleton Supermarket Limited (Freshchoice Prebbleton) has applied for the issue of an Off<br />
Licence. Saket Food Limited (Saket Indian Restaurant) has applied to renew its On Licence.<br />
Objections to these applications are open until 6 February 2024. WM <strong>13</strong><strong>13</strong> Limited<br />
(West Melton Tavern) has applied for an On Licence and an Off Licence. Objections to this<br />
application are open until 7 February 2024. For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices.<br />
Meetings<br />
Public Forums: Council and Community Board meetings are open to the public. Time is available at the<br />
start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern. Please notify Therese Davel or Bernadette<br />
Ryan if you wish to speak at the Council meeting at least five days before the meeting by emailing<br />
meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz<br />
COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS<br />
Long Term Plan Workshop*<br />
Wednesday <strong>13</strong> <strong>December</strong> 9am<br />
Council Offices Rolleston<br />
* Livestreamed on the Council website and YouTube channel<br />
Council Meeting*<br />
Wednesday <strong>13</strong> <strong>December</strong> 1pm<br />
Council Offices Rolleston<br />
Our roading crews continue to be out across the district doing<br />
upgrades and repairs to maintain the district's roads. For a map<br />
of all our road works around <strong>Selwyn</strong> follow the QR code or visit<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures. Please take care around work sites<br />
and follow site signage.<br />
Event Guide<br />
Thursday 14 <strong>December</strong><br />
– 11 February 2024<br />
Upcycle Crafts<br />
Various Locations, Dates and <strong>Times</strong><br />
Pop down to your local community centre to make<br />
your very own recycled plastic bottle planter!<br />
West Melton Community Centre, 14 <strong>December</strong><br />
3.30–4.30pm; Darfield Recreation Centre, 11 January<br />
10–11am; Glentunnel Community Centre, 15 January<br />
10–11am; Lincoln Event Centre, 16 January 2–3pm;<br />
Southbridge Hall, 11 February 11–12pm.<br />
$5 per person, bookings required at<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/events.<br />
Thursday 14 <strong>December</strong><br />
Christmas Storytime<br />
Te Ara Ātea, 6–7pm<br />
Join us for interactive stories and songs to celebrate<br />
the holiday season. Spread some festive cheer<br />
by wearing your favourite Christmas outfit! This<br />
session will be accompanied by the Rolleston Brass<br />
Band. All ages welcome. Free. Bookings required<br />
at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events. If no spaces are<br />
available, please call (03) 318 7780 to be added to<br />
our waitlist.<br />
Friday 15 <strong>December</strong><br />
Children’s Book and Board Games Club<br />
Leeston Library, 3.30–4.30pm<br />
Head along to Leeston Library every Friday afternoon<br />
to share your latest reading adventures, play board<br />
games and enjoy some fun crafts. Full information<br />
can be found at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events.<br />
Council Services and Facilities Holiday Hours<br />
Here is a summary of <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council’s services and facilities opening hours during<br />
the holiday period.<br />
The Council’s Rolleston Offices will be closed from 5pm Friday 22 <strong>December</strong>, reopening<br />
8.30am Wednesday 3 January.<br />
Rubbish and recycling collections for Monday collections, this will be the Saturday prior<br />
(23 instead of 25 <strong>December</strong> and 30 <strong>December</strong> instead of 1 January).<br />
Pines Resource Recovery Park is closed both Monday 25 <strong>December</strong> and Monday 1 January.<br />
Standard opening hours operate for the rest of the holiday period (9am–4.30pm).<br />
All <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries and Service Centres will be closed on Monday 25 <strong>December</strong> and<br />
reopen from 10am–4pm, 27–29 <strong>December</strong>, normal hours 30-31 <strong>December</strong>. All libraries and<br />
service centres will be closed 1–2 January with normal hours resuming from Wednesday 3<br />
January. There will be no late night at Lincoln Library and Te Ata Ātea on Thursday 4 January.<br />
All Council-managed Community Centres are closed from 5pm on Friday 22 <strong>December</strong> and<br />
will reopen on Monday 8 January.<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Sports Centre will operate with reduced hours on Saturday 23 <strong>December</strong> and close<br />
at 1pm on Sunday 24 <strong>December</strong>, reopening with reduced hours from Wednesday 3 January<br />
to Sunday 7 January. Normal hours resume from Monday 8 January.<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre will be closed on public holidays: Monday 25 <strong>December</strong>,<br />
Sunday 26 <strong>December</strong>, Monday 1 January and Tuesday 2 January.<br />
Darfield, Southbridge and Sheffield Community Pools will be closed Monday 25 <strong>December</strong>,<br />
Tuesday 26 <strong>December</strong> and Monday 1 January. Sheffield Pool will also be closed on<br />
Tuesday 2 January.<br />
Friday 15 <strong>December</strong><br />
Whānau Connect and Chat<br />
Lincoln Library, 10-11am<br />
This session is perfect for those who are looking<br />
for an opportunity to connect with other parents,<br />
supporters, and caregivers in a safe, child-friendly<br />
environment. Tea and coffee provided. Free.<br />
Bookings not required. Full information can be<br />
found at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events.<br />
Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday<br />
Aqua Natal and Aqua Fit Parents<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre<br />
New classes include Aqua Natal, every Tuesday 6.15–<br />
7pm: Specifically designed for expectant mothers to<br />
get a low-medium level intensity work out. Perfect<br />
for any stage of pregnancy or fitness level. Aqua<br />
Fit Parents, Monday’s, 9.30–10.15am, and Friday’s<br />
10.30–11.15am: The perfect opportunity for parents<br />
and caregivers to get a great workout, while keeping<br />
baby engaged and entertained. Baby will enjoy a fun<br />
water experience, while parents and caregiver can<br />
improve their fitness level and strength. Suitable for<br />
babies from 6 months up to 3 years.<br />
Animal Control Services are available, operating 24 hours 7 days a week.<br />
The last full day of building inspections will be on Thursday 21 <strong>December</strong>. Inspections<br />
resume from Wednesday 3 January.<br />
The Council’s customer contact line will be operating 24 hours a day over the holiday break,<br />
for urgent issues phone 0800 SELWYN (735 996).<br />
FOR MORE COUNCIL EVENTS VISIT<br />
SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS<br />
LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />
19 Messines Street, Leeston<br />
Ph 347 2871<br />
LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE<br />
Gerald Street, Lincoln<br />
Ph 347 2876<br />
0800 SELWYN<br />
SELWYN.GOVT.NZ<br />
SELWYNDISTRICTCOUNCIL
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GARDENING<br />
Vegetables<br />
Watering and weeding are the<br />
principal tasks in the garden over<br />
the next two months. Hoeing,<br />
if carried out systematically,<br />
helps retain moisture, as well as<br />
destroying weeds and weed seeds,<br />
reducing hours of labour later.<br />
Water thoroughly, or not at all.<br />
Light sprinkling will bring roots<br />
close to the surface, where they<br />
dry out quickly in hot conditions.<br />
Peas and runner beans will<br />
need support. For peas, a piece<br />
of netting, with stakes driven<br />
through at intervals, is durable<br />
and will last for years. For runner<br />
beans, which can twine around<br />
any support given, join three or<br />
four straight poles together in a<br />
teepee shape, then run twine or<br />
flax strips around at intervals to<br />
strengthen the teepee and give the<br />
beans something to cling to.<br />
As onions and potatoes reach<br />
maturity, watering should taper<br />
off to let crops dry.<br />
Autumn-sown onions will have<br />
bulbs forming. To ensure they<br />
mature properly, allow them to<br />
swell above the ground. If necessary,<br />
gently shift the soil to expose<br />
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the bulbs to sun and air.<br />
Radishes give best results in<br />
rich, but manure-free, soil that<br />
stays cool over summer. Soil<br />
should be as fine as possible. Sow<br />
seed thinly (50mm apart), 50mm<br />
deep, in rows about 15cm apart.<br />
Gently firm soil after sowing.<br />
Flowers<br />
Dahlias can flower from January<br />
for months, until the frost<br />
knocks them back. Hoe carefully<br />
around dahlias and apply a top<br />
dressing of compost or wellrotted<br />
manure. Sturdy stakes can<br />
be inserted to provide support.<br />
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Liquid manure will improve the<br />
size of dahlia blooms.<br />
Wallflowers and other bedding<br />
biennials may still be sown in rich<br />
soil.<br />
Delphiniums will be sending up<br />
strong, flowering spikes and will<br />
respond to weak liquid manure.<br />
Make your own by putting a<br />
small bag of animal manure in a<br />
bucket of water. Mesh onion bags<br />
are good for holding manure.<br />
Cover the bucket and leave for<br />
two weeks. To use, dilute the soup<br />
to the colour of straw, then apply<br />
around the base of plants every<br />
Watering tips<br />
• Water roots not foliage. Plants take in<br />
water through the root zone so watering<br />
the foliage is unnecessary and can cause<br />
leaf burning. Water in the morning or<br />
early evening, avoiding the heat in the<br />
middle of the day.<br />
• It’s best to water deeply once or twice<br />
a week rather than a little each day. It is<br />
wasteful to apply water faster than the<br />
soil can soak it in.<br />
• Check leaking hoses or taps; they can<br />
waste a lot of water. A dripping tap can<br />
leak up to 10 litres of water a day. Water<br />
the garden, not the driveway, path or<br />
paved areas.<br />
• Use a soak hose in garden beds rather<br />
than a sprinkler. When planting, group<br />
plants together with similar water needs.<br />
This will also help simplify the design of<br />
two to three days.<br />
Fruit<br />
Tomatoes must be regularly<br />
checked for disease. If narrow,<br />
fern-like leaves develop, or plants<br />
look stunted, they may be infected<br />
with a virus. Pull plants out<br />
immediately and destroy them.<br />
Potato blight can attack<br />
tomatoes, too. Control by using<br />
copper oxychloride spray,<br />
followed by regular use of tomato<br />
spray. Avoid using any sprays in<br />
hot sunshine. Keep whitefly at bay<br />
in the glasshouse by spraying with<br />
neem oil.<br />
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an automatic watering system.<br />
• Phone a friend – if you are away<br />
over the holiday season ask a friend or<br />
neighbour to pop in and water your<br />
colourful treasures.
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rolleston business hub<br />
Jones Road and Industrial Zone<br />
With the growth of Rolleston’s population, the number of businesses in the area also<br />
continues to increase. This expansion has given rise to a wave of new businesses within<br />
Jones Road and the Izone Industrial Park. The influx of new ventures creates local job<br />
opportunities and makes Rolleston a central and dynamic hub for growth and a prime<br />
business destination. Avoid the hassle of driving elsewhere and save time and money<br />
by making the most of local services.<br />
Jones Road Auto<br />
Jones Road Auto continues to be exceptionally<br />
busy, with customers receiving exceptional<br />
service and a high standard of work at <strong>13</strong>1 Iport<br />
Drive, Rolleston. With friendly, professional<br />
service you can trust, they offer a full range of<br />
servicing and repairs on all vehicle makes and<br />
models. They also provide a WoF while-you-wait<br />
lane or a booked service, or you can leave your<br />
vehicle with them for the day.<br />
“We would like to thank all our wonderful<br />
customers for their support and business<br />
throughout <strong>2023</strong>. We wish everyone safe and<br />
happy holidays and look forward to seeing you all<br />
in the New Year.” Jones Road Auto will be closed<br />
this year from Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 23rd and<br />
reopening on Monday, January 8th 2024.<br />
Rolleston Diesel & Petrols<br />
Visit Rolleston Diesel &<br />
Petrols, your one-stop shop for<br />
all your mechanical servicing<br />
and repairs, with friendly,<br />
efficient service at the right<br />
price. Located at 839 Jones<br />
Road, Rolleston, Simon and<br />
the team have a reputation for<br />
reliable and efficient customer<br />
service and expertise. Rolleston<br />
Diesel & Petrols will close on<br />
<strong>December</strong> 22nd and reopen on<br />
January 8th 2024.<br />
Simon and the Rolleston<br />
Diesel & Petrols team thank<br />
everyone for their support over the year<br />
and wish everyone a happy and safe<br />
Christmas and New Year.<br />
Rolleston Costume & Event Hire<br />
Do you have a costume for your dressup<br />
Christmas function? Visit Deborah<br />
and the team at Rolleston Costume and<br />
Event Hire for plenty of choices when hiring or<br />
buying quality costumes, props and event items,<br />
graduation caps and gowns, backdrops, archways,<br />
large floral numbers, helium balloons and many<br />
other effects. Rolleston Costume & Event Hire<br />
will be closed <strong>December</strong> 22nd–27th, open<br />
<strong>December</strong> 28th––30th, closed <strong>December</strong><br />
31st and reopening January 4th 2024.<br />
With genuine appreciation, Deborah,<br />
Kirk, and the whole team at Rolleston<br />
Costume & Event Hire say, “To all of our<br />
incredible customers, you make our days<br />
brighter! Thank you for choosing Rolleston<br />
Costume & Event Hire for all your costume and<br />
event needs. Your support is truly the highlight<br />
of our journey. Have the merriest Christmas<br />
break—relax, have fun, and stay safe!”.<br />
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34 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
New Nissan Z pays homage to its history<br />
A NEW and long overdue<br />
version of one of Japan’s most<br />
iconic sport coupes, the Nissan<br />
Z, is keeping the torch burning<br />
for these models, at a time when<br />
many car makers are hitting the<br />
delete button on them.<br />
This is a Nissan with a colourful<br />
history, dated back 54 years<br />
to 1969 when the great grand<br />
dad of today’s Z – the Datsun<br />
240Z made its world debut.<br />
The new, seventh-generation Z,<br />
dropped its numerical prefix and<br />
in the process a little bit of the<br />
cars heritage.<br />
The new Z adopts a traditional<br />
rear-wheel-drive sports car<br />
design, with a long bonnet, lower<br />
rear end stance and a silhouette<br />
that pays homage to the firstgeneration<br />
Z. The designers<br />
utilised the latest technologies to<br />
streamline the design, and incorporated<br />
LED lighting. The LED<br />
headlights have two half-circles<br />
that take their inspiration from<br />
the Japan market-only 240ZG of<br />
the 1970s. The link the original<br />
Z has to this car is most obvious<br />
when viewed from the side. The<br />
roofline flows from the nose to<br />
the squared-off rear to create<br />
a distinctive first-generation Z<br />
Motoring with Bob Nettleton<br />
profile. The latest incarnation<br />
remains steadfastly wed to rearwheel<br />
drive with the close-ratio<br />
manual transmission linked to<br />
the rear wheels via a carbonfibre<br />
composite driveshaft. All<br />
automatic transmission models<br />
feature the launch control system<br />
to slingshot this legendary sports<br />
car out of the starting blocks at<br />
high velocity.<br />
All models run a high-energy<br />
3.0-litre V6 twin turbo engine<br />
with the choice of a close-ratio<br />
6-speed manual gearbox complete<br />
or a 9-speed automatic with<br />
paddle shifters. Both wear the<br />
same $84,990 price tag. The test<br />
vehicle was an auto, which most<br />
buyers are expected to opt for.<br />
The motor features variable<br />
valve timing, force-fed by smalldiameter<br />
turbochargers, regulated<br />
for maximum spooling speed<br />
to balance power output and<br />
throttle-response time. These<br />
enhancements improve the<br />
vehicle’s power to weight ratio<br />
by over 12 per cent and deliver<br />
sharper acceleration compared<br />
to its impressive predecessor<br />
the 370Z – and it was no slouch.<br />
Peak power and torque rise in<br />
the new engine to 298kW and<br />
Ratings out of 10: Performance 8; Handling 8; Styling 7;<br />
Comfort 6; Fit and Finish 8; Value for money 7; Safety – Five<br />
Star ANCAP crash rating. Possible clean car fee of $3248<br />
and $6900<br />
Overall points out of 10: 7.5<br />
475Nm – the latter being 31 per<br />
cent higher than its predecessor.<br />
With its strong, almost turbinelike<br />
power delivery there are few<br />
other six-cylinder coupes that<br />
provide the exhilarating acceleration<br />
of this one for its asking<br />
price. It even knocks the performance<br />
spots off a number of<br />
more expensive rivals. A clever<br />
variable valve timing system<br />
stretches this torque band to the<br />
max enabling the motor to rev<br />
effortlessly across a broader rev<br />
range.<br />
It was a blast from the past<br />
to drive a conventional engine<br />
without any form of electrification.<br />
This is a driving pleasure<br />
that is going to become increasingly<br />
harder to indulge, unless<br />
you have a car like this one<br />
stowed away in your garage. You<br />
have to wonder with conventional<br />
engines about to be swept<br />
away by a wave of EVs, whether<br />
this model could become very<br />
collectable, with the heart and<br />
soul that EVs are devoid of.<br />
The new 9-speed automatic<br />
offers direct and rapid gear<br />
changes that are executed with<br />
pinpoint precision. It gave the<br />
test car an extra lively feel thanks<br />
to its wide gear ratios and standard<br />
launch control system. For<br />
those wanting to get closer to the<br />
gear changing action, aluminum<br />
paddle shifters are standard. The<br />
unique paddle shifters are the<br />
same design used on the menacing<br />
Nissan GT-R, performance<br />
models.<br />
Designed to fit the driver and<br />
passenger like a glove, the snug<br />
cabin seamlessly blends modern<br />
technology with vintage Z touches.<br />
The centre stack uses a threezone<br />
approach, placing three<br />
analogue pod gauges on the<br />
instrument panel (boost, turbo<br />
speed, volt) and all within the<br />
driver’s gaze. Both the manual<br />
and automatic shift levers are<br />
new, each custom-engineered<br />
for the best possible grip and<br />
comfort.<br />
Comfy black woven cloth seats<br />
with an 8-way manual driver’s<br />
seat are a great place to enjoy<br />
all this iconic sport car has to<br />
offer. A full range of convenience<br />
technology includes Nissan<br />
Intelligent Key with Push Button<br />
Start, Intelligent Cruise Control,<br />
auto-dimming rearview mirror,<br />
Rearview Monitor, two 12-volt<br />
power points, and two USB<br />
points (Type-A and Type-C).<br />
There’s a modest 8.0-inch touch<br />
screen, a lot smaller than you<br />
would expect in a car costing this<br />
much. It does make up for this to<br />
some degree with useful no cost<br />
add-ons such as Apple CarPlay,<br />
Android Auto, and Bluetooth<br />
Hands-free Phone System.<br />
There’s been a worthwhile rejig<br />
of the suspension. The front and<br />
rear dampers have switched to a<br />
new mono tube shock absorber<br />
design with a larger diameter<br />
than the outgoing 370Z. The upshot<br />
is an estimated 20 per cent<br />
reduction in dampening force to<br />
help minimise impact shock over<br />
uneven surfaces, and unleash<br />
better handling stability. The<br />
front double-wishbone aluminum<br />
suspension features uprated<br />
geometry with this mathematical<br />
wizardry improving the vehicle’s<br />
straight-line stability. A twopoint<br />
front strut tower brace is<br />
standard. The rear independent<br />
multi-link aluminum suspension<br />
has also been reconfigured with<br />
new settings.<br />
The low speed ride in finest<br />
Z traditions is almost as still as<br />
a British upper lip in low speed<br />
town driving, particularly over<br />
the worst badly worn road<br />
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on Wednesday <strong>13</strong>th <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
Rolleston College 631 Springston Rolleston Road<br />
Phone. 03 595 2490 Email. recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz www.rollestoncollege.nz<br />
As we grow, we seek to expand our Learning Support team<br />
and employ a Learning and Behavioural Support specialist.<br />
The successful applicant will provide individual and small<br />
group support and interventions to learners who require<br />
learning assistance or behavioural guidance.<br />
We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual<br />
who specializes in Behavioural Support to join our team.<br />
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing<br />
support to our teaching staff in managing challenging<br />
behaviour and creating a positive learning environment<br />
for all students. We would need you to work with students<br />
with challenging behaviour in a positive and constructive<br />
manner, while maintaining their dignity and privacy.<br />
Provide one-on-one support to students who require<br />
additional assistance in managing their behaviour and help<br />
create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.<br />
Situations Vacant<br />
Learning and Behavioural<br />
Support Specialist<br />
Term Time Only Position (20 hours per week)<br />
What else might we see you bring to the role?<br />
• Previous experience in working with young people in an<br />
educational environment is preferred.<br />
• An understanding and commitment to The Code of<br />
Health and Disabilities Services Consumer Rights, the<br />
Treaty of Waitangi and bi-cultural practice. In doing<br />
so, you recognise the importance of Te Ao Māori and the<br />
strength of working collaboratively.<br />
• Proven ability to work in teams and in a ‘transdisciplinary’<br />
manner.<br />
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport;<br />
proactive and responsive to learner, whānau, colleagues<br />
and team needs.<br />
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<br />
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast paced environment.<br />
• A current full New Zealand driver’s license.<br />
If you have experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviour and a passion for creating positive<br />
learning environments, we encourage you to apply. The role is a permanent, part time (20 hours per week), term time<br />
only position (Grade C/D, Step negotiable for the right candidate).<br />
Please apply by sending us a copy of your current CV with covering letter to recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz.<br />
Applications close at midday on Wednesday <strong>13</strong>th <strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
Rolleston College 631 Springston Rolleston Road<br />
Phone. 03 595 2490 Email. recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz www.rollestoncollege.nz<br />
Communication Coordinator<br />
(Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only Position)<br />
Nau mai, haere mai. We are seeking a Communication Coordinator to work alongside our<br />
Principal and Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement our school-wide communication<br />
framework and plan.<br />
We are seeking a team player who brings a positive can-do attitude and a sense of humour to our<br />
team. No day is the same, so the ability to handle pressure with competing priorities is a must. To<br />
thrive in this role, you will love translating complex issues into everyday language, familiarity with<br />
the education sector is an advantage but not necessary. You will be at ease working alongside<br />
traditional media channels and also in the backend of social media platforms. Using data to drive<br />
insights and develop meaningful communications that promote the College.<br />
Developing self, building communities and transforming futures through the Rolleston Spirit is at<br />
the heart of everything we do at our College. At Horoeka Haemata (Rolleston College), we work<br />
to provide contextual learning opportunities that provide our ākonga with choice and agency,<br />
while still gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications. Collaborative practice and<br />
whakawhānaungatanga are fundamental to our curriculum and philosophy as educators, and we<br />
look to build positive and collaborative relationships continually.<br />
Due to roll growth, we have several build projects underway and a planned second Senior campus<br />
due to open in 2025. All while continuing to build our school-wide cultural capacity towards our<br />
vision of a dedicated bilingual unit within Horoeka Haemata’s (Rolleston College) Senior Campus. So<br />
the ability to weave in our commitment to te Tiriti by developing a bicultural tikanga framework that<br />
supports end-to-end communications and engagement, delivering critical messages to our school<br />
community.<br />
This position is a full time, permanent, term time only position with the flexibility to work nonterm<br />
time. Please apply by forwarding a current CV, along with a covering letter and two verbal<br />
references to recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz. Applications close midday Wednesday <strong>13</strong>th<br />
<strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
Rolleston College 631 Springston Rolleston Road<br />
Phone. 03 595 2490 Email. recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz www.rollestoncollege.nz<br />
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Free<br />
SANTA<br />
AND GIFT<br />
wrAPPING<br />
Celebrate<br />
A CRACKER OF A<br />
CHRISTMAS!<br />
at<br />
Bigger Better Bush Inn<br />
Heaps of great festive specials from our retailer<br />
team plus our famous Christmas market!<br />
Visit the market this Friday 15th – Sunday 17th Dec and join the fun!<br />
Over 45 stalls including handcrafts, crystals, wooden gifts, soft toys, vintage clothing, baby wear,<br />
candles, skin products, lavender and much, much more. Absolutely something for everyone!<br />
<br />
<br />
The Provedore Grocery Market<br />
<br />
Your real festive alternative to supermarkets!<br />
<br />
Produce Traders<br />
Fancy Lettuces $1.49 ea<br />
Spring Carrots $2.99 bunch<br />
Fresh Peas $9.99 kg<br />
And ready for Christmas<br />
fresh berries and new potatoes<br />
<br />
Valid 14th - 17th <strong>December</strong><br />
<br />
Salmon Heaven<br />
Get ready for Christmas<br />
Lunch or Dinner with<br />
our delicious 500g<br />
Hot Smoked Fillet.<br />
$44 per pack<br />
Valid 14th - 17th <strong>December</strong><br />
Inspiring<br />
Creativity<br />
<br />
Afrosentail<br />
Our superb new international beauty and<br />
accessory store is now open at Bush Inn!<br />
A huge range<br />
of products<br />
from hair<br />
care and<br />
extensions,<br />
skin care<br />
products,<br />
wigs, beauty<br />
appliances &<br />
much more.<br />
10-25% off storewide 14th - 17th <strong>December</strong>,<br />
terms and conditions apply<br />
New Zealand Disc<br />
Sports Supplies<br />
Disc Golf Sets for Kids! Only $32.50<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Light weight 2-disc set!<br />
Exclusive to NZDSS for<br />
the holiday season!<br />
The perfect gift to<br />
get kids outdoors this<br />
festive season!
42 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
at<br />
It’s going to be...<br />
A CRACKER OF A<br />
CHRISTMAS!<br />
Bigger Better Bush Inn!<br />
Loads of new stores now open, The Provedore grocery<br />
market, a ton of festive specials from our team, over 45<br />
stalls at our Christmas market, Santa and free gift wrapping.<br />
Plus live music and kids entertainment this weekend<br />
– it’s all happening now so come on in, join the fun<br />
and fill your Christmas Crackers!!<br />
Flawless<br />
Face and<br />
Beauty<br />
Spend $200<br />
or more on<br />
any single<br />
sale and<br />
receive a<br />
$20 voucher<br />
off your next<br />
purchase !<br />
Valid 14th - 17th<br />
<strong>December</strong><br />
SOAP SHACK<br />
Gift of Healing<br />
only $39.80<br />
actual value $51.00<br />
more discounts<br />
instore<br />
Leather Direct<br />
Upgrade your loved ones wardrobe<br />
with high quality, locally made leather<br />
belts, hats and wallets – perfect gifts<br />
this Christmas from Leather Direct!<br />
Our Ninjatastic Ninja Fuel<br />
Café opens 14th <strong>December</strong>!<br />
To celebrate<br />
- Sip and<br />
Savour!<br />
GET GET A PRE-CHRISTMAS A TIDY TIDY UP UP<br />
Preschool Preschool ....................... ....................... $15 $15<br />
Primary<br />
Primary<br />
School 5-12yrs<br />
School<br />
.... $20<br />
5-12yrs .... $20<br />
High School <strong>13</strong>yrs+ ......... $24<br />
High School <strong>13</strong>yrs+ ......... $24<br />
Uni Students Male ......... $26<br />
Uni Students Male ......... $26<br />
Uni Students Female ...... $30<br />
Uni Students Female ...... $30<br />
Student Re-Style ............ $35<br />
Student Re-Style ............ $35<br />
ALL OUR STYLISTS ARE<br />
FULLY<br />
ALL OUR<br />
QUALIFIED<br />
STYLISTS ARE<br />
FULLY QUALIFIED<br />
Don’t Forget<br />
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Don’t Forget<br />
Every 8th Haircut is FREE!<br />
our LOYALTY CARD<br />
Bush Inn Shopping Centre P. 348 7008 | South Every City 8th P. Haircut 366 0619 is FREE!<br />
OPEN 7 DAYS<br />
Bush Inn Shopping Centre P. 348 7008 | South City P. 366 0619<br />
OPEN 7 DAYS<br />
Purchase any large coffee at Ninja<br />
Fuel and we will sweeten with a<br />
complimentary Ninja Cookie!<br />
Offers valid from 14th-17th <strong>December</strong>
Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 43<br />
HURRY!<br />
While Stocks Last<br />
The Provedore<br />
Christchurch now has an alternative<br />
to supermarkets and thousands are<br />
now discovering it!<br />
Our growing team of speciality grocery and provisions<br />
retailers now offer everything from fruit and vege,<br />
butchery and deli to bulk foods, spices and salmon!<br />
Everything you get in a supermarket plus so much<br />
more – quality product, prices and deals with<br />
fabulous personal service make grocery<br />
shopping a pleasure again – make us your<br />
weekly shop!<br />
Coreys Master<br />
Butcher<br />
14th - 17th <strong>December</strong>:<br />
250g middle eye bacon<br />
$4.99 packet<br />
Rump steak $16.95 kg<br />
15% OFF<br />
Chocolate gift<br />
bags! -<br />
great stocking<br />
fillers priced<br />
from $5 - $50<br />
Christmas<br />
TASTE of the NATIONS<br />
at The South Island Largest International Food & Vegan Food Market<br />
Broccoli /<br />
Tele<br />
Cucumber<br />
99c<br />
each<br />
Hass<br />
Avocado<br />
69c<br />
each<br />
G7 Instant<br />
Coffee 3in1<br />
$7.99pk<br />
Waiwai Rice<br />
Vermicelli 500g<br />
$3.50pk<br />
Bringing The Taste of Home<br />
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Eggs<br />
$17.99<br />
tray 30s<br />
Orange<br />
Kumara<br />
$9.99<br />
kilo<br />
HS Cream<br />
Crackers 428g<br />
2 for $6<br />
Mogu Drinks<br />
$1.99ea<br />
BEEFY FRIES<br />
BURRITO<br />
Saturday 16th –<br />
enjoy a pulled pork<br />
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$<br />
6 99<br />
A fruity twist<br />
on a classic<br />
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100%<br />
Real Fruit<br />
Freshly<br />
Baked<br />
Pandesal<br />
$4.99<br />
pack of 12<br />
Freshly<br />
Baked Ube<br />
Pandesal<br />
$5.99<br />
pack of 12<br />
Freshly<br />
Baked<br />
Buns<br />
from<br />
$2.99<br />
each<br />
Malaysian<br />
Kuih Cakes<br />
$4.80<br />
pack<br />
LIMITED TIME ONLY<br />
A fruity twist<br />
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Filipino<br />
Kakanin<br />
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from<br />
$4.80<br />
pack<br />
Vietnamese<br />
Traditional<br />
Cakes<br />
from<br />
$4.80<br />
pack
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MARKET<br />
From 9.00am - 5.00pm on:<br />
Friday, 15th december<br />
From 10.00am - 4.00pm on:<br />
saturday, 16th december<br />
sunday, 17th december<br />
Join the festive fun and shop from a<br />
variety of stall holders including lifestyle,<br />
food, jewellery, homewares and more.<br />
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CHrIsTmAs HOurs<br />
Normal trading hours until<br />
24th <strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
25th <strong>December</strong> Closed<br />
26th <strong>December</strong> 10am -4pm<br />
27th <strong>December</strong> 10am-4pm<br />
28th <strong>December</strong> 9am-5pm<br />
29th <strong>December</strong> 9am-5pm<br />
30th <strong>December</strong> 9am-5pm<br />
31st <strong>December</strong> 10am-4pm<br />
1st January CLOSED<br />
2nd January 10am-4pm<br />
3rd January 10am-4pm<br />
4th January 2024 normal<br />
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through<br />
to play-o fs<br />
Pages 16 & 17<br />
Jacob, Jill join big farmer protest<br />
Jacob Du fy of Darfield and his dog Ji l were among more than 2000 farmers and supporters<br />
who were in Darfield and L eston for the Groundswe l NZ protests on Friday.<br />
• More photos, story, pages 4 & 5<br />
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Drink driving<br />
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laid after<br />
burnout<br />
near police<br />
station<br />
• By Susan Sandys<br />
A MOTORIST a legedly more<br />
than thr e times the drink<br />
driving limit was caught after<br />
doing a burnout near the<br />
Ro leston police station.<br />
Police say the 25-year-old<br />
from Burnham recorded 1026<br />
micrograms of alcohol per<br />
litre of breath. The lega limit is<br />
250mcg/l. He was also charged<br />
with sustained lo s of traction.<br />
Senior Sergeant<br />
Dean Harker<br />
said the driver<br />
was tracked to a<br />
Burnham a dre s<br />
Organised by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand<br />
after a member of<br />
the public reporting<br />
s eing him<br />
doing a burnout<br />
near the Te nyson St police station<br />
about 10.50pm on Friday.<br />
“He was a noyed about something<br />
and decided to do a burnout,<br />
which wasn’t a g od l ok<br />
when you have b en drinking as<br />
we l,” he said.<br />
The burnout wasn’t an antipolice<br />
thing, said Harker.<br />
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A DARFIELD farmer has<br />
spoken of watching a man leap into<br />
the flooded Hawkins River to try and<br />
save himself after a helicopter winch<br />
rescue operation failed.<br />
Rod May had taken his tractor to<br />
the scene on Greendale Rd, to try and<br />
reach the middle-aged man who had<br />
been clinging to the branches of a tree<br />
in the rising waters on Sunday night.<br />
The man had driven into the<br />
flooded river, escaped from his car<br />
and ca led emergency services from<br />
his ce lphone which he managed to<br />
keep with him.<br />
Ultimately, a second helicopter<br />
winch operation plucked the man<br />
to safety after he was swept downstream.<br />
It was a happy ending to the<br />
ordeal which had lasted more than<br />
three hours. The rescue was among<br />
several in Canterbury on Sunday in<br />
flooded rivers.<br />
May said he and his family had just<br />
had dinner when a neighbour alerted<br />
them. Arriving about 8.50pm, he saw<br />
the floodwaters were too high for the<br />
tractor, however, he used its lights for<br />
i luminating the site where the man<br />
was. • Turn to page 5<br />
Young Christie<br />
makes the<br />
big time<br />
Page <strong>13</strong><br />
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‘We really thought it was<br />
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• By Susan Sandys<br />
HAWKINS RIVER RESCUE<br />
Sunstrike?<br />
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LUCKY: The scene of the rescue on Sunday night, where emergency personnel encountered rapidly rising waters as<br />
they tried to rescue a man trapped in a tree in a swo len river near Darfield. Inset: Farmer Rod May i luminated the<br />
scene with his tractor.<br />
Steam trains<br />
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Springfield<br />
Darfield<br />
through<br />
to play-offs<br />
Jacob, Jill join big farmer protest<br />
Jacob Duffy of Darfield and his dog Jill were among more than 2000 farmers and supporters<br />
who were in Darfield and Leeston for the Groundswell NZ protests on Friday.<br />
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A MOTORIST a legedly more<br />
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driving limit was caught after<br />
doing a burnout near the<br />
Ro leston police station.<br />
Police say the 25-year-old<br />
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micrograms of alcohol per<br />
litre of breath. The lega limit is<br />
250mcg/l. He was also charged<br />
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Senior Sergeant<br />
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said the driver<br />
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after a member of<br />
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doing a burnout<br />
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“He was annoyed about something<br />
and decided to do a burnout,<br />
which wasn’t a good look<br />
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we l,” he said.<br />
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THE OWNER of the<br />
Prebbleton Dairy targeted<br />
four times by youth believes a<br />
family group conference was a<br />
waste of time.<br />
The meeting involved one<br />
of the teens, a <strong>13</strong>-year-old,<br />
his family, Oranga Tamariki,<br />
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Facilitated by Oranga<br />
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group conferences are<br />
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While the victims could<br />
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already been made as to what<br />
would happen with the youth.<br />
The victim’s views did not<br />
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• Turn to page 6<br />
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• By Ba ry Clarke<br />
A BAR patron who won $1200<br />
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targeted by thieves moments after<br />
she co lected the money.<br />
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the bar a the same time are the<br />
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two weeks ago.<br />
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realised it was gone after she left<br />
the hotel.<br />
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THESE DAYS more and more<br />
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Marigolds are said to deter<br />
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Plus, they look pre ty.<br />
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feedback coming off the<br />
electric motors.<br />
consisted only of using o feel I like, the EV6 is fu ly<br />
The EV6 can be described the domestic supply on involving and covers distance<br />
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Don’t get me wrong, it has was more than adequate to electric-only line-up. The EV6<br />
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The EV6 has a high graphic too close to the structure si ting just below the 80k<br />
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I find it interesting that As you would expect, the some exciting times ahead,<br />
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(unless sold prior)<br />
View Wed <strong>13</strong> Dec 12.30 - 1.00pm<br />
Sat 16 Dec 1.30 - 2.00pm<br />
Web pb.co.nz/ROL12963<br />
Justin Le Lievre<br />
M 022 628 <strong>13</strong>06<br />
E justinl@pb.co.nz<br />
Leeston 31 Carston Street<br />
An enviable lifestyle can be yours<br />
** Available to move in now ** Located on peaceful Carston Street surrounded by modern homes in the attractive township of<br />
Leeston, which is an easy commute from Rolleston, Lincoln and beyond to Christchurch finds this thoughtfully designed home<br />
that offers a restful retreat from your busy everyday life. Built to capture the maximum sun, this home has a spacious kitchen<br />
with a walk in Butlers Pantry which opens out onto a family living dining space and beyond to the covered patio area . This<br />
really is the perfect place to relax with a book or entertain on a summers evening. There is also a second lounge, the perfect<br />
living area for adults watching sport or children's play area on wet days. On top of this there are the three double bedrooms<br />
(master opens out onto a patio and has WIR), two bathrooms including the ensuite, good storage and the attached double<br />
garage. Heating is by way of heatpump. The easy care 651m2 section (approx) is fully fenced for pets and children and can<br />
be accessed by a gate designed for a vehicle/trailers etc.<br />
Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />
3 2 2 2<br />
For Sale Buyers $689,000+<br />
View By appointment<br />
Web pb.co.nz/LEU174371<br />
Stephan Knowler AREINZ<br />
M 027 229 9522 E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz<br />
Proud to be here
4<br />
| 0800 663 737 | totalrealty.co.nz<br />
“Great service,<br />
results, and price”<br />
Negotiable Over $849,000<br />
Price $525,000<br />
By Negotiation<br />
Negotiable Over $699,000<br />
JUST<br />
LISTED<br />
5 2 3 2<br />
3 1 2 1<br />
4 1 2 2<br />
3 1 2 2<br />
27 Ocean View Place<br />
Southbridge<br />
34 Pacific Drive<br />
Southbridge<br />
25 Anaru Road<br />
Lincoln<br />
56B Moore Street<br />
Rolleston<br />
Lifestyle And Income Opportunity<br />
Upstairs are 3 double bedrooms, master ensuite<br />
and walk in robe<br />
• Spa bath, shower, basin, Separate toilet<br />
• Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge/ walk in pantry<br />
• Pellet fire, gas hot water, heat pump<br />
• Wrap around deck with amazing rural views<br />
• Grand entrance with foyer and staircase<br />
Downstairs: Fully self-contained 2 x double<br />
• bedrooms each with a heat pump<br />
• Large rain head shower with basin and toilet<br />
• Kitchen with laundry and a separate entrance<br />
• Conservatory living area<br />
• Private BBQ area<br />
Viewing by<br />
Appointment<br />
Call: Julz Evans<br />
027 393 6472<br />
A Rare Rakaia Huts Retreat<br />
This homely, spacious and quirky retreat has<br />
been well-loved and enjoyed for over 25 years.<br />
On offer here is:<br />
• 3 Bedrooms + study / office<br />
• Master bedroom with walk-in-robe + ensuite<br />
• Log burner<br />
• Numerous fruit trees and vegetable gardens<br />
• Basement storage room with power<br />
• Single garage<br />
• 586m2 (approx) fully-fenced section with<br />
rural views<br />
• Can come fully-furnished<br />
Viewing by<br />
Appointment<br />
Call: Julz Evans<br />
027 393 6472<br />
You Won't Want To Miss This!<br />
This gorgeous home boasts four large<br />
bedrooms, including an exquisite master<br />
ensuite, a sitting room and media lounge and<br />
a 9 metre long custom-designed venetian<br />
plaster feature wall. At the heart of the home is<br />
a custom-made kitchen with beautiful finishes<br />
and quality appliances that will inspire culinary<br />
enthusiasts. It also has a fully covered alfresco<br />
outdoor area perfect for dining and entertaining.<br />
This property is your chance to own a piece of<br />
European elegance in the heart of Lincoln.<br />
Viewing by<br />
Appointment<br />
Call: Leah Scott<br />
0274 295 126<br />
What More Can You Ask For on Moore Street!<br />
This property is more than just a house; It's a<br />
haven that seamlessly merges practicality with a<br />
dash of modern finesse<br />
• Three bedrooms comes complete with built-in<br />
wardrobes<br />
• Two Bathrooms<br />
• Modern kitchen that beckons culinary creativity.<br />
Step into the rear section and experience<br />
tranquility like never before – a private oasis for<br />
outdoor enjoyment or entertaining guests.<br />
Open Home<br />
Saturday, 16 Dec<br />
1.30pm-2.00pm<br />
Call: Anita<br />
Middleton & Ian<br />
Middleton<br />
022 151 2671<br />
022 121 1925<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Team: Julz Evans - 027 393 6472 | Leah Scott - 0274 295 126 | Anita Middleton - 022 151 2671 | Ian Middleton - 022 121 1925<br />
Selling your home?<br />
Potential buyers are likely to be<br />
living in your neighbourhood, it’s<br />
an area that they already love<br />
and are actively seeking to stay<br />
in. That’s why it makes sense to<br />
advertise your property in the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Property Guide.<br />
For cost effective, highly targeted advertising<br />
that delivers results, contact a local<br />
Real Estate Company that advertises in<br />
the <strong>Selwyn</strong> Property Guide.<br />
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We are the only<br />
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Arthur’s Pass<br />
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Springfield<br />
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Rolleston<br />
Burnham Lincoln<br />
Dunsandel Tai Tapu<br />
Leeston
5<br />
The pros and cons<br />
of building sites<br />
When selecting a building site weigh<br />
up your lifestyle, family needs and<br />
aspirations before signing up for any<br />
section.<br />
Those purchasing early on in the<br />
development of a subdivision will<br />
have more choice of section size and<br />
orientation to the street and sun. As the<br />
individual sites are sold, there may be<br />
less availability though this need not<br />
be a deterrent. With good design any<br />
building site can be made to work.<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> has experienced considerable<br />
growth in recent years. Sub-divisions<br />
have opened up and been built on, with<br />
new developments regularly coming on<br />
stream. Within these, section sizes vary<br />
from around 400 square metres upwards<br />
to 5,000 square metres. Lifestyle blocks<br />
are also scattered around the district.<br />
The size of the house and amount of<br />
yard desired will influence the feasibility<br />
of some building sites as will sun and<br />
wind direction, bearing in mind that a<br />
house can be designed to capture the<br />
sun’s free heat and allow for pleasant<br />
outdoor areas to enjoy.<br />
If the street side of the building site is<br />
north/north west, incorporating fenced<br />
or planted courtyards can offer private<br />
places to entertain and bask in the sun.<br />
Those wanting street presence<br />
or keen on gardening may prefer a<br />
corner section and while it might seem<br />
they offer less privacy, with strategic<br />
placement of fences quite the opposite<br />
can be the case.<br />
Weigh up your family’s needs in terms<br />
of the outdoor areas too. Do you want<br />
play areas for your children? Do you<br />
have a need for off-street parking for a<br />
number of vehicles and space for a boat,<br />
caravan or motorhome, which may need<br />
to be parked out of site of the street?<br />
How much lawn or garden do you want?<br />
Start by identifying housing<br />
developments that you like and could<br />
see your family living in. Think also<br />
about the convenience of shops and<br />
other amenities, something that may or<br />
may not be a concern.<br />
Single out possible sections then talk<br />
with a designer or builder. Most building<br />
companies have a good selection of<br />
standard plans as a starting point and<br />
they will usually work with a client to<br />
modify a plan or draw up one that will<br />
work on a particular building site, whilst<br />
also containing the components the<br />
client is seeking within their new home.<br />
Before signing up for any building<br />
site, check the Council land zoning<br />
and recession plane requirements as<br />
well as covenants for the sub-division.<br />
These will show not only how far from<br />
a boundary the house can be sited but<br />
also roof height, permissible building<br />
materials, and acceptable types of<br />
fencing, as well as what can be on<br />
view from the street like a clothes line,<br />
caravan or motorhome. Conducting<br />
your research first will save any<br />
frustration or hassles later.<br />
All sections are workable, it is simply<br />
a matter of choosing one that matches<br />
your specific needs.<br />
REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS<br />
22 Liffeyfields Drive, Lincoln<br />
7 Vitalia Crescent, Lincoln Designer Refinement in Verdeco Park<br />
Crafted with a focus on contemporary sophistication,<br />
this stylish 179m 2 three-bedroom home set on 600m 2<br />
in Verdeco Park marries sleek modern aesthetics<br />
with everyday practicality. Settled under a cathedral<br />
ceiling, the open-plan living & dining area is beautifully<br />
anchored by a designer kitchen & a spacious walkin<br />
pantry. Sizeable bi-fold doors connect with the<br />
expansive kwila deck, while an alternative stacker door<br />
extends to a second deck, providing you with valuable<br />
options for outdoor living. Set in a cul-de-sac within<br />
a community of quality homes, this property strikes<br />
the perfect balance between peace and privacy, with<br />
the lively hub of Lincoln just a few minutes away while<br />
enquiRe noW FoR PRiCinG<br />
Christchurch’s city centre can be reached in 25 minutes.<br />
Contact Mike or Steve for more information.<br />
DeADLine SALe (enquiRe FoR DeTAiLS)<br />
The Art of Modern Living!<br />
Highly specified & finished to the highest standards, this stunning 4 bedroom residence within parklike<br />
grounds epitomises residential elegance in the coveted Liffeyfields, Lincoln. Set on a spectacular<br />
2321m 2 landscape, this showstopping property stands as a showcase of both style & content.<br />
Spanning an impressive 334m 2 , at its heart lies an exceptional open-plan living space that unites the<br />
lounge with a central dining room & a designer kitchen with walk-in pantry. Each living space is tailored<br />
to flow outdoors to the deck adorned with a louvred roof, complemented by a serene pond, while the<br />
expansive grounds evoke a park-like feel, complete with vegetable gardens, a spa pool, a beautiful<br />
water feature, and meticulously maintained gardens. Triple car garaging and ample off-site parking<br />
perfect this sublime package. Buyers wanting a luxurious home in a substantial and picturesque setting<br />
are encouraged to act fast. Contact Mike or Steve today to book your viewing time.<br />
68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston<br />
0800 645 346<br />
www.oneagencyres.co.nz<br />
Mike Goatley<br />
027 249 5561<br />
Wade Goatley<br />
027 749 6468<br />
Wayne McFarlane<br />
027 337 6093<br />
Steve Wyllie<br />
021 285 2582<br />
Glenda Crawford<br />
027 309 0115<br />
Real Estate Specialists Ltd Licenced REAA (2008)
CELEBRATE THE SEASON<br />
6<br />
Celebrate the season<br />
Lincoln 57 Halpin Drive Lincoln 264 Southfield Drive Lincoln 23 Te Raki Drive Lincoln 17 Halpin Drive<br />
Prebbleton 4 Lira Place Prebbleton 5 Hazelnut Avenue Prebbleton 570 Trents Road Lincoln 44 Poulter Road<br />
Rolleston 3 Lemonwood Drive Rolleston 10 Harrison Drive Rolleston 7 Fairhurst Place Rolleston 8 Branthwaite Drive<br />
Wishing you a safe and<br />
happy holiday season<br />
We would like to express thanks to all our clients, friends, and<br />
families for their incredible support throughout <strong>2023</strong>. Wishing<br />
you and your loved ones a festive and happy holiday season.<br />
As we gear up for the New Year, if you’re considering a change<br />
or would like to know how to achieve the best result, please<br />
get in touch, we look forward to working with you very soon.<br />
NATHAN COLLETT | 027 826 1535<br />
nathan.collett@bayleys.co.nz<br />
BIANCA DAVIDSON | 027 322 9055<br />
bianca.davidson@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services
7<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Dunsandel 40 Hororata Dunsandel Road<br />
Leeston 21 Woodville Street<br />
Embrace home ownership<br />
Secure your spot on the property ladder with this<br />
delightful, permanent material 90sqm (approx.) home<br />
in the community minded town of Dunsandel. Step<br />
inside and discover an updated kitchen blending<br />
seamlessly with the generous open-plan living area.<br />
Two double bedrooms, boasting ample space, also<br />
offer built-in wardrobes. Enjoy the convenience of a<br />
heat pump and there is the bonus of a second toilet<br />
and laundry enhancing the practicality and comfort of<br />
daily living.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5522611<br />
2 1 1 1<br />
Asking Price $499,000<br />
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519<br />
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />
Welcome to Woodville<br />
Street<br />
Step into a world of comfort and relaxation with this<br />
property nestled in the heart of Leeston. As you enter<br />
be greeted by a wide entranceway guiding you<br />
through to the open-plan kitchen/living/dining area.<br />
Heated by a heat pump this living space connects<br />
effortlessly to the north-facing patio and garden<br />
making it the ideal space for entertaining. A second<br />
living room offers the comfort of a gas fire and ensures<br />
everyone finds the perfect spot to relax and unwind.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5522801<br />
4 2 2 2<br />
For Sale offers invited over $719,000<br />
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519<br />
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008<br />
Kirwee 594 Homebush Road<br />
Exceptional lifestyle living on rare 2.5 acres<br />
Set on a rare and sought-after 2.5 acres of picturesque landscape, this home offers an unrivalled blend of<br />
sophistication, comfort and natural beauty. Step into the heart of elegance as you enter the expansive open-plan<br />
living area, adorned with a cathedral ceiling and exposed timber beams that create an atmosphere of grandeur.<br />
Timber accents continue in the gorgeous kitchen, complete with stone benchtops, quality appliances and a large<br />
scullery. Year-round comfort is assured with a log fire and ducted heating, with the added benefit of solar panels for<br />
keeping costs down. Further appeal is guaranteed with a separate laundry, attic storage, inbuilt speakers, a well and<br />
irrigation. With a paddock to house the sheep and chooks, veggie beds and fruit trees for green thumbs and plenty<br />
of garden for the kids to play amongst, this exquisite property really does offer the best of easy lifestyle living.<br />
4 1 2 2<br />
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />
4pm, Tue 19 Dec <strong>2023</strong><br />
View 3.15-3.45pm Sun 17 Dec or by appointment<br />
Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5522720<br />
bayleys.co.nz
8<br />
Rolleston 7 Lesser Close<br />
So much to love<br />
Upon entering, you'll be greeted by striking features that elevate this property to a league of its own. The high stud<br />
feature ceilings, solar-powered skylights, and engineered stone bench tops are just a few of the thoughtfully<br />
integrated elements. What sets this home apart is not just its aesthetics, but its practical innovations which include a<br />
custom-built dining table, attached to the breakfast bar, and a kiln fire on full wetback. The home's design reflects a<br />
keen understanding of the importance of natural light and warmth. The gorgeous bathrooms are a testament to the<br />
commitment to luxury and quality. Beyond the carpeted double garage lies a multi-purpose room, with its own<br />
ranch slider access, lending itself to be a teenager's retreat, a potential fourth bedroom, a 'work from home' space or<br />
even a gym. The property sits majestically at the head of a quiet cul-de-sac on a fabulous 848sqm section.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5522471<br />
3 2 2 2<br />
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />
4pm, Tue 19 Dec <strong>2023</strong><br />
View 11.30am-12pm Sun 17 Dec or by appointment<br />
Sarah Booth 027 527 8258<br />
sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
NEW LISTING<br />
Rolleston 79 Hungerford Drive<br />
Easy entertaining, family functionality<br />
A sense of luxury is immediately apparent with gorgeous marble tiles, sleek stone kitchen benchtops, double ovens<br />
and a 90cm gas hob. Designed with easy entertaining in mind, the kitchen flows effortlessly to the outdoor alfresco<br />
area and large kwila deck. Each of the generously-proportioned bedrooms allow a peaceful sanctuary for everyone<br />
in the household, with the master suite offering an ensuite with a beautiful tiled shower. Versatility meets practicality<br />
with an additional home office/playroom with a in-built study. For the practical side of life, a central family bathroom<br />
with a tiled shower, a separate laundry and an oversized and carpeted double garage with attic storage ensure that<br />
functionality is never compromised. Combining the very best in both entertaining and family living, whilst also set in<br />
a popular location close to Foster Park and <strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre, this home is the epitome of fine living.<br />
4 2 2 2<br />
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />
4pm, Thu 21 Dec <strong>2023</strong><br />
View 11-11.30am Sun 17 Dec or by appointment<br />
Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5522735<br />
bayleys.co.nz
9<br />
Four Seasons Realty<br />
Four Seasons Realty<br />
Auctions<br />
THIS WEEK (unless sold prior)<br />
<strong>13</strong> <strong>December</strong><br />
Wednesday<br />
2:00pm<br />
Russley Golf Club<br />
428 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch<br />
LIVE AUCTION STREAM www.harcourtsauctions.co.nz<br />
AUCTION<br />
Rangiora 163 West Belt<br />
Harcourts ID: RG10197<br />
AUCTION<br />
Casebrook 21 Oakmill Drive<br />
Harcourts ID: BF38544<br />
Karen Ward<br />
021 221 7027<br />
Glen Young<br />
022 493 7037<br />
AUCTION<br />
Rolleston 241 Lowes Road<br />
Harcourts ID: RL2932<br />
AUCTION<br />
Halswell 26 Gosling Crescent<br />
Harcourts ID: LN3794<br />
Stu Jones<br />
027 385 4321<br />
Jeremy Andrews & Tarcille Roffey<br />
021 969 425 | 021 512 661<br />
AUCTION<br />
Burnside 143 Clyde Road<br />
Harcourts ID: RL2931<br />
AUCTION<br />
Linwood 405 Gloucester Street<br />
Harcourts ID: LN3798<br />
Stu Jones<br />
027 385 4321<br />
Rachael McIntosh & Jan Green<br />
022 088 7280 | 027 222 8736<br />
AUCTION<br />
Rangiora 12 Brantholme Place<br />
Harcourts ID: RG10194<br />
AUCTION<br />
Rangiora <strong>13</strong> Arlington Boulevard<br />
Harcourts ID: RG10179<br />
Karen Ward<br />
021 221 7027<br />
Lisa Tippen<br />
027 454 5416<br />
Four Seasons Realty<br />
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008
10<br />
TOP SALES<br />
FOR EACH OF OUR OFFICES<br />
FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER<br />
Consultants<br />
A big thank you to our clients for their trust and<br />
support, and congratulations to our top achievers!<br />
Your success is our success, and we couldn’t have<br />
achieved it without you.<br />
Gemma & Sue Roberts<br />
Belfast<br />
Jackie Frame<br />
HanmerSprings<br />
Lyn & Nicholas Martin<br />
Hornby<br />
We understand that your home is your most valuable<br />
asset, and we take that trust seriously. Our awardwinning<br />
team consistently delivers results year after<br />
year, and we are committed to providing the highest<br />
level of service to our clients. If you are looking to<br />
buy or sell a property, contact us today. Let us show<br />
you why working with Harcourts is the best choice<br />
for your real estate needs.<br />
Rebecca Goile-Ensor<br />
Kaiapoi<br />
Jan Green<br />
Lincoln<br />
Jaden & Rana Ransley<br />
Prebbleton<br />
0800 789 1011<br />
harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz<br />
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />
Four Seasons Realty<br />
Victoria Thompson<br />
Rangiora<br />
Katie Harrison<br />
Rolleston<br />
Mitch & Mana<br />
The Palms<br />
Four Seasons Realty<br />
THE<br />
Difference<br />
At Harcourts, we are committed to delivering excellence in everything we do.<br />
Our team of experts is at your service, ensuring a seamless experience. With <strong>13</strong>5<br />
years of real estate experience, we provide confidence for your next move.<br />
On a scale of one to ten, we’re still an eleven!<br />
Harcourts has been voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Real Estate Brand for 11<br />
years running, and also holds the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Award for 7<br />
consecutive years. These accolades reflect our commitment to exceptional service<br />
and the expertise of our dedicated professionals.<br />
Contact us today<br />
0800 789 1011 | harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz<br />
Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008<br />
*Reader’s Digest New Zealand Trusted Brands Survey 20<strong>13</strong>-<strong>2023</strong>.<br />
*Reader’s Digest New Zealand Quality Service Award 2018-2024.
11<br />
New Listing/Open Home<br />
New Listing<br />
FOR SALE<br />
32 Hartford Crescent, Rolleston<br />
3A2B2J<br />
FOR SALE<br />
247a Lincoln Rolleston Road, Rolleston<br />
3A2B1J<br />
• Short drive to Rolleston<br />
centre<br />
• Fully fenced & secure<br />
backyard<br />
• Open plan kitchen, dining and<br />
living<br />
• Master with ensuite and walk<br />
in robe<br />
• Master build guarantee<br />
For Sale<br />
Offers Over $740,000<br />
View<br />
Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm<br />
Sunday 12.30 - 1.00pm<br />
Rowan Shepherd<br />
027 303 1565<br />
rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com<br />
Georgina Christie<br />
027 523 2641<br />
georgina.christie@raywhite.com<br />
• Backed by a Masterbuild<br />
Guarantee<br />
• $7500 allowance for soft<br />
landscaping<br />
• Equipped with Haier<br />
appliances<br />
• Appraised weekly rent at<br />
$550-580 per week<br />
For Sale<br />
$660,000<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
Rowan Shepherd<br />
027 303 1565<br />
rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com<br />
Paul Dodds<br />
021 210 5559<br />
paul.dodds@raywhite.com<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30545<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30586<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
New Listing/Open Home<br />
New Listing<br />
FOR SALE<br />
7 Queen Street, Coalgate<br />
1A<br />
FOR SALE<br />
247b Lincoln Rolleston Road, Rolleston<br />
3A2B1J<br />
• Private hideaway, nestled on<br />
an 811sqm section<br />
• Open plan living/bed/kitchen<br />
area to make your own<br />
• Beautiful well established<br />
gardens frame the entrance<br />
way and home<br />
• Multiple outdoor storage<br />
areas<br />
Deadline Sale<br />
11am Thursday 21st<br />
<strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong> - unless<br />
sold prior.<br />
View<br />
Wednesday 3.30 - 4.00pm<br />
Sunday 12.00 - 12.30pm<br />
'Big Red' Shefford<br />
027 224 4733<br />
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />
Jayden Cullen<br />
027 391 6785<br />
jayden.cullen@raywhite.com<br />
• Thoughtfully crafted 117m2<br />
floor plan<br />
• Functional and stylish kitchen<br />
with Haier appliances<br />
• Backed by a Masterbuild<br />
Guarantee<br />
• $7500 allowance for soft<br />
landscaping<br />
For Sale<br />
$660,000<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
Rowan Shepherd<br />
027 303 1565<br />
rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com<br />
Paul Dodds<br />
021 210 5559<br />
paul.dodds@raywhite.com<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31415<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30587<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
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New Listing<br />
New Listing<br />
FOR SALE<br />
11 Charles Street, Prebbleton<br />
6A4B2J<br />
FOR SALE<br />
41A Seymour Drive, Rolleston<br />
6A4B2J<br />
• Subdivided duplex, each<br />
standing on its own title<br />
• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,<br />
garage with internal access<br />
• Appraised weekly rent at<br />
$<strong>13</strong>20-$<strong>13</strong>60 per week for<br />
entire duplex<br />
• Built to the latest regulatory<br />
insulation standards<br />
For Sale<br />
$1,240,000<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
Rowan Shepherd<br />
027 303 1565<br />
rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com<br />
Paul Dodds<br />
021 210 5559<br />
paul.dodds@raywhite.com<br />
• Rare subdivided duplex is a<br />
testament to contemporary<br />
living and prudent investment<br />
• Both homes feature 3<br />
bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,<br />
internal access garage<br />
• Appraised weekly rent at<br />
$1200-$1260 per week for<br />
entire duplex<br />
For Sale<br />
$1,195,000<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
Rowan Shepherd<br />
027 303 1565<br />
rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com<br />
Paul Dodds<br />
021 210 5559<br />
paul.dodds@raywhite.com<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30589<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30588<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
Final Week<br />
FOR SALE<br />
35 School Road, Tai Tapu<br />
• Stylish kitchen boasts large central island with adjoining sunsoaked<br />
dining area opening to a private patio<br />
• Main living area & separate lounge both open to sunny decks for<br />
relaxed family living & easy entertaining<br />
• Log burner, 2 heat pumps & undertile heating in the bathrooms<br />
• 2 bedrooms feature walk-in robes, master suite also has ensuite<br />
• Double garage with drive-thru plus gated off-street parking<br />
• Conveniently located a short stroll to the school & cafes<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30493<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
Deadline Sale<br />
All offers to be presented at 4pm,<br />
Tuesday 19th <strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
View<br />
Thursday 1:00 to 1:30pm<br />
Sunday 1:15 to 1:45pm<br />
4A1K2B2L2J<br />
Emma Langton-George<br />
027 555 0568<br />
Dwayne Bloomfield<br />
021 163 9874<br />
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com
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New Listing<br />
New Listing/Open Home<br />
FOR SALE<br />
Lot 16 Flemington, Lincoln<br />
3A2B1J<br />
FOR SALE<br />
3 Eaton Place, Lincoln<br />
3A2B1L2J<br />
• Sought after Flemington<br />
subdivision<br />
• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home<br />
on 123m2<br />
• Built to the latest regulation<br />
standards<br />
• High end Fisher & Paykel<br />
appliances<br />
For Sale<br />
$730,000<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
Rowan Shepherd<br />
027 303 1565<br />
rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com<br />
Paul Dodds<br />
021 210 5559<br />
paul.dodds@raywhite.com<br />
• Quiet cu-de-sac location set<br />
in popular Barton Fields<br />
• Superbly sunny open plan<br />
living with easy flow to patio<br />
• Kitchen with breakfast bar<br />
• Three double bedrooms,<br />
master with ensuite & sliders<br />
• Easy-care 565sqm section<br />
walking distance to schools<br />
For Sale<br />
Offers Over $789,000<br />
View<br />
Sunday 12:00 to 12:30pm<br />
Emma Langton-George<br />
027 555 0568<br />
Dwayne Bloomfield<br />
021 163 9874<br />
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30585<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
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Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
Ray White Red Chili<br />
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Business Development Manager<br />
bdm.redchili@raywhite.com<br />
027 522 8210<br />
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Business Development Manager<br />
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027 212 9619<br />
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Manager/ Senior Property Manager<br />
027 247 4083<br />
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Property Manager<br />
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Property Manager<br />
027 227 7663<br />
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Property Manager<br />
021 663 700<br />
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Property Manager<br />
027 239 7949<br />
Call or email Paul or Warner for a free rental appraisal<br />
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security system are just a few of the many extras on<br />
offer with this property. There is a separate standalone<br />
spacious office/studio that gives options for<br />
those who require a dedicated work from home space<br />
or alternatively, room for a dependant relative.<br />
a short, easy commute into the city or out to Ro leston.<br />
Karen Hennessy<br />
Mobile: 027 967 0186<br />
karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />
Week commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017<br />
As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to<br />
perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for<br />
keep cool or warm, as required, at the push of a bu ton with<br />
2 heat pumps.<br />
The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen<br />
room, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with<br />
ladder access and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought<br />
after 4 car garaging. From the moment you approach this<br />
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Mobile: 027 527 8258<br />
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Week commencing WeDneSDAY, 23RD mAY 2018<br />
Going away on holiday should be a time<br />
of fun and relaxation and be as stress-free<br />
as possible. The last thing you want to hear<br />
is that your home has been robbed. Here<br />
are some tips to reduce that likelihood.<br />
• Make sure your home looks<br />
occupied. This means having your<br />
letter box cleared and not piling up,<br />
lawns mowed regularly, rubbish bins<br />
returned after being emptied, a car<br />
in the driveway if possible and lights<br />
on at night. However, don’t make it<br />
obvious that the lights are on a timer.<br />
Stop any regular or online deliveries<br />
while you are away. Have someone<br />
open and close curtains and park<br />
their car in your driveway. The<br />
ultimate security measure would be<br />
to have a trusted house<br />
sitter.<br />
• Remember to lock up<br />
your property, including<br />
all windows, doors,<br />
sheds, and garages. Use<br />
deadbolts if they are<br />
fitted, and fit a blocking<br />
bar to sliding doors to<br />
prevent entry. Ensure all<br />
tools are locked away so<br />
they can’t be used to aid<br />
entry.<br />
• Reduce the risk of being<br />
burgled by having an<br />
alarm system. Even<br />
while away, you can<br />
monitor your property<br />
in real-time. There are<br />
many cost-effective<br />
and easy-to-install<br />
smart alarm systems<br />
on the market. They<br />
can include doorbell<br />
cameras, security<br />
cameras, motion<br />
detectors and voice<br />
commands.<br />
• Avoid the temptation to<br />
let everyone know on<br />
social media or while<br />
you’re out in public that<br />
you will be absent from<br />
your home. Plenty of<br />
crooked people are on<br />
the lookout for that type<br />
of information. Wait<br />
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Safeguard your home during the holidays<br />
until you return to post photos and<br />
videos of your trip away.<br />
• Get to know your neighbours and<br />
your community. Let them know<br />
you’ll be away and ask them to<br />
keep an eye on your property or<br />
invite them to park their car in your<br />
driveway.<br />
• If someone does break into your<br />
home, don’t make things easy for<br />
them. Hide all your valuables,<br />
computers, devices, jewellery,<br />
and confidential and financial<br />
documents. Having a fitted safe and<br />
using it can give you peace of mind.<br />
• Lastly, ensure your house and<br />
contents insurance covers are up to<br />
date and appropriate for your needs.<br />
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A large, quality home sited in a private and established<br />
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The home features four bedrooms (master with<br />
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Auction (unless sold prior)<br />
Thursday 19 October, 2pm<br />
411 Blenheim Road<br />
www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164<br />
the discerning buyer. Situated on a 1200m 2 section, with<br />
an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 floor plan<br />
provides the ultimate in family living options. The sunny &<br />
spacious open plan living room boasts a designer kitchen<br />
with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry,<br />
together with define dining, living & study spaces that<br />
extend through sliding doors to a large deck & covered ‘al<br />
fresco’ entertaining area.<br />
The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden<br />
& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4<br />
bedrooms are fabulously proportioned queen sized rooms,<br />
with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat<br />
featuring an amazing dressing room with fu l wardrobe<br />
system, additional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with<br />
double tiled shower, freestanding bath & twin vanities. The<br />
family bathroom is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &<br />
twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, keep your<br />
toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathrooms &<br />
DeaDline Sale:<br />
Closing 4pm on Monday<br />
11th June 2018<br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />
Licensed (REAA 2008) - West Melton<br />
Sarah Booth<br />
Contact:<br />
Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,<br />
this property maintains a semi-rural feel whilst being<br />
Contact:<br />
Phone: 03 341 4301<br />
premium property, you wi l appreciate what a privilege it<br />
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This immaculate and homely property is sure<br />
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• A spacious living/dining/kitchen<br />
• Large walk in pantry<br />
• 3 Double bedrooms<br />
• Master ensuite and walk in robe<br />
• Double internal access garage<br />
• An easy care fully fenced<br />
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• GJ Gardner Home - Built 2015<br />
• Section size: 611m2<br />
• House Area: 174m2<br />
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Call Julz Evans<br />
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A lot of planning and emotion has been lovingly<br />
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• 4 Double bedrooms, master bedroom with<br />
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• Separate lounge<br />
• Heat pump/heat transfer system<br />
• Pellet Fire<br />
• Established 747m2 section<br />
with fruit trees<br />
Call Julz Evans<br />
027 393 6472<br />
wow-factors that will captivate and delight you<br />
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• 4 double bedrooms - master with ensuite,<br />
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• Separate lounge<br />
• Heat pump/HRV system<br />
• Spa pool - 5 person HotSpring<br />
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• Arch Gola with outdoor fireplace<br />
• Section size: 793m2<br />
Call Julz Evans<br />
027 393 6472<br />
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Wednesday <strong>13</strong> <strong>December</strong><br />
12.30pm – 1.00pm<br />
3.30pm – 4.00pm<br />
4.00pm – 4.30pm<br />
5.00pm – 5.30pm<br />
Thursday 14 <strong>December</strong><br />
1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />
95 Wards Road, Rolleston<br />
Property Brokers Canterbury Ltd<br />
7 Queen Street, Coalgate<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
492 Hoskyns Road, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
5 Ashton Rise, West Melton<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
35 School Road, Tai Tapu<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
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70 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston<br />
Bayleys Canterbury<br />
39 Blunden Road, Lincoln<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
7 Clydesdale Way, Lincoln<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
7 Lesser Close, Rolleston<br />
Bayleys Canterbury<br />
58 Lucca Crescent, Rolleston<br />
Total Realty<br />
1 Snowcup Close, Lincoln<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
1.00pm – 1.30pm<br />
1.15pm – 1.45pm<br />
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3 Pethig Place, Halswell<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
35 School Road, Tai Tapu<br />
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34 Manor Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
19 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
5 Ashton Rise, West Melton<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
68E Thackeray Place, Waltham<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
3.00pm – 3.30pm<br />
325 Curraghs Road, Rolleston<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd<br />
11.45am – 12.15pm<br />
560 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />
Bayleys Canterbury<br />
1.45pm – 2.15pm<br />
42 Territory Road, Rolleston<br />
Bayleys Canterbury<br />
5.30pm – 6.00pm<br />
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Sunday 17 <strong>December</strong><br />
10.30am – 11.00am<br />
11.00am – 11.30am<br />
8 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
16 Greenlaw Street, Lincoln<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
47 Territory Street, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
32 Hartford Crescent, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
8 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
3 Pethig Place, Prebbleton<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
95 Wards Road, Rolleston<br />
Property Brokers Canterbury Ltd<br />
56B Moore Street, Rolleston<br />
Total Realty<br />
33 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
70 Silver Peaks Drive, West Melton<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd<br />
5 Marquess Avenue, Halswell<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
325 Curraghs Road, Rolleston<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd<br />
41 Drylands Drive, Rolleston<br />
Total Realty<br />
49 Payne Court, Lincoln<br />
Property Brokers Canterbury Ltd<br />
11.45am – 12.15pm<br />
12.00pm – 12.30pm<br />
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492 Hoskyns Road, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
3 Eaton Place, Lincoln<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
7 Queen Street, Coalgate<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
16 Greenlaw Street, Lincoln<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
223 Brookside Road, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
1<strong>13</strong>1 Old West Coast Road, West Melton<br />
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd<br />
2572 Bealey Road, Hororata<br />
Total Realty<br />
32 Hartford Crescent, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
<strong>13</strong> Berners Way, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
10 Russell Lilley Drive, Rolleston<br />
Bayleys Canterbury<br />
35 Ledbury Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
47 Territory Street, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
8 Wrights Road, Sheffield<br />
Property Brokers Canterbury Ltd<br />
5 Maleny Lane, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
11 Kinglear Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
1.45pm – 2.15pm<br />
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<strong>13</strong> Transport Lane, Oxford<br />
Total Realty<br />
9 Weston Way, Lincoln<br />
Property Brokers Canterbury Ltd<br />
7 Lolite Lane, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
10 Anaru Road, Lincoln<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
5 Marquess Avenue, Halswell<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
22A Main Street, Oxford<br />
Total Realty<br />
8 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
35B Tramway Road, Kirwee<br />
Property Brokers Canterbury Ltd<br />
594 Homebush Road, Kirwee<br />
Bayleys Canterbury<br />
1 Meadows Drive, Rolleston<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
4/3 Oakridge Street, Halswell<br />
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />
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For full details of all Open Homes, please contact the Real Estate companies directly<br />
RAY WHITE<br />
Rolleston 03 347 9988<br />
www.rwrolleston.co.nz<br />
West Melton 03 347 9933<br />
www.rwwestmelton.co.nz<br />
Lincoln 03 325 7299<br />
www.rwlincoln.co.nz<br />
HARCOURTS<br />
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz<br />
Hornby 03 349 9919<br />
Rolleston 03 347 4711<br />
Lincoln 03 662 9933<br />
TOTAL REALTY- ANITA & IAN MIDDLETON<br />
www.totalrealty.co.nz 022 151 2671 or 022 121 1925<br />
PROPERTY BROKERS<br />
www.propertybrokers.co.nz<br />
Rolleston 03 929 0306<br />
Darfield 03 975 4506<br />
Leeston 03 929 0306<br />
Lincoln 03 595 6954<br />
BAYLEYS<br />
www.bayleys.co.nz<br />
Rolleston +64 3 347 9949<br />
Darfield +64 3 9754559<br />
Leeston +64 3 324 3704<br />
Christchurch +64 3 375 4700<br />
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