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Former soldier jailed for brutal attacks over toast 

• By Emily Moorhouse 

A WOMAN subjected to a series 

of brutal beatings from a former 

soldier because she had eaten 

“too much toast” is struggling 

to shake what she saw in her 

attacker’s eyes as he meted out his 

punishment. 

Benjamin Meredith told the 

woman to “just handle it while I 

punch your teeth out”. 

But now, 45-year-old Meredith 

insists he is “100 per cent sincerely 

apologetic and remorseful” 

and wants to change since he has 

“found the Lord.” 

“I have now found faith in my 

life. Obeying God has given me 

guidance to obey the law,” he 

told Judge Michael Crosbie in the 

Christchurch District Court. 

But it didn’t stop him receiving 

five years four months jail 

when he appeared for sentencing 

on admitted charges of causing 

grievous bodily harm with intent, 

impeding breathing and a representative 

charge of threatening 

to kill. 

Judge Crosbie allowed Meredith 

to start the hearing with 

a karakia, spoken first in te reo 

Māori and then in English. 

Meredith, who previously 

served in the New Zealand Defence 

Force for six years, 

acknowledged the seriousness 

of the offending and said he accepted 

responsibility and wanted 

to leave behind old habits. 

He turned to his family, in the 

public gallery, and thanked them 

for their kindness, stating it was 

an “honour and a blessing” to 

have their support. 

Judge Crosbie outlined the 

woman’s victim impact statement, 

which said her spirit had 

not been broken despite the 

attack. 

She said while the emotional 

scars of what happened may 

diminish, she can’t forget the way 

Meredith spoke to her or what 

she saw in his eyes the day he attacked 

her. 

“She believed you were intent 

on humiliating her. Sounds and 

smells trigger her,” the judge said. 

• Turn to page 7 

Council projects could be axed 

in LTP: ‘We can’t deliver it all’ 

PROPOSAL: The draft 

Long Term Plan includes up to 

$19.24 million for a community 

centre library in Leeston. 

• By Daniel Alvey 

SOME COUNCIL projects 

earmarked to be completed in 

the next 10 years may not go 

ahead. 

It includes capital 

projects, such as water and 

sewage infrastructure, 

roading and cycleways, 

and community facilities. 

As part of its draft 

2024-34 Long Term Plan, 

the council plans to spend 

$1.5 billion on capital 

projects. It will also be 

carrying forward $118 million 

of uncompleted projects from 

previous years. 

The council’s new transport 

and infrastructure executive 

director Tim Mason says the 

council does not have the 

capability or funds to afford its 

current works programme. 

Council is spending 

so much on capital 

projects that on current 

projections it will breach 

its 220 per cent debt 

ceiling in the 2027/28 

financial year. 

“The guts of it is we 

Tim can’t deliver it all and the 

Mason feedback that I need to 

be giving is we cannot do 

this,” Mason told the council’s 

transport and infrastructure 

committee meeting last week. 

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THE COUNCIL’S new 

transport and infrastructure 

executive director Tim 

Mason may be just the person 

ratepayers need (page 1). 

His job title might be a tad 

fancy, but according to Selwyn 

Times reporter Daniel Alvey, 

he appears to be a no nonsense 

individual when it comes to 

making tough decisions. 

As ratepayers face big rates 

rises over the next 10 years, 

Mason, new to the job, will 

be running a fine-tooth comb 

through the council’s project 

list. 

It will mean some planned 

projects won’t make the cut, 

and he is not in favour of 

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Council disputes organisation’s 

claim for sewerage rate refund 


DARFIELD Residents 

Association has called for a 

rates refund but the council has 

refused the association’s request. 

Association president Harvey 

Polglase said the Darfield sewage 

investigation targeted rate of $82 

should have been 

stopped in 2020, 

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houses and to facilitate public 

consultation as the transition 

happens from one system to 

another,” England said. 

“Additionally, the council will 

continue to monitor groundwater 

quality until all houses have 

connected to the 

new system.” 

Polglase 

disagrees with 

England. 

“Since the rate 

was to decide 

whether or not to 

proceed with the 

project, any costs 

now associated 

with design for 

Murray 

England 

collection and treatment should 

fall within the project budget,” 

Polglase said. 

England said the rate will not be 

charged this year. 

“The fee is being stopped as 

sufficient funds are held for this 

work and a new fee structure in 

the future will be considered in 

consultation with Darfield and 

Kirwee residents for the actual 

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• Mayor says rates system 

‘broken’, page 4 

NEWS 3 

In Brief 

INTERSECTION CLOSURE 

GETS UNDER WAY 

Work has started on closing 

Perymans Rd to State Highway 

75 in Tai Tapu. Works are 

expected to take another week. 

Once the intersection is closed, 

the remainder of the Perymans 

Rd will be sealed. Motorists who 

used Perymans Rd to access State 

Highway 75 now have to use 

Lincoln Tai Tapu Rd. 

CREWS CALLED OUT 

TO EXCAVATOR FIRE 

An excavator was lost in a fire 

near Whitecliffs. 

Crews from 

Hororata and 

Coalgate were 

called to the fire 

on Whitecliffs Rd 

last week. Horoata 

chief fire officer 

Bruce Sayer was unsure of the 

cause or if anyone was using the 

excavator at the time. 

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Selwyn Times Wednesday April 10 2024 

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NEWS 


• From page 1 

“You might want to do it but 

we don’t have the capability to 

deliver it, so we need realistic 

programming, and we need to 

deliver on what we say we are 

going to deliver.” 

The council has yet to put together 

a list of the carry-forward 

projects, and the $118 million is 

just an estimation. 

Projects in the draft LTP 

include the $45 million Lincoln 

town centre upgrade, up to 

$19.24 million for a community 

centre library in Leeston, and 

$11.28 million for an indoor 

sports facility in Darfield. 

Mason, who has worked for 

the council since January, brings 

with him more than two decades 

of international infrastructure 

experience, having held key roles 

with major contractors. 

He pointed to a previous 

attitude of the council accepting 

it could roll over projects year 

after year – something he said 

would not happen in the private 

sector. 

“There’s been a history of 

rolling projects forward . . . and 

it wouldn’t appear to me there 

has been too much of an issue in 

doing that. 

“Personally, coming from the 

private sector and programme 

management that would be a 

no-no for us. I think a big part of 

this is setting a clear expectation 

Project list undecided Rates system 

FUTURE: Projects in the council’s draft Long Term Plan 

include the $45 million Lincoln town centre upgrade. 

with the team that we don’t roll 

projects forward anymore. 

“We have got to take a position 

that if we put something in the 

Long Term Plan then we deliver 

on that.” 

As part of its work leading 

up to the LTP sign-off in June, 

the council is developing better 

measures to assist in delivering 

its capital works programme. 

“From my experience, there 

are a number of key areas you’ve 

got to improve for effective 

delivery of programmes,” Mason 

said. 

He highlighted financial 

reporting, procurement, 

capability, and supply chain 

relationships as the areas for 

improvement. 

Mayor Sam Broughton told 

Selwyn Times public submissions 

will help the council decide its 

direction. 

“The submissions through 

this Long Term Plan will 

highlight the key projects that 

are still important to be done,” 

Broughton said. 

“If there’s stuff that maybe 10 

years ago we said was a good idea 

but hasn’t been completed yet we 

need to be able to have a mature 

conversation about whether 

that is still a priority for delivery.” 

• Military museum proposal, 

pages 10-11 


MAYOR SAM Broughton has 

called on the Government to fix 

a broken rates system. But the 

Government says it’s up to the 

councils to reduce costs. 

Selwyn 

ratepayers 

are facing a 

proposed 15.6 

per cent rates 

increase, and 

by 2034 the 

average rates 

bill is expected 

to be more than 

$7000. 

Sam 

Broughton 

Broughton, who is also chair 

of Local Government New 

Zealand, said the system needs 

changing. 

“The rates system is broken. 

It doesn’t take into account 

people’s ability to pay,” he 

said. 

Broughton said there is also 

an imbalance in how funding 

is distributed between councils 

and the Government. 

He said under the current 

system too much funding goes 

to central government, with it 

collecting 90 per cent of public 

money in New Zealand. 

“We are either number one 

or two of over-centralised 

countries in the OECD, which 

is ridiculous that we’re so 

Wellington focused in our 

provision of public services in 

our spending and decisionmaking.” 

He said the council is 

balancing affordability with the 

district’s needs. 

“People’s affordability and 

the community’s affordability 

are front-of-mind when we’re 

thinking about the cost of 

things. 

“But we also need to be a 

council that is responsive to 

the needs of our community, 

particularly because of growth 

and the desire of people to see 

more things done in Selwyn,” 

Broughton said. 

Broughton said returning 

the GST on rates and having 

the Government pay rates on 

Crown-owned land would 

be something that could be 

implemented to reduce the 

burden on ratepayers. 

“There have been questions 

raised about the GST on rates 

being returned back to council, 

which I think would be a really 

good thing. 

“Having that come back 

to councils would make a 

big difference to us . . . That’s 

the equivalent of this year’s 

proposed lift in rates.” 

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broken – Broughton 

Local Government Minister 

Simeon Brown told Selwyn 

Times it was on councils to find 

cost savings, rather than the 

Government boosting funding. 

“Both local 

and central 

government 

are facing 

significant cost 

pressures due to 

the inflationary 

environment 

the previous 

government 

created. It is 

Simeon 

Brown 

important that local governments, 

like the central government, 

also look for savings in 

their back office, and prioritise 

must-haves, not nice to haves,” 

Brown said. 

Brown said changing current 

funding models was not on the 

cards. 

“It has been a longstanding 

policy to exempt central 

government buildings such 

as schools and hospitals from 

paying rates, and this is not 

something the Government is 

planning on changing.” 

Selwyn Labour spokesperson 

Luke Jones said the recently 

scrapped Three Waters policy 

would have taken a significant 

burden off councils. 

“It’s all well in good to use 

HIGHER COST: By 2034 the average rates bill is expected 

to be over $7000. 

the previous government as a 

punching bag when things get a 

bit tricky,” Jones said. 

“There were policy initiatives 

put forward by the previous 

government such as the Three 

Waters reforms that would 

have directly reduced rates that 

were paid at a local government 

level.” 

Canterbury Age Concern chief 

executive Greta Bond said any 

increase in rates would particularly 

impact those on fixed incomes, 

such as superannuation. 

Since April 1, a single person 

on superannuation receives 

$578.67 and a couple receives 

$439.79 each per week. 

Bond said while rates can be 

budgeted for, any increase impacts 

people’s ability to afford 

things like doctors appointments 

or groceries. 

“That’s a big chunk of money. 

It will be an expected chunk 

that they will have to pay, but 

it’s the unexpected expenses 

that can really hurt them,” 

Bond said. 

Prebbleton Community Association 

president Jane Elms 

was also concerned about the 

increases. 

“I understand prices are increasing 

but I think it will be a 

struggle for a lot of people.” 

Elms said a key issue for 

the association was a new 

community hall, with the 

current one not meeting 

earthquake standards. 


LATEST FINANCIAL numbers 

show the council has overspent 

by $1 million in its personnel 

costs during a restructuring. 

Council chief 

executive Sharon 

Mason said the 

overspend was 

due to a council 

restructure over 

the 2021/22 

and 2022/23 

financial years. 

“Council 

undertook 

an assessment of whether the 

organisation had the appropriate 

structure and resources in 

place to meet the community’s 

expectations and the increasing 

workload of supporting a 

growing population, along 

with additional legislative and 

regulatory requirements that all 

councils are facing,” she said. 

Mason said through the 

restructure 63 new roles 

were created and four were 

disestablished. 

“The overspend in staff costs 

was related to not factoring in 

additional technology costs 

and inflation, which has been a 

significant factor affecting all organisations 

across New Zealand.” 

NEWS 5 

$1m overspend 

in restructure 

Sharon 

Mason 


Springs Ward councillor Grant 

Miller said any overspending is 

concerning when rates are forecast 

to increase by 15.6 per cent. 

He said when a project blows 

out, rates are impacted. 

While $1 million may seem 

small in the overall budget, it 

takes a lot of rating units to make 

up $1 million, he said. 

“I’m not espousing paying our 

staff peanuts because if you’ve 

got quality staff you pay them appropriately, 

what I am espousing 

is you don’t employ staff unless 

they are absolutely required and 

you’ve assessed other options for 

delivering the service.” 

Miller said any cost-cutting 

measures that can be taken 

should be, whether in operating 

expenditures like staff costs or in 

capital projects. 

“Once you bring opex (operating 

expenditure) into the budget 

it stays there generally . . . You’re 

better not to spend it first rather 

than try and cut.” 

Mason said Selwyn still has 

significantly less staff per head of 

population, compared to other 

councils serving a similar population. 

Between June 2019 and June 

last year the number of people 

employed by the council has 

risen from 468 to 586. 

Springston Rolleston 

Road Works 

13–27 April 

Road works are being carried out to Springston Rolleston Road 

between Lowes Road and Broadlands Drive to install a new 

watermain in the road. 

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From 13–17 April, Springston Rolleston Road will be closed, 

with residents’ access only and a detour in place via Lowes 

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Broadlands Drive. 

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Meet Jo Seagar at 

Summerset Prebbleton 

Join us at Summerset Prebbleton on Thursday 18 April as we welcome a very special guest 

speaker, Jo Seagar. 

Prepare to be inspired by Jo’s remarkable journey, transitioning from nursing to midwifery before 

making her mark as a household name in the food industry and taking on the significant role as a 

patron for all hospices in New Zealand. 

In addition to her impactful work, Jo has recently embarked on globetrotting adventures across 

Morocco, Italy, France and Scotland. She has curated food tours for House of Travel and led 

captivating local tours to the Chatham Islands and the Napier Art Deco Festival, demonstrating 

her unwavering commitment to providing enriching experiences. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from a New Zealand icon. Refreshments will be provided, 

and there will be time to mix and mingle. 

Friends and family are welcome, but seats are limited so please RSVP by Tuesday 16 April. 

Jo Seagar Speaker Event 

Thursday 18 April, 10am 

RSVP to Grace by Tuesday 16 April 

Summerset Prebbleton 

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Violence ‘a learned trait’ 

• From page 1 

According to the summary of 

facts, Meredith woke the woman 

– who had stayed overnight at his 

house on July 30 last year – and 

yelled at her for the amount of 

UPBRINGING 

toast she had eaten earlier that 

NO EXCUSE: 

morning. 

Benjamin 

She was then subjected to 

Meredith has 

a series of violent assaults for 

been jailed for 

the next 12 hours until she was 

five years and 

finally able to escape the home. 

four months 

Meredith repeatedly punched 

following 

the woman in the face, pushed 

a series of 

her to the floor and stomped on 

attacks. 

her head. He then continued to 

PHOTO: EMILY 

punch her in the head and face 

MOORHOUSE 

before leaving the bedroom, 

ordering her to clean up the 

mess. 

He also ordered her to clean up 

the kitchen, swinging a punch 

at her when she tried to get past 

to do so but missing. He told her 

she was lucky he missed, and he 

was going to “f*** her up”. 

Later, once it got dark, Meredith 

told the woman to make Reports provided to the court background that violence was a 

b****,” one voice message said. from looking at Meredith’s 

Meredith threatened to knock 

the woman’s teeth out and told him a coffee. While she was doing 

so, he hit her in the face and which involved poverty and “It doesn’t excuse what you did 

outlined Meredith’s upbringing “learned trait” for him. 

her he was going to kill her. 

He ordered her to hold her punched her in the ribs. 

“regular beatings” from parental but it helps to explain it,” he said. 

head up so he could get a clear When he was preoccupied in figures in front of siblings and The judge said the summary of 

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I punch your teeth out,” he told After she left the address, “considerable violence” between the woman, adding that he had 

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The assaults continued and series of threatening voice messages. 

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NEWS 


Lincoln development appeal dropped 


A BID to stop a large Carter 

Group housing development has 

come to an end. 

The Carter Group plans to 

develop space for 1710 homes as 

part of its Lincoln South subdivision. 

It can now forge ahead with 

its plan after advocacy group 

Lincoln Voice 

dropped its 

appeal with the 

Environment 

Court. 

The group’s 

hopes were 

mostly dashed 

in August when 

council signed 

off on its District 

Plan. 

Denise 

Carrick 

Until the plan was signed off 

Lincoln Voice had an appeal 

lodged with the Environment 

Court against the subdivision 

under plan change 69, which 

was a separate process from the 

District Plan. 

However, the subdivision land 

was rezoned as part of the District 

Plan, making the appeal void. 

Because Lincoln Voice did not 

submit to the District Plan it was 

unable to appeal it. 

Until it was officially withdrawn 

last week the Environment 

Court appeal was on hold. 

Lincoln Voice spokesperson 

Denise Carrick said it was disappointing 

to have to drop the 

appeal. 

“In light of the circumstances 

where Selwyn District Council 

decided to rezone the land 

for PC69 themselves, and the 

new Government opening up 

fast-tracking of greenfield consents, 

we have had to make the 

decision to withdraw our appeal 

against the PC69 development,” 

Carrick said. 

Lincoln Voice has also decided 

it will no longer push for a judicial 

review of the district council process 

used to sign off the District 

Plan. 

Carrick said the group had engaged 

a barrister who said while 

there could be potential grounds 

for the review it would come at 

too high a cost. 

The group had been fundraising 

for its Environment Court 

appeal and Carrick said any remaining 

funds will likely be given 

to the Environmental Defence Society 

which had helped the group 

with its appeal. 

Tim Carter of the Carter Group 

could not tell Selwyn Times its 

timeline for the development. 

“We are still working through 

our plans for the Lincoln development, 

“ Carter said. 

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10 

NEWS 


Military museum proposal seeks council 


BURNHAM’S military museum 

could be moved to Rolleston – 

but it would come with a very 

expensive price tag. 

The Regimental History 

Association is seeking council 

backing to build a world-class 

museum, the Charles Upham 

Centre, in Rolleston. 

The association said it has been 

collecting artefacts for more than 

50 years. 

The collection is currently 

housed at Burnham Military 

Camp, but association president 

Wayne Hutchinson said public 

access is restricted. 

It has a comprehensive collection 

of South Island soldiers’ 

memorabilia, with some prized 

and very valuable. There are 

seven Victoria Crosses in the 

collection, including the medals 

of Lincoln-born Henry James 

Nicholas VC, MM (Military 

Medal) and Charles Upham VC. 

There is also a musical drum that 

was used to carry shell dressings 

at Gallipoli. 

It also has a library of military 

books, pictures, videos and discs 

with interview files of past soldiers, 

invaluable to researchers. 

The association envisages 

building a museum with creative, 

immersive experiences designed 

with the audience at the 

core. But it will come at a cost. 

The association wants to model 

it on the National Anzac Centre 

in Albany, Western Australia. 

That centre cost $10.6 million 

to build in 2014 and was fully 

funded by the federal and Western 

Australian governments. 

Hutchinson said while there 

has been little done in the financial 

space to date, $10 million 

would be the minimum for the 

project. 

Last week the plan was discussed 

at the council’s community 

services committee meeting. 

Council community services 

and facilities executive director 

Denise Kidd said it is considering 

conducting a feasibility study 

into the museum, which would 

be done internally and not require 

any budget allocated to it. 

“We are not asking for any 

money within the LTP (Long 

Term Plan) budget for this 

piece of work. If it was to be 

undertaken it would be done 

within the work programme 

of staff as they are able to or we 

would pursue external sources 

of funding,” Kidd told 

councillors. 

DREAM: The Regimental History Association president 

Wayne Hutchinson with the musical drum used to carry 

shell dressings at Gallipoli. The association’s collection also 

includes the Victoria Cross and Bar of Charles Upham. 

Kidd said it would offer no 

guarantee council would provide 

any funding to the project. 

It comes as the council is looking 

at what projects may be cut 

from its Long 

Term Plan. 

Concerns 

were raised by 

councillors over 

council staff 

conducting the 

feasibility study, 

Sophie 

McInnes 

with the proposed 

rates hike 

of 15.6 per cent 

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front-of-mind. 

“If we commit to even a 

feasibility study for this that’s an 

unknown sum of money going 

into consultancy and fact-finding 

rather than actual impact,” 

Rolleston Ward councillor 

Sophie McInnes said. 

Allwood: 

for garden 

and 

landscapes

involvement 

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HISTORY: The association envisages the museum building could be similar 

to the National Anzac Centre in Albany, Western Australia. 

PHOTO: NATIONAL ANZAC CENTRE 

“I’m worried this will be another 

feasibility study that informs but 

goes nowhere and loses impact somewhere 

else in the community,” McInnes said. 

The association and New Zealand 

Defence Force personnel met with council 

chief executive Sharon Mason at the end 

of last year, outlining the plan. 

The association intends to submit to 

the council’s 2024-34 Long Term Plan. 

Submissions close on May 2. 

Hutchinson said the association’s 

proposal will seek to establish a trust in 

partnership with the council and other 

stakeholders. 

The association also will ask the council 

to reserve a site in Rolleston for the centre, 

and for council participation in the 

development of the project charter and the 

concept plan development. 

NZDF 2nd and 4th battalion 

commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel 

Gareth Seeds, who is based at Burnham, 

said the NZDF has had a close, positive 

relationship with Selwyn District and 

Rolleston. 

“Any district military museum should 

reflect the service of personnel based 

at Burnham over its history, and the 

contribution of families as well. 

“The museum should also educate about 

the history of the range of units that have 

called Burnham home over the camp’s 

history,” Seeds said. 

Environment 

Canterbury Chair 

Peter Scott 

You would have recently been seeing 

and hearing a lot about Canterbury 

Regional Council’s (Environment 

Canterbury’s) Long-Term Plan. 

Put simply, this is our Council’s 

budgeting process. This includes the 

money we get from ratepayers and what 

we do with it. 

If that isn’t enough to get you 

interested, consider the following points. 

If part of a key road was taken out by 

a flood in the Selwyn district, would you 

feel the impact? 

Do you ever worry about the effect 

climate change is having on our 

landscape? 

Do you think more could be done to 

protect the habitats of precious species? 

The work we do affects all Cantabrians. 

Essentially, we’re having to weigh up 

the cost of taking action, against the cost 

of not doing enough around things like 

river and erosion resilience, biodiversity 

outcomes and pest management. 

We’ve developed some options which 

are laid out in our Long-Term Plan 

consultation document, titled What’s the 

cost to Waitaha/Canterbury? 

I urge you to have a look, then tell us 

what you think at: 

ecan.govt.nz/whatsthecost between 

13 March and 14 April. 

You can also talk to your local 

councillor, whose details are on the 

‘Your council’ section of our website. 

Remember, this is your money. How 

we spend it will be up to you. 

Zero 

emissions 

What’s the cost? 

Have you checked out the options for our draft 

Long-Term Plan yet? Waitaha/Canterbury is 

facing significant environmental challenges, 

and we need your input on how to move ahead. 

Tell us what you think: 

Consultation closes 14 April 2024

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At the time the company had about 

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LETTERS 17 

Labour reacts to Grigg’s comments 

STUDENTS, parents, teachers, 

and the Selwyn community 

deserve better than the political 

squabbling that has ensued over 

the Rolleston College funding 

cuts in recent weeks. We need to 

set the record straight and allow 

facts to prevail. 

The Labour cabinet approved 

and provided initial funding 

for the expansion of four public 

private partnership schools 

within Budget 2020 (CAB-20- 

MIN-0155.12), one of which 

was Rolleston College. The 

Government then approved 

additional operating expenditure 

to fund the expansion of 

Rolleston College in Budget 22; 

details to this effect are in the 

same cabinet paper. 

These funding commitments 

were not fantasy, they were set 

aside and dedicated to boosting 

school property in areas like 

Rolleston where our current 

classrooms are already above 

capacity. 

The truth is, Rolleston needs 

leadership at this moment and 

Nicola Grigg needs to step up to 

the mark. 

For her to say the new 

Government has not ordered 

this cut is extremely misleading 

because they are absolutely 

involved. The people of Selwyn 

deserve better than being fed 

these poorly fabricated talking 

points. 

If so-called “wasteful 

spending” alone was enough to 

pay for the tax cut agenda (as 

promised during the campaign), 

then why is our school’s 

desperately needed classroom 

infrastructure being rolled back 

and funding restricted by this 

new government? 

I was at the public meeting 

hosted by Rolleston College 

– and heard the community 

demanding answers to exactly 

the same question. 

Nicola Grigg needs to stop 

falsely blaming the previous 

government and show she can 

represent Selwyn at a time when 

it really matters … and there is 

no time like the present. 

Does this cut to Rolleston 

College upset you? Then tell 

your MP and education minster 

how you feel. It doesn’t matter 

whether you voted National, 

Labour, Act, or Greens – what 

matters is that you make your 

voice heard. 

– Luke Jones 

Selwyn Labour spokesman 

My employee in Wellington 

Nicola Grigg reminds me of the 

adage describing a politician 

as a person who shakes “your 

hand before an election and your 

confidence after it”. 

Ms Grigg certainly talked 

a big game through my letter 

box and the local rags prior to 

the election! Now not so much. 

Her lack of strong advocacy for 

Rolleston College she blames on 

the Labour government and the 

birth of her first child. Lame is 

the most polite printable word I 

BLAME GAME: Labour has refuted claims by Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg it is to blame for the 

Rolleston College funding cuts. 

can think of. 

However there has to be a plus 

and it is my fond hope that Ms 

Grigg increases her empathy 

with all parents especially those 

low paid workers who clean her 

parliamentary office yet get a 

pittance from her Government’s 

ill conceived tax cuts. 

– John Summers 

Southbridge 

I speak as a retired person 

living in Lincoln. We seem 

to be in an era where council 

just want to spend money and 

increase our rates to help fund it. 

I think council needs to exercise 

restraint and tighten its belt. 

Sometimes, I think the council 

reckons we have buckets full of 

money to hand over to them for 

projects that are not urgent. 

– James Gould 

I have been reading with 

interest that our council 

has asked for ways to prune 

unnecessary expenditure. But 

will they listen? 

I see that they are proceeding, 

despite being advised it is a 

colossal waste of money, in 

sealing Perrymans Rd (Tai 

Tapu) and then closing it to 

through traffic. This section of 

road services two properties. 

Closing the road will reduce the 

dust problem but why also seal 

it? The money saved on sealing, 

estimated to be over $300k, 

could be used to reduce rates or 

be spent fixing potholes. 

The council cannot see the 

wood for the trees which is why 

our rates are so high. As I have 

said before, a very expensive 

driveway paid for by ratepayers. 

– Kerrie Busby 

The council firstly needs to 

look at trimming some staff. We 

also don’t need another park to 

plant and walk dogs. 

As for what Mr Lyall said, and 

I quote “perhaps we have been 

too kind in the last few years 

with low rate raises” should 

that be too silly to predict what 

was happening in Selwyn even 

though this is what we are paid 

for? One would of thought 

that growth in the area brings 

in more rate payments thus 

spreading the load. 

– Will Janssen 

The situation we find ourselves 

in arises from past spending, 

so finding savings now is difficult. 

Just one example of past 

extravagance is the investment 

in a fine building we were told 

was a library. 

– Les Wade 

Rolleston 

Illegal dumping 

Council executive director of 

infrastructure and property, Tim 

Mason, took a rather one-eyed 

view of illegal rubbish dumping 

in your March 27 article on the 

topic. 

Although seeing rubbish 

discarded along our roadways is 

an irritation to most ratepayers, 

there is a bit of logic as to why 

that happens and it is caused 

directly by the council. 

They once offered a yearly 

spring cleaning service where 

one could put out anything 

and they’d take it away for free 

- no more. Couple that with 

the prohibitive costs of taking 

that same rubbish to the Pine 

Resource Recovery Parks (PRRP) 

as general waste and it actually 

makes sense as to why the 

problem happens. 

These days many people are 

struggling with their finances, 

particularly lower income 

families but middle income 

families too. Measure food 

costs against PRRP costs and 

the decision becomes starkly 

obvious – feed the kids OR take 

the rubbish to PRRP not both. 

Naturally, the kids get fed and 

the rubbish goes off to some out 

of the way roadside. 

Bring back that yearly service 

or perhaps have a monthly or 

quarterly free day at PRRP for 

general waste and it is a safe 

bet the ugly problem along our 

roadsides will significantly lessen 

or disappear entirely. Hey, what 

about a coupon in the rates 

envelope to allow a ratepayer to 

go to PRRP for free when they 

need to? That $310,000 expense 

might be wiped clean with littleto-no 

offsetting cost. 

Why not at least give it a try? 

Ah, the heck with it – raise the 

rates, increase the infrastructure, 

boost the number of council 

employees, and blame the people. 

Typical politics at it’s finest. 

– Jerry Larason 

Flood protection 

It comes as a shock that the 

council that says it has no money 

for flood protection for Hororata, 

can spend money on digger hire 

to clear the old Hororata dump 

site. 

While they were doing this, 

they totally ignored a willow 

lying across the river. The edge of 

the dump site is stable and would 

be totally secure if the council 

did the essential maintenance 

work in the river to protect 

Hororata from flooding. For the 

last two years, the council stated 

they could not do any work in 

the river as it was flowing. Right 

now the river is dry, so why is no 

work being done in the river? 

– Mike Davies 

Staying informed 

The subject of good solid news 

for the community came up 

in conversation recently and 

the importance of it. It has the 

effect of causing debate, people 

become interested in what is 

happening in the community, 

which is healthy. 

There is a huge change 

happening, some good. Selwyn 

Times has become a vital vector 

for information people are 

becoming reliant on it. 

I now find I leave it on the 

table and refer back to items, 

which are interesting, also the 

advertiser is getting better value. 

– Colin Giddens 

DUMPED: A reader says the council is partially responsible for the problem of illegal 

dumping in the district.


18 

NEWS 


Miss Canty’s focus on community 

Paige Sullivan was 

recently crowned Miss 

Canterbury. Reporter 

Sasha Watson spoke 

with the community 

advocate about her 

motivations 

BEYOND physical appearance, 

the Miss Canterbury pageant 

emphasises values such as 

leadership, community service 

and advocacy. 

That’s why Paige Sullivan, this 

year’s winner, said the pageant 

perfectly aligned with her. 

Sullivan is a lawyer who will be 

admitted to the bar in June, 

and a trustee of many charities 

and organisations. 

“Working in the community 

started as a hobby but it’s my life 

now,” the 23-year-old said. 

She is a trustee and secretary 

of the Empowerment Trust New 

Zealand, which works to prevent 

violence with a skills-based approach. 

She is also a trustee and committee 

chair of Te Tahi Youth, 

which provides free support to 

youth, from health to counselling 

to employment support and 

coaching. 

“I am also a trustee for Arts 

Access Aotearoa, which advocates 

for artists in prison, disability and 

mental health communities,” Sullivan 

said. 

As part of Miss Canterbury, 

she hosted a fashion show, raising 

$9000 for the I Am Hope charity, 

which provides youth with mental 

health support. 

Sullivan grew up in Rolleston. 

Her parents, Gabrielle and 

Matthew were involved in Lincoln 

Rotary; Sullivan joined the club 

when she was 11-years-old and 

became its youngest president in 

June 2022 (until July 2023). 

She moved to Halswell in mid- 

2022 with her partner and best 

friend, Will Poultney, an IT senior 

workspace engineer. 

She will graduate from Canterbury 

University with a degree in 

law – commercial, property and 

lifelaw – alongside a degree in 

commerce. 

“I’ve been working in law at 

Lane Neave in the city centre for 

about a year and a half. 

“When I was younger, I used to 

argue with my parents a lot 

. . . I also really enjoy getting my 

point across, so it’s the right career 

choice,” she said. 

The Miss Canterbury 

competition was Sullivan’s first 

time in a pageant; she said it was 

opposite to what she thought it 

would be. 

FAMILY: Paige Sullivan 

with dad Matthew and 

mum Gabrielle at the 

Miss Canterbury crowning 

ceremony. Right – with 

partner Will Poultney. 

“I grew up watching Miss 

Universe and Miss World so I did 

think Miss Canterbury would 

be as stereotypical and based on 

looks. 

“It’s focused more on charity 

and community, something 

I’m already very passionate about. 

“My nana, who died from 

cancer in 2013, and her sister 

also competed in the pageant in 

the 1950s. I signed up in their 

memory.” 

Sullivan’s grandmother, Dianna 

McFarlane, won the competition 

in 1958. 

Sullivan also wanted to do the 

pageant for herself. 

“I was looking for a way to boost 

my confidence and build myself 

up as a lot of what I do is for other 

people. I grew a lot as a person. 

“The most important thing was 

being true to myself and 

not doing anything that I wouldn’t 

normally do just for the points. 

“The biggest compliment I received 

was from a friend who was 

following my Miss Canterbury 

Facebook page. She said all of my 

posts sounded like me.” 

Sullivan also won Charity 

Queen, Miss Positivity and best 

in interview during the crowning 

ceremony on March 17. 

She’s looking forward to competing 

in Miss New Zealand next 

year and then representing the 

country at an international pageant, 

which will likely be in Egypt 

or China. 

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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS 


More than 1000 

trees were put in 

the ground at a 

community planting 

day in Coalgate at 

the weekend. 

Said Malvern 

Ward councillor 

Lydia Gliddon: “It’s 

the kind of stuff 

that makes your 

heart full when you 

see a community 

come together for a 

common goal.” 

About 40 people 

helped out. 

The day was 

a collaboration 

between the 

council, mining 

company Bathurst 

Resources and the 

Coalgate Residents 

Committee. 

Gliddon said 

the plants were 

donated by Bathurst 

Resources and were 

sourced from Bush 

Gully or Tara Stream. 

“The Bathurst 

team sourced seeds, 

germinated and 

have grown many 

plants. We are so 

grateful, not only for 

the donation plants 

but for the team 

who came and 

helped put them in 

the ground.” 

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The Christian Education Network 

Working together for the good 

of students and families has been a 

successful recipe for Christian Integrated 

Schools in Christchurch. 

The Christian Education Network 

has been in existence for over ten 

years. Aidanfield Christian School, 

Emmanuel Christian School, Hillview 

Christian School, and Middleton 

Grange School decided in 2005 that 

there was much to be gained by working 

together cooperatively. They recognised 

opportunities to share successful teaching 

practice, curriculum development 

initiatives across a wide spectrum of 

school operations as well as cooperatively 

strengthening their special Christian 

Character. They recognised that their 

ability to serve students and families was 

greatly enhanced by working together in 

a close and trusting relationship. 

The success of the network has seen 

other schools wanting to join in. Early 

in the piece Rangiora New Life School 

became part of the network. The schools 

joined together to support the genesis 

of Ashburton Christian School and 

also culminated in with the opening of 

Rolleston Christian School in 2015. 

The schools have developed 

interlocking enrolment schemes which 

assists in providing transparent pathways 

in Christian education from new entrant 

through to Year 13. 

A further strength has been a 

cooperative engagement with the 

Ministry of Education who have been 

pivotal in assisting the network’s 

successful development. 

Hillview Christian School 

Yr 1–10 

Open Days: 7 & 9 May 

p: 332 6923 

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Middleton Grange School 

Yr 1–13 

Open Days: 21 & 23 May 

p: 348 9826 

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w: www.middleton.school.nz 

Emmanuel Christian 

School Yr 1–10 

Open Days: Viewing by appointment 

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School Yr 1–10 


p: 338 8153 

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Yr 1–8 


p: 550 2653 

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w: www.rollestonchristian.school.nz 

Rangiora New Life School 

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Open Day: 28 May 

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• Qualified teachers who are committed Christians 

• High standards of academic achievement 

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• Co-educational and State Integrated 

• New Zealand Curriculum delivered from a 

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• Christian virtues modelled and encouraged 

• Strong partnership and shared vision between 

home and school for God’s calling on the life of 

the child 

• Pathways for pupils from Aidanfield, Emmanuel, 

Hillview and Rolleston to 

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CouncilCall 

Wednesday 10 April 2024 

Anzac Day Services 

Anzac Day commemoration services will be 

held at the following locations on Thursday 

25 April to remember the sacrifices of 

our servicemen and women. Services are 

organised by local Returned and Services 

Associations or community groups. 

Have a say on Your Future Selwyn – Waihora Whata Rau 

One of the big decisions we are seeking community 

feedback on in our Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 is 

the Waihora Whata Rau project in Ellesmere. 

Three years ago, the Council agreed to build a 

new library, council service centre and community 

facility at Leeston, which has been gifted the name, 

Whata Rau. We also agreed to carry out landscape 

improvements to Leeston Park, next door to where the 

new facility would be built. Together, the two projects 

form Waihora Whata Rau. 

We’re asking for residents’ feedback on four potential 

options to deliver Whata Rau (Big Decision 2a), and 

three options for the Leeston Park improvements 

(Big Decision 2b). 

Road Works Updates 

Shands Road Intersections and 

Trents Road Upgrade 

In addition to the existing traffic management, 

the following changes will take place from 

Monday 15 April. 

Shands Road Moving to One-Way 

For approximately 4 weeks, Shands Road between 

Hamptons Road and Blakes Road will be one-way 

heading north towards Hornby. Detours will be in 

place down Blakes Road for southbound traffic 

(heading away from Hornby). 

Trents Road (East) One-Way Extension 

For approximately 2 weeks, the current one-way 

traffic management system on Trents Road (east) 

will be extended to run further down Trents Road 

towards Edwin Trent Drive. As a result, Farthing 

Drive at the intersection with Trents Road will be 

closed during this time. 

Trents Road (West) Moving to One-Way 

For approximately 4 weeks, Trents Road (west) at 

the intersection with Shands Road will be moving 

one-way, with no entry onto Shands Road. 

For further information and maps of the 

affected areas please visit selwyn.govt.nz/ 

shandsroundabouts 

These options are, building Whata Rau as planned; 

including more, or less in the building; or not building 

the facility at all. By not building the new facility, 

significant repairs would needed for the existing 

Leeston Library and Council Service Centre so that it 

can be used for limited period of time. 

Options for Leeston Park include carrying out the 

work that had been agreed to; doing the full work 

contained in the new Master Plan; or not carrying out 

the improvements at all. 

To read more and make a submission, head to 

selwyn.govt.nz/ltp. Submissions are welcome 

until 5pm, Thursday 2 May 2024. 


Road works are being carried out on Springston 

Rolleston Road between Lowes Road and 

Broadlands Drive to install a new watermain. 

From 13-17 April, Springston Rolleston Road will be 

closed, with a detour in place via Lowes Road and 

Broadlands Drive. 

From 18-27 April, Springston Rolleston Road will 

be open to traffic one-way northbound (towards 

the town centre). 

A southbound detour will be in place via 

Lowes Road and Broadlands Drive. 

For updates, please check our Facebook page 

and visit selwyn.govt.nz/roadworks 

We’re taking feedback on options for local 

representation to help shape how you are 

represented at the next Council elections. 

Have your say at selwyn.govt.nz/repreview 

• Burnham - 6am, Dawn Parade, 

Army Camp Gates 

• Darfield - 8.45am, 

District War Memorial 

• Dunsandel - 8.30am, 

District War Memorial 

• Glentunnel - 9.30am, 

Meet outside Glentunnel School 

• Hororātā - 11am, Hororātā Monument 

• Kowai - Service follows on from 

conclusion of Springfield’s ceremony 

(around midday) 

• Leeston - 10.30am, 

Leeston Rugby Club Pavilion 

• Lincoln - 2pm, Lincoln Events Centre 

• Mead - 9am, Mead Hall Memorial Gates 

• Prebbleton - 9am, District War Memorial 

• Rolleston - 11am, Town Square by 

Te Ara Ātea 

• Sheffield-Waddington - 8am, 

Sheffield Cenotaph 

• Springfield - 11am, Tawera Memorial Hall 

• Springston - 10.30am, Springston Hall 

• Tai Tapu - 8.45am, Meet at 

Tai Tapu School 

• West Melton - 9.45am, West Melton 

War Memorial in school grounds. 

For more information please visit 

selwyn.govt.nz/news 

Council and Community 

Board Meetings 

Council Meeting* 

Wednesday 10 April, 

1pm, Rolleston Council Offices 

Malvern Community Board 

Monday 22 April, 4pm, 

Darfield Library Meeting Room 

* Livestreamed on our YouTube channel. 

Events 

Community Planting Days 

Saturday 13 April, 10am 

Whitecliffs Domain. 

BBQ lunch provided. 

For more information and to register, 

visit selwyn.govt.nz/events 

FREE 

Learn to Hoop Dance 

Tuesday 16 April, 1-3pm, Lincoln Event Centre, 

Thursday 18 April, 1-3pm, Rolleston 

Community Centre. 

Bookings required at 

selwyn.govt.nz/events 

For all the latest news and events visit our website selwyn.govt.nz or follow us SelwynDistrictCouncil | 0800 SELWYN (735 996) 

$10 

Holiday Programme 

15–26 April, 8am–4pm or 

9am–3pm, Selwyn Sports Centre 

$40 

to $50 

More information at 

selwyn.govt.nz/holidayprogramme 

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Email daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi 

by 5pm each Wednesday 

Waikirikiri Selwyn Storytelling 

Tomorrow 6.30-8pm 

Do you have a story about life 

in Selwyn, past or present, 

that you’d like to get down in 

writing? Join our workshop to 

learn how to craft your local 

memories into a digital story, for 

sharing on our heritage portal 

Kā Kōrero o Waikirikiri Selwyn 

Stories. We will help you to 

research and shape your story, 

digitise any relevant photographs 

you’d like to share, and link it 

to the wider context of life in 

Waikirikiri Selwyn. For 15+ 

years. Free, drop-in. 

Lincoln Event Centre 

Uprising: Author Talk with Nic 

Low 

Thursday 6.30-8pm 

Nic Low spent years researching 

Ngāi Tahu history in the 

Southern Alps, then loaded that 

knowledge into his pack and 

criss-crossed the mountains 

using old Māori trails. Join 

him for a lively account of the 

adventures contained in his 

best-selling book Uprising, and 

find out how to see history rather 

than wilderness when looking 

up at the peaks. Low (Ngāi Tahu) 

is an author, an editor at New 

Zealand Geographic and the 

former programme director of 

WORD Christchurch Festival 

of Books and Ideas. Uprising: 

Walking the Southern Alps of 

New Zealand is his second book; 

his latest, with Phil Dadson, 

is Little Doomsdays. For 18+ 

years. Free, bookings required: 

selwynlibraries.co.nz/events 

Te Ara Ātea 

Driver Licence Series 

Various times Tuesday and 

Wednesday 

Are you aged 16-24 and ready to 

hit the road with your learner’s 

licence, level up your driving 

journey with your restricted 

or, elevate your skills to a full 

licence? Wherever you’re at in 

your driver’s licence journey, 

Selwyn Youth and Proactive 

Drive Charitable Trust have 

you covered. On Tuesday from 

9.30-10.30am a restricted 

licence mentor session will 

be held at Darfield Library 

and Service Centre and on 

Wednesday from 9.30-10.30am 

it will be held at the Rolleston 

Community Centre, cost is $40. 

On Wednesday a learner licence 

workshop will be hosted from 

10am-4pm at Darfield Library 

and Service Centre. Cost is $90 

and includes workshop and test 

cost (sat separately). Contact 

Selwyn Youth Council if cost 

is a barrier. Bookings required: 


Learn To Hoop Dance, 1-3pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at various 

locations: Hoop dancing involves artistic movement and techniques with a hula 

hoop to create amazing figures and illusions. Learn how to hula hoop and perform 

spins, rolls, sequences and isolation with a hoop. Perfect for absolute beginners. 

8–12 years at 1–2pm and 13+ years from 2–3pm. Tuesday at Lincoln Event Centre, 

Wednesday at Darfield Recreation and Community Centre, and Thursday at Rolleston 

Community Centre. $10 per person, bookings required: selwyn.govt.nz/events 

Fungi In Your Garden – 

Friends and Foes 

Saturday April 17, 10.30-11.30am 

Some fungi will help your plants 

to get nutrients and protect 

them from diseases, while others 

will make your plants sick. At 

this Lincoln Envirotown event 

you will find out about how to 

promote the good fungi, and 

keep the bad ones in check. 

You will also learn about the 

lifecycles of fungi to enable you 

what to look out for to grow 






healthy plants. The presenter 



is Wendy Kentjens, a plant 

pathologist at Lincoln University. 

Lincoln Library 

Preserving 101 

Saturday 11am-2pm 

Get hands on during this 

demonstration covering the 

basics of food preservation 

techniques. Discover ways to use 

and preserve produce so you can 

enjoy the fruits of 

´ 

your labour 

throughout the year. 18+ years. 

$10 library members, $20 nonmembers. 

Bookings required. 

Leeston Library and Service 

Centre 

Being a Sustainably 

Responsible Business 

Wednesday 5-8pm 

Is your business looking at 

how to be more socially and 

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In addition to the existing traffic management in place, please be advised 

of the following changes from Monday 15 April. 

Shands Road Moving to One-Way 

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and Blakes Road will be one-way heading north towards Hornby. 

Detours will be in place down Blakes Road for southbound traffic 

(heading away from Hornby). 

Trents Road (East) One-Way Extension 

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will be extended to run further towards Edwin Trent Drive. Farthing Drive 

will be closed at the intersection with Trents Road during this time. 

Trents Road (West) Moving to One-Way 

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Shands Road will be moving one-way, with no entry onto Shands Road. 

Public consultation on 

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for 2026—2029 

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on our proposed levies for the period 1 July 2026—30 June 2029. 

Fire and Emergency is funded almost entirely through levies on eligible 

insurance policies. When the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 came 

into effect a transitional levy funded the new organisation until the new levy 

arrangements, under Part 3 of the Act, could be brought in. The new levy will 

take effect on 1 July 2026. 

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proposed levies and the activities we plan to undertake during the levy period. 

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• the activities we propose to undertake over the levy period and the 

estimated costs of delivering these activities, 

• our proposed levy rates, and 

• the assumptions we have made in estimating our costs and the steps 

involved calculating the proposed levy rates. 

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24 

SPORT 


Prebbleton victorious in nail-biter 

EXPERIENCE: Crusader and All Black Joe Moody turned 

out for home club Lincoln on Saturday. 

PHOTOS: GRAEME TILTMAN 

• By Sam Coughlan 

PREBBLETON’S winning start 

to their Coleman Shield defence 

has continued, despite being 

made to work for victory at home 

against Lincoln on Saturday. 

The Penguins got up 11-10 in a 

match that doubled as their combined 

country opener, and head 

coach Simon Fitzgerald said they 

were glad to come away with a 

win in a nail-biter. 

“It went down to the wire, 

a last-minute goal line stand 

defensively, where we were able 

to turn it over, because they were 

mauling on our try line, and 

then shortly after that, clear it off 

the field,” he said. 

Prebbleton make the trip to 

Southbrook this weekend to take 

on Saracens, who went down to 

Oxford in a Luisetti Seeds combined 

country clash. 

But Fitzgerald said they would 

provide a good test. 

“They’re always a strong side, 

they bring a lot of physicality 

and contact. And it’ll be another 

tough battle for us.” 

Saracens beat Prebbleton on 

their own turf last season, but 

Fitzgerald said the team wouldn’t 

focus on any sort of revenge. 

“We’re just focusing on game 

by game, week to week. 

“Like any other game, we want 

to go out and put a performance 

in, get the win, and keep developing.” 

He said the team had been 

working together well to develop 

combinations early in the season. 

“As the new guys have more 

time in the saddle, they’ll just 

continue to grow in confidence, 

but so will everybody else. 

“So we just have to make sure 

that we’re getting out to training 

and nailing our detail and 

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chances, but take chances now. 

“Otherwise it’s going to come 

back to bite us at some point.” 

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Lincoln’s side featured Crusaders and 

All Black prop Joe Moody, playing his 

first game of the season for Lincoln with 

the Crusaders having a bye. 

Fitzgerald said playing against someone 

of his class was “fantastic”. 

“Credit to Joe for coming and playing 

club footy. 

“Our fellas really enjoyed playing 

against him, particularly in the scrum, 

where we were able to assert a bit of 

dominance, so that’s filled our front 

rowers with confidence moving 

forward.” 

Darfield were the only other Ellesmere 

side to win in the combined competition 

at the weekend, beating Woodend 45-13. 

This weekend they host Rakaia at 

Darfield Domain. 

There are two Coleman Shield clashes 

in the combined competition this 

weekend. 

Winless Hornby, who have scored 

just three points and leaked 86 in their 

opening two games, take on Lincoln at 

Denton Park, who are also looking for 

their first win of the season. 

Springston host Waihora with both 

sides coming off losses at the weekend, 

Springston going down 31-8 to Kaiapoi 

and Waihora losing on home turf against 

Ashley, 26-23. 

Southbridge suffered an agonising 

30-29 loss to Ohoka and will hope for a 

better result when they take on Kaiapoi at 

home. 

West Melton host Hurunui, who are 

winless in the combined competition. 


match against Lincoln 

DRAGGED DOWN: Dan Fogerty of 

Prebbleton tackles Lincoln’s Edgar 

Odum. 

Combined country round 2 

(Saturday) 

Saracens v Prebbleton, 

Southbrook Park, 2.45pm 

West Melton v Hurunui, 

West Melton Domain, 2.45pm 

Hornby v Lincoln, Denton 

Park, 3pm 

Springston v Waihora, 

Springston Domain, 3pm 

Darfield v Rakaia, Darfield 

Domain, 3pm 

Southbridge v Kaiapoi, 

Southbridge Domain, 3pm 

PHOTOS: GRAEME 

TILTMAN 

POWER: Lincoln first-five Ben Hooper takes a shot at goal, while 

Prebbleton lock Nick Murdoch competes for a lineout. 

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Tai Tapu bowlers defend champion titles 


THE TAI TAPU Bowling Club 

says winning two Ellesmere 

champion of champions titles 

at the weekend is a special 

achievement – more so for two of 

its veteran bowlers. 

Heather Murdoch was the 

skipper of the women’s triples 

team, alongside Gill Bolderston 

and Marina Russell, who took 

out the competition on Sunday 

at Southbridge, beating Leeston’s 

Wendy Toohey (skip), Polly 

Middleton and Marie Carrodous 

21-14 in the final to defend the 

trophy they won last year. 

For Bolderston, it was one 

step better than she managed in 

the singles final two weeks ago, 

when she lost to Leeston’s Valmai 

Hantz 21-16. 

Tai Tapu also defended their 

title in the men’s pair event 

on Saturday, with the team of 

Peter Udy (skip) and Tim Pavey 

victorious in the final against 

Dunsandel, winning 14-12. 

It was Murdoch’s 12th 

Ellesmere title but she didn’t get 

off to the best of starts in the 

opening round against Diamond 

Harbour in a 14-12 victory. 

“If you’d seen me play in the 

first game, you wouldn’t have 

thought we were going to get 

anywhere,” she said. 

“They (Bolderston and Russell) 

were brilliant, but I didn’t do 

CHAMPS: The Tai Tapu triples team of Heather Murdoch, Gill Bolderston and Marina Russell were joined in the winners’ 

circle by pair Tim Pavey and Peter Udy after winning their grades at the Ellesmere champion of champions tournament. 

PHOTOS: ELLESMERE BOWLS 

anything very much in that first 

game. 

“They carried me. And then I 

just decided it was time to take 

the jersey off and get down to it.” 

Murdoch, who is also the 

match convener for Ellesmere 

Bowls, said the wins were great 

for the club. 

“Winning an Ellesmere 

champion of champions event 

is great, because it’s important 

for Ellesmere that we keep these 

Ellesmere champion of champions 

Men’s pairs: Peter Udy and Tim Pavey (Tai Tapu) 

Women’s pairs: Glenys Pluck and Dallas Hoskin (Lincoln) 

Men’s triples: Noel Pickersgill, Steve Brice, Dave Hopkins 

(Diamond Harbour) 

Women’s triples: Heather Murdoch, Gill Bolderston, 

Marina Russell (Tai Tapu) 

things going. 

“Most of the clubs send all 

their champion winners to our 

champion of champions events 

and that’s great to see. 

“It’s special because we’re such 

a small club. We’ve only got 

about 23 or 24 members so it’s 

very special to come back and do 

that.” 

The pair win was Udy’s 14th 

Ellesmere title – he was also a 

part of last year’s winning team 

but said the trophy wasn’t something 

he was expecting. 

“I was probably 70 per cent 

sure we wouldn’t win. 

“Then I had one of my good 

days, when I was sort of on the 

job, managing to play what I 

wanted to play.”



SPORT 27 

US college beckons for 

middle distance athlete 


SELWYN RUNNER Daniel 

Prescott has made the decision to 

accept an athletics scholarship in 

the United States later this year. 

The 18-year-old, who won 

the national secondary schools 

1500m title last year, will study 

at Providence College in Rhode 

Island after having a number of 

options to choose from. 

Angie Petty from the Selwyn 

Athletic Club, who coaches 

Prescott, said he had always 

wanted to go to Providence. 

“The head coach, Ray (Tracey), 

he has been one of the best 

coaches in the NCAA (National 

Collegiate Athletic Association) 

for years, he’s won the NCAA 

coach of the year multiple times. 

“Kiera Hall went there, who we 

coached, and Daniel trained with 

(her) until she went last year. 

“I think it just seems a really 

good fit.” 

Hall was coached by Petty and 

her husband Sam before starting 

at Providence last year. She 

placed second in both the 800m 

and 1500m junior girls’ races at 

the national championships prior 

to her move. 

Petty said Prescott had offers 

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Another of Petty’s athletes, 

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letters, including plurals, can you make 

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Solution 242: eon, heir, hen, her, hero, HEROIN, 

heron, hie, hire, hoe, hoer, hone, horn, ion, ire, iron, 

word. nor, one, ore, rein, rhino, rho, roe. 

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19. Claw (5) 

21. Protective garment (5) 

23. Lawyer (9) 

25. Overalls (9) 

26. Friend (colloq) (5) 

27. Stop from happening (7) 

28. Scans (7) 

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6. Fleeting (9) 

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Salvation, 5. Local, 6. 

Transient, 7. Icing, 8. 

Ejected, 14. Attenuate, 16. 

Paralysis, 17. Solitaire, 18. 

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Perfect time to pop in some colour 

• By Henri Ham 

AUTUMN IS the perfect time to 

pop some pretty colour into your 

garden. 

Flowers like polyanthus, primula 

and viola can easily revitalise a 

weary garden, and thrive in the 

cooler months. And planting 

them now, before the temperature 

drops, gives them time to really 

get established, bringing you a 

prolonged blooming season. 

Polyanthus, primula and viola 

are easy to grow and flourish in 

garden beds, as borders, or in pots. 

Polyanthus and voila are petite 

blooms (about 10-15cm high), 

while primula has a bit more 

height (30cm) – ideal for planting 

in behind smaller plants, for a 

fuller garden effect. 

Primula comes in several shades 

of pink, red, white and mixed. 

It’s a dainty flower, and when 

picked makes a cute winter posy 

VIVID: Primula lavender is a dainty flower, also available in 

many other colours. 

arrangement for your kitchen. 

Primula also copes well growing in 

the shade. 

If you’re not into the primula 

pinks, violas have a bolder look 

and come in range of blues, 

yellows and oranges. To really 

make these colours pop, when 

planting try thinking about your 

complementary colours – if you’ve 

got a terracotta orange pot, try 

planting blue blooms. 

Alternatively, if your pot (or 

house colour) is blue, try the citrus 

or orange violas, to really make 

them stand out. Purple and yellow 

flowers will also complement each 

other, and really stand out in a pot 

together. 

Polyanthus has a smaller bloom 

(framed by its leaves) appearance. 

There are blue, red, pink, white 

and yellow polyanthus – so you’re 

bound to find something you like. 

They look pretty in a pot 

on a table, and you’ll often see 

polyanthus in perfectly planted 

borders at public gardens. 

When getting ready to plant 

your seedlings, choose a spot that 

receives some sun, and has good 

drainage. If your garden is looking 

a bit tired after summer, turn over 

the soil, and dig through some 

organic compost or fertiliser. Once 

this is done, dig holes for your 

flowers, 10-20cm apart. 

You want the holes to be 

large enough so the roots of the 

seedlings don’t get squashed. Place 

the seedlings in, and press soil 

firmly down around it. 

Your plants will benefit from a 

good initial watering, and adding a 

layer of mulch around them. This 

will help retain moisture, soften 

the frost, and repel the weeds. 

If you’ve flower seedlings left 

over, an old favourite of mine is 

to pack them into a low hanging 

basket. Pop your primula, 

polyanthus or violas in, and add 

some lobelia to really soften the 

sides. And, as we leave summer 

behind, I also like that baskets 

aren’t so labour intensive with 

minimal watering required. 

In six to eight weeks, you’ll start 

to see colour popping through, 

all set for your coming cooler 

months. And remember – as with 

most flowers – to pick the off the 

deadheads to encourage more to 

bloom. 

Preparing your garden for winter weather 

THE COOLER temperatures of 

autumn have arrived, and so too 

has the beautiful colourful display 

of leaves on deciduous trees. 

It’s another busy month in the 

garden as we prepare our gardens 

for the colder winter months. 

Growing winter veges in 

containers 

If you are short on space in 

the garden, grow your veges 

in containers and/or pots. Try 

silverbeet, spinach, broccoli, peas 

and winter lettuce. Use fresh 

potting mix and make sure your 

pots/containers have good drainage 

holes. Place them in a warm sunny, 

north facing, position, away from 

strong winds. Add a layer of mulch 

on top to protect the soil. 

Planting winter vege 

seedlings 

April is the favoured month for 

planting winter vegetable seedlings. 

Add fresh compost to the vege 

plot before planting broad beans, 

broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, 

lettuce, onions, peas, radish, 

spinach, swedes and turnips. It’s a 

good idea to stagger your plantings 

(called succession planting) every 

two to three weeks so you have a 

continuous harvest throughout 

winter. 

If temperatures are dropping 

at night, put jars or plastic bottles 

over seedlings to protect them 

against early frosts – this also 

helps keep snails and slugs at bay. 

Remember to remove any covers in 

the morning. 

Planting flowering winter 

annuals 

Summer flowering annuals are 

just about finished. Remove old 

plants into the compost bin and if 

you haven’t already, prepare beds 

for planting with fresh compost. 

Winter annuals to plant in this 

month include; alyssum, aquilegia, 

calendulas, cineraria, cornflower, 

lobelia, lupins, nemesia, pansies, 

primulas, snapdragons, status, 

stock, sweet pea, sweet william, 

violas and wallflowers. 

Plant up pots and containers for 

NOURISH: Add plenty of compost into your existing soil. 

colourful displays on decks and 

balconies – they will provide a real 

lift over the dreary winter months. 

Preparing the strawberry 

patch 

May is the preferred time for 

planting strawberries so use this 

month to prepare your strawberry 

patch for planting. Prepare the 

soil and mound areas for planting 

above the existing ground level, 

adding fresh compost and 

compacting the soil. Remove 

‘runners’ from last seasons 

strawberry plants and keep them 

in a large container filled with fresh 

potting mix until they are planted 

next month. 

Fruit tree harvesting 

Feijoas and early kiwifruit are 

ripening. Leave feijoas to fall to 

the ground before collecting the 

fruit. All stone fruit trees can be 

given an end-of-season spray with 

a copper compound towards the 

end of April. Peach and nectarine 

tree pruning can start as their leaf 

fall has begun. Lemons will be 

colouring later in the month and 

can be harvested then. 

Ornamental shrubs 

The first of the winter flowering 

shrubs such as camelias will begin 

blooming. Garden centres will have 

new season plants in stock next 

month, so prepare new gardens for 

planting now by adding plenty of 

compost. 

End of the rose growing 

season 

Just a few rose varieties such as 

iceberg will be flowering into May. 

In general, roses are near the end 

of their growing season and sadly, 

look their least attractive. Although 

it may be tempting to start 

pruning, it’s still a little early as a 

warm spell can bring about a burst 

of new growth which could then be 

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EXPECTATIONS are high on 

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sales star for Mercedes-Benz the 

producer of some of the finest 

luxury vehicles on the planet. 

Is the second generation of the 

popular GLC up to the challenge? 

It certainly makes a strong 

start, by offering features for the 

New Zealand market that were 

pricey options packages, part of a 

more generous range of standard 

equipment. The GLC is new, but 

faces off against the same old 

adversaries such as the BMW X3, 

Audi Q5 and Lexus NX. 

The only model sold here is the 

GLC 300 4MATIC priced from 

$113,900 and was the chosen 

one for this road test. There is 

only one $6900 option package. 

It comprises MBUX Augmented 

Reality for Navigation, GUARD 

360 ° Vehicle Protection Plus, 

Burmester 3D surround sound 

system, Digital Light, Adaptive 

Highbeam Assist Plus, and heat 

and noise-insulating acoustic 

glass. 

The generation two GLC is 

longer which helps unlock an 

additional 50 litres of boot space 

while there are a host of other 

Motoring with Bob Nettleton 

worthwhile enhancements over 

the previous model. 

The ones you will notice most 

are new body-coloured wheel 

arches, tapered running boards 

and 20-inch AMG bi-colour alloy 

wheels. 

It keeps making every post 

a winner, with a bold overhaul 

of the passenger compartment 

that follows the lead of its C- 

Class sibling, and banishing 

almost all buttons and switches. 

These are replaced by a central 

portrait-oriented display screen 

that becomes the go-to for most 

vehicle’s functions, including the 

latest generation of the company’s 

lauded MBUX infotainment 

system.The exterior adds 

improved aerodynamics creating 

less wind resistance and noise 

and better fuel consumption. 

This model has increased 

in size almost everywhere 

compared to its predecessor. 

It’s 60mm longer, the rear track 

width is up a whopping 23mm 

and the wheelbase receives a 

15mm stretch to 2888mm. The 

width is unchanged from the 

previous model at 1890mm, but 

still remains among the best in 

its class. 

The luggage capacity has 

increased significantly to a 

generous 620-litres. The rear 

seat backrest can be split-folded 

in a 40:20:40 ratio. Electrically 

operated unlocking of the rear 

seat backrest is activated by 

push-button switches on the 

left and right side of the rear 

seat backrest, or via controls 

in the load compartment. A 

power tailgate is standard and 

operated via the ignition key, a 

switch in the driver’s door, or the 

unlocking handle on the tailgate. 

The GLC 300 features a 48V 

electrical system and secondgeneration 

Integrated Starter 

Generator (ISG), providing 

support off the mark and in 

the low rev range. This, in 

tandem with turbocharging, 

ensures strong and seamless 

power delivery. The electrical 

system with its ‘gliding’, boost 

or recuperation function yields 

further fuel consumption 

reductions. 

The ISG can provide an 

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200Nm of torque and recuperate 

higher electrical outputs than 

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It also sees the engine start 

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transition from stop to start 

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The combination of these 

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Ratings out of 10: Performance 8; Handling 7; Build Quality 

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Overall points out of 10: 8 

four-cylinder engine producing 

400Nm of torque – up 30Nm on 

the outgoing model. This ensures 

improved strength and flexibility 

through the rev range. Lively 

and supremely refined, it shifts a 

solid luxury SUV with verve and 

purpose that is up a good notch 

on the previous engine. 

This latest GLC power plant is 

another in a long line of recent 

smaller capacity Mercedes 

motors that emphatically prove 

you can do more, in fact a 

lot more, with less. The main 

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A sophisticated and highly 

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There is an abundance of 

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There is also a new addition to 

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Targeted towards journeys over 

rougher terrain, the “transparent 

bonnet” shows an image on the 

central display screen of any 

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This clever tech finds a safe path 

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With the press of a button, 

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the suspension to suit a variety 

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Ride quality is impressive with 

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The handling is agile and well 

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Tom, who died while on his way 

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• By Georgia O’Co nor-Harding 

A CRACKDOWN on mobile 

traders acro s the districts could 

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However, the public has li tle 

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i sue. 

Only eight submi sions were 

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WorkSafe chief inspector 

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It was the firs time Mr Garth 


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Mr Garth, has who b en has given b the a gr en cus ligh on to ge ting more experience 

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Pure South Sharp Blacks, recently 

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“Doing a board l this stuff on Thursday and it had the okay 

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intense as the team members back for you,” for he a resource said. consen to South create Sharp a Blacks team. 

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includes W olston butcher w ekend practices. Mr Winder “Those guys over there 

board’s submi sion. 

AN UPPER Ri carton butcher Jeremy Garth, finished second said coming second against 1 [Australia] are on top of their “I’d like to think so because the 

has proven himself to be a cut in the competition. 

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above his Au sie rivals at an He said the cha lenge started 

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international competition. as a “transtasman test match” “To get second behind Ireland “And it just showcases that the crysta line silica risk,” he said. 

Elite Meats owner Corey 

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Mr Mora said the community 

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star team a the World Butchers’ year’s World Butchers’ Challenge 

was intense as the team 

Mr Winder has b en a butcher community. 

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Eastern Redbud - Autumn Colour 

At least 

20% 

off all plants 

Autumn sale 

starts this friday. 

Great deals on thousands of trees and 

shrubs. Three days only! 

Fri 12th April to 

Sun 14th April 

Visit our great plant centre - Open 7 days at 1002 Robinsons Road - Between Templeton & Rolleston 0800 800 352 southernwoods.nz


At least 20% 

off all plants. 

The Southern Woods Autumn Sale 

begins this Friday. 3 days only! 

It’s time to get back into the garden. Autumn is an ideal planting 

season, and we’ve got you covered with a great selection of expertly 

grown trees and shrubs, all on sale until April 14th 2024. 

Great Garden Colour 

Our nursery team have been busy stocking up our plant centre, 

located here in Selwyn between Templeton & Rolleston. We pride 

ourselves on expert advice, an extra-friendly team and Canterbury’s 

largest range of trees & shrubs. 

Come down and say hello. 

15% off all tools, pots and 

planting accessories. 

In addition to 20% off plants, you’ll receive 15% 

off tools, planting accessories & pots and a great 

selection of Red-Tag Super Specials 

Vibrant 

New Zealand Natives 

Hundreds of species to pick from. 

Great deals on thousands of 

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Plenty of 

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Visit our great plant centre - Open 7 days at 1002 Robinsons Road Between Templeton & Rolleston


Friday 12th April to 

Sunday 14th April 

Open 9am-5pm Every Day 

Ferns & Shade 

Loving Plants 

Ornamental Specimen Trees 

t Autumn Colour 

Bulk Shelter & Riparian Plants 

Awesome Fruit Selection 

Thousands of plants to 

pick from... 

We supply to residential, rural and 

commercial customers. With the whole 

plant centre on sale, there’s sure to be 

something to get you growing. 

We’ve got great red tag specials on: 

• Tough New Zealand natives 

• Hedging Plants 

• Berries & Fruit Trees 

• Ornamentals 

• Select Specimen Trees 

• And plenty more! 

* All specials instore at the plant centre only, 

Discount is off the Retail unit price. Excludes Vouchers 

+ Glasshouses. 

Bring your plans 

(and the puppy) 

We’ve got an expert team on hand to 

help out with any plant questions you 

might have. Our plant centre is child 

and dog friendly, with great display 

gardens and plenty of parking. 

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specialists 

0800 800 352 southernwoods.nz


Our top 5 

autumn tips. 

Autumn is an ideal planting time, 

here are our top tips for the season. 

1: Watch your watering 

Although it’s hard to believe in Canterbury, a common cause of dead plants in 

Selwyn is too much water. As we head into the cooler months, plants have far lower 

water requirements. It’s best to give plants a deep soak less regularly, instead of 

constant frequent watering. Add a really good layer of organic mulch with a deep 

soak, and you can almost turn the hose off until mid-spring. 

2: Dig a $50 hole for a $15 tree. 

This old saying is a goodie. When planting any new plants, spend most of your time 

and money on improving your soil, drainage, staking, mulching and maintenance. It’s 

hard, dirty work, but you won’t regret it. 

3: Ditch the weed mat 

Synthetic weed mat is detrimental to plant and soil health in the long term. It also 

adds cost, puts plastic into the environment, and is tricky to install. Why would you? 

Look for bio-degradable wool alternatives if you really need matting, but 100mm of 

organic mulch is our recommended option. 

4: Species selection is key. 

Just because you saw that lush banana tree on Pinterest, doesn’t mean it’s going to 

love the Rolleston climate! Talk to our expert team to ensure plants are suitable for 

your site before you put them in the ground. 

5: Engage expertise. Talk to our design team today. 

We have an experienced team of in-house landscape architects ready to tackle your 

next project. From rural to residential, our team can design your dream landscape, 

working with your ideas to create a personal and practical planting plan. Book 

through our website, we recommend a site visit to get your project underway. 

You can’t 

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between Templeton & Rolleston 

1002 Robinsons Road 

Robinsons Road underpass gives you easy access to Southern 

Woods from Jones Road, West Melton and beyond. 

Coming from Christchurch? 

Take the Berketts Road exit 

Visit our great plant centre - Open 7 days at 1002 Robinsons Road Between Templeton & Rolleston 0800 800 352 southernwoods.nz

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Listing ID: RLL31550 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston 

Caine Hopcroft 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 330 1002 

7 Forton Lane, Rolleston Open Home: Saturday and Sunday 11.15 - 11.45am 

Proudly 100% Locally 

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Now with 4 offices in Selwyn 

Call in and see us for all your Real Estate needs 

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Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Open Home 

New Listing/Open Home 

DEADLINE SALE 

1334 Old West Coast Road, West Melton 

4A1B2L4J 

FOR SALE 

98 Branthwaite Drive, Rolleston 

3A2B1L2J 

• Generous 4.05ha (more or 

less) 

• 4 bedrooms + sleep out 

• 4 car garaging + car port & 

workshop 

• Separate lounge/activity room 

• Mature, private setting 

including fruit/nut trees 

Deadline Sale 

10am Thursday 11th April 

2024 (unless sold prior) 

View 

Wednesday 5.00 - 5.30pm 

Saturday 12.30 - 1.00pm 

Sunday 3.15 - 3.45pm 

Jayden Cullen 

027 391 6785 

jayden.cullen@raywhite.com 

'Big Red' Shefford 

027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com 

• Built in 2020 by Signature 

Home. 

• 159m2 home on 600m2 

section 

• Three bedrooms, Two 

bathrooms 

• Double carpeted internal 

access garage 

For Sale 

Offers Over $759,000 

View 

Sunday 1.45 - 2.15pm 

Harry Wright 

027 787 4479 

harry.wright@raywhite.com 

Rebecca Grose 

021 266 2173 

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/WMN30143 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31589 


Open Home 


DEADLINE SALE 

123 Goodericks Road, Lincoln 

4A2B2L2J 

FOR SALE 

6 Christie Place, Rolleston 

4A2B2L2J 

• Perfect lifestyle block just 

outside Lincoln 

• Stunning kitchen with stone 

benchtops 

• Tiled bathrooms with tiled 

showers 

• Master with WIR and ensuite 

• Deer fenced paddock, 4 bay 

shed including stable & more! 

Deadline Sale 

4pm Tuesday 16th April 

2024 (unless sold prior) 

View 


Sunday 3.30 - 4.00pm 

Fiona Shearing 

021 229 6009 

fiona.shearing@raywhite.com 


027 224 4733 


• Meticulously constructed in 

2010 by Today Homes 

• A tiled ensuite with undertile 

heating & spacious WIR 

• A covered outdoor area - 

great for entertaining 

• Expansive 1027m² section 

• Double garage with space for 

a workshop or extra storage 

For Sale 

$1,029,000 

View 

Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm 

Leisa Webster 

027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30443 



Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Selwyn's largest 

locally owned & operated 

property management company 

Paul Clement 

Business Development Manager 

bdm.redchili@raywhite.com 

027 522 8210 

Warner Wilson 

Business Development Manager 

redchili.bdm@raywhite.com 

027 212 9619 

Call/Email Paul or Warner for a free rental appraisal 

Cara Callister 

Manager/ Senior Property Manager 

027 247 4083 

Donna-Marie Bell 

Senior Property Manager 

027 456 1133 

Ilze Erasmus 

Property Manager 

027 227 7663 

Emily Stock 


021 663 700 

Jane Lowe 


027 255 9850 

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Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008) 

Final Week 

FOR SALE 

17 Monte Crescent, Lincoln 

• Spacious family home located in Lincoln's desirable Verdeco Park 

• Sun-filled open plan living spaces with fabulous indoor/outdoor 

flow to patios, plus separate lounge/media room 

• Kitchen boasts 2 pyrolytic ovens, 90cm induction hob & WIP 

• Study nook with custom cabinetry plus four bedrooms including 

master with tiled ensuite shower & walk-in robe 

• Triple car garaging with carpet, insulation & attic storage 

• Ducted heating, CCTV, alarm, automated irrigation & more! 



Deadline Sale 

4:00pm, Tuesday 16th April 2024 

(unless sold prior) 

View 

Thursday 1:00 - 1:30pm 

Sunday 12:15 to 12:45pm 

4A2B2L1D4+H3J 

Emma Langton-George 

027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

Dwayne Bloomfield 

021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com

4 

Open Home 

FOR SALE 

69 Dryden Avenue, Rolleston 

• Open plan living, dining & kitchen opens to 2 outdoor living areas 

• Plenty of space for families with a separate lounge with gas fire 

• Generous kitchen with induction hob & central island 

• Three double bedrooms including master suite boasting ensuite, 

walk-in wardrobe & doors to outdoor patio 

• Superb location within easy walking distance to Rolleston Square 

with its many shops & eateries 



For Sale 

By negotiation 

View 

Sunday 2:15 to 2:45pm 

3A2B2L2J 

Emma Langton-George 

027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

Dwayne Bloomfield 

021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 

Open Home 

Open Home 

FOR SALE 

18 Boulez Mews, Rolleston 

4A2B1D6+C3J 

FOR SALE 

6 Lady Isaac Drive, Rolleston 

3A2B2L3J 

• Expansive 1877sqm section 

with so much parking space! 

• Spacious 286sqm home 

• Great O/P living with flow to 

the outdoors 

• Walk in pantry, separate 

laundry, storage room, study 

• Inslab heating & solar panels 

• Lovely cul-de-sac location 

For Sale 

$1,170,000 

View 

Sunday 11.45 - 12.15pm 

Leesa Booth 

027 947 1200 

leesa.booth@raywhite.com 


027 224 4733 


• Triple car garaging 

• 211m2 home on a 600m2 

section 

• Walk in pantry 

• Separate living area 

For Sale 

$829,000 

View 

Sunday 12.15 - 12.45pm 


027 330 1002 

caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com 





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Open Home 

Open Home 

FOR SALE 

9 Rufus Street, Rolleston 

4A2B2L2J 

FOR SALE 

8 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston 

6A1K2B2L5J 

• 4 bedrooms, including master 

with ensuite & walk-thru robe 

• 2 living areas bathed in 

natural sunlight 

• Modern kitchen with stunning 

counter tops and WIP 

• 689m2 rear section with 

ample space for children & 

pets to play 

For Sale 

$770,000 

View 

Sunday 1.15 - 1.45pm 


027 330 1002 

caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com 

• Exquisite entertainment and 

decking area 

• Immaculately presented and 

private grounds 

• New triple car garaging with 

insulation 

• Generous sized bedrooms 

throughout 

• Log burner and 3 heat pumps 

For Sale 

Offers Over $1,390,000 

View 


Sunday 11.30 - 12.00pm 

Rowan Shepherd 

027 303 1565 

rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com 


027 224 4733 








FOR SALE 

10 New Creek Mews, Rolleston 

4A2B2L2J 

FOR SALE 


4A2B2L3J 

• 2 expansive living areas + 

great heating options 

• Oversized double garage & 

gated access for caravans, 

boats, & other toys! 

• In an incredibly quiet & 

convenient location! 

• Zoned for Rolleston school 

and Rolleston college 

For Sale 

By Negotiation 

View 


Sunday 12.00 - 12.30pm 

Cyrilla Lolohea 

020 4162 0242 

cyrilla.lolohea@raywhite.com 

• Four great size bedrooms + a 

rumpus room or home office 

• Generous O/P living space 

with a large separate lounge 

• Incredible summer house to 

enjoy BBQ's all year round 

• Executive family home in a 

quiet location & surrounded 

by other quality homes 

For Sale 

Offers Over $1,199,000 

View 

Sunday 11.00 - 11.30am 


027 224 4733 


Georgia Schofield 

027 887 7282 

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com 





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Springston 22 Everest Way 

New Listing 

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Stunning Springston Sanctuary 

Nestled on a quiet back section in the desirable community of Springston, this inviting home offers a peaceful retreat from the 

hustle and bustle. Enjoy small country living, with the convenience of Lincoln and Rolleston just minutes away. The home has 

been meticulously maintained both inside and out, which reflects in its welcoming atmosphere. A large open plan living area 

with a well-appointed kitchen, separate lounge, 4 good-sized bedrooms, including a Master with walk-in wardrobe & ensuite, a 

family bathroom with separate WC and a separate laundry make it perfect for family living. Indoor/outdoor flow seamlessly 

blends, offering 3 separate patio areas, including an al fresco dining area that captures the evening sun. Beautifully 

landscaped gardens showcase a unique feature - your own map of New Zealand, complete with the Southern Alps! Olive trees, 

grape vines and a large, raised veggie bed invite you to make the most of this 881sqm(approx) section. Irrigation will help 

with your growing year-round too. The double garage is complemented by ample off street parking for a boat, camper - or 

both! 

4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 1st May, 2024 at 3.00pm, 


View Wed 10 Apr 5.30 - 6.00pm 

Sun 14 Apr 11.30 - 12.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/LIU180579 

Holly Siddons 

M 020 4153 5251 

E holly.siddons@pb.co.nz 

Prebbleton Robinsons Road - Stunning bare land blocks 

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Lifestyle Blocks - Robinsons Road (titled) 

They say the 3 most important words you need to hear when you are buying property are Location, Location and Location. 

Based on that I am delighted to announce premium bare land lifestyle blocks for sale that literally have it all. When it comes to 

location Eastwood Developments 10 four hectare blocks are as good as it gets. Perfectly situated between two of the most 

popular small towns in Canterbury being Prebbleton and Lincoln you get a rare opportunity to create your own piece of 

paradise. With rich fertile soils on offer and views of both the Alps and the Port Hills plus incredible proximity to the two 

townships you may ask what's missing? Answer, nothing but YOU. If feeling like you are in the country and at the flick of a 

switch in town tickles your fancy you are absolutely in the right place. This opportunity does not come along very often. This 

land is an absolute must to inspect and I look forward to meeting you. 

LOT 1 - $960,000 LOT 4 - $930,000 LOT 5 - $930,000 LOT 6 - $930,000 

LOT 7 - $930,000 LOT 8 - $950,000 LOT 9 - $950,000 

For Sale Buyers $930,000+ 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/LIL10364 

Justin Le Lievre 

M 022 628 1306 

E justinl@pb.co.nz 

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

Proud to be here

7 

Rolleston 846 Selwyn Road 

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High spec home with amazing views 

Step into luxury with this stunning plaster and cedar home, boasting a beautifully tiled entrance that sets the stage for 

elegant living. The spacious open layout features captivating box ceilings seamlessly connecting the living, dining, and a 

convenient study nook, perfect for productivity or relaxation. Indulge your inner chef in the high-spec kitchen, complete with 

exquisite stone bench tops, a walk-in pantry, and top-of-the-line Smeg appliances, including a 90cm gas cooktop. In addition 

to these impressive features, this home offers a second lounge, providing even more space for relaxation and entertainment. 

Retreat to the luxurious master bedroom, complete with a large walk-in wardrobe, tiled shower, and double vanity for added 

convenience and indulgence. The main bathroom beckons with a standalone bath, perfect for unwinding after a long day, 

while a separate toilet adds practicality to the layout. With a separate laundry and double-carpeted internal access garaging, 

every aspect of convenience has been considered. Step outside to discover a spacious section, ideal for outdoor activities, 

complemented by a concrete patio, inviting you to enjoy alfresco dining in leisure. 

4 2 2 2 

For Sale Buyers $939,000+ 

View Sun 14 Apr 12.15 - 12.45pm 

Web pb.co.nz/LIU180526 

Cameron McRae 

M 027 769 6696 

E cameron.mcrae@pb.co.nz 

Kirwee 39 Thorndon Close 

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Luxury living on a 1.12ha oasis 

Located on a spectacular 1.12ha (approx.) landscaped paradise, this 305sqm masterpiece redefines modern indulgence and 

countryside tranquillity. Secluded and quiet, you'll be swept away by the home's thoughtful design and incredible "wow" 

factor from the moment you arrive. Floor-to-ceiling windows and bifold doors seamlessly integrate the open plan kitchen, 

dining and living areas with the outdoors, allowing an abundance of natural light to circulate. Designed for lavish entertaining, 

step out onto two sheltered patio areas and a private spa retreat. The luxuries continue inside with a separate lounge room. 

Accommodation is a dream with three bedrooms, two bathrooms including an ensuite to the master, plus a guest powder 

room. An upstairs office provides the ideal setting for those working remotely. Every amenity has been considered, from solar 

panels, underfloor heating and a log burner for year-round comfort, to a separate laundry, internal-access double garage and 

ample off-street parking. But perhaps this property's most alluring asset lies in its incredible grounds with irrigation to the 

vegetable gardens, a garden shed, woodshed and a simply mammoth 180sqm (approx.) shed. 

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

3 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 24th April, 2024 at 3.00pm, 


View Sun 14 Apr 2.15 - 2.45pm 

Web pb.co.nz/DFL178329 

Amy Jones 

M 021 077 9945 

Shar Simôn 

M 027 555 0654 

E amy.jones@pb.co.nz 

E shar@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS 

560 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston 

46a Bavaria Drive, Rolleston 

DeaDline Sale 

Seclusion Meets Space! 

** All offers to be presented 3:00pm Tuesday 23rd April (If not sold prior) 

Tucked away down a private driveway, this vast family residence combines the tranquillity of privacy 

with the luxury of space. Well sited on 1,330sqm, the 315sqm home offers a flexible layout, presenting 

options for either a five-bedroom, two-living-area configuration or a four-bedroom, three-living-area 

arrangement, perfectly catering to the evolving needs of family life. A log burner and an efficient heat 

transfer system ensure a consistently warm and inviting atmosphere across the entire home, regardless 

of the season. Added features include solar water heating and internal vacuum system. Functionality is 

a hallmark of this residence & it would be an ideal match for those desiring space and privacy without 

sacrificing accessibility. Contact Mike or Steve today for more information. 

DeaDline Sale 

leisure & lifestyle in levi Park! 

** All offers to be presented 3:00pm Tuesday 16th April (If not sold prior) 

Completed in 2016, exceptional space & storage are the hallmarks of this modern family home, with 

significant garaging including an internal access double garage plus a detached double garage and 

workshop. The 206sqm 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is tastefully decorated throughout and offers 

both casual & formal living areas. 

The neatly maintained 895m 2 rear section located in Levi Park ensures day-to-day privacy is a given 

whilst amenities are just a few minutes away. 

Properties with this amount of garaging, workshop and storage options don’t last, so call Mike or Steve 

now for more information or a viewing time. 

68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 

0800 645 346 

www.oneagencyres.co.nz 

Mike Goatley 

027 249 5561 

Wade Goatley 

027 749 6468 

Wayne McFarlane 

027 337 6093 

Steve Wyllie 

021 285 2582 

Glenda Crawford 

027 309 0115 

Glenn Pascoe 

020 415 40340 

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021 548 777 

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Boundary lines are indicative only 

Ladbrooks 1/66 Voss Road 

Lifestyle perfection 

Elegance and exclusivity are uncovered at this high-end 4.11-hectare lifestyle property, showcasing a grand 

designer residence fresh from refurbishment. Two generous living zones open to the sublime alfresco and deluxe 

heated swimming pool areas. Accessed via an oak tree-lined driveway, the outdoor oasis features expansive lawns, 

a fenced vegetable garden, fruit trees, a berry fruit house, and an automatic irrigation system nurturing the topiary 

bushes and clipped hedges. Superbly sheltered, the site includes five paddocks, an impressive 18mx18m shed with 

electricity and roller doors. Separate office space is ideal for those aspiring to harmonise their professional and 

personal lives. Conveniently close to Ladbrooks School and easy access to Tai Tapu, Lincoln, Prebbleton and the 

heart of the city. Call us today for more information. 

bayleys.co.nz/5523735 

5+1 2 2+1 3 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 

1pm, Tue 23 Apr 2024 

Phone for viewing times 

Chris Jones 027 220 5043 

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz 


NEW LISTING 

Leeston 8A Johnston Street 

Effortless living 

With a compact yet functional layout spanning 100sqm (approx.) and set on a freehold title this home has a 

seamless flow of space, offering an open plan kitchen/dining/living area with a large window overlooking the drive 

which lets in plenty of light. Step through the dining area to discover a covered patio perfect for relaxing and 

unwinding after a long day. This cosy abode features two well appointed bedrooms each with robes providing 

good storage space. The bathroom has a convenient walk in shower while the single internal access garage houses 

the laundry facilities. Staying cosy throughout the seasons is a breeze with a pellet fire, heat pump and HRV system. 

You will enjoy the easy access to the amenities Leeston has to offer, along with a friendly community, making this 

property the perfect choice for you. You could also purchase the front one as well and keep an eye on your tenant. 

2 1 1 1 

For Sale offers invited over $549,000 

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519 

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz 



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Lincoln 13 Cassidy Avenue 

A place to call home 

Embrace modern comfort in this north-facing four-bedroom home nestled in Lincoln's Rosemerryn subdivision. 

Enjoy a contemporary kitchen with quality appliances, seamless flow to the family room, and a cozy fire in the 

lounge. The master suite offers a private retreat, while the triple garage provides ample parking and storage. 

Outside, a clever landscape plan ensures privacy and low maintenance. Experience rural tranquility with urban 

convenience and top-class amenities nearby. Welcome to the charming Lincoln lifestyle. 


4 2 2 3 


2pm, Thu 18 Apr 2024 

View Sun 1-1.30pm 

Urszula Bedggood 027 338 7889 

urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz 

Haley Smith 027 341 3846 

haley.smith@bayleys.co.nz 


NEW LISTING 

Lincoln 275 Southfield Drive 

Southfield charm, inside-out 

Nestled on Southfield Drive, this meticulously maintained property is a true gem. With a sunlit kitchen, dining, and 

sitting area seamlessly connected to outdoor patios, it's perfect for relaxation and entertaining. Four bedrooms, 

wardrobes, and a master ensuite ensure comfort for all. Outside, mature gardens offer a serene escape, 

customizable to your preferences. The current owners are ready to move, offering this ideal home to a new family or 

couple. Don't miss the chance to create lasting memories in this charming abode. Contact us today for more 

information or to schedule a viewing. 


4 2 2 2 


1pm, Wed 24 Apr 2024 







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NEW LISTING 


Lincoln 645 Tancreds Road 

Renovated rural escape 

Bathed in natural sunlight this 1950s home is immaculately presented with numerous upgrades throughout the 

years. The functional open-plan living area ensures practicality and ample room including a master bedroom 

equipped with its own ensuite. The newly renovated kitchen comes equipped with all the modern amenities. The 

property is secured with a mix of post and rail, and post and wire fencing, providing access via laneways to the six 

small holdings and six larger paddocks. The yard is filled with numerous sheds including two large three-bay sheds, 

two medium two-bay sheds, and a workshop that caters to all your needs. Situated within a prime location, this wellthought-out 

4.12ha (more or less) lifestyle block combines convenience with comfort providing easy access to the 

amenities of both Christchurch and Lincoln. 


4.1202 ha 3 2 


12pm, Thu 2 May 2024 

View by appointment 

Ben Turner 027 530 1400 

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz 

Caleb Tod 027 450 1008 

caleb.tod@bayleys.co.nz 



Hororata 1436 Saunders Road 

Little Akaloa 162 Little Akaloa Road 

Irrigated versatile lifestyle in 

central location 

• 4.05 hectares of fertile, Lismore soils with CPW 

Irrigation 

• Modern, three bedroom, family home and two great 

sheds, one with self contained studio 

• Established shelter, high standard of fencing and 

great mountain views 

• Options for livestock finishing, market gardening or 

horticulture 

• Offers over $950,000 


3 1 2 

For Sale offers invited over $950,000 

Mark Terry 027 572 2559 

mark.terry@bayleys.co.nz 

Karen Hennessy 027 967 0186 

karen.hennessy@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

Lifestyle living in the 

favoured Eastern Bays 

3.2886 hectares (subject to survey) of gently sloping 

land in the favoured Eastern Bays, ideal for the pet 

sheep or the kid's ponies. A substantial older fourbedroom 

family home, featuring a large lounge 

adjacent to the kitchen and dining with good views of 

the surrounding hillsides in the upper reaches of Little 

Akaloa. Nestled amongst an established garden 

including large rhododendrons, native and exotic 

trees with plenty of scope for the vegetable garden. A 

lockable three-bay garage provides ample storage. 


3.2886 ha 4 1 3 

For Sale offers invited over 

$585,000 + GST (if any) 


Evan Marshall 027 221 0910 

evan.marshall@bayleys.co.nz 

Peter Foley 021 754 737 

peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz 

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 

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NEW LISTING 

Prebbleton 1 Blade Mews 

It’s time for a change – quick sale needed 

Attention home seekers! Nestled within The Woods subdivision, this modern family abode awaits its new owners 

with open arms. Step into the heart of the home to find a centrally located kitchen with a convenient scullery, 

complemented by dual living spaces and access to a sun-soaked backyard. The multi-generational layout provides 

ample opportunities for growth, with the master bedroom separated from the others. Outside, the landscaped, fully 

fenced 702sqm grounds offer relaxation and privacy. Don't miss out on this prime opportunity! 


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Teddington 458 Gebbies Pass Road 

Endless possibilities 

Whether you aspire to create a private retreat, embark on a sustainable farming venture, or simply bask in the 

beauty of nature, this extraordinary property offers a rare opportunity to turn your dreams into reality. With 

approximately 50 percent of the property in woodlots that not only enhance the scenic vista but also generates 

registered ETS carbon credits. Including approximately 18,250 Radiata Pine planted 1997-2000, and a small block 

of Pinus Radiata and Macro planted 1994. Set adjacent to what could be your dream house site, there is also a small 

olive orchard. The balance of land not forested has been previously grazed by sheep, and holds promise for a variety 

of agricultural pursuits. With easy road access, breathtaking views, and all just a short drive from Christchurch City. 


40.1492 ha 


12pm, Tue 30 Apr 2024 

3 Deans Avenue, Chch 


Peter Foley 021 754 737 

peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz 

Caleb Tod 027 450 1008 caleb.tod@bayleys.co.nz 


bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING 


Templeton 50 Ivey Road 

Entry level lifestyle dream awaits 

The outstanding location combined with its unique charm makes this the ideal entry-level 4-hectare lifestyle 

property. The 220sqm home with five bedrooms, two bathrooms and several living areas allows space for larger 

families. Exposed wooden floors in the upstairs living and kitchen areas add real warmth and charm unachievable in 

more modern homes. The north-facing deck that extends from the living areas through bi-fold doors commands a 

view over the property and gives a real holiday home feel to your everyday living. Three bedrooms upstairs and two 

bedrooms downstairs make the ideal layout for large diverse families. Located on a non-exit country road and 

surrounded by established trees and gardens, this hidden oasis is the ideal lifestyle private and peaceful hideaway. 


5 2 2 

Auction (unless sold prior) 1pm, Thu 2 May 2024 

3 Deans Avenue, Chch 


Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930 

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409 

sam.chamberlain@bayleys.co.nz 



West Melton 626 Sandy Knolls Road 

Irrigated 4ha lifestyle and horse lovers’ property 

A combination is hard to find. An irrigated 4ha property with a 267sqm home in a very private setting on a quiet 

country road. Consented for 11 litres per sec until 2035 giving future certainty for ample water, this versatile 

property is currently set up for horses complete with a dressage arena, stables and several very well-sheltered and 

fenced paddocks. The four-bedroom, three-living area home is the ideal family dwelling with large rooms and 

plenty of living areas for everyone. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and a large ensuite. Double-glazed 

and heated with an inbuilt log burner, this modern home is not visible from the road, giving the ultimate privacy. 

Conveniently located just 9km from Rolleston, 6km from West Melton and an easy 15-minute drive to Christchurch 

Airport, this location offers the best of both worlds, country living with city amenities just minutes away. 

4 3 2 2 



Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930 

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409 

sam.chamberlain@bayleys.co.nz 



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Rangiora 

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Rolleston 

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security system are just a few of the many extras on 

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone 

spacious office/studio that gives options for 

those who require a dedicated work from home space 

or alternatively, room for a dependant relative. 

a short, easy commute into the city or out to Ro leston. 

Karen Hennessy 

Mobile: 027 967 0186 

karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz 

Week commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017 

As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to 

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keep cool or warm, as required, at the push of a bu ton with 

2 heat pumps. 

The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen 

room, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with 

ladder access and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought 

after 4 car garaging. From the moment you approach this 

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Mobile: 027 527 8258 

Mobile: 027 224 4733 

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Maintaining your heat pump 

The chill is in the air, and heat pumps will be in 

great demand again as temperatures drop. Regular 

maintenance is essential to get the best out of your unit, 

extend its lifespan, and maintain efficiency. It’s also an 

excellent time to check if any repairs are needed before 

anything happens, as a cold and miserable day is the 

worst time for it to malfunction. Here are a few tips to 

maintain a healthy air conditioning system. 

One way to ensure your peace of mind is to have 

your unit serviced by professionals every few years. 

They can check everything is running well and perform 

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if your heat pump develops a fault, begins leaking, or 

makes unusual noises, then calling in a professional is 

best. 

You can take proactive steps to care for your heat 

pump, such as regularly cleaning or replacing filters, 

keeping the outdoor unit free from debris and bugs, 

and scheduling regular professional maintenance 

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Start with the indoor unit. Cleaning the filters is 

an easy way to keep your heat pump performing 

efficiently. If you use it mostly in winter, once a 

year may be sufficient. However, cleaning the filters 

each season is a good idea if it is used extensively 

throughout the year. Open the cover and remove the 

filters. Using a dust brush attachment (or upholstery 

tool) on your vacuum cleaner, vacuum the filters at a 

lower power setting. Then, move onto the vanes and 

fins before returning the filters inside the unit. 

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vegetation close to the unit and ensure it is free from 

any obstacles and nothing is preventing adequate 

airflow. Check for any bugs or nests in the unit and 

remove anything you find. Also, check for any damage 

or unit corrosion, as dealing with issues immediately 

will extend the heat pump’s life. Your final check is to 

turn the heat pump back on and ensure it operates as it 

should. 

Keeping the system clean and well-maintained can 

reduce the strain on the heat pump components and 

prevent premature wear and tear. Regular maintenance 

will also ensure that minor issues are dealt with before 

they become major problems, allowing you to enjoy the 

reliable indoor comfort of your heat pump for many 

years. 

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A large, quality home sited in a private and established 

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The home features four bedrooms (master with 

en suite and walk-in robe), open-plan kitchen, dining 

and living along with formal dining, lounge and 

conservatory. Great indoor outdoor flow to a large 

sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care 

gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging, 

security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and 

Auction (unless sold prior) 

Thursday 19 October, 2pm 

411 Blenheim Road 

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164 

the discerning buyer. Situated on a 1200m 2 section, with 

an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 floor plan 

provides the ultimate in family living options. The sunny & 

spacious open plan living room boasts a designer kitchen 

with 90cms oven, stone bench tops & a walk in pantry, 

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The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden 

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family bathroom is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower & 

twin vanities. Cosy up in front of the log burner, keep your 

toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathrooms & 

DeaDline Sale: 

Closing 4pm on Monday 

11th June 2018 


rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148 


Licensed (REAA 2008) - West Melton 

Sarah Booth 

Contact: 

Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections, 

this property maintains a semi-rural feel whilst being 

Contact: 

Phone: 03 341 4301 

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to impress with: 

• A spacious living/dining/kitchen 

• Large walk in pantry 

• 3 Double bedrooms 

• Master ensuite and walk in robe 

• Double internal access garage 

• An easy care fully fenced 

section, green house, gardens 

• GJ Gardner Home - Built 2015 

• Section size: 611m2 

• House Area: 174m2 

THIS WEEKS SELWYN DISTRICT OPEN HOMES 

Selwyn Team: Julz Evans - 027 393 6472 | Leah Scott - 027 429 5126 

Call Julz Evans 

027 393 6472 

put into designing this high spec Peter Ray 

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• 4 Double bedrooms, master bedroom with 

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• Heat pump/heat transfer system 

• Pellet Fire 

• Established 747m2 section 

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027 393 6472 

wow-factors that will captivate and delight you 

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• 4 double bedrooms - master with ensuite, 

walk through robe and exterior doors 

opening to the outdoor patio area 

• Separate lounge 

• Heat pump/HRV system 

• Spa pool - 5 person HotSpring 

with colour changing lights 

• Arch Gola with outdoor fireplace 

• Section size: 793m2 


027 393 6472 

Just makes total sense - 0800 663 737 - total realty.co.nz 

Then look no further than this superbly finished 

Mike Greer Village. 

• Spacious bedrooms, dining and living areas 

• An open-plan kitchen with high-quality 

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kitchen. A separate toilet and hand basin. 

• A user-friendly laundry with great storage and 

a hard-wearing stone benchtop. 

• Double glazed with a Master 

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027 429 5126 

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Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd 

8 Marion Place, Lincoln 

Property Brokers 

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42 Globe Bay Drive, Templeton 




60 Liddington Drive, Rolleston 

Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 

69 Southfield Drive, Lincoln 


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15 Cooney Avenue, Darfield 


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7 Forton Lane, Rolleston 


22 Everest Way, Springston 




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18 Boulez Mews, Rolleston 


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Bayleys Canterbury 

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698 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston 


22 Melville Crescent, Rolleston 




90 Rakaia Terrace, Rakaia 


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81 Kingsdowne Drive, West Melton 

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846 Selwyn Road, Rolleston 


6 Lady Isaac Drive, Rolleston 


6 Blewbury Court, Rolleston 




38A George Street, Rolleston 


810 Selwyn Road, Rolleston 




15 Cooney Avenue, Darfield 


22 Chris Drive, Rolleston 


197 Lowes Road Road, Rolleston 


18 Kemble Drive, Rolleston 




139A High Street, Southbridge 

Total Realty 

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739 Bay Road, Oxford 

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7 Mila Haven, Rolleston 

Total Realty 

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1425 Shands Road, Lincoln 


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Total Realty 

212 Larcombs Road, Rolleston 


29 Fairbairn Road, Rolleston 




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6 Biggles Place, Lincoln 


69 Dryden Avenue, Rolleston 


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CHECK OuT THE SELWYn TIMES 

PROPERTY DIRECTORY 

EVERY WEDnESDAY FOR THE BEST OF 

PROPERTY In THE SELWYn DISTRICT 

For full details of all Open Homes, please contact the Real Estate companies directly 

RAY WHITE 

Rolleston 03 347 9988 

www.rwrolleston.co.nz 

West Melton 03 347 9933 

www.rwwestmelton.co.nz 

Lincoln 03 325 7299 

www.rwlincoln.co.nz 

HARCOuRTS 

www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz 

Hornby 03 349 9919 


Lincoln 03 662 9933 

TOTAL REALTY – AnITA & IAn MIDDLETOn 

www.totalrealty.co.nz 022 151 2671 or 022 121 1925 

PROPERTY BROKERS 

www.propertybrokers.co.nz 


Darfield 03 975 4506 

Leeston 03 929 0306 

Lincoln 03 595 6954 

BAYLEYS 

www.bayleys.co.nz 

Rolleston +64 3 347 9949 

Darfield +64 3 9754559 

Leeston +64 3 324 3704 

Christchurch +64 3 375 4700

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