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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY <strong>28</strong>, <strong>2024</strong><br />

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School<br />

frustrated by<br />

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Page 3<br />

Massive week<br />

ahead for<br />

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Page 23<br />

The Little Big Tree Company<br />

Airport end of Sawyers Arms Rd<br />

Next to Pottery World<br />

Must end this Sunday<br />

On the Wight track<br />

GOES THE DISTANCE: Cooper<br />

Wightman (left) battles with<br />

Thomas Cowan from North<br />

Harbour Bays to the finish line<br />

in the 800m.<br />

PHOTO: ALISHA LOVRICH<br />

• By Sam Coughlan<br />

PROMISING SELWYN<br />

Athletics Club runner Cooper<br />

Wightman has broke yet<br />

another record.<br />

Wightman set a new New<br />

Zealand U17 record for the<br />

800m at the International Track<br />

Meet at Nga Puna Wai at the<br />

weekend.<br />

The 16-year-old ran a time of<br />

1:50.46 and finished fourth –<br />

missing out on a medal by just<br />

two-tenths of a second.<br />

Last October Wightman<br />

set the fastest time ever for a<br />

15-year-old New Zealander with<br />

1:52.34 in the 800m, and was<br />

among the fastest U16 runners<br />

in the world in the event.<br />

The Rolleston resident and<br />

Christchurch Boys’ High<br />

student also won the 800m at<br />

the Canterbury track and field<br />

championships this month at<br />

Nga Puna Wai, and is coached<br />

by Commonwealth Games<br />

representative Angie Petty.<br />

Daniel Prescott, who also<br />

runs for <strong>Selwyn</strong> and is coached<br />

by Petty, finished eighth at the<br />

ITM with a time of 1:52.68 –<br />

a new personal-best for the<br />

17-year-old.<br />

The race was won by<br />

Tauranga’s Sam Tanner, who<br />

beat Australia’s Luke Boyes by<br />

six-tenths of a second, while<br />

North Harbour’s Thomas<br />

Cowan finished third.<br />

ECan plans<br />

to hike rates<br />

by nearly<br />

25 per cent<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

RURAL RATEPAYERS are facing<br />

another blow as Environment<br />

Canterbury proposes hiking rates<br />

by 24.2 per cent.<br />

The proposed increase comes as<br />

rural ratepayers are already set to<br />

take on the brunt of the district<br />

council’s rate rises of about 17 per<br />

cent.<br />

On Friday ECan unveiled its<br />

proposed Long-Term Plan – its<br />

budget for the next decade.<br />

Improved flood protection<br />

infrastructure, future-proofing<br />

public transport and better pest<br />

management drove much of the<br />

proposed work in the LTP, ECan<br />

said.<br />

ECan is proposing spending<br />

$4.2 billion over the coming<br />

decade, with $346 million of<br />

spending in just the first year.<br />

ECan’s rating example shows<br />

a $1.12 million property in<br />

Springston would have an<br />

increase of $117.62 and a total bill<br />

of $700.61.<br />

Some higher-value rural<br />

property owners could be facing a<br />

four-digit rates rise on top of their<br />

district council rates.<br />

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TODAY<br />

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2 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

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ANOTHER WELL deserved<br />

life membership for one of<br />

the district’s loyal sports<br />

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The affable Lincoln<br />

rugby club man has been<br />

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330<br />

SUDOKU<br />

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NEWS 3<br />

School frustrated by safety delays<br />

• By Daniel Alvey<br />

WEST ROLLESTON Primary<br />

School will finally receive<br />

some much-needed road safety<br />

improvements. But they are still<br />

at least a year away.<br />

The school has been pleading<br />

for lower speed limits and better<br />

crossing points around its school<br />

for several years.<br />

Next year the school’s closest<br />

intersection of Dunns Crossing<br />

and Burnham School Rds will<br />

have traffic lights added to it as<br />

part of the council’s draft <strong>2024</strong>-<br />

34 Long Term Plan.<br />

Council head of operational<br />

delivery Gareth Morgan said the<br />

traffic lights were planned for<br />

<strong>2024</strong>/25 at a cost of about $4 million.<br />

They would be done in coordination<br />

with NZ Transport<br />

Agency Waka Kotahi works at<br />

the roundabout at Dunns Crossing<br />

Rd and State Highway One.<br />

School board chair Rob Hunt<br />

said he was pleased with the plan<br />

to install the<br />

traffic lights.<br />

“It will be<br />

a significant<br />

improvement to<br />

the area and one<br />

which we can’t<br />

wait to happen,”<br />

Hunt said.<br />

It will still Rob Hunt<br />

leave speed limit<br />

BUSY: Every weekday 600 pupils at West Rolleston Primary School use this kea crossing.<br />

The school is still waiting for better crossing points and lower speed limits.<br />

changes outstanding.<br />

A fortnight ago, Hunt made<br />

his third plea to councillors for<br />

change.<br />

The school was expected to<br />

get a speed reduction at the<br />

beginning of this year. But that<br />

was placed on hold in December<br />

following a change in direction<br />

by the Government.<br />

The Government sent a letter<br />

to all councils in December,<br />

advising them to pause work on<br />

speed limits until it has developed<br />

its new speed limit setting<br />

rules with NZ Transport Agency<br />

Waka Kotahi.<br />

Twenty-six schools in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

would have had either variable<br />

speed limits or permanent<br />

30km/h limits added in the<br />

council’s speed management<br />

plan, with some of the changes<br />

made before schools reopened in<br />

the new year.<br />

Morgan told councillors last<br />

week the Government direction<br />

has meant there is little that can<br />

be done by council at the moment.<br />

“The current situation is a difficult<br />

one for our team to navigate<br />

through as well. We have a<br />

number of the team who worked<br />

hard over many months in 2023<br />

to develop a speed management<br />

plan, only to find themselves in<br />

this position – on hold.”<br />

Even though council can<br />

change speed limits, Morgan<br />

said Transport Minister Simeon<br />

Brown had advised them not to<br />

until the new rule was in place.<br />

Morgan also noted Brown was in<br />

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NZTA.<br />

The Government has yet to<br />

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new speed limit rules will be in<br />

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“We’re unaware of the detail<br />

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that detail will be,” Morgan said.<br />

Hunt said it was frustrating for<br />

the speed changes to be placed<br />

on hold.<br />

“It’s frustrating as a school that<br />

we continue to rely on now in this<br />

case a minister to make a decision<br />

which is potentially placing our<br />

children at risk,” he said.<br />

“We understand the position<br />

the council is in, but it doesn’t<br />

change the concerns on safety<br />

and there is urgency needed to<br />

resolve this.”<br />

Hunt said additional kea<br />

crossings – even if they were<br />

temporary until the traffic lights<br />

project was completed – would<br />

be beneficial and were something<br />

the school could support.<br />

Morgan said if there was a<br />

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additional kea crossing, it would<br />

be something the council would<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

4<br />

In Brief<br />

NEWS<br />

SITE OF RESTAURANT<br />

FIRE ON THE MARKET<br />

The former Black Door Bar<br />

and Eatery site has gone on the<br />

market. The 1012m 2 property<br />

is being marketed as “a rare<br />

opportunity to secure a valuable<br />

commercial site in the heart<br />

of Lincoln’s rapidly growing<br />

township”. The site has a deadline<br />

sale of 4pm on March 13. The<br />

site has been empty since the<br />

Black Door was demolished in<br />

December after it was deemed too<br />

damaged to repair following a fire<br />

in August.<br />

FATAL CRASH UNDER<br />

INVESTIGATION<br />

One person has died after a twocar<br />

crash at the intersection of<br />

State Highway 77 and Leaches Rd.<br />

The crash happened about 1.30pm<br />

on Thursday. The police serious<br />

crash unit and commercial vehicle<br />

safety team are investigating the<br />

cause of the crash.<br />

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• By Daniel Alvey<br />

THE Prebbleton Community<br />

Association is now confident a<br />

new organics processing plant in<br />

south Hornby will not have any<br />

odour issues.<br />

The new plant is Christchurch<br />

City Council’s answer to fix the<br />

ongoing stench from the current<br />

organics plant in Bromley. After<br />

several years of complaints, the<br />

city council has decided to close<br />

the Bromley plant and open a<br />

new facility in 2026 on an industrial<br />

site in Aruha Rd, about 1km<br />

from the outskirts of Prebbleton.<br />

Association chair Jane Elms,<br />

along with Prebbleton resident<br />

and environmental scientist,<br />

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week visited the Papakura and<br />

Reporoa Ecogas North Island<br />

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They got firsthand experience<br />

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smell.<br />

Due to health and safety risks,<br />

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At the Papakura plant, they<br />

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different spots where you could<br />

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at that point in time like when<br />

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“I went back to the main<br />

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Elms said there was no mess<br />

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area and said the group also<br />

visited neighbouring businesses<br />

which said they have had no<br />

problems with the plant.<br />

Also on the trip was Greater<br />

Hornby Residents Association<br />

chair Derek Phelps.<br />

He said the trip was a positive<br />

experience.<br />

“The trip was informative,<br />

educational and reassuring,” said<br />

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Elms said Ecogas appeared<br />

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Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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

NEWS 5<br />

ECan rates hike a response<br />

to ‘challenging’ times<br />

• From page 1<br />

A $12.5 million rural property<br />

in Dunsandel would have an<br />

ECan rates increase of $1108.67,<br />

taking it to $6451.22.<br />

District council projections<br />

forecast a rural property that has<br />

access to water races and access<br />

to a restricted water supply, with<br />

a capital value of $11.3 million<br />

to pay $17,772 this year – a<br />

$2611 increase from last year.<br />

By 2026/27 council is projecting<br />

rates to be up $22,266, an<br />

increase of 46.8 per cent.<br />

Federated<br />

Farmers North<br />

Canterbury<br />

chair Karl<br />

Dean, who<br />

helps operate a<br />

dairy farm near<br />

Lake Ellesmere,<br />

Karl Dean<br />

said his main<br />

concern was<br />

whether the<br />

increase was justified.<br />

“It won’t be the last rate rise –<br />

there will be more to come.”<br />

He said the headline number<br />

from ECan was “unfavourable”.<br />

“Until I sit down and go<br />

through it where they deem<br />

the increase necessary and<br />

find where the extra money is<br />

going, I won’t know exactly our<br />

(Federated Farmers) position.”<br />

In <strong>Selwyn</strong>, ECan is proposing<br />

a new targeted rate to assist<br />

with flood management and<br />

protection, an issue highlighted<br />

by affected residents who have<br />

dealt with flooding and district<br />

councillors who last year put<br />

pressure on ECan to do better in<br />

its flood management.<br />

The targeted rate by year<br />

three of the LTP will cost<br />

each ratepayer $14.16 and<br />

provide ECan with $400,000<br />

to investigate and develop a<br />

forward work programme,<br />

complete initial work clearing<br />

out channels and flow paths,<br />

and conduct weed control and<br />

planting.<br />

Springs Ward councillor<br />

and Eastern Plains Land Users<br />

Group chair Grant Miller said<br />

he was supportive of districtwide<br />

targeted rates for flood<br />

protection.<br />

Miller said it is always a<br />

difficult process to reduce rates<br />

as many services<br />

are often needed<br />

and investment<br />

in services has<br />

likely been<br />

asked for by<br />

residents.<br />

ECan chair<br />

Peter Scott said<br />

it was aware it is<br />

proposing a significant rates<br />

rise.<br />

Grant Miller<br />

“To be frank, neither I nor my<br />

fellow councillors are completely<br />

comfortable with this, but like<br />

many other councils around the<br />

country we’re facing challenging<br />

times,” Scott said.<br />

He said the proposals were not<br />

set in stone and were subject to<br />

public feedback.<br />

“We’ve tried to find as many<br />

savings as possible, but as I’ve<br />

previously signalled a significant<br />

rates hike is likely as we try<br />

to balance rising costs and<br />

inflation with the community’s<br />

– and Government’s – growing<br />

expectations.<br />

“We’ve got a lot of challenges<br />

ahead of us, including around<br />

flood protection and meeting<br />

our public transport needs. We’ll<br />

continue to push for central<br />

government to come to the<br />

party, but funding will be tight.<br />

We’re walking a tightrope, just<br />

like you do with your household<br />

budget, and I hope you’ll see<br />

that reflected in the packages put<br />

forward.”<br />

Councillors will discuss<br />

the proposed LTP further at a<br />

meeting today before it goes out<br />

for public consultation on March<br />

16. Dean urged farmers to get<br />

involved in the consultation and<br />

have their say on the plan.<br />

• To have your say head to<br />

haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz<br />

– Additional reporting RNZ<br />

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Kerr-Millar’s lawyer, April<br />

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The hub is designed to provide<br />

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clubs and assist with fundraising<br />

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Hub spokesperson Tony<br />

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administration, who would<br />

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“We therefore are looking for<br />

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the board.”<br />

McKenzie said they now have<br />

18 clubs in the hub, along with<br />

six partners: <strong>Selwyn</strong> Sports<br />

Trust, Sport Canterbury, council,<br />

Lincoln Recreation Centre,<br />

Lincoln High and Lincoln<br />

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more clubs and partners.<br />

McKenzie said the roles<br />

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Departing principal oversaw a<br />

decade of change for students<br />

After more than a<br />

decade leading Lincoln<br />

High School and<br />

over 40 in education,<br />

principal Kathy<br />

Paterson has called<br />

time on her teaching<br />

career. Reporter Daniel<br />

Alvey catches up with<br />

her to see what she’s<br />

learnt.<br />

KATHY PATERSON started her<br />

career younger than most, aged<br />

four to be precise, teaching teddy<br />

bears.<br />

“It was back in the day when<br />

I had teddies lined up teaching<br />

them to read and do school rolls<br />

and I always never ever wavered<br />

and always wanted to be a<br />

teacher,” Paterson said.<br />

From teaching teddy bears, she<br />

improved by stepping up to teach<br />

her family.<br />

“So, whether it was my cousins<br />

or my sister, helping people with<br />

their own learning has been a<br />

passion.”<br />

Paterson has spent 43 years in<br />

the education sector, the last 10<br />

and a half of which have been at<br />

Lincoln. After graduating from<br />

Otago University in 1980, her<br />

first teaching role was a maths<br />

teacher at Logan Park High<br />

School in Dunedin.<br />

“I’ve always loved teaching<br />

maths and puzzle solving.”<br />

After Logan Park, she taught<br />

at one other school in Dunedin,<br />

before four in Hamilton, the last<br />

of which was Hamilton Girls’<br />

High School.<br />

Paterson will be leaving her<br />

Lincoln role at the end of term<br />

two in April and heading for<br />

retirement.<br />

“I’ve been in education a very<br />

long time and it’s just time to do<br />

something different for me.<br />

“It will be bittersweet really.<br />

Principalship is a very full-on<br />

job. You really immerse yourself<br />

in the school, staff and community<br />

and it will be quite a change<br />

for me not having that busyness<br />

in my day.<br />

“I’ll have so much time I won’t<br />

know what to do.”<br />

Cashmere High School deputy<br />

principal Adrian Fastier will replace<br />

her. He said he was excited<br />

about the role.<br />

“I am very much looking<br />

forward to joining the Lincoln<br />

community and continuing to<br />

build on the fantastic contribution<br />

Lincoln High School makes<br />

to the local area and its people,”<br />

Fastier said.<br />

“My priority is taking the time<br />

to get to know the students, staff,<br />

and the community; and understand<br />

how I can best contribute<br />

towards the school being both a<br />

great place to learn and a great<br />

place to teach.”<br />

When Paterson started at<br />

Lincoln, the school had a roll of<br />

1350 students which increased to<br />

LONG SERVING: Lincoln High School principal Kathy Paterson will depart at the end of<br />

term two, 10 and a half years after she came to the school. Above, Paterson graduated<br />

from Otago University in 1980.<br />

PHOTOS: DANIEL ALVEY<br />

ENGAGING: Kathy Paterson talking to year 10 students from left – Maddi Kitoon, Alivia<br />

Gibson, and Liam Fox. Once retired, Paterson is hoping to spend more time on her bike.<br />

a peak of 1750 before Rolleston<br />

College opened. Its current role<br />

is 1400. She said the shifts in the<br />

roll have been one of her biggest<br />

challenges.<br />

“The roll changes have been<br />

quite challenging. So, the<br />

roll going up and down and<br />

managing staff and students,<br />

when you’ve got 1750 students on<br />

a site that’s built for 1400 there<br />

are pressure points everywhere,<br />

so behaviour declines and that’s<br />

very challenging.<br />

“The ministry prediction when<br />

I came in 2013 was for the school<br />

to be about 950 now, so things<br />

have certainly not panned out<br />

that way.”<br />

During her time as principal,<br />

Paterson has been a leader for<br />

developing new and revolutionary<br />

policies such as allowing<br />

students to have facial hair, dropping<br />

NCEA level one, and dropping<br />

gender titles from student<br />

leadership roles.<br />

“I think that’s the piece that’s<br />

kept me in education is that I’ve<br />

really embraced change and<br />

really looked at what’s next and<br />

looked to the future.<br />

“It’s nice to have been able to<br />

lead some of those changes and<br />

lead them for what you believe<br />

are the right reasons as well.”<br />

In 2018 she allowed students<br />

the freedom to grow beards,<br />

have piercings or dye their hair.<br />

Reflecting now, Paterson said the<br />

shift has caused no issues at the<br />

school.<br />

“The facial hair was a really<br />

good example of where we take<br />

student voice, we review it, we<br />

take it to the board, the student<br />

did a presentation and over that<br />

time I actually changed my views<br />

on facial hair.<br />

“It was really good to change<br />

your perspective and understand<br />

where they were coming from,<br />

and in fact, facial hair is a complete<br />

non-issue and has been<br />

since we made it okay.”<br />

Paterson said the changes<br />

Lincoln made drew other schools<br />

to be interested.<br />

“With our move away from<br />

NCEA level one, we’ve had many<br />

schools from up and down the<br />

country coming to visit and to<br />

hear our story, and some of them<br />

have taken that and decided it’s<br />

the right thing for them.”<br />

In 2018 the school moved away<br />

from NCEA level one, instead<br />

focusing on a two-year NCEA<br />

level two.<br />

Recently there has been a big<br />

push from the Government to<br />

raise school standards and attendance,<br />

in a “back to basics”<br />

curriculum. While Paterson<br />

would not be drawn on the<br />

direction of the Government, she<br />

said students have been through<br />

three years of challenge.<br />

“From my perspective Covid<br />

created three years of challenge,<br />

the earthquakes and the mosque<br />

attacks in Christchurch created<br />

further challenges and then you<br />

put on top of all that industrial<br />

action last year.<br />

“So, all up students have had<br />

quite a muddled time, so therefore<br />

things like attendance will<br />

drop, things like engagement<br />

will drop. We haven’t seen it as<br />

badly at Lincoln as other schools<br />

may have experienced.”<br />

Paterson said the curriculum<br />

has changed rather than the<br />

quality of students getting worse.<br />

“If I go back to when I started<br />

teaching, some of the things I<br />

would have taught a year 11 are<br />

now being taught in year 13 or<br />

the first year of university.<br />

“So, I think the curriculum has<br />

changed a lot and some of the<br />

things weren’t needed at year 11<br />

for example.”<br />

Another worry is teacher<br />

supply.<br />

“Teacher supply is a huge<br />

concern I’ve always struggled in<br />

some learning areas to appoint<br />

people, just because of lack of<br />

applicants. That is a huge worry<br />

and I don’t see that improving in<br />

the near future.”<br />

A lack of construction work<br />

at the school has also been an<br />

issue for Paterson, with only one<br />

new building completed in the<br />

decade.<br />

In April, Paterson is hoping to<br />

see the first of a five-stage rebuild<br />

get under way.<br />

“It’s been a very long time, and<br />

the buildings are old.”<br />

“The ministry (of education)<br />

has allowed us to dream big in<br />

the master plan and create an<br />

education brief for the buildings,<br />

but the reality is they don’t have<br />

the bank balance to support it.”<br />

Once she completes her<br />

remaining weeks at the school,<br />

she wants to get back to doing<br />

more of her hobbies like golf and<br />

cycling with her husband Philip.<br />

“I do enjoy golf, don’t get to<br />

play very much but that’s what<br />

I’m looking forward to doing after<br />

I finish here, and we’ve really<br />

enjoyed biking over the years . . .<br />

so we do enjoy trails around New<br />

Zealand.”<br />

She also hopes to spend time<br />

with her family including her<br />

four grandchildren.<br />

Her parting message to the<br />

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work together, collaborate, and<br />

support each other, looking out<br />

for each other I think it vital going<br />

forward just those little how<br />

are your comments that allow<br />

people to share where they’re at.”


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Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

NEWS 13<br />

FOR CHARITY: The <strong>Selwyn</strong> Relay for Life raises thousands for those living<br />

with cancer each year.<br />

Relay for Life more<br />

than a fundraiser<br />

REGISTRATIONS are open for <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Relay For Life, an event that raises<br />

thousands for cancer sufferers.<br />

Committee chair George Inwood, a<br />

teacher at Rolleston College, has taken<br />

over the reins from his father-in-law Duncan<br />

Sole, who chaired the event committee<br />

for the previous decade.<br />

Inwood said he is committed to continuing<br />

the family legacy of serving the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

community through Relay For Life.<br />

Although this is his first year as chair,<br />

Inwood is a previous committee member<br />

so has a good understanding of the event.<br />

“Thanks to the hard work Duncan has<br />

put in over the years, the event is in really<br />

good shape and it’s easier to pick up the<br />

reins and just continue the good work,”<br />

Inwood said.<br />

Relay For Life has been running in<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> since 2011.<br />

Inwood said the event is fulfilling for<br />

participants raising money for cancer<br />

victims.<br />

“You have to be there to understand how<br />

powerful, how fulfilling it is to be part of<br />

something like this. When you see those<br />

affected by cancer do their celebration<br />

lap and the candle-light remembrance for<br />

those who have passed, it reminds you<br />

of what it’s all about, the purpose of why<br />

we’re here.”<br />

As a teacher, Inwood is particularly<br />

driven to set a positive example for his<br />

students.<br />

“I’d like the students, and anyone<br />

involved really, to understand the impact<br />

they can make on the lives of others when<br />

they support a cause this way. It’s a chance<br />

for our students to show leadership and<br />

understand how rewarding it is to be part<br />

of something bigger. Relay For Life is not<br />

just a fundraiser, it’s a symbol of unity and<br />

hope.”<br />

The committee is aiming to raise<br />

$50,000.<br />

Inwood said while the fundraising is<br />

important, they are also focused on simply<br />

providing an opportunity for the community<br />

to come together and understand<br />

more about what it means to be on a cancer<br />

journey and do something positive for<br />

their neighbours in need.<br />

In addition to Inwood’s father Paul<br />

sitting on the committee, his mother-inlaw<br />

Penelope and wife Scarlett will bring<br />

their expertise as fitness instructors to lead<br />

the pre-event warm-up routine, while his<br />

mother Tracey will run an on-site coffee<br />

cart.<br />

• The <strong>Selwyn</strong> Relay For Life take<br />

places from 10am to 10pm on<br />

Saturday, March 16 at Brookside<br />

Park, Rolleston. For more<br />

information visit https://relayforlife.<br />

org.nz/o/selwyn-relay<br />

Legal Matters<br />

Public Works Act continued…<br />

There is an increasing demand<br />

for national and regional public<br />

infrastructure and network services<br />

- railways, airports, roads, electricity,<br />

schools, and the like - that can<br />

support New Zealand’s growing<br />

population. The Public Works<br />

Act (“PWA”) provides the legal<br />

framework for government and<br />

local authorities to acquire land/<br />

register easements for these public<br />

projects. The legislation is intended<br />

to ensure there’s a clear process for<br />

engagement with affected property<br />

owners and that compensation for<br />

acquired land is fair and reasonable.<br />

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The PWA process is usually initiated<br />

when a council or government<br />

agency such as Waka Kotahi NZ<br />

Transport Agency identifies a<br />

need for land to carry out a public<br />

project. However, it could also be a<br />

significant utility provider that has<br />

applied to the Minister for Land<br />

Information under the Resource<br />

Management Act to have easements<br />

acquired or taken under the PWA.<br />

The acquiring authority must<br />

demonstrate that the proposed<br />

acquisition is in the public interest<br />

and that no reasonable alternative<br />

exists.<br />

Following the identification of<br />

suitable land, a notice is usually<br />

issued to the landowner setting out<br />

the desire to acquire the property,<br />

or part of it. This notice should<br />

detail the purpose of the proposed<br />

acquisition and initiate negotiations<br />

regarding compensation. This is a<br />

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While the PWA does provide for the<br />

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the land to be offered back to the<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

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NEWS<br />

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

Big year ahead as theatre<br />

Charitable Trust<br />

DRIVER EDUCATION<br />

group celebrates milestone<br />

CENTRESTAGE Rolleston is<br />

gearing up to celebrate its fifth<br />

year of shows in style.<br />

Since<br />

opening in<br />

2019, chair<br />

and founding<br />

member Phil<br />

Dean said<br />

volunteers<br />

Phil Dean<br />

have clocked<br />

up thousands<br />

of hours<br />

in producing more than 12<br />

shows.<br />

“We started off small, with<br />

Joseph and the Amazing<br />

Technicolor Dreamcoat at<br />

Rolleston Primary School.<br />

“Over the years we’ve done<br />

some amazing shows, from<br />

After Hours: From the Twenties<br />

to the Twenties and Chicago,<br />

to Bonnie & Clyde and<br />

Calendar Girls,” Dean said.<br />

Dean said a “love of theatre”<br />

is the common ground for<br />

those involved in CentreStage.<br />

“Be it singing, acting or<br />

dancing. Sometimes even all<br />

three. We’ve had young people,<br />

and people a little older<br />

than me involved in all sorts,<br />

from behind the scenes to<br />

ON SHOW: CentreStage Rolleston has been operating for five years, producing<br />

shows like last year’s Calendar Girls.<br />

right out there centre stage.<br />

“We wouldn’t be celebrating<br />

our fifth birthday if it wasn’t<br />

for all the support we have received<br />

over the years, and that<br />

includes the wonderful support<br />

we get from those who<br />

come along to our shows.”<br />

He said this year is going to<br />

be a big year for the theatre<br />

company with three productions<br />

on the calendar and<br />

hosting a brand-new singing<br />

competition.<br />

“Starting with what’s<br />

possibly one of the most<br />

well-known Disney movies of<br />

all time, Mary Poppins will<br />

come floating into Rolleston<br />

College from 18-27 April and<br />

promises to be quite simply<br />

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.<br />

“In May, the theatre group<br />

will welcome young singing<br />

superstars as it hosts for the<br />

first time Illuminate, what’s<br />

thought to be <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s first<br />

performing arts competition<br />

for those aged 18 and under.<br />

“In, July crowds will bear<br />

witness to the mystery of<br />

Agatha Christie’s masterpiece,<br />

The Mousetrap, the longestrunning<br />

play in history,” Dean<br />

said.<br />

Dean said the third show<br />

will be announced in due<br />

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Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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

LETTERS 17<br />

Mixed views on street light replacement<br />

I AM shocked at these lights that<br />

have been put up. They look like<br />

security lights at a prison, and<br />

certainly not in the style in any<br />

way shape or form that was there<br />

previously. This is so degrading<br />

to have a beautifully tree-lined<br />

avenue with such a feature<br />

destroyed by replacing with such<br />

a non-aesthetic looking, bland<br />

eyesore. Nothing to be proud of<br />

about that.<br />

Did anyone consult the<br />

people living here about the<br />

replacements and involve those<br />

seeing them everyday?<br />

The lights look ridiculous with<br />

the antique poles.<br />

Why could these not be<br />

converted to LEDs. Was<br />

this looked into and price<br />

comparison done?<br />

– Adrianne Kennedy<br />

Seriously first world boohoo<br />

over nothing. I like the new<br />

lights. They focus on the street<br />

and not your bedroom. Those<br />

fake Victorian ones aren’t fit<br />

for purpose and look pretentious<br />

and twee.<br />

– C. Struthers<br />

Chlorination<br />

Further to the council’s statements<br />

claiming that stopping the<br />

unnecessary addition of chlorine<br />

to water would cost $82 million.<br />

Rolleston is in the fortunate<br />

position of having access to the<br />

best and purest aquifers in the<br />

CONTROVERSIAL: New LED streetlights, pictured right, in a Prebbleton subdivision have<br />

drawn both criticism and praise from readers.<br />

country. The only reason chlorine<br />

was added to our water was<br />

this council’s slavish obedience<br />

to Taumata Arowai which now<br />

no longer exists.<br />

Now the council can do what it<br />

was elected for, to run the affairs<br />

of <strong>Selwyn</strong> in the interests of its<br />

ratepayers.<br />

It is embarrassing to have the<br />

council’s media spinners say<br />

things like, “there would be a lot<br />

of extra testing which is an extra<br />

cost”. Surely water testing and<br />

monitoring would be carried out<br />

as routine by any self-respecting<br />

council, so it would be back to<br />

the status quo and not an extra<br />

cost.<br />

There could be times chlorine<br />

has to be added to some water<br />

supplies in parts of <strong>Selwyn</strong>,<br />

usually caused by lack of maintenance<br />

as in the often quoted<br />

Havelock North situation.<br />

Should this be required, our<br />

council now has everything in<br />

place for this situation, so there<br />

should be no extra cost.<br />

I challenge the council spin<br />

doctors to explain in normal,<br />

day-to-day language how they<br />

come up with a figure of $82 million<br />

to cease the addition of chlorine<br />

to our water. If this figure<br />

is correct, please give us locals<br />

a chance to bid for the contract<br />

and we can keep the change.<br />

– Les Wade<br />

Stadium<br />

I do not wish to help pay for<br />

the Christchurch stadium. I’m<br />

on a fixed income and pay rates<br />

for our own projects in <strong>Selwyn</strong>.<br />

This year, rates and insurance<br />

have risen and it’s becoming<br />

hard to manage as it is. I<br />

wouldn’t object to a one-off<br />

reasonable payment but not on<br />

yearly rates.<br />

– Dawn Henderson<br />

If the stadium is not a white<br />

elephant, surely the operating<br />

and build expenses can be met<br />

by the plan to generate income<br />

and loans?<br />

Christchurch businesses will<br />

benefit, not <strong>Selwyn</strong> businesses. If<br />

we must contribute, I propose a<br />

loan, at best, from SDC to CCC<br />

at second-tier lending rates. This<br />

way the people of <strong>Selwyn</strong> benefit<br />

from the income this stadium<br />

will generate. The only reason to<br />

refuse such an offer is if the business<br />

plan doesn’t stack up.<br />

Most stadiums in the northern<br />

hemisphere don’t have roofs, and<br />

they get snow! We have plenty<br />

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Spaces are limited so you’ll need to RSVP by Tuesday 5 March<br />

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<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

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SPORT<br />

Rugby stalwart hails importance<br />

of volunteers in the community<br />

• By Sam Coughlan<br />

NEW CANTERBURY Rugby<br />

Union life member Gavin<br />

Eastwick says communities<br />

could not do without volunteers.<br />

Eastwick , 75, has been involved<br />

with various voluntary<br />

administrative roles in rugby for<br />

45 years – at his club Lincoln,<br />

the Ellesmere sub union and<br />

Canterbury Country. He is a life<br />

member of all.<br />

Said Eastwick of his life memberships:<br />

“I feel that I’ve probably<br />

got this on behalf of several<br />

thousand people over the years<br />

that have probably done similar<br />

to what I have done.<br />

“We have a huge volunteer<br />

base in any sport, and in most<br />

community projects, and there’s<br />

always so many people that go<br />

unheralded in what they do.”<br />

He said the value volunteers<br />

like himself give to the game is<br />

“staggering’’.<br />

“The effort that’s put in by so<br />

many people is huge. (But) it is<br />

just harder to fill positions these<br />

days.<br />

“I’ve noticed over the last few<br />

years, it’s getting more and more<br />

difficult, but the effort that is put<br />

in by so many is massive.”<br />

Eastwick played senior rugby<br />

for Kirwee but a dodgy back<br />

forced him into early retirement.<br />

He swiftly transitioned into<br />

administrative roles.<br />

“I started off my administrative<br />

career at JAB rugby, that’s<br />

how I got into Ellesmere rugby<br />

initially,” he said.<br />

“I’ve been president of the<br />

Lincoln Rugby Club, I’ve sort<br />

of climbed up the ranks to be<br />

chairman and president of<br />

Ellesmere Rugby, and I’m a life<br />

member of Ellesmere.<br />

“I’ve been chairman and president<br />

of Canterbury Country, and<br />

I’m a life member there and I<br />

spent nine years on the Canterbury<br />

Rugby Union board.”<br />

A retired accountant, Eastwick<br />

TOP BOWLERS: Gavin<br />

Eastwick with the winning<br />

Lex Stewart tournament<br />

team of Denis Smith,<br />

left, Luke Clark and Kevin<br />

McCreanor. Right, Eastwick<br />

was made a life member<br />

of the CRFU at its annual<br />

meeting last week.<br />

is also interim president of the<br />

Lincoln Bowling Club – where<br />

he started playing about 40 years<br />

ago.<br />

“I started there, I think . . .<br />

probably I was about 35, and I<br />

played for a number of years,” he<br />

said.<br />

“I was very keen on my bowls,<br />

and I got caught into playing<br />

every bloody weekend, just<br />

about.<br />

“I was trying to coach kids<br />

cricket and all sorts of other<br />

things, and in the end I gave up<br />

for a bit. I’ve just gone back to it<br />

in the last five (years) or so, but<br />

more on a social basis now rather<br />

than a competitive basis.”<br />

But Eastwick’s competitive side<br />

was evident, when he was part of<br />

a Lincoln four with Denis Smith,<br />

Luke Clark, and Kevin McCreanor<br />

who won this month’s Lex<br />

Stewart tournament, at Lincoln<br />

this month.<br />

Eastwick says his fondest<br />

memories of rugby are about the<br />

people.<br />

“The rugby community’s<br />

pretty good, really, and I’m<br />

involved in (horse) racing as<br />

well, and I just find that meeting<br />

so many different people, all<br />

with the same motivations and<br />

the same desire to improve the<br />

game has really got to be a bit of<br />

a highlight.”<br />

“I obviously had many pleasant<br />

times on the Canterbury Rugby<br />

Union. Canterbury rugby has<br />

been strong for a long number<br />

of years, so strength in the<br />

teams that you follow is always<br />

pleasant.”<br />

Eastwick now follows his<br />

grandchildren in their various<br />

sporting endeavours.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 21<br />

CouncilCall<br />

Wednesday <strong>28</strong> <strong>February</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

Supporting our <strong>Selwyn</strong> Community<br />

in Response to Recent Fires<br />

At the entrance to Early Valley Road, three<br />

Civil Defence volunteers were on a cordon shift<br />

in response to the recent Port Hills fires.<br />

There were 21 rotating shifts on this cordon which<br />

started on Thursday 15 <strong>February</strong> and finished<br />

with the last shift at 8pm on Monday 26 <strong>February</strong>,<br />

supporting the evacuated residents of Early<br />

Valley Road.<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Emergency Response Team (SEST)<br />

volunteer Kaz Tester was on one of the last shifts<br />

on Monday with two members of the <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Response Team. She says she enjoyed being a<br />

part of a supportive team and doing her bit to<br />

give back to the community.<br />

In total, 61 volunteers and Council staff were<br />

involved in the response. Mayor Sam Broughton<br />

says he appreciates all our hard-working<br />

emergency services, response teams and<br />

volunteers involved in supporting our <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

community through recent fires around Kirwee<br />

and on the Port Hills.<br />

“Thank you to the residents of Early Valley Road<br />

for putting into place all we learned from 2017<br />

and your action during this fire event.”<br />

The Council continues to support FENZ by<br />

helping spread their word on fire safety.<br />

The Council also offer a free Civil Defence alerting<br />

system to residents, which sends text and email<br />

alerts to subscribed households in the event of<br />

an emergency. You can sign up at<br />

selwyn.getsready.net<br />

Public Meeting — Update on<br />

new Deed of Licence for<br />

Upper <strong>Selwyn</strong> Huts<br />

There will be an update on what’s happening<br />

with the new Deed of Licence for the Upper<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Huts. This will include information on<br />

possible changes to the Deed of Licence, the<br />

process for agreeing the new licence and your<br />

chance to ask questions.<br />

Please join us on:<br />

Wednesday <strong>28</strong> <strong>February</strong>, 6–8pm<br />

Springston South Soldiers’ Memorial Hall<br />

433 Days Road<br />

Prebbleton to Templeton<br />

Cycle Path<br />

What better way to continue the Aotearoa Bike<br />

Challenge this month, than checking out the<br />

new section of the Prebbleton to Templeton<br />

shared cycle path.<br />

Started in October last year, this project is<br />

subsidised by NZTA Waka Kotahi and forms<br />

part of Council’s 2021–2031 Long-Term Plan.<br />

It creates a separate shared path for pedestrians<br />

and cyclists alongside Trents Road, connecting<br />

Prebbleton to Templeton.<br />

Tell us your Views<br />

We’re seeking your feedback on our community<br />

facilities — libraries, community centres and<br />

halls, the pools, and <strong>Selwyn</strong> Sports Centre.<br />

This annual survey helps us understand what<br />

we do well and what we could improve.<br />

There is a survey for each facility type and you<br />

are welcome to fill in one, several, or all surveys.<br />

We also have a survey for residents who have<br />

not used these community facilities in the past<br />

12 months.<br />

We’d love to<br />

hear what<br />

you think!<br />

With over 50% of the path completed, the east<br />

side of SH76 is now open, and the community<br />

is already making use of it for commuting and<br />

family outings. Work is now progressing on the<br />

west side of SH76.<br />

Eventually the path will link into the new<br />

Shands/Trents Road roundabout shared<br />

path works and provide users with a safe<br />

crossing point.<br />

The project is scheduled to be fully<br />

completed by the end of March <strong>2024</strong>.<br />

You can enter a draw to win one of 10 <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />

Aquatic Centre concession cards. Please scan<br />

the QR code to access the survey or go online<br />

to selwyn.govt.nz/facilitiessurvey<br />

The survey is open until Monday 4 March.<br />

Works beginning on Closing Perymans Road,<br />

Tai Tapu to SH75<br />

Council and Community<br />

Board Meetings<br />

Long Term Plan Workshop*<br />

Wednesday <strong>28</strong> <strong>February</strong> 1pm<br />

Rolleston Council Offices<br />

Upper <strong>Selwyn</strong> Huts Community Meeting<br />

Wednesday <strong>28</strong> <strong>February</strong> 6pm<br />

Springston South Soldiers’ Memorial Hall<br />

Work on closing the intersection with SH75 with<br />

Perymans Road, and the sealing of the unsealed<br />

portion is scheduled to begin on 18 March and<br />

expected to be completed on 25 March. Upon<br />

completion of the works, a site barrier will be<br />

installed, closing the road permanently with no entry<br />

or exit on to SH75. Motorists should now access SH75<br />

via Lincoln Tai Tapu Road.<br />

Please notify Therese Davel or Charlotte Bennet<br />

if you wish to speak at a Council meeting at<br />

least five days beforehand by emailing<br />

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

* Livestreamed on the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council<br />

website and via our YouTube channel.<br />

Events<br />

Film Screening: Kāinga<br />

Thursday 29 <strong>February</strong>, 6.15–8pm<br />

Te Ara Ātea<br />

Bookings required at<br />

FREE<br />

selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Parenting Network<br />

Childrens’ Day Event<br />

Sunday 3 March, 11am–3pm<br />

Foster Park, Rolleston<br />

FREE<br />

Malvern Childrens’ Day Event<br />

brought to you by<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Parenting Network<br />

Sunday 3 March, 12–3pm<br />

Darfield Recreation Centre<br />

For all the latest news and events visit our website selwyn.govt.nz or follow us <strong>Selwyn</strong>DistrictCouncil or 0800 SELWYN (735 996)<br />

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22 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

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Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

SPORT 23<br />

Massive week ahead for Weedons<br />

• By Sam Coughlan<br />

WEEDONS HAVE their sights<br />

set on two must-win games<br />

either side of a final in the<br />

Canterbury Country premier<br />

competition.<br />

They beat Sefton by 27 runs<br />

on Friday to qualify for the T20<br />

final – which will be against<br />

the same opposition at Sefton<br />

Domain on Sunday.<br />

But before then, they have<br />

their penultimate one-day match<br />

to navigate against Leeston-<br />

Southbridge at home on Saturday,<br />

followed by Ohoka Saturday<br />

week.<br />

Weedons sit fifth in the oneday<br />

standings, just one point<br />

behind fourth-placed Darfield.<br />

Weedons player-coach Jeremy<br />

Benton said it’s an exciting time<br />

for the team.<br />

“We’ll just take it one game at<br />

a time, but I guess an exciting<br />

opportunity for the next couple<br />

of weeks for us to really get<br />

stuck in and hopefully win some<br />

silverware.”<br />

Leeston are bottom in the<br />

one-day table, but beat Weedons<br />

in a T20 match two weeks ago.<br />

Benton said he expects them to<br />

be extremely competitive.<br />

“When they turn up, they’re<br />

bloody hard to beat. Especially<br />

if the Chamberlains play, Sam<br />

Chamberlain’s probably one of<br />

TEAM: Weedons players celebrate a wicket against Darfield earlier in the season.<br />

the most, if not the most consistent<br />

club bowler and, Harry<br />

(Chamberlain) is probably the<br />

best batter in New Zealand not<br />

on contract.<br />

“They’re two of the best club<br />

players you’ll come up against<br />

and whenever they play us they<br />

step up and they get 100 per cent<br />

out of their ability.”<br />

Benton said the T20 final<br />

would be a much more challeng-<br />

PHOTO: WEEDONS CRICKET CLUB ​<br />

ing match than the round-robin terbury Country representatives<br />

fixture against Sefton, because for the round-robin game, but<br />

Sefton knew they would be in they’ll be back this week.<br />

the final.<br />

“Obviously George Gunn<br />

“They’ll definitely be up and Mackenzie Smith (Sefton’s<br />

another couple gears and they Country representatives) are<br />

know how to win titles. We’ll bloody good players,” said Benton.<br />

have to be at our very best to beat<br />

them. But if we play anything “They’ll be obviously even<br />

like we did on Friday, I think it’ll stronger than they were last<br />

be a cracker of a game,” he said. week, but I think it’s good that<br />

Sefton were without their Can-<br />

the best players are playing,<br />

especially for the finals,<br />

that’s what you want for the<br />

competition.<br />

“I think both teams will be<br />

pretty fizzed for it.”<br />

He said the team were hoping<br />

to give a good farewell to English<br />

all-rounder George Hill, who<br />

heads back to his native country<br />

next week ahead of pre-season<br />

commitments with county side<br />

Yorkshire.<br />

In addition to the Weedons v<br />

Leeston clash, Darfield take on<br />

second-placed Peninsula-Harbour<br />

at home while Lincoln have<br />

the bye.<br />

The final round of games<br />

next Saturday sees Lincoln<br />

host Oxbrook, while Weedons<br />

visit Ohoka and Darfield travel<br />

to play Cheviot, and Leeston-<br />

Southbridge enjoy a weekend off<br />

with a bye.<br />

One-day points table<br />

Sefton 38; Peninsula-<br />

Harbour 30; Ohoka 29;<br />

Darfield 23; Weedons<br />

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Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

Coleman Shield defenders<br />

ready for hard opening game<br />

• By Sam Coughlan<br />

THIS SEASON’S Coleman<br />

Shield kicks off with a round of<br />

Thursday night games.<br />

While the past few seasons<br />

have featured night games midweek,<br />

this is the first time they<br />

have opened the season in recent<br />

years, because of Easter weekend<br />

clashing with round 1.<br />

All round 1 games are on<br />

March <strong>28</strong> at 7pm.<br />

Defending<br />

champions<br />

Prebbleton’s<br />

first game will<br />

be against a<br />

Darfield side<br />

they beat in the<br />

semi-finals last<br />

Simon<br />

Fitzgerald<br />

season.<br />

Prebbleton<br />

head coach<br />

Simon Fitzgerald said he was<br />

looking forward to a tough opening<br />

match.<br />

“They’re a really strong side.<br />

I don’t really know much about<br />

their off-season activity other<br />

than it looks like they’re on tour<br />

up in the North Island at the<br />

minute.<br />

DEFENCE: Prebbleton won last season’s Coleman Shield and will open their defence<br />

against Darfield on March <strong>28</strong>.<br />

PHOTO: SIMON BREEN/PODIUM PHOTOGRAPHY ​<br />

“So they’ll be really galvanized<br />

at this time of year from having<br />

gone on a tour and it’ll be<br />

another really hard game against<br />

a strong club.”<br />

Fitzgerald said the team are<br />

looking forward to getting back<br />

into the swing of things.<br />

“We’ve been training for four<br />

weeks now and there’s been lots<br />

of smiles, really good energy, and<br />

it’s a really positive camp across<br />

our senior group,” he said.<br />

“We love night games, we can’t<br />

wait. We don’t play as many as<br />

we’d like to.<br />

“It’s great to have a few night<br />

games during the season in<br />

order to free up weekends for our<br />

players to spend time with their<br />

families.”<br />

Last year’s runners-up<br />

Waihora travel to play a Lincoln<br />

side competing under their<br />

own banner for the first time<br />

since 2022, having merged with<br />

Rolleston last season due to low<br />

numbers.<br />

Hornby only won two games<br />

last season but one was against<br />

Springston in this competition.<br />

The two teams will meet again in<br />

round 1.<br />

Southbridge will look to<br />

build on the momentum of last<br />

season’s semi-finals qualification<br />

when they face West Melton.<br />

Coleman Shield<br />

Round 1<br />

Springston v Hornby,<br />

Springston Domain<br />

Darfield v Prebbleton,<br />

Darfield Domain<br />

Lincoln v Waihora,<br />

Lincoln Domain<br />

Southbridge v West<br />

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Your guide to all things Real Estate<br />

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Our South Island can experience<br />

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the climate, including room size, energy<br />

efficiency, and budget.<br />

In New Zealand, there are two main<br />

types of air conditioners. The first is the<br />

most popular high wall heat pump, which<br />

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or cool air to your room using a reverse<br />

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outdoor compressor unit. The refrigerant<br />

passes through pipes between the two<br />

units, with the indoor unit blowing out<br />

cool air while the outdoor unit removes<br />

the heat from the cooled area.<br />

The second type of system is ducted<br />

air conditioning, a whole-house system<br />

where warm or cool air is ducted directly<br />

to each room. The unit is concealed, and<br />

air is ducted through vents in the ceiling<br />

or floor. Although initial costs are higher<br />

than a heat pump, supplying and running<br />

ducted air conditioning may be more<br />

economical than using multiple heat<br />

pumps.<br />

Key Considerations:<br />

· Room size and layout: Consider the<br />

size and layout of the rooms requiring<br />

cooling and ensure that the air<br />

conditioner is appropriately sized for the<br />

room or area where it will be installed.<br />

This will avoid wasting energy or not<br />

being effective enough.<br />

· Energy efficiency: Look for an air<br />

conditioner with a high energy efficiency<br />

rating to minimise energy consumption<br />

and reduce electricity bills. From 1st<br />

July 2021, all heat pumps imported<br />

will display the Zoned Energy Rating<br />

Label (ZERL). This displays the energy<br />

efficiency, annual energy consumption,<br />

and indoor and outdoor noise levels.<br />

· Features: Choose air conditioners with<br />

adjustable temperature settings, fan<br />

speeds, programmable timers and air<br />

filtering capabilities.<br />

· Brand: For peace of mind, choose air<br />

conditioning systems with a reputation<br />

for quality and efficiency. Check reviews<br />

and do your research.<br />

· Installation and maintenance: Have<br />

your system professionally installed and<br />

serviced regularly to maintain efficiency<br />

and the unit’s life.<br />

· Costs: The initial cost of buying higherquality<br />

energy-efficient models may be<br />

higher, but you will save more money<br />

over time. Apart from the purchase<br />

price, you will also have to factor in the<br />

installation cost and regular servicing.<br />

Once you consider your home’s<br />

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conditioning unit to get optimal comfort,<br />

efficiency and value. However, if you still<br />

require more information or help, seeking<br />

professional advice from heating and<br />

cooling specialists is also a great idea.<br />

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Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

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GARDENING 27<br />

Mulch is essential for plant health<br />

WHEN IT SEEMS so hot you<br />

could probably fry an egg on the<br />

footpath, you can almost believe<br />

you could fry another one on<br />

exposed garden soil too.<br />

At any rate, that soil can get<br />

hot in summer. And then we<br />

ask young, tender plants to<br />

grow in such soil—material that<br />

heats up under the super-dry<br />

surface.<br />

These conditions are brutal and<br />

can be traced to many vegetable<br />

garden failures.<br />

Shade always helps, but<br />

many plants need full sun to<br />

grow, so you can’t put up an<br />

umbrella.<br />

The only bit that needs total<br />

shade is the roots.<br />

The traditional solution is to<br />

spread straw over the ground as<br />

a mulch around each plant to<br />

create an insulating layer that<br />

protects the soil from direct solar<br />

exposure.<br />

The word ‘‘mulch’’ describes<br />

a specific type of material that<br />

is non-specific in its origins but<br />

functions much like goose down<br />

in a winter coat.<br />

Down retains its loft to create a<br />

thick zone of dead air for maximum<br />

insulation.<br />

In the garden, people have long<br />

used mulch around their vegetables<br />

to create a similar insulation<br />

layer between the sun and soil<br />

INSULATION: Take care when adding mulch, it’s important to apply a generous amount.<br />

to keep conditions underground<br />

cooler.<br />

Mulch does other things,<br />

provided it’s 5-6cm deep, and<br />

preferably more.<br />

First, mulch prevents surface<br />

crusting of the soil so water introduced<br />

goes straight in.<br />

Second, it shades the soil so<br />

roots will find a sizeable zone of<br />

cool rich soil.<br />

Third, mulch laid thick enough<br />

cuts off light to the soil surface,<br />

denying weeds incentive to<br />

grow.<br />

You can also use mulch in pathways<br />

through the garden to keep<br />

your feet clean while watering or<br />

picking.<br />

Mulch is not a soil amendment<br />

because the best materials resist<br />

decomposition.<br />

If they are tilled in, you risk<br />

nutritional problems in the soil<br />

because the lignin in these cell<br />

walls is hard for microbes to<br />

break down.<br />

They may even rob the soil of<br />

its nitrogen to help in the decomposition<br />

process.<br />

You can re-use mulch season<br />

after season.<br />

In late autumn, rake mulch off<br />

your garden and into a pile to use<br />

again.<br />

It’s great for freeze/thaw mulching<br />

after the first frost, or just<br />

stockpiled for the following year’s<br />

food garden.<br />

Straw is commonly used<br />

because it’s widely available and<br />

cheap.<br />

A single bale of straw can cover<br />

even a good-sized garden with<br />

plenty of insulation for plants and<br />

pathways.<br />

Even if there’s a lot of rain and<br />

mud, the straw holds its loft. Look<br />

for mulches you can obtain for<br />

little money, such as wood chips,<br />

bark chips or sawdust from a local<br />

timber mill, or autumn leaves<br />

you’ve put aside.<br />

Mulches aren’t laid out until the<br />

soil becomes warm enough and<br />

plants are under way.<br />

If you put it on too early the soil<br />

won’t heat up enough to germinate<br />

your seeds efficiently or<br />

stimulate seedling growth.<br />

Keep your mulch layer 3cm or<br />

more away from the base of the<br />

plants to avoid stem problems.<br />

Mulches aren’t always the bestlooking<br />

part of the garden, but<br />

they are essential to enhancing<br />

plant health.<br />

Nothing works better for water<br />

conservation, and they also help<br />

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<strong>28</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

PETS & PAWS<br />

Adobe Kennels: The journey<br />

the perfect home<br />

Adobe Kennels provides great care and<br />

responsibility in the rehoming journey<br />

for greyhounds. Some dogs come from a<br />

trainer ready to go to their furever home<br />

as they already have many skills, while<br />

others may need additional training to<br />

prepare them for their new life as pets.<br />

Through the combined efforts of the<br />

fantastic staff at Adobe Kennels in Kirwee<br />

and the expertise of Karen De Wit from<br />

Goodogz Training Centre, these lovable<br />

greyhounds are given the best chance of<br />

success in their new homes.<br />

One of the initial tests for greyhounds<br />

in the rehoming programme starts<br />

with interacting with Pippa the Sydney<br />

Silkie. This allows staff to assess their<br />

temperament and determine if they<br />

may be cat-trainable. If issues arise,<br />

behaviour training begins with Karen.<br />

She previously worked with greyhounds<br />

and their prison handlers at Rimutaka<br />

Prison, where dogs were trained and<br />

fostered for pet life. With weekly visits<br />

to Adobe Kennels, Karen assesses the<br />

dogs individually for their training<br />

needs. Training continues at the kennels<br />

throughout the week, with progress and<br />

feedback provided to Karen before her<br />

next visit.<br />

An important test is to see if the dogs<br />

respond to their name, look at their<br />

caller and acknowledge them. Karen<br />

confirms, “We want them to have a bond<br />

or relationship with their handler”. Once<br />

trust and relationships are established,<br />

dogs can be introduced to other situations<br />

and other dogs. The primary skill is to<br />

Keeping cool at Bark....<br />

on hot summer days!<br />

admin@barkkennels.co.nz<br />

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Wally<br />

Dog available for adoption through<br />

Nightrave Greyhounds<br />

Wally (Homebush Wally) is a loving and cuddly 2 year old who<br />

despite his race name never made it to the racetrack - retiring<br />

before he got started! He is loving, goofy, fun and affectionate<br />

- not to mention handsome! He is still a young boy at heart<br />

but clean, tidy and quiet in his kennel. He is dog social with all<br />

sizes albeit is a large boy and still a bit of a baby so probably<br />

best suited to playtime with medium sized plus dogs. Wally is<br />

also cat trainable with a confident cat who will let him know<br />

the boundaries. He loves all people but due to his playfulness is<br />

probably best suited to living with kids 8 years plus.<br />

Kahn<br />

Nightrave Greyhounds<br />

Nightravegreyssi@gmail.com<br />

https://www.facebook.com/nightravegreyhoundssouthisland<br />

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Dog available for adoption through Greyhounds As Pets<br />

Khan (Thunder Hallows) is a happy go lucky boy with a big heart<br />

and lots of love to give. He is extremely snuggly and will jump<br />

up for cuddles. He loves the couch and will try to sit on your lap,<br />

despite his size! Khan is strong on lead but he is treat-motivated<br />

and very trainable and will walk nicely with positive reinforcement.<br />

He loves his walks and would suit an active home where he can go<br />

on hill walks and day tramps. He is great with larger dogs, but not<br />

so keen on the small fluffies. He cannot live with cats.<br />

An all-round cool dude with a love for life and his people, Khan will<br />

make a great mate to go on adventures with, as well as to snuggle<br />

up with at the end of a busy day together.<br />

Lee Waddell<br />

Photography<br />

Lee Waddell<br />

Photography<br />

The Greyhound Adoption Programme Trust<br />

(Greyhounds as Pets)<br />

M: 027 204 4179 | E: lisap@gap.org.nz<br />

www.greyhoundsaspets.org.nz<br />

All about Fun, Friends & Fresh-air<br />

Considering a greyhound? Visit us at the Malvern A&P Show -<br />

23rd of March between 9am and 5pm. Learn about our beautiful<br />

greyhounds, chat about adoption or just for some greyhound<br />

cuddles with our adoptable greyhounds.


Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 29<br />

PETS & PAWS<br />

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focus on their handlers rather than the<br />

distractions around them. The more the<br />

dogs succeed, the more distractions are<br />

added. When dogs reach an advanced<br />

level, they are taken through West<br />

Melton, outside the school and other<br />

areas to put all their training into practice<br />

and prove they can maintain their focus<br />

on their handler and walk nicely on the<br />

lead.<br />

Some training involves hand target<br />

training, where dogs respond to and<br />

follow the hand while walking. Training<br />

methods include using a clicker to mark<br />

a precise behaviour that is expected to<br />

be repeated immediately, followed by a<br />

food reward. Certain behaviours, such<br />

as jumping up at handlers, are actively<br />

discouraged, and rewards are given when<br />

all four paws are on the ground.<br />

Training doesn’t end there. Various<br />

dogs, including Alfie the dachshund,<br />

Shiloh, a black retriever, and Zinc, a<br />

border collie, are used to test interactions.<br />

Resident cat Wolfie doesn’t react much to<br />

greyhound attitude, so friends’ cats Birch<br />

and Flint are used as they are more likely<br />

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project or assignment? Drop in and get some support from your<br />

friendly librarian, who can help you find the best information for your<br />

project. For 10+ years.<br />

Film Screening: Kāinga<br />

Thursday 6.15-8pm<br />

Come along to a film screening of<br />

Kāinga. Recently featured in the New Zealand<br />

International Film Festival, Kāinga<br />

is an anthology film which follows eight<br />

unique stories, by eight Pan-Asian female<br />

filmmakers. All connected through the<br />

house at 11 Rua Rd, each story powerfully<br />

navigates the challenges and joys of the<br />

immigrant experiences of making a home<br />

in New Zealand. Feel free to bring along<br />

your own cushions or snacks. Film rated<br />

PG (parental guidance recommended).<br />

Free. Bookings required: selwynlibraries.<br />

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Te Ara Ātea<br />

DIY Beeswax Wraps<br />

Thursday 6.30-7.30pm<br />

Come along for this fun DIY beeswax<br />

wrap workshop. Georgina from Poplar<br />

Wraps will take you through each step of<br />

making your very own eco-friendly wrap<br />

to take home. Suitable for 16+ years. Cost<br />

$20 per person <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries members,<br />

$40 non-members. Bookings required:<br />

selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />

Lincoln Library<br />

Storytimes<br />

Friday 10-10.30am<br />

Enjoy the magic of stories, activities<br />

and songs with the libraries preschool<br />

storytimes sessions. Share the joy of reading<br />

and make new friends. Aimed at 3–5<br />

years. Free, weekly, term time only.<br />

Darfield Library<br />

Lincoln Envirotown Mahoe Reserve<br />

Working Bee<br />

Sunday 2-4pm<br />

Join the community to look after our<br />

reserve. Please wear suitable shoes, bring<br />

spades, garden gloves, hat, sunglasses or<br />

other eye protection, also a bucket for<br />

mulch, if you can. Contact Sue Jarvis 021<br />

100 1009 or Mahoereserve@gmail.com for<br />

further info.<br />

Mahoe Reserve<br />

Waikirikiri <strong>Selwyn</strong> Storytelling<br />

Tuesday 10-11.30am<br />

Do you have a story about life in <strong>Selwyn</strong>,<br />

past or present, that you’d like to get down<br />

in writing? Join the library workshop to<br />

learn how to craft your local memories<br />

into a digital story, for sharing on our<br />

heritage portal Kā Kōrero o Waikirikiri<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Stories. They will help you to<br />

research and shape your story, digitise any<br />

relevant photographs you’d like to share,<br />

and link it to the wider context of life in<br />

Waikirikiri <strong>Selwyn</strong>. 15+ years. Drop-in<br />

Darfield Library and Service Centre<br />

Baby Sensory<br />

Wednesday March 6, 9.30-10.30am<br />

Specifically designed from birth, to<br />

aid your child’s development, the classes<br />

are packed with an incredible variety of<br />

sounds, smells, sights, textures, music,<br />

dance, singing and more. A magical world<br />

of sensory learning, wonder and exploration<br />

for mums and their babies from birth<br />

to 13 months. Cost, $10 per baby, bookings<br />

required: selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />

Glentunnel and Doyleston halls<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Business Breakfast<br />

Thursday March 6, 7.30-9am<br />

Join the council for the first Business<br />

Breakfast of <strong>2024</strong>. Economist Benje<br />

Patterson will be the keynote speaker,<br />

sharing results of the latest <strong>Selwyn</strong> Business<br />

Survey conducted in <strong>February</strong>. This<br />

survey is a valuable tool to measure the<br />

pulse of the <strong>Selwyn</strong> business community<br />

and identify current challenges and opportunities.<br />

Patterson will explain the<br />

survey data in an easy and engaging way<br />

for the audience. We will also hear from<br />

local business, Southern Woods the most<br />

progressive nursery in the South Island.<br />

Registration is essential: selwyn.govt.nz/<br />

events<br />

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30 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

MY PRIDE AND JOY<br />

Advertising Feature<br />

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it’s an exciting and fun-filled experience<br />

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32 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />

MG4 Electric ticks all performance boxes<br />

THE MG4 ELECTRIC arrives<br />

here with a big reputation and<br />

equally large ambitions to, in<br />

cricketing speak, hit many of its<br />

compact EV hatch rivals for 6.<br />

It’s one of the hottest and most<br />

affordable EV hatches you can<br />

buy at the moment on today’s<br />

market. Its formula for success<br />

and it’s enjoying plenty, is built<br />

around offering affordable, zeroemissions<br />

motoring packaged in<br />

an attractive contemporary fivedoor<br />

hatch format. The fact that<br />

it drives, handles and performs<br />

exceptionally well adds to it<br />

desirability.<br />

A four strong model line-up<br />

starts at $46,990 for the 51kw<br />

price leading Excite.<br />

The volume seller is expected<br />

to be the Excite and upmarket<br />

Essence versions powered by<br />

a beefier 64kw battery and<br />

retailing for $51,990 and $54,990<br />

respectively, with the latter<br />

variant supplied for this road<br />

test. This duo offer a healthier<br />

439km EV range.<br />

The panacea for chronic EV<br />

range anxiety sufferers is the<br />

upgraded 77kw battery version<br />

of the Essence with an allelectric<br />

driving range of around<br />

530km, but comes with an<br />

Motoring with Bob Nettleton<br />

amped up $63,990 asking price.<br />

Adrenalin charged MG4<br />

XPOWER is the performance<br />

hero of the range – it’s easily<br />

the fastest and most potent<br />

production MG in New<br />

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of the 0-100km/h in a vivid 3.8<br />

seconds, boasts dual-motor<br />

power of 320kW and 600Nm of<br />

torque – and all for $69,990.<br />

The 64kWh battery models<br />

are capable of recharging at up<br />

to 138kW, meaning a charge<br />

time of only <strong>28</strong> minutes from<br />

10–80 per cent using a 150kW<br />

DC rapid charger. A seven year<br />

unlimited transferable kilometre<br />

warranty, among the best in this<br />

country, will be a deal clincher<br />

for many.<br />

This is the first MG offered<br />

here to utilise the company’s<br />

new Modular Scalable Platform<br />

(MSP). Laying the foundations<br />

for the excellent handling,<br />

are the vehicles’ 50:50 weight<br />

distribution and rear-wheel drive<br />

configuration.<br />

The MG4 is a clever amalgam<br />

of sophisticated aerodynamics<br />

and distinctive styling. It arrives<br />

here after being roundly hailed<br />

and heralded in Europe and the<br />

UK where it was named 2022<br />

British car of the year. We have<br />

seen plenty of vehicles over<br />

they years that arrive on our<br />

shores on a wave of hype, but<br />

never deliver on the often huge<br />

expectations that come with that.<br />

The MG4 Essence I test drove<br />

isn’t one of them. It delivered<br />

everything I expected and more,<br />

and should have its rivals more<br />

than a little worried.<br />

The 150kW electric power<br />

train is responsive and goes hard<br />

and strong on demanding hill<br />

climbs. Tyre rumble especially<br />

on coarse road surfaces<br />

becomes niggly on longer trips.<br />

Smoothness and super silent<br />

with plenty of clout to effortlessly<br />

punch past slower moving traffic,<br />

add to an already appealing<br />

vehicle. A little unnerving even<br />

with the a claimed 435km all<br />

electric driving range, is how<br />

quickly the battery is spent if you<br />

over indulge in the cars addictive<br />

performance.<br />

Constantly running the air<br />

conditioning, even for short<br />

periods is another quick way to<br />

deplete the battery . Some of this<br />

lost energy can be recaptured<br />

through the regenerative braking<br />

system. However, it never fully<br />

compensates for the battery<br />

charge that’s lost in those few<br />

moments of exuberant driving.<br />

The single speed transmission<br />

operates with clock-work<br />

precision. It works its magic<br />

when you find yourself in a<br />

driving situation where a swift<br />

Ratings out of 10: Performance 8; Handling 7; Build Quality<br />

7; Comfort 7; Passenger and Load Space 7; Styling 7; Safety<br />

– Five Star ANCAP crash rating.<br />

Overall points out of 10: 7.5<br />

and assertive pulse of power is<br />

needed. The 51kW and 64kW<br />

battery models have brisk 0<br />

–100km/h sprint times of 7.9<br />

seconds. If that isn’t enough, you<br />

can always find the extra $9k and<br />

make the step up to the 77kw<br />

battery version. For the money<br />

you get an impressive 180kW<br />

of power enough to propel this<br />

model through the 0–100km/<br />

dash in seven seconds.<br />

A modern and thoughtfully<br />

designed cabin is well put<br />

together, although the plethora<br />

of hard plastics unmasks the<br />

vehicles budget origins. I wasn’t<br />

a fan of the synthetic leather<br />

interior trim, it looked and felt<br />

a bit tacky. I preferred the more<br />

pleasant and practical cloth seats<br />

of the price leading Excite.<br />

The MG4 makes every<br />

technology post a winner with<br />

clever integrated, interacting<br />

dual screen technology with<br />

configurable 7-inch driver<br />

display, with a 10.25 inch floating<br />

infotainment screen fitted to the<br />

Essence model. It also features<br />

a six-speaker audio system with<br />

Apple Car Play and Android<br />

Auto. Rotary Gear Selector<br />

Essence models gain satellite<br />

navigation, 360-degree parking<br />

cameras, height-adjustable<br />

loading floor, wireless phone<br />

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rear view mirror.<br />

MG Pilot enables this<br />

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keep assist with lane departure<br />

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Being a heavier electric vehicle,<br />

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with body roll kept on a short<br />

well-controlled leash even under<br />

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There are a few rough edges,<br />

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roads. Suspenson noise could<br />

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Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 33<br />

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A MOTORIST a legedly more<br />

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

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A MOTORIST a legedly more<br />

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

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The burnout wasn’t an antipolice<br />

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• Turn to page 8<br />

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THE OWNER of the<br />

Prebbleton Dairy targeted<br />

four times by youth believes a<br />

family group conference was a<br />

waste of time.<br />

The meeting involved one<br />

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

his family, Oranga Tamariki,<br />

police and four other victims,<br />

including another dairy<br />

owner.<br />

Facilitated by Oranga<br />

Tamariki, youth justice family<br />

group conferences are<br />

intended to help youth take<br />

responsibility and leave them<br />

with a plan for the future.<br />

While the victims could<br />

speak a the meeting, Sangeet<br />

Mehta said the decision had<br />

already been made as to what<br />

would happen with the youth.<br />

The victim’s views did not<br />

make a difference.<br />

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THESE DAYS more and more<br />

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This approach of growing<br />

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This brightly coloured flower<br />

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Marigolds are said to deter<br />

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four corners, the four-wheeldrive<br />

models utilising two My charging experience fron tyres. That’s the kind<br />

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 />

as a cro sover between sedan my property. Under those like a sports car. That is one<br />

and a sport utility vehicle, conditions the charge time is of the benefits of electric<br />

its design is spherical and quite lengthy – an overnight power, there’s no point<br />

a l enveloping, much like a charge wi l only net you a anywhere where acceleration<br />

sedan, but with its height of half tank, so to speak. On a isn’t met with urgency. Of<br />

1.5m it is ta l and fits the SUV more positive note, I used the course, you don’t have to<br />

bracket.<br />

EV6 as many drivers would, drive the EV6 in sport mode,<br />

A l models have five seats when parked up hook into it’s also happy plying the city<br />

only, bu they share a wealth the household supply and commute or every other dayto-day<br />

dawdle.<br />

of internal space and comfort just let it continua ly top up.<br />

is high. The EV6 is also I found that on a standard There’s no doubt Kia is<br />

minimalistic in its layout. suburb to city commute it keen to impre s with its<br />

Don’t get me wrong, it has was more than adequate to electric-only line-up. The EV6<br />

a wealth of specification, keep range plentiful.<br />

is futuristic, yet it carries the<br />

yet it’s a l manipulated by What’s more, it comes with electric vehicle ingredients<br />

simple dial and push-bu ton decent charge cable length that wi lure those who don’t<br />

controls, you may expect – almost 6m which meant see fo sil fuel in the future of<br />

there to be a lot o functions, it was long enough for my personal transport. How it a l<br />

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would ordinarily be guided 2 to type 2 cable (the one continue to keep an eye on,<br />

by switches can be made for acce sing charge ports) and it’s interesting how the<br />

electronica ly through one of is also quite lengthy, which raft of new EVs are pitched<br />

the central display screens. means you don’t have to get in terms of price, many are<br />

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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43 Eastfield Dr, Lincoln<br />

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Harcourts ID: HR6430<br />

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Oxford 679 Depot Road<br />

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

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FOR<br />

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468m² 3 2 1 2<br />

For Sale: Price by Negotiation<br />

FOR<br />

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Ravenswood 16 Ellmers Street<br />

418m² 3 2 1 2<br />

For Sale: Price by Negotiation<br />

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M 027 375 4597 P 03 327 5379<br />

E jenny.lake@harcourts.co.nz<br />

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008


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Halswell Lot 129, Kennedys Green<br />

443m² 4 2 2<br />

Under Construction: $865,000 | ID: PLS5676<br />

Halswell Lot 165, Kennedys Green<br />

459m² 4 2 2<br />

For Sale: $849,900 | ID: PLS5768<br />

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452m² 4 2 2<br />

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FOR<br />

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Kaiapoi Lot 180, Silverstream<br />

568m² 3 2 2<br />

Under Construction: PBN | ID: PLS5736<br />

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FOR<br />

SALE<br />

FOR<br />

SALE<br />

For more information on<br />

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490m² 4 2 2<br />

For Sale: $799,900 | ID: PLS5764<br />

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547m² 4 2 2<br />

For Sale: $829,900 | ID: PLS....<br />

FOR<br />

SALE<br />

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382m² 4 2 2<br />

For Sale: $769,900 | ID: PLS5758<br />

FOR<br />

SALE<br />

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410m² 3 2 2<br />

For Sale: $759,900 | ID: PLS5762<br />

Joe Laing<br />

M 022 697 2388 P 03 385 0343<br />

E joe.laing@harcourts.co.nz<br />

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008


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027 826 1535<br />

nathan.collett@bayleys.co.nz<br />

BIANCA DAVIDSON<br />

027 322 9055<br />

bianca.davidson@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Team Glassey are making the exciting<br />

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027 567 8605<br />

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021 174 9351<br />

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• The perfect blend of equestrian facilities and a park-like setting<br />

• Stables include imported rubber-matted flooring, hot/cold wash bays, three phase power, feed and tack rooms<br />

• The gorgeous tree-lined lane leads to 16 individual paddocks with electric Horserail fencing<br />

• Fully automated irrigation to the paddocks, training track, show jumping arena, specimen trees and shelterbelts<br />

• Elite amenities include an 800sqm training track, silica and imported European fibre show jumping arena and two<br />

dressage arenas<br />

• The picture of classic country comfort, the home offers three bedrooms, one bathroom and living with a deck<br />

• Spectacular views of the park-like gardens and peaceful pond<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5523222<br />

7.553 ha 3 1 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

4pm, Wed 13 Mar <strong>2024</strong><br />

View by appointment<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

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


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Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Broadfield 3/795 Waterholes Road<br />

Architectural masterpiece in park-like estate<br />

Experience sophisticated living in this extraordinary residence, showcasing an exceptional architectural design by<br />

visionary architects Warren & Mahoney. Blending casual elegance with modern versatility, the home is a private<br />

haven of comfort. The spa-equipped sunroom provides a serene retreat with captivating views of the expansive<br />

park-like grounds. Accessed through an electric gate and sealed driveway, the 4.2-hectares includes an<br />

unconsented two-bedroom flat, a two-bay shed, extensive shelter belts, chicken run and an assortment of walnut<br />

and hazelnut tree crops. Two 40ft shipping containers with a high arched roof is ideal for storing larger vehicles or a<br />

boat. Embrace this lifestyle close to Broadfield School, where exceptional design meets practicality in a secluded<br />

and serene setting.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5523082<br />

4 4 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

1pm, Tue 12 Mar <strong>2024</strong><br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

Rolleston 3 Roles Way<br />

The winning combination: garaging and gorgeous<br />

Set across an expansive <strong>28</strong>4sqm footprint with an equally impressive 950sqm section to match. At the heart of the<br />

home, the stunning, crisp white kitchen is adorned with excellent specifications, complete with stone benchtops, a<br />

90cm gas cooktop, twin ovens, dual dishwashers, features LED lighting and a sizeable scullery including sink. A<br />

cathedral ceiling creates an air of grandeur in the living area, whilst the separate lounge provides an additional space<br />

for relaxation. Each of the generously-proportioned bedrooms allow a peaceful space for everyone, with the master<br />

suite offering an ensuite with a large tiled shower and LED mirror and an impressive walk-in robe with custom<br />

cabinetry. Rare and desirable four-car garaging, combined with excellent off-street parking, is a standout feature of<br />

this property. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stunning home with an abundance of garaging.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5522370<br />

4 2 2 4<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

4pm, Wed 6 Mar <strong>2024</strong><br />

View 6-6.30pm Wed <strong>28</strong> Feb & 1-1.30pm Sun 3 Mar<br />

or by appointment<br />

Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Julie Holt 021 079 8160<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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NEW LISTING<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Rolleston 24 McClelland Road<br />

The ideal lifestyle package<br />

Hidden away, well off a quiet rural road on 4 hectares is a six-year-old four-bedroom, 270sqm home. Built to capture<br />

all day sun this well-built home includes three living areas including two separate lounges and an open plan<br />

kitchen/dining area. The large spacious kitchen includes a walk-in pantry and a hidden study nook ideal for a workfrom-home<br />

situation. Access to the outdoor living area via sliding doors off both the kitchen/living and the separate<br />

lounge. All the bedrooms are true doubles with their own unique view over the surrounding paddocks. Master with<br />

walk-in wardrobe and super-sized ensuite. Heating is a breeze with a central log burner including wetback plus heat<br />

transfer system and a heat pump. Extensive six-car garaging equivalent, including double internal access garage,<br />

single garage plus a new three-bay shed with an over-height central door ideal for a campervan or horse truck.<br />

4 3 2 6<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

2pm, Thu 7 Mar <strong>2024</strong><br />

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409<br />

sam.chamberlain@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5523241<br />

NEW LISTING<br />

Rolleston 764 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road<br />

Stunning with sought-after garaging<br />

This residence boasts a standout feature as you approach: carpeted triple-car garaging with insulated doors. Step<br />

inside this fabulous 260sqm home and you'll find the perfect synergy of space and design. The stunning kitchen is<br />

adorned with stone benchtops, a plumbed double fridge space, a 90cm stove and a large walk-in pantry to create<br />

an elegant yet practical space. Boxed ceilings in the living area and separate lounge enhance the feeling of<br />

spaciousness in the home, both of which provide an effortless flow to the extensive Kwila deck and private rear<br />

garden. Indulge in luxury with a freestanding bath and tiled feature wall in the main bathroom, with both bathrooms<br />

appreciating gorgeous tiled showers for a hint of extra opulence. Four spacious double bedrooms, an abundance of<br />

storage including attic storage as well as garden irrigation cater well for ease of everyday living.<br />

4 2 2 3<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

4pm, Wed 13 Mar <strong>2024</strong><br />

View 2-2.30pm Sun 3 Mar 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/5523387<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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NEW LISTING<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Southbridge 44 St John Street<br />

Rural simplicity in Southbridge<br />

Following a beloved 23-year tenure, downsizing is calling, paving the way for a new owner to enjoy the peaceful<br />

seclusion of country life while being a stroll from the centre of Southbridge. Surrounded by a peaceful rural<br />

landscape free from the view of neighbouring properties, this 8,094sqm (approx.) property revels in the soothing<br />

sights of its own paddocks, creating a consistently calming outlook for everyday life.<br />

The double-glazed 67sqm (approx.) layout is crafted for low-maintenance living.<br />

2 1 1 2<br />

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)<br />

2pm, Thu 7 Mar <strong>2024</strong><br />

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519<br />

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5523274<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

Tai Tapu 561 Old Tai Tapu Road<br />

Looking for the good life?<br />

A model in classic lifestyle living, this sheltered 4.27-hectare block embraces the space and tranquillity in a muchadmired<br />

location. The land is supported by a multitude of practical outbuildings. The two-storey home opens to an<br />

inviting BBQ area, a heated swimming pool, sauna and pétanque court, promising endless relaxation and alfresco<br />

gatherings. The grounds feature raised vegetable gardens, a tunnel house, two garden sheds, a large chicken run<br />

with a coop amidst olive and nut trees, and an abundant variety of fruiting trees. Positioned close to Tai Tapu Village,<br />

the property enjoys the convenience of Tai Tapu School and Lincoln High School bus services right at its gate,<br />

offering a perfect mix of seclusion and accessibility.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5523216<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 14 Mar <strong>2024</strong><br />

Addington Raceway, Top Floor, 75 Jack Hinton<br />

Drive, Addington<br />

Phone for viewing times<br />

Chris Jones 027 220 5043<br />

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500<br />

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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NEW LISTING<br />

Boundary lines are indicative only<br />

West Melton 481 Halkett Road<br />

Bespoke lifestyle living<br />

• Step into the epitome of English elegance with this bespoke lifestyle living opportunity. A charming tree-lined<br />

driveway welcomes you to this thoughtfully positioned home, nestled in the seclusion of a rear 6.1ha location.<br />

• This two-story residence, spanning approximately 340sqm, is a testament to quality craftsmanship, boasting<br />

bespoke features throughout. The four double bedrooms, two of which include ensuites, are adorned with<br />

stunning Travertine stone floors in the recently renovated bathrooms, providing a touch of luxury.<br />

• At the rear of the property, an irrigated orchard showcases heritage varieties such as apples, pears, peaches,<br />

plums, blackcurrants, gooseberries, walnuts, hazelnuts, and almond trees. Completing the picture is a four-bay<br />

shed, cattle yards with a load-out ramp, seven well-fenced paddocks, and a private water bore.<br />

bayleys.co.nz/5523250<br />

4 2 3 2<br />

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu <strong>28</strong> Mar <strong>2024</strong><br />

3 Deans Avenue, Chch<br />

View 12-12.30pm Sun 3 Mar<br />

Mark Pringle 027 433 3334<br />

mark.pringle@bayleys.co.nz<br />

Jack Pringle 027 533 4820<br />

jack.pringle@bayleys.co.nz<br />

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />

bayleys.co.nz


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Darfield Lot 2 DP 420414 Greendale Road<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

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Landbank or lifestyle!<br />

This 2.00 ha bareland lifestyle section has plenty of opportunity! Just 1km from Darfield township, and with established<br />

hedging on the southern and eastern boundary in place and wonderful rural and mountain views, here is a blank canvas to<br />

build a home of your dreams. Three and a half units of Darfield Rural A county water scheme is supplied to the boundary.<br />

Better still, this land is zoned Large Lot Residential Zone (LLRZ) in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council Partially Operative District Plans<br />

(Appeals version), meaning a minimum subdivision down to an average net area of 5,000sqm could be possible. Bareland<br />

opportunities such as this are a rare find in this sought after location!<br />

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 19th March, <strong>2024</strong> at 1.00pm,<br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/DFL177896<br />

Gareth Cox<br />

M 021 250 9714<br />

E gareth@pb.co.nz<br />

Fliss Cox<br />

M 021 354 779<br />

E felicityc@pb.co.nz<br />

Springston 271 Pannetts Road<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

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Springston South<br />

Located within minutes of the ever popular Lincoln township this 39.87 Ha property with its Elite Tai Tapu Silt and Temuka Silt<br />

Loam soils is a must to consider for those wanting a versatile parcel of land for everything from vegetable production, arable<br />

and small seeds or a standalone block away from the main farm for grazing and cut and carry operation. The property is<br />

irrigated with a 2022 installed Reinke centre pivot of 225m on the main boom and an extra 25m with the end gun for a total<br />

of 17.8 Ha covered, a travelling gun covering some 10 Ha (approx) and movable sprinklers covering approximately 4 Ha from<br />

a ground water consent providing 30l per sec with a volume of 21600m2 over 21 consecutive days. The land is well supported<br />

with sundry sheds including a large high span shed with concrete floor and power suitable for storing large implements and<br />

workshop space. There is a very comfortable office or lunch room area comprising of three rooms with washing and cooking<br />

facilities in the yard which would complete the appeal for an Agricultural Contractor or work from home operation.<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />

Deadline Sale closes Monday 18th March, <strong>2024</strong> at 4.00pm,<br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

View By appointment<br />

Web pb.co.nz/LER117621<br />

Stephan Knowler AREINZ<br />

M 027 229 9522 E stephan.knowler@pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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Rolleston 209 Curraghs Road<br />

New Listing<br />

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Often Sought After But Seldom Found!<br />

Experience the epitome of country living combined with many modern comforts on this meticulously maintained 5.4-acre<br />

(approx) property. The heart of the home, the kitchen, underwent a complete transformation within the last 12 months,<br />

featuring a new standalone stove and oven with an innovative built-in air fryer, and a new dishwasher ensuring both style and<br />

efficiency. A freshly painted roof and interior breathe new life into every corner of the house, creating an inviting atmosphere.<br />

Two spacious living areas offer versatility, with a built-in office area in the second, catering to both relaxation and productivity.<br />

The lounge exudes warmth with a woodfire and heat pump, providing cozy evenings during the colder months. Enjoy the<br />

ultimate retreat in the master wing, complete with a double sink ensuite, and a large walk-in wardrobe. A separate guest wing<br />

ensures ample space and comfort for visitors, maintaining a sense of privacy and peace for all occupants. Al fresco dining all<br />

year round with an outdoor rain sensor louver roof adorned with LED lights, providing shade and ambiance over the outdoor<br />

kitchen and lounge area with a cozy fireplace.<br />

4 2 2 2<br />

Deadline Sale closes Tuesday 12th March, <strong>2024</strong> at 3.00pm,<br />

(unless sold prior)<br />

View Sun 3 Mar 11.00 - 11.30am<br />

Web pb.co.nz/ROU177892<br />

Justin Le Lievre<br />

M 022 6<strong>28</strong> 1306<br />

Nadia Byrne<br />

M 027 950 6568<br />

E justinl@pb.co.nz<br />

E nadia.byrne@pb.co.nz<br />

Lincoln 26 Payne Court<br />

New Listing<br />

Scan for more<br />

Street appeal in spades!<br />

Located in the desirable Liffey Springs subdivision, this spacious 3-bedroom property boasts impressive street appeal, with a<br />

welcoming veranda that invites you to relax and enjoy the peaceful neighbourhood. The dedicated tiled entrance leads<br />

through to the hub of the home. Open plan living flows to two separate patios and the front veranda, allowing for an<br />

abundance of natural light and the well-appointed kitchen, with gas cooking, benefits from a walk-in pantry. This area is<br />

completed by a handy study nook that can be tucked away. The Master bedroom, with walk-in robe and tiled ensuite, has<br />

French doors out to a patio that captures the evening sun. A further two double bedrooms, one with French doors to the<br />

veranda, are complemented by the family bathroom and separate WC. A separate laundry and internal access double garage<br />

complete the home. Ample storage above the garage is accessed via drop down ladders and has a wee window. Outside the<br />

current owners have created a tranquil garden setting, with mature plantings and a water feature. Put your feet up after a<br />

long day and enjoy the relaxing noise of water cascading down the waterfall into the pond.<br />

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 | pb.co.nz<br />

3 2 1 2<br />

For Sale Buyers $875,000+<br />

View Wed <strong>28</strong> Feb 5.00 - 5.30pm<br />

Sun 3 Mar 12.00 - 12.30pm<br />

Web pb.co.nz/LIU101939<br />

Holly Siddons<br />

M 020 4153 5251<br />

E holly.siddons@pb.co.nz<br />

Proud to be here


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Ray White Red Chili<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong>'s largest locally owned & operated<br />

property management company<br />

Paul Clement<br />

Business Development Manager<br />

bdm.redchili@raywhite.com<br />

027 522 8210<br />

Warner Wilson<br />

Business Development Manager<br />

redchili.bdm@raywhite.com<br />

027 212 9619<br />

Cara Callister<br />

Manager/ Senior Property Manager<br />

027 247 4083<br />

Donna-Marie Bell<br />

Senior Property Manager<br />

027 456 1133<br />

Karyn Kirk<br />

Property Manager<br />

027 227 7663<br />

Emily Stock<br />

Property Manager<br />

021 663 700<br />

Jane Lowe<br />

Property Manager<br />

027 255 9850<br />

Call/Email Paul or Warner for a free rental appraisal<br />

Rolleston | West Melton | Lincoln | Prebbleton<br />

rwrolleston.co.nz | rwwestmelton.co.nz | rwlincoln.co.nz | rwprebbleton.co.nz | redchilipm.co.nz<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

Open Home<br />

New Listing/Open Home<br />

DEADLINE SALE<br />

6 Papatahora Drive, Lincoln<br />

4A2B2L2J<br />

FOR SALE<br />

13 Cressida Close, Rolleston<br />

4A2B2L2J<br />

• Near new family home on<br />

secure sunny section<br />

• O/P living + separate lounge<br />

• Kitchen with double fridge<br />

space and WIP<br />

• Master bedroom with WIR,<br />

ensuite and outdoor access<br />

• Two heat pumps, separate<br />

toilet, separate laundry<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

4pm Tuesday 12th March<br />

<strong>2024</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />

View<br />

Wednesday 5.00 - 5.30pm<br />

Saturday 2.15 - 2.45pm<br />

Sunday 12.00 - 12.30pm<br />

'Big Red' Shefford<br />

027 224 4733<br />

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />

Fiona Shearing<br />

021 229 6009<br />

fiona.shearing@raywhite.com<br />

• Four bedrooms, two<br />

bathrooms<br />

• 196m2 on a 830m2 section<br />

• Great location<br />

• Off street parking<br />

For Sale<br />

Offers Over $785,000<br />

View<br />

Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pm<br />

Rebecca Grose<br />

021 266 2173<br />

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com<br />

Harry Wright<br />

027 787 4479<br />

harry.wright@raywhite.com<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30607<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31<strong>28</strong>2<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)


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Open Home<br />

Open Home<br />

FOR SALE<br />

39 Blunden Road, Lincoln<br />

3A1K2B2L2J<br />

FOR SALE<br />

698 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

4A2B2L3J<br />

• Built with energy efficiency in<br />

mind, with structural insulated<br />

panels, ducted heating,<br />

thermally broken double<br />

glazing & solar hot water<br />

• Caesarstone tops in kitchen<br />

• Panoramic park views across<br />

to the hills including Sugarloaf<br />

• Gated RV parking with power<br />

For Sale<br />

By Negotiation<br />

View<br />

Sunday 2:30 - 3:00pm<br />

Emma Langton-George<br />

027 555 0568<br />

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />

Dwayne Bloomfield<br />

021 163 9874<br />

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />

• Spacious backyard living on<br />

1920sqm<br />

• Beautifully well-maintained<br />

home - inside & out<br />

• Triple car garage and ample<br />

off-street parking<br />

• Great opportunity for larger<br />

families, or those who just<br />

want that extra space<br />

For Sale<br />

Offers Over $1,099,000<br />

View<br />

Sunday 1.15 - 1.45pm<br />

'Big Red' Shefford<br />

027 224 4733<br />

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />

Georgia Schofield<br />

027 887 7<strong>28</strong>2<br />

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30513<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31031<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

New Listing/Open Home<br />

DEADLINE SALE<br />

8 Alfie Lane, Lincoln<br />

• Built in 2019 & created with a beautiful vista outlook<br />

• Stunning covered alfresco entertaining area<br />

• Large open-plan living featuring a barn door<br />

• Designer kitchen with great storage & stone benchtops<br />

• Luxurious master with doors opening to a patio, a walk-in<br />

wardrobe & ensuite with a large tiled shower<br />

• 4 heat pumps to provide year-round comfort<br />

• Great storage, a double garage & off-street parking<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/PRB30247<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

Deadline Sale<br />

4pm Tuesday the 12th of March<br />

<strong>2024</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />

View<br />

Thursday 6:00-6:30pm<br />

Sunday 2:45-3:15pm<br />

3A2B2J<br />

Kate Cameron<br />

027 688 8057<br />

kate.cameron@raywhite.com


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Open Home<br />

Open Home<br />

FOR SALE<br />

10 Clanfield Way, Rolleston<br />

3A2B1J<br />

FOR SALE<br />

37 Lenborough Drive, Rolleston<br />

3A2B2J<br />

• 3-bedroom home with a lowmaintenance<br />

garden<br />

• Well-laid out home with<br />

generous size bedrooms<br />

• O/P kitchen/living/dining - a<br />

great space for entertaining<br />

• The heat pump & DVS<br />

System is sure to keep you<br />

warm and dry all year round<br />

For Sale<br />

Offers Over $699,000<br />

View<br />

Sunday 1.30 - 2.00pm<br />

Georgia Schofield<br />

027 887 7<strong>28</strong>2<br />

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com<br />

'Big Red' Shefford<br />

027 224 4733<br />

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />

• 10 year Master Build<br />

guarantee included<br />

• Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath, double<br />

garage home<br />

• Brand new Today Homes<br />

build!<br />

• Move in ready!!!<br />

• Package includes drapes +<br />

curtains & landscaping<br />

For Sale<br />

Offers Over $759,000<br />

View<br />

Saturday 1.30 - 2.00pm<br />

Sunday 12.15 - 12.45pm<br />

'Big Red' Shefford<br />

027 224 4733<br />

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />

Cyrilla Lolohea<br />

020 4162 0242<br />

cyrilla.lolohea@raywhite.com<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31478<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31526<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

Open Home<br />

Open Home<br />

FOR SALE<br />

18 Boulez Mews, Rolleston<br />

4A2B1D6+C3J<br />

FOR SALE<br />

14 Ardrossan Way, Tai Tapu<br />

3A1K2B1L1D3J<br />

• Expansive 1877sqm section<br />

with so much parking space!<br />

• Spacious <strong>28</strong>6sqm home<br />

• Great O/P living with flow to<br />

the outdoors<br />

• Walk in pantry, separate<br />

laundry, storage room, study<br />

• Inslab heating & solar panels<br />

• Lovely cul-de-sac location<br />

For Sale<br />

By Negotiation<br />

View<br />

Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm<br />

Sunday 12.45 - 1.15pm<br />

Leesa Booth<br />

027 947 1200<br />

leesa.booth@raywhite.com<br />

'Big Red' Shefford<br />

027 224 4733<br />

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />

• 263sqm home in exclusive<br />

Ardrossan subdivision<br />

• Large open plan living with<br />

over-height ceiling & fireplace<br />

• Kitchen features 90cm Belling<br />

oven plus scullery with sink<br />

• All 3 bedrooms open to deck<br />

• Bathrooms with tiled showers<br />

• Insulated three car garaging<br />

For Sale<br />

Offers Over $1,225,000<br />

View<br />

Sunday 12:45 - 1:15pm<br />

Emma Langton-George<br />

027 555 0568<br />

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />

Dwayne Bloomfield<br />

021 163 9874<br />

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31487<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30533<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)


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Open Home<br />

Open Home<br />

FOR SALE<br />

94 Renoir Drive, Rolleston<br />

3A2B2L2J<br />

FOR SALE<br />

1 Meadows Drive, Rolleston<br />

3A2B2J<br />

• Easy care, convenient, and<br />

situated in a central location<br />

• Log burner, heat pump, HRV<br />

• Open plan living + a separate<br />

lounge<br />

• Recently painted throughout<br />

creating a bright and airy feel<br />

• Family friendly with a fullfenced<br />

and private backyard<br />

For Sale<br />

$725,000<br />

View<br />

Saturday 2.30 - 3.00pm<br />

Georgia Schofield<br />

027 887 7<strong>28</strong>2<br />

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com<br />

'Big Red' Shefford<br />

027 224 4733<br />

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />

• Bespoke joinery, tiled<br />

bathrooms & high stud<br />

ceilings throughout<br />

• Modern kitchen boasts stone<br />

benchtops & WIP with sink<br />

• Open plan living area flows to<br />

dual outdoor living spaces<br />

• Master with ensuite & WIR<br />

• Great location for families!<br />

For Sale<br />

Offers Over $835,000<br />

View<br />

Sunday 3:30 - 4:00pm<br />

Dwayne Bloomfield<br />

021 163 9874<br />

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />

Emma Langton-George<br />

027 555 0568<br />

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31474<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30562<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

Open Home<br />

Open Home<br />

FOR SALE<br />

17A William Street, Lincoln<br />

2A1B1I1J<br />

FOR SALE<br />

9 Rufus Street, Rolleston<br />

4A2B2L2J<br />

• Prime location within walking<br />

distance of all of Lincoln's<br />

amenities<br />

• Sunny layout with courtyard<br />

& fully fenced garden<br />

• 2 good sized bedrooms<br />

• Separate laundry<br />

• Perfect first home, investment<br />

or retirement property<br />

For Sale<br />

$549,000<br />

View<br />

Sunday 1.45 - 2.15pm<br />

'Big Red' Shefford<br />

027 224 4733<br />

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />

Leesa Booth<br />

027 947 1200<br />

leesa.booth@raywhite.com<br />

• 4 bedrooms, including master<br />

with ensuite & walk-thru robe<br />

• 2 living areas bathed in<br />

natural sunlight<br />

• Modern kitchen with stunning<br />

counter tops and WIP<br />

• 689m2 rear section with<br />

ample space for children &<br />

pets to play<br />

For Sale<br />

Offers Over $799,000<br />

View<br />

Sunday 12.00 - 12.30pm<br />

Caine Hopcroft<br />

027 330 1002<br />

caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31473<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31353<br />

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)


20<br />

• 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 />

section, green house, gardens<br />

• GJ Gardner Home - Built 2015<br />

• Section size: 611m2<br />

• House Area: 174m2<br />

THIS WEEKS SELWYN DISTRICT OPEN HOMES<br />

<strong>Selwyn</strong> Team: Julz Evans - 027 393 6472 | Leah Scott - 027 429 5126<br />

Call Julz Evans<br />

027 393 6472<br />

home and has clever surprises throughout,<br />

with:<br />

• 4 Double bedrooms, master bedroom with<br />

ensuite with walk through robe and sliding<br />

doors to outside<br />

• 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 />

instantly.<br />

• 4 double bedrooms - master with ensuite,<br />

walk through robe and exterior doors<br />

opening to the outdoor patio area<br />

• Separate lounge<br />

• Heat pump/HRV system<br />

• Spa pool - 5 person HotSpring<br />

with colour changing lights<br />

• Arch Gola with outdoor fireplace<br />

• Section size: 793m2<br />

Call Julz Evans<br />

027 393 6472<br />

Just makes total sense - 0800 663 737 - total realty.co.nz<br />

Mike Greer Village.<br />

• Spacious bedrooms, dining and living areas<br />

• An open-plan kitchen with high-quality<br />

appliances<br />

• Underfloor heating in the bathroom and<br />

kitchen. A separate toilet and hand basin.<br />

• A user-friendly laundry with great storage and<br />

a hard-wearing stone benchtop.<br />

• Double glazed with a Master<br />

Build Guarantee<br />

Call Leah Scott<br />

027 429 5126<br />

Wednesday <strong>28</strong> <strong>February</strong><br />

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6 Papatahora Drive, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

26 Payne Court, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

1 Longcot Drive, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

3 Roles Way, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

14 Pinehurst Crescent, Russley<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

2/<strong>28</strong>2 Sawyers Arms Road, Bishopdale<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

43 Avanda Avenue, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

94 Roydon Drive, Templeton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

37 Beaumont Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

3 Tobollie Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

5 Barton Fields Drive, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

8 Alfie Lane, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

19 Coleridge Street, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

2/<strong>28</strong>2 Sawyers Arms Road, Bishopdale<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

27 Nicolau Avenue, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

14 Pinehurst Crescent, Russley<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

34 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

85 Oaks Drive, Lincoln<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

18 Coleridge Street, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

101A Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

20 Hartford Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

18 Boulez Mews, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

50 Malvern Street, St Albans<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

20D Cameron Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

31 Gallaghan Close, Wigram<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

6 Foxburrow Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

41 Drylands Drive, Rolleston<br />

Total Realty<br />

2 Austen Place, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

37 Lenborough Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

83 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

7 Woodville Street, Leeston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

1 Oakden Drive, Darfield<br />

Total Realty<br />

6 Papatahora Drive, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

7 Russ Drive, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

94 Renoir Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2/46 Lochee Road, Upper Riccarton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

2/<strong>28</strong>2 Sawyers Arms Road, Bishopdale<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

83 Shillinford Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

6 Cameron Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

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1 Oakden Drive, Darfield<br />

Total Realty<br />

209 Curraghs Road, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

19 Stanford Way, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

14 Pinehurst Crescent, Russley<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

31 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

35 Fairfield Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

50 Malvern Street, St Albans<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

85 Oaks Drive, Lincoln<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

8 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

365 Clintons Road, Charing Cross<br />

Property Brokers<br />

6 Papatahora Drive, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

4 Ladybridge Drive, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

3/278 Barbadoes St, Christchurch Central<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

10 Rory Street ,Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

43 Avanda Avenue, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

26 Payne Court, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

9 Rufus Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

19 Coleridge Street, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

101A Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

6<strong>28</strong> Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

93 Renoir Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

9 Weston Way, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

3 Tobollie Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

370 Dunns Crossing Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

9 Austen Place, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

37 Lenborough Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

5 Simms Lane, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

79A Matipo Street, Riccarton<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

10D Kipling Avenue, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

41 Drylands Drive, Rolleston<br />

Total Realty<br />

32 Pennington Street, Leeston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

45 Aldershot Street, Aranui<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

14 Ardrossan Way, Tai Tapu<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

573 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

18 Boulez Mews, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2 Austen Place, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

874 Sandy Knolls Road, West Melton<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

3 Roles Way, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

31 Gallaghan Close, Wigram<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

94 Roydon Drive, Templeton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

307 Weedons Ross Road, Rolleston<br />

Property Brokers<br />

138 Waterholes Road, Rolleston<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

22A Main Street, Oxford<br />

Total Realty<br />

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Wednesday 6 March<br />

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7 Quantock Place, Burwood<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

411A Main North Road, Redwood<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

106 Struie Road, Hororata<br />

Property Brokers<br />

1358 Tramway Road, Dunsandel<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

698 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

1 Heathridge Place, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

10 Clanfield Way, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

253 Waterloo Road, Hornby<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

44 St John Street, Southbridge<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

<strong>28</strong> Hawkshead Way, Westmorland<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

74 Bibiana Street, Aidanfield<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

444 Tancreds Road, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

12 Gemstone Place, Rolleston<br />

Total Realty<br />

17A William Street, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

20 Hartford Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

42 Burnett Street, Oxford<br />

Total Realty<br />

764 <strong>Selwyn</strong> Road, Rolleston<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

4 Aberdare Street, Halswell<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

2/69 Moffat Drive, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

6 Foxburrow Lane, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

100 Brook Street, Southbridge<br />

Bayleys Canterbury<br />

2/1314 West Coast Road, West Melton<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

17/372 Yaldhurst Road, Yaldhurst<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

39 Ebenezer Drive, Lincoln<br />

Property Brokers<br />

39 Blunden Road, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

20D Cameron Crescent, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

8 Alfie Lane, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

739 Bay Road, Oxford<br />

Total Realty<br />

7 Mila Haven, Rolleston<br />

Total Realty<br />

13 Cressida Close, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

7 Russ Drive, Lincoln<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

17 John Street, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

37 Beaumont Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

16 Kumara Place, Hei Hei<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

1 Meadows Drive, Rolleston<br />

Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd<br />

85 Oaks Drive Lincoln<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

3/278 Barbadoes St, Christchurch Central<br />

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty<br />

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