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A COMPLAINT about deputy<br />
mayor Malcolm Lyall’s claim<br />
the Treaty Principles Bill has the<br />
backing of “some old Pakeha men<br />
that are living in the past” has not<br />
been upheld.<br />
Lyall made the comment during<br />
a council debate on whether<br />
it should make a submission<br />
against the controversial bill.<br />
Say goodbye<br />
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• By Daniel Alvey<br />
THIS IS THE only spot (right)<br />
Kelly Baker can make a call in<br />
her house – but several new cell<br />
towers are about to change that.<br />
Baker lives in the south-west<br />
of West Melton where cellphone<br />
reception has been a problem for<br />
years.<br />
“When my teenagers are at<br />
home alone, I worry they may<br />
not be able to get in touch with<br />
me,” Baker said.<br />
Now Spark, One New Zealand<br />
and 2degrees are promising<br />
coverage in West Melton will<br />
improve. The three telecommunications<br />
providers are each<br />
Lyall’s claim prompted Lincoln<br />
resident Stuart McKinlay<br />
to lodge a formal complaint<br />
with chief executive Sharon<br />
Mason and Mayor Sam<br />
Broughton. McKinlay claimed it<br />
breached the council’s code<br />
of conduct and was racist in<br />
nature.<br />
“I was offended by this remark,<br />
as I am sure many other residents<br />
of <strong>Selwyn</strong> District would be if<br />
in the process of building or<br />
planning cell towers in the area<br />
over the next 12 months.<br />
A Spark tower is nearing<br />
completion on the corner<br />
of Hoskyns and Newton Rds<br />
near where Baker lives.<br />
“Once live, this will greatly<br />
improve connectivity for those<br />
using the Spark mobile network<br />
in West Melton,” a Spark<br />
spokesperson said.<br />
One New Zealand said its<br />
tower in north-west West<br />
Melton, near Halkett Rd, is<br />
expected to be operational<br />
within the next few weeks.<br />
•Turn to page 5<br />
they were aware of what<br />
he said,” McKinlay told<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong>.<br />
The comment came<br />
before councillors voted<br />
to make a submission<br />
against the bill.<br />
In his complaint,<br />
McKinlay said Lyall’s<br />
comment breached the<br />
following behavioural<br />
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discrimination, disrepute,<br />
respect, and relationships<br />
with the public.<br />
But Lyall has been cleared<br />
by Mason and Broughton<br />
who deemed his comment<br />
did not meet the threshold<br />
for a code of conduct<br />
Malcolm breach nor did it bring the<br />
Lyall council into disrepute.<br />
“The language used was<br />
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Therefore, no further action<br />
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told <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> he took the<br />
complaint as “a badge of honour”<br />
that reflected his opposition to<br />
the bill. Lyall said his comment<br />
was directed at Hobson’s Pledge<br />
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CCTV appals viewers<br />
• By Kees Chalmers and<br />
Daniel Alvey<br />
SHOCKING CCTV footage has<br />
emerged of a man kicking and<br />
punching a german shepherd in<br />
Rolleston.<br />
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The SPCA declined to discuss<br />
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•From page 1<br />
Lyall said he would have<br />
travelled to Wellington to take<br />
part in the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti,<br />
a national march in December<br />
against the bill, if he was able to.<br />
Councillors debated what<br />
would be in the submission as<br />
the council had not canvassed<br />
ratepayers’ views.<br />
In its submission, the council<br />
was focused on how the bill<br />
would affect its operations and<br />
partnerships, which includes<br />
providing a seat around the table<br />
for local iwi.<br />
Councillors Grant Miller and<br />
Elizabeth Mundt voted against<br />
the council making a submission.<br />
They said the council was taking<br />
a political stance but traditionally<br />
it had been an apolitical council.<br />
Councillor Bob Mugford, who<br />
was not at the meeting, told<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> if he had been there<br />
he would have abstained from<br />
voting. He did not believe the<br />
council should get involved in the<br />
issue.<br />
Councillors who supported<br />
the submission said it was not<br />
made on behalf of ratepayers but<br />
rather showed how the bill would<br />
directly impact the council.<br />
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HAVE YOUR SAY: What do you think of Malcolm Lyall’s comment and the council<br />
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Council focused on how bill<br />
would affect its operations<br />
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led by the dynamic duo Marilyn Ollett<br />
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In an exciting debut, Wheelbarrow<br />
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The show is designed to captivate<br />
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Children’s tickets are just $10, with<br />
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This new theatre initiative is a<br />
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Wheelbarrow Theatre is sure to<br />
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Said Broughton: “The council<br />
regularly makes submissions on<br />
legislation that could impact our<br />
operations.<br />
“While we aim to represent<br />
the best interests of the entire<br />
community, we acknowledge that<br />
not every decision will align with<br />
everyone’s perspective.”<br />
Broughton and councillor<br />
Sophie McInnes also made<br />
personal submissions against the<br />
bill.<br />
Christchurch City Council and<br />
Environment Canterbury also<br />
made submissions against the<br />
bill.<br />
KEY POINTS IN THE SUBMISSION<br />
In its submission the<br />
council said the bill would<br />
not help its existing<br />
partnerships and would<br />
be costly to implement.<br />
“We are committed<br />
to fostering meaningful<br />
partnerships, grounded in<br />
dialogue, mutual respect,<br />
and shared aspirations.<br />
The bill, however,<br />
undermines these efforts<br />
by introducing changes<br />
that are unnecessary and<br />
unhelpful,” Mayor Sam<br />
Broughton said in the<br />
submission.<br />
“Partnership is central<br />
to Te Tiriti. The absence of<br />
meaningful engagement<br />
with Māori during the<br />
development of the<br />
bill is concerning and<br />
undermines the Crown’s<br />
obligations under Te Tiriti.<br />
The unilateral approach<br />
taken by this bill fails to<br />
respect the principles of<br />
partnership, participation,<br />
and protection.”<br />
Broughton said the<br />
bill creates unnecessary<br />
uncertainty for established<br />
legislative frameworks<br />
like the Resource<br />
Management Act and<br />
Local Government<br />
Act. This could lead<br />
to increased litigation<br />
and legal costs as new<br />
interpretations are tested.<br />
It may also require<br />
additional training and<br />
resources, create financial<br />
pressures, and divert<br />
funding from essential<br />
services.<br />
“Council remains<br />
committed to fostering<br />
meaningful bicultural<br />
relationships and<br />
supporting positive<br />
outcomes for all our<br />
communities. The bill<br />
is unnecessary, risks<br />
undermining existing<br />
progress, and diverts focus<br />
and resources from the<br />
significant work already<br />
being undertaken to<br />
strengthen bicultural<br />
partnerships.”
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Cell towers promise to<br />
fix poor phone coverage<br />
PHOTO: GETTY<br />
•From page 1<br />
“A second site in the south-east<br />
of West Melton is expected to be<br />
finished before the end of <strong>2025</strong>,”<br />
the spokesperson said.<br />
In Weedons, 2degrees<br />
upgraded its tower in December<br />
to provide 5G coverage.<br />
It plans to upgrade its West<br />
Melton site later this year.<br />
The poor phone coverage<br />
across West Melton may have<br />
ironically been a result of<br />
residents opposing cell towers<br />
because they believed they could<br />
be eyesores.<br />
It led to shorter towers being<br />
built, making them less effective.<br />
West Melton Residents Association<br />
chair Sam Wilshire said<br />
it was unfortunate those opposed<br />
to the towers got their way.<br />
He said it was “a select few<br />
having a whinge.”<br />
Wilshire said poor coverage<br />
hampered communication<br />
during a large vegetation fire in<br />
December which forced about 50<br />
homes and a caravan park to be<br />
evacuated.<br />
“We had no power, no cellphone<br />
coverage, we were in the<br />
dark,” he said.<br />
“I’m a community response<br />
team leader and I didn’t know we<br />
had opened an emergency evacuation<br />
centre until two hours after<br />
it had opened.”<br />
Wilshire said the tower improvements<br />
sound “awesome”<br />
but he believes the community<br />
will have to wait-and-see if their<br />
coverage will improve once they<br />
are up and running.<br />
Telecommunications Forum<br />
chief executive Paul Brislen said<br />
when residents push back on<br />
towers being built in their area<br />
they generally go to the back of<br />
the queue.<br />
“If the companies face a pushback<br />
in a certain area they cross<br />
it off the list and move on to the<br />
next because the demand is so<br />
high.”<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> MP Nicola Grigg has<br />
been pushing for better cellphone<br />
coverage.<br />
“I have been actively<br />
advocating for improved<br />
connectivity for residents and,<br />
as a result, all three major<br />
telecommunications providers<br />
have been building new towers<br />
to support the district’s rapid<br />
growth,” Grigg said.<br />
• By Daniel Alvey<br />
THE COUNCIL will head to<br />
court for the first time over a<br />
parking ticket next month.<br />
Rolleston resident John Boulton<br />
received a $40 ticket in August<br />
for parking his ute outside his<br />
Lucca Cres house with two<br />
wheels on the berm, something<br />
he had done for three and a half<br />
years prior to getting the ticket.<br />
He disputed the ticket, telling<br />
the council he should have got a<br />
warning. But the council refused<br />
to waive it.<br />
Boulton continued to refuse<br />
to pay and now the matter has<br />
ended up in court. He faces a<br />
hearing on February 13. Boulton<br />
said he will represent himself.<br />
Boulton would not comment<br />
because the matter was now before<br />
the court. But he previously<br />
told <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong>: “If I had got<br />
a warning there would not have<br />
been an issue.”<br />
Data revealed under the Local<br />
Government Official Information<br />
and Meetings Act shows in the<br />
12 months until November the<br />
council waived 199 tickets that<br />
were disputed. A further 474 tickets<br />
had their disputes dismissed.<br />
In the same period the council<br />
referred 497 outstanding infringements<br />
to the Ministry of<br />
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Wednesday <strong>January</strong> <strong>15</strong> <strong>2025</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
NEWS 5<br />
Parking infringement<br />
matter heads to court<br />
NOT HAPPY: Rolleston<br />
resident John Boulton has<br />
disputed his parking ticket,<br />
with the matter destined for<br />
court in February.<br />
The council’s first time in court<br />
follows a massive uptick in fines<br />
issued around the district.<br />
From October 1, 2023 to<br />
September 30, 2024 the council<br />
issued 2070 infringement notices<br />
amounting to $199,528.<br />
During that period the council<br />
issued more tickets for parking<br />
on grass berms than any other<br />
infringement, with 797 issued.<br />
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NEWS 7<br />
Come along to the Stroud Homes<br />
Christchurch South Display<br />
Centre grand opening<br />
THE GRASS ISN’T GREENER: Leisa Elliot’s lawn in Birdlings Flat has been<br />
crowned the ugliest in the world.<br />
World’s ugliest lawn<br />
in Birdlings Flat<br />
A BIRDLINGS Flat resident has taken top<br />
honours in a global competition to find<br />
the world’s ugliest lawn.<br />
Now in its second year, the World’s<br />
Ugliest Lawn competition rewards lawn<br />
owners for not watering their grass and<br />
flowerbeds. It is part of a global initiative<br />
to save water.<br />
Leisa Elliot’s winning lawn in Birdlings<br />
Flat is subject to strong wind and little<br />
rainfall. Plentiful cacti, well suited to the<br />
conditions, surround the patchy yellow<br />
lawn.<br />
Elliot has also featured in prominent UK<br />
newspaper The Guardian for her ‘accolade’.<br />
“I live in a small coastal community,”<br />
Elliott told The Guardian.<br />
“Our drinking water is pumped from a<br />
well in nearby Kaitorete Spit. In my mind,<br />
drinking water is drinking water, not<br />
watering-the-lawn water.”<br />
Elliot’s garden was a testament to resilience,<br />
the jury said in its announcement.<br />
“In a region known for its fierce coastal<br />
winds and low rainfall, Leisa’s lawn is a<br />
powerful statement.”<br />
The contest began in Gotland, Sweden,<br />
as a stunt to promote water conservation<br />
on the island. The competition’s website<br />
says it is a way to inspire positive change<br />
and show sustainability doesn’t have to be<br />
boring.<br />
“I have aimed at creating a garden that<br />
primarily looks after itself, making its own<br />
natural rhythm,” Elliot told The Guardian.<br />
“Mother Nature does the watering here.<br />
When the rain comes, the transformation<br />
is stunning. An oasis after a desert is a<br />
sight to behold.”<br />
She said many varieties of bird<br />
congregate by the pond, including<br />
bellbirds, fantails, silver eyes, finches,<br />
blackbirds and starlings.<br />
Elliott told The Guardian she found<br />
out about the competition in February<br />
through a morning breakfast show.<br />
“We were experiencing above-normal<br />
summer temperatures and my lawn sure<br />
fitted the competition bill.”<br />
The jury, composed of Gotland<br />
residents, voted unanimously for Elliott’s<br />
lawn.<br />
“Her lawn may not win beauty contests,<br />
but it wins hearts for its message of<br />
sustainability and adaptability.<br />
“The ground, parched and textured<br />
by the elements, is dotted with natural,<br />
weather-carved indentations and adorned<br />
with the muted colours of a landscape that<br />
thrives without human interference.”<br />
• Water use down from record levels,<br />
page 10<br />
The Stroud Homes Christchurch<br />
South Display Centre is set for its<br />
grand opening on 18th <strong>January</strong><br />
with a sausage sizzle, face<br />
painting, sweet treats and more.<br />
The grand opening will be the<br />
perfect opportunity to see the<br />
craftsmanship, innovation, and<br />
personal service that sets them<br />
apart.<br />
By combining decades of industry<br />
expertise with Stroud Homes<br />
innovative systems, you’ll enjoy<br />
a seamless building experience<br />
from start to finish with highquality<br />
craftmanship and dedicated<br />
customer service as standard.<br />
Led by Brendan Ross, who has<br />
more than 30 years’ experience<br />
as a builder, the hardworking and<br />
committed team have an in-depth<br />
knowledge of both the region and<br />
the local building environment,<br />
which will ensure that your<br />
home will not only be beautifully<br />
designed but also built to last.<br />
Brendan began his career in the<br />
industry back when he was a<br />
teenager, working as an apprentice<br />
for his dad, so by choosing Stroud<br />
Homes Christchurch South you<br />
know you’re getting a safe and<br />
reliable pair of hands.<br />
You’ll also be getting the benefit<br />
of Brendan’s local knowledge as<br />
he and his wife Jen, and their two<br />
children live in Canterbury.<br />
Brendan takes a hands-on<br />
approach to every project to ensure<br />
the whole thing runs as smoothly<br />
as possible and prides himself on<br />
turning people’s dream homes into<br />
a reality.<br />
He and the team understand that<br />
building a new home is one of the<br />
biggest investments someone<br />
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you informed, involved and over<br />
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This ‘hassle-free’ approach, means<br />
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So, whether you’re currently<br />
looking to build or are just<br />
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down to the Christchurch South<br />
Display Centre Grand Opening 1/61<br />
Hynds Drive Rolleston Saturday 18<br />
<strong>January</strong> from 10am to 2pm.<br />
The event is set to be a great day<br />
where you can enjoy a sausage<br />
sizzle, face painting, cupcakes<br />
and a cup of coffee – all while you<br />
check out, and get inspired by, the<br />
wide range of home designs and<br />
floor plans.<br />
You’ll also have the chance to talk<br />
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For more information head to<br />
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BROWN IS THE NEW GREEN:<br />
The judges found Elliot’s lawn<br />
made “a powerful statement” in a<br />
region known for its fierce winds<br />
and low rainfall.
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NEWS<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Couple’s mission to turn heritage<br />
building into their dream home<br />
Prebbleton’s oldest<br />
home is getting a new<br />
lease on life with owners<br />
John and Wendy Hillary<br />
pouring their life savings<br />
into it. Daniel Alvey<br />
reports<br />
WHEN JOHN AND Wendy<br />
Hillary first walked past the 1864<br />
home on Tosswill Rd, they immediately<br />
fell in love with it.<br />
Now, 10 years on, they have<br />
stripped the home back to its<br />
skin and bones to rebuild it into a<br />
modern classic.<br />
From Skipton, North Yorkshire,<br />
they arrived in Christchurch in<br />
2011.<br />
The couple had always liked<br />
New Zealand, and when looking<br />
at shifting they were deciding between<br />
Napier and Christchurch.<br />
“It was on a whim really,” John<br />
said.<br />
“We chose Christchurch because<br />
it was more populated.”<br />
When John and Wendy arrived<br />
in October, they were greeted by<br />
a city in ruins from the February<br />
earthquake.<br />
While in England they had<br />
heard things on the news about<br />
the quake, but did not realise the<br />
extent of the damage.<br />
For the first few months they<br />
were living in a caravan at South<br />
Brighton Holiday Park.<br />
“It was like we were in a warzone<br />
– there were still soldiers on the<br />
streets,” Wendy said.<br />
John got a job with Fletcher<br />
Building as a project manager<br />
assisting with the rebuilds of damaged<br />
homes.<br />
Wendy got a job in the Koru<br />
Lounge with Air New Zealand,<br />
and later as a flight attendant.<br />
After living in several rental<br />
properties in Christchurch, the<br />
couple purchased the Prebbleton<br />
house in 2014.<br />
While in love with the home’s<br />
English style, a downside was its<br />
lack of insulation.<br />
“It was freezing. The electric bill<br />
was unbelievable,” John said.<br />
HERITAGE: Parts of the home<br />
will be kept the same, such<br />
as the original stairs and<br />
balustrade.<br />
REBUILDING: John and Wendy Hillary are giving Prebbleton’s oldest home a modern upgrade.<br />
The house was raised before Christmas to replace its foundations. PHOTOS: DANIEL ALVEY<br />
Said Wendy: “We were just heating<br />
the street because it was just<br />
going out the windows and out of<br />
the walls. If the wind was blowing<br />
you could see the curtains lifting.”<br />
They lived in the home for about<br />
three years before putting it up for<br />
sale in 2017 when Wendy got a job<br />
in Wellington.<br />
They were unable to sell the<br />
home and looking back, John said<br />
they were glad they didn’t.<br />
While in Wellington they rented<br />
out the home, returning in 2021.<br />
“When we came back we<br />
thought we’d do a renovation so<br />
we started removing all the linings<br />
and realised there was a really badly<br />
damaged chimney so I got in<br />
touch with EQC (now NHC) and<br />
it turned out it was earthquake<br />
damage that was missed.”<br />
The couple tried to apply for the<br />
on-sold programme which would<br />
help pay for the repairs which had<br />
been missed, but after about three<br />
years of trying for approval, they<br />
decided to go it alone.<br />
“We were left with an uninsurable<br />
property and did not have<br />
many options so we decided to<br />
throw our life savings behind it,”<br />
John said.<br />
Complicating matters further,<br />
in 2019 the house was listed as a<br />
heritage building which added<br />
further red tape to the building<br />
consent process.<br />
But, at the end of last year,<br />
they got the required consent<br />
and began by raising the house<br />
to replace the original stone<br />
foundations with modern timber<br />
and concrete piles, raising<br />
the floor level by about 30cm.<br />
Wendy said in high winds you<br />
could feel the house move around<br />
on its old foundations.<br />
“The house feels so good compared<br />
to what was.”<br />
The old stone foundations are<br />
not going to waste, with John<br />
planning to make them into<br />
a stone wall as part of future<br />
landscaping work.<br />
With the house now on its new<br />
foundations, work has started<br />
on removing walls to make the<br />
downstairs kitchen, living and<br />
dining space more open plan, as<br />
well as adding new treated timber<br />
framing.<br />
Insulation will be added to the<br />
walls, floor and roof, and double<br />
glazing retrofitted to the original<br />
window frames.<br />
While the exterior will be kept<br />
the same, the interior will be<br />
a mix of modern and heritage<br />
features.<br />
John said they plan to keep the<br />
doors, the stairs, the balustrade,<br />
and the sash windows.<br />
Part of the renovation includes<br />
rebuilding a lean-to, which was<br />
too damaged to be saved.<br />
The couple wants to have the<br />
renovation finished by the end of<br />
August.<br />
A builder and stonemason by<br />
trade, John can help with some<br />
of the work, but without a New<br />
Zealand certificate, he is leaving<br />
most of the work to others.<br />
The couple do not want to say<br />
what the budget for the project is,<br />
but John said: “For a Yorkshireman<br />
it’s a lot of money.”<br />
REUSING: John plans to use the original stone foundations<br />
as part of the landscaping.<br />
Blyth House<br />
• Scottish immigrant<br />
James Blyth was the first<br />
owner of the Tosswill Rd<br />
home which became<br />
known as Blyth House.<br />
• Blyth opened the first<br />
blacksmith in Prebbleton<br />
in June 1864, located<br />
northwest of his home.<br />
• By April 1871 it was<br />
reported Blyth employed<br />
about 12 men and had<br />
earned district-wide<br />
distinction for the ploughs<br />
he made.<br />
• The house passed<br />
through a number of hands<br />
after 1878, including those<br />
of Messrs Anderson (1879-<br />
1912), Bennett (1912-19) and<br />
Chappell (1919-42).<br />
Prebbleton’s origins<br />
The Prebble family, who<br />
originated from Kent,<br />
England, are responsible for<br />
the settlement’s origins.<br />
James and Ann Prebble<br />
arrived in New Zealand in<br />
1840 with five of James’<br />
children from his first<br />
marriage, plus an infant son<br />
born during the voyage.<br />
In 1852, James’ son<br />
William began using 5000<br />
acres of vacant land near<br />
what would become<br />
Prebbleton. In 1855, James’<br />
younger brother Edward<br />
bought 50 acres nearby,<br />
which he subdivided and<br />
sold off.<br />
In 1862, William sold his<br />
land to J.I. Tosswill, who<br />
officially named the area<br />
Prebbleton.<br />
The Prebbles were<br />
actively involved in the<br />
development of the<br />
township, including helping<br />
to build the first church,<br />
All Saints, and donating a<br />
stained glass window.<br />
• Prebbleton’s Māori<br />
name – Taumata Kuri<br />
– comes from one of<br />
the descendants of Te<br />
Ruahikihiki, Kuwhare,<br />
who travelled north from<br />
Taumutu towards Kaiapoi.<br />
He carried supplies to trade<br />
and knowledge to share.<br />
Kuwhare stopped to rest<br />
at Taumata Kuri. Taumata<br />
refers to a resting place,<br />
while Kuri refers to the<br />
Kurikuri grass in the area.
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CouncilCall<br />
Wednesday <strong>15</strong> <strong>January</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />
This week’s tip for saving<br />
water at home<br />
Mulch, mulch and more mulch!<br />
Use mulch or cover the soil with organic<br />
matter to keep the soil moist. Mulches protect<br />
plant roots from the drying effects of sun and<br />
wind and also help to reduce weeds.<br />
For more water saving tips,<br />
visit selwyn.govt.nz/bewaterwise<br />
Recharge at Wellness in the Park<br />
Is your new year’s resolution to be more active?<br />
We have the perfect event for you to help achieve<br />
this and you can bring the whole family!<br />
Head to Rolleston Town Centre for a day of free<br />
movement and meditation on Friday 17 <strong>January</strong>.<br />
All ages are welcome.<br />
Starting at 8am with a HIIT class to get the blood<br />
flowing, followed by a dance party with Zumba,<br />
you’ll be building up a sweat in no time!<br />
Free refresher course<br />
for older drivers<br />
Whether you’re an older driver or you<br />
have a family member who is, this free<br />
refresher course is a great opportunity.<br />
Held on Wednesday 29 <strong>January</strong> from<br />
10am to 2pm, this refresher driving<br />
course run by Age Concern and<br />
supported by the Council,<br />
aims to help increase knowledge about<br />
transport options and support older<br />
drivers to become more confident on<br />
the road and remain independent<br />
for longer.<br />
It’s a free classroom-based course,<br />
that covers traffic rules and safe<br />
driving practices.<br />
If you’d like to secure a place, RSVP to<br />
Wendy Fox at Age Concern Canterbury<br />
by Wednesday 22 <strong>January</strong> by calling<br />
03 331 7808.<br />
Slow things down during a yoga class at 10am,<br />
before moving into a fun pilates workout by O-Studio<br />
and we guarantee you’ll be feeling your muscles the<br />
day after.<br />
The day will finish off with some meditation<br />
and breathwork at lunchtime, leaving you feeling<br />
refreshed, relaxed and ready to take on the rest<br />
of the day — and the year!<br />
To register for Wellness in the Park, visit<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/summerinselwyn<br />
Lots of Summer Fun coming up<br />
in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Summer in <strong>Selwyn</strong> has once again been a huge hit with<br />
residents — and we’re still only halfway through the actionpacked<br />
calendar. Don’t miss these upcoming events!<br />
Skate ‘n’ Splash<br />
Friday 17 <strong>January</strong>, 11.30am–3.30pm,<br />
Darfield Recreation and Community Centre<br />
and Darfield Pool.<br />
Thursday 23 <strong>January</strong>, from 9.30am or 11.30am to 3.30pm<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Sports Centre and <strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre<br />
$10 per person.<br />
Chalk Art Competition<br />
Thursday 16 <strong>January</strong>, 3.30–4.30pm,<br />
Rolleston Community Centre. Free entry.<br />
Lunar New Year Crafts — Celebrating the Year of the Snake<br />
Thursday 23 <strong>January</strong>, 3.30–4.30pm,<br />
Lincoln Event Centre. Free entry.<br />
To find out more and book, visit<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/summerinselwyn<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Response<br />
Team recruiting new<br />
volunteers<br />
NZ-RT members are volunteers who<br />
enjoy a physically and mentally<br />
challenging environment.<br />
We welcome a diverse range of volunteers to<br />
our team. Volunteers come from a variety of<br />
backgrounds and experience.<br />
Our NZ-RTs are qualified responders who<br />
share a common passion to support Civil<br />
Defence Emergency Management Groups and<br />
their communities during an emergency event.<br />
Come and meet the<br />
team at the Emergency<br />
Services Family Fun<br />
Day, held at Rolleston<br />
Community Centre on<br />
Sunday 26 <strong>January</strong>.<br />
For more information<br />
on the team and<br />
recruitment, visit<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/rt21<br />
Council and Community<br />
Board Meetings<br />
Malvern and Community Board meeting<br />
Monday 27 <strong>January</strong> 2pm,<br />
West Melton Community Centre<br />
Livestreamed on the Council YouTube channel.<br />
Jump ‘n’ Juggle<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries Holiday Fun<br />
FREE<br />
Zumba®<br />
Events<br />
Saturday 18 <strong>January</strong>, 10am–2pm,<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Sports Centre<br />
Under 6 years: 10–11.<strong>15</strong>am.<br />
6+ years: 11.30am–12.45pm.<br />
All ages: 1–2.<strong>15</strong>pm<br />
$7 per child, bookings required at<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/summerinselwyn<br />
Thursday 16 <strong>January</strong>, 10am–1pm, Broadfield<br />
Community Centre<br />
Friday 17 <strong>January</strong>, 10am–1pm, Castle Hill Village<br />
Community Centre<br />
Tuesday 21 <strong>January</strong>, 10am–1pm, Southbridge Hall<br />
Wednesday 22 <strong>January</strong>, 10am–1pm, Lake Coleridge<br />
Community Hall<br />
For more dates, visit selwyn.govt.nz/summerinselwyn<br />
Thursday 23 <strong>January</strong>, 7–8pm, Darfield<br />
Recreation and Community Centre<br />
13+ years. $10.60 per person.<br />
Bookings required at<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />
For all the latest news and events visit our website selwyn.govt.nz or follow us <strong>Selwyn</strong>DistrictCouncil | 0800 SELWYN (735 996)<br />
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NEWS<br />
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
CARD SHARK: Westpac’s ATM on Lincoln’s main street has<br />
been plagued with issues in recent months.<br />
Glitchy ATM<br />
captures cards<br />
• By Barry Clarke<br />
THE TROUBLESOME Westpac<br />
ATM in Lincoln’s main street has<br />
been playing up again – this time<br />
swallowing cards.<br />
People withdrawing money<br />
from the Gerald St machine were<br />
caught by surprise when their<br />
cards disappeared.<br />
The problem was exacerbated if<br />
it happened after business hours,<br />
meaning people could not get a<br />
card reissued at the nearest Westpac<br />
branch in Rolleston.<br />
Westpac says the machine will<br />
be replaced in the next “12 to 18<br />
months”.<br />
“It’s just so frustrating,” a<br />
woman told <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong>.<br />
“I was getting some cash, and<br />
my card just went. It was a double<br />
whammy because I didn’t get the<br />
money I was after and I couldn’t<br />
then pay by eftpos because my<br />
card was gone, and I couldn’t get<br />
another one because it was after<br />
hours.”<br />
Another customer said he was<br />
lucky not to lose his card.<br />
“As I went up to the ATM, a car<br />
horn sounded. At first I didn’t<br />
take any notice but it kept going<br />
so I looked around and a woman<br />
in a car parked by the ATM was<br />
tooting and waving at me.<br />
“I went over and she said ‘don’t<br />
use the machine, it just swallowed<br />
my card’.”<br />
In December, <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
reported ongoing issues with<br />
the ATM, after assurances from<br />
Westpac the problems would be<br />
fixed. The machine was regularly<br />
out of service and had been taking<br />
cards but not giving out cash.<br />
Said a Westpac spokesperson of<br />
the latest issue: “We’re aware of a<br />
very small number of cards being<br />
captured by our Lincoln ATM<br />
over the past week. We have put<br />
in place a fix to address the root<br />
cause and will continue to monitor<br />
the ATM to ensure the issue is<br />
fully resolved.<br />
“The ATM contains up-to-date<br />
parts and technology and is due<br />
to be replaced by a new machine<br />
in the next 12 to 18 months.<br />
“It’s rare for a card to be<br />
captured by an ATM. We<br />
appreciate it can be frustrating<br />
when this happens and encourage<br />
customers to contact us<br />
immediately.”<br />
BACK TO NORMAL: Water use has dropped in recent weeks after reaching a record high,<br />
making water restrictions less likely.<br />
PHOTO: GETTY<br />
Water use down from record levels<br />
• By Daniel Alvey<br />
WATER RESTRICTIONS are<br />
less likely after usage dropped<br />
to normal levels after reaching<br />
record highs last month.<br />
In mid-December, daily<br />
demand across the district<br />
increased to 55,500 cubic metres<br />
a day, prompting the council to<br />
warn of water restrictions before<br />
the new year.<br />
But water use has dropped<br />
back in recent weeks.<br />
Strong tapped to lead<br />
district’s water initiative<br />
THE FORMER chair of Te<br />
Pūkenga has been hired to lead<br />
the district’s new water entity.<br />
Murray Strong has been<br />
chosen to be the establishment<br />
chair for the council’s Local<br />
Water Done Well programme.<br />
Strong resigned his position<br />
at Te Pūkenga – New Zealand<br />
Institute of Skills and<br />
Technology – in December 2023<br />
amid an impending upheaval in<br />
the organisation led by Minister<br />
for Tertiary Education and Skills<br />
Penny Simmonds.<br />
Strong will remain an<br />
independent chair for<br />
Destination Southern Lakes,<br />
Usage dropped<br />
to about 36,000<br />
cubic metres a<br />
day in the last<br />
week of December<br />
and 32,000 cubic<br />
metres 10 days<br />
ago.<br />
Council acting<br />
executive director<br />
infrastructure and property<br />
Murray England said the drop is<br />
likely due to people being away<br />
and not watering gardens due to<br />
the destination management<br />
organisation for Queenstown<br />
and Wānaka, Digital Interactive<br />
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In November,<br />
the council<br />
chose to move<br />
forward with<br />
investigations<br />
Murray<br />
England<br />
Murray<br />
Strong<br />
and planning for setting up a<br />
council controlled organisation<br />
(CCO) for water services.<br />
Strong’s appointment comes<br />
the wet weather.<br />
He said people still have to be<br />
mindful of their water use.<br />
“As the weather warms up<br />
again, we are encouraging<br />
everyone to make every drop<br />
count this summer and check<br />
out our tips to get the most out<br />
of your water use.”<br />
Tips for reducing water<br />
use include adding mulch<br />
to gardens, planting natives,<br />
checking for leaks, and watering<br />
for shorter periods.<br />
in preparation for public<br />
consultation on the CCO next<br />
month.<br />
Said Mayor Sam Broughton:<br />
“We will consult our<br />
community across February and<br />
March on the decision on either<br />
a standalone <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
CCO model or a new<br />
department set up in-house<br />
and we encourage everyone to<br />
provide feedback during that<br />
three week process.”<br />
He said the appointment of<br />
Strong signals the council’s<br />
intent but does not preempt the<br />
final decision on what that entity<br />
would look like.<br />
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NEWS/LETTERS<br />
Golfers’ tally grows<br />
GREENDALE’S Longest Day<br />
golfers have raised more than<br />
$11,000 for the Cancer Society.<br />
Team member Raymond<br />
Williams (right) participated in<br />
memory of his son Patrick, who<br />
died at 18 from testicular cancer<br />
in 2023. As of Monday, Williams<br />
had raised $4275.<br />
It is the eighth-most of anyone<br />
in the country, while Greendale’s<br />
combined total put them<br />
as the second-highest team,<br />
behind Otago Golf Club.<br />
Williams said he was grateful<br />
for the support.<br />
“The donations have been<br />
great, and the team are really<br />
happy.”<br />
• Donations are still open<br />
at https://longestday.<br />
org.nz/t/greendale-golfsensations<br />
Moped ride for cancer<br />
IT HAS BEEN an eventful start<br />
to the year for Hamish Goatley<br />
and his band of moped riders,<br />
who have been travelling the<br />
length of New Zealand raising<br />
money for Hospice New Zealand<br />
and Rural Support Trust.<br />
The ride, dubbed Grunter’s<br />
Moped Mission, is in honour of<br />
Hamish’s father Grant Goatley,<br />
known as Grunter, who died of<br />
esophageal cancer 10 years ago.<br />
“He’d probably think it’s a bit<br />
nuts, to be fair,” Goatley said.<br />
“It is a bit nuts, but he’d be all<br />
for it.”<br />
The team have raised more<br />
than $5500 since their ride<br />
began in Cape Reinga on <strong>January</strong><br />
4.<br />
Most of Goatley’s crew met<br />
while studying at Lincoln<br />
University. None of the team<br />
were regular moped riders<br />
before the charity ride, with<br />
most of the vehicles being<br />
purchased just days beforehand.<br />
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Treaty bill submission<br />
outside of ‘mandate’<br />
TOO POLITICAL: A resident has said Mayor Sam Broughton<br />
has no mandate to make a submission on the Treaty<br />
Principles Bill.<br />
PHOTO: RUSSELL PALMER/RNZ<br />
IN A WRITTEN submission<br />
signed by Sam Broughton, the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> District Council has<br />
referred to the Treaty Principles<br />
Bill as “unnecessary” and a<br />
“distraction”, and strongly<br />
recommended the bill be<br />
dropped.<br />
Sam Broughton also said the<br />
“absence of any meaningful engagement<br />
with Māori during the<br />
development of the bill was not<br />
only concerning but undermines<br />
the Crown’s obligations under Te<br />
Tiriti.”<br />
But for some reason he has no<br />
concern at all about (not) consulting<br />
with the people of <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
who elected him and his council<br />
before making such a blatant<br />
political statement on behalf of<br />
the people of the district, which<br />
he had no mandate to make.<br />
This smacks of the same arrogance<br />
Broughton and his council<br />
displayed with regard to the<br />
naming of the ratepayer-funded<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> library when they refused<br />
to place the word ‘library’ on the<br />
building despite something of an<br />
uproar from ratepayers.<br />
Broughton and his council<br />
need to be reined in over this,<br />
and the conduct of all the councillors<br />
who voted to send this<br />
submission need to be remembered<br />
at election time.<br />
We have no need for political<br />
activists, we need elected officials<br />
who are solely concerned with<br />
the interests of the district and its<br />
ratepayers.<br />
- Geoff Hill (abridged)<br />
Great to see Lincoln<br />
University’s Dr Issie Barrett<br />
working with the Enviroschools<br />
programme monitoring the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> River. Many will recall<br />
Lincoln’s Kelvin Nicole used to<br />
do this <strong>15</strong> years ago, and I am<br />
glad we are able to continue with<br />
it and see it so well supported by<br />
the schools too.<br />
As someone living by the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong>, I look forward to reading<br />
the results of the ongoing<br />
monitoring.<br />
- Hamish Rennie, Irwell<br />
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IMPACT: Will Williams took<br />
five wickets in Canterbury<br />
Country’s clash with<br />
Marlborough. PHOTO: GETTY<br />
• By Sam Coughlan<br />
CANTERBURY Country are a<br />
win away from competing for<br />
the Hawke Cup again after they<br />
claimed first-innings points<br />
against Marlborough at the<br />
weekend.<br />
Country’s result at Rangiora’s<br />
Mainpower Oval saw them top<br />
the zone 3 standings. They also<br />
had a first-innings win over<br />
Nelson and beat Buller outright.<br />
Country will now play Nelson<br />
next month in the final at<br />
Mainpower Oval. The winner<br />
will then play for the Hawke<br />
Cup against holders Hawke’s<br />
Bay.<br />
The cup was last held by<br />
Country in 2023.<br />
Coach Rob Frew said he<br />
is looking forward to the<br />
challenges playing Nelson will<br />
bring. He expected them to be<br />
more competitive than when the<br />
sides last met.<br />
“ (They) always put out a very<br />
strong team, and normally get<br />
a few guys back, they don’t play<br />
in their normal round robin<br />
games.<br />
“So it’d be interesting to see<br />
who they have, potentially<br />
(Otago fast bowler) Jarrod<br />
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One more team to knock<br />
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Country last held the<br />
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McKay, depends if he’s playing<br />
first-class.”<br />
Marlborough was restricted<br />
to 189, with Peninsula-Harbour<br />
quick Will Williams taking five<br />
wickets. William is playing for<br />
Country during the English<br />
off-season where he represents<br />
Lancashire.<br />
Country struggled early<br />
with the bat and were 89/4<br />
at one stage, needing to pass<br />
Marlborough’s total to book<br />
their place in the final. Sefton’s<br />
Mackenzie Smith smoked 87 off<br />
112 balls to help Country rack<br />
up 259.<br />
With time running out in the<br />
two-day game, Nelson finished<br />
their second innings on 31/3.<br />
“We probably didn’t bat quite<br />
as well as we’d like,” Frew said.<br />
“There was<br />
a little bit of<br />
pressure at<br />
about 80-<br />
odd for four,<br />
but we put<br />
together a wee<br />
partnership<br />
after that and it<br />
didn’t feel too Rob Frew<br />
bad.”<br />
The three-day zone 3 final<br />
will be played at Mainpower<br />
Oval from February 7.<br />
“ Our objective was to try and<br />
get a home zone final,” Frew<br />
said.<br />
“ We’re pretty lucky in<br />
our zone, we’ve some lovely<br />
grounds, but it’s always nice to<br />
play at home at Mainpower.”<br />
SPORT <strong>15</strong><br />
Country sides<br />
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• By Sam Coughlan<br />
SELWYN SIDES will look to up<br />
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the Canterbury Country premier<br />
competition on Saturday.<br />
Leeston-Lincoln-Southbridge<br />
and Darfield went down last<br />
weekend to Sefton and Ohoka<br />
respectively who occupy the top<br />
two positions in the ladder.<br />
Peninsula-Harbour were denied<br />
a shot at victory when their match<br />
against Cheviot was rained off<br />
with Harbour just 79 runs short<br />
of the win.<br />
Weedons return to the field after<br />
a bye to take on Kaiapoi. They<br />
will be looking to leapfrog Ohoka<br />
into second with a win.<br />
Ohoka play Peninsula-Harbour,<br />
while Darfield host league leaders<br />
Sefton who have won every match<br />
they have completed.<br />
Leeston-Lincoln will travel to<br />
Cheviot. The teams sit in seventh<br />
and eighth but have the same<br />
points. The winner could rise to as<br />
high as fifth on the ladder.<br />
•All games start at 12.30pm.<br />
Points: Sefton 81; Ohoka 57;<br />
Weedons 56; Peninsula-<br />
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Kaiapoi 29; Leeston-Lincoln<br />
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Back<br />
to School<br />
Gear up for the new school year<br />
With Christmas and New Year behind<br />
us, parents, students and teachers across<br />
New Zealand are gearing up for another<br />
school year.<br />
It’s a time filled with new beginnings,<br />
excitement and anticipation – for both<br />
parents and children – and it requires<br />
some careful planning to ensure it all goes<br />
smoothly. Start by checking what date<br />
your school reopens so there’s no lastminute<br />
running around or stresses, then<br />
make a list of what you need to do – buy<br />
uniforms, arrange transport, sort lunches<br />
– well in advance so that when the return<br />
date rolls around, you’re more than ready.<br />
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Homework can be a controversial topic.<br />
Some parents and schools disagree on<br />
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it is, while others see the importance of<br />
independent learning and reinforcing<br />
their school learning. If your child will be<br />
doing homework, as with most things, it<br />
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it can become a productive and even<br />
enjoyable part of the day. Here are tips<br />
for creating a smooth and conflict-free<br />
homework routine:<br />
Set a Regular Homework Routine<br />
• Set a specific time each day for<br />
homework, perhaps after a snack<br />
and some downtime after school).<br />
• Establish the homework habit,<br />
but be flexible to allow for<br />
extracurricular activities or family<br />
events.<br />
Create a comfortable and welcoming<br />
study and homework space<br />
• Pick a calm, well-lit area away from<br />
screens and distractions.<br />
• Be prepared and keep supplies like<br />
pens, paper, and a calculator nearby<br />
to avoid time spent looking for<br />
items needed.<br />
Support Effective Time Management<br />
• Help your child prioritise tasks by<br />
identifying which assignments are<br />
due soonest or require the most<br />
effort.<br />
• Support your child with planning<br />
and organising their homework<br />
to work out the order they want<br />
to work on tasks. Some prefer to<br />
complete the easy tasks first, and<br />
some choose the more complex<br />
tasks and assignments to get them<br />
out of the way.<br />
• Older students might benefit from a<br />
planner to map out the assignments.<br />
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Manageable Chunks<br />
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steps will help to avoid feeling<br />
overwhelmed.<br />
• Checklists or timers can track<br />
progress, show task completion, and<br />
provide a sense of accomplishment.<br />
Be Supportive<br />
• Offer guidance and encouragement,<br />
but don’t do the homework for your<br />
child.<br />
• To help them think it through, try<br />
asking, “What part’s giving you<br />
trouble?”<br />
• If they have questions, help them<br />
figure out how to look for solutions<br />
• Teach problem-solving strategies so<br />
that, with practice, they can learn to<br />
tackle challenges on their own<br />
• Praise your child for their focus<br />
on their work and their effort.<br />
Celebrate achievements.<br />
Take small breaks<br />
• Know your child’s attention span.<br />
• If frustration or stress arises, take a<br />
break (short walk, snack, play with<br />
a pet, have a drink), then go back<br />
to the tasks and consider a different<br />
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• Consider setting a timer to help kids<br />
know when breaks start and finish.<br />
Communicate with Teachers<br />
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how you can best support your<br />
child.<br />
• If homework continues to cause<br />
issues, discuss strategies or support<br />
with the teacher.<br />
• Get homework help for study areas<br />
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tutors) or using study guides or inperson<br />
tutoring.<br />
Leeston<br />
Consolidated<br />
School<br />
Term 1 commences Wednesday<br />
29th <strong>January</strong>. Office open for<br />
new enrolments on Tuesday 28th<br />
<strong>January</strong> 9-12pm or complete an<br />
online enrolment on our website.<br />
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West Rolleston<br />
Primary - School<br />
Te Kura o Te Uru Kowhai<br />
Welcome<br />
to <strong>2025</strong><br />
Term 1 <strong>2025</strong><br />
commences<br />
on Thursday<br />
30th <strong>January</strong><br />
The school office will be open for<br />
new enrolments on Tuesday the<br />
28th of <strong>January</strong> from 12pm to 2pm<br />
and Wednesday the 29th <strong>January</strong><br />
from 9am to 12pm<br />
Please visit our website<br />
www.westrolleston.school.nz for<br />
more information<br />
Please visit our website<br />
www.westrolleston.school.nz<br />
for more information<br />
Welcome to <strong>2025</strong><br />
Clearview Primary<br />
Term 1 Commences<br />
Thursday, 30 <strong>January</strong><br />
Open afternoon Wednesday 29 <strong>January</strong> 1-3pm<br />
Office open for enrolments from<br />
Thursday 23 <strong>January</strong> at 9.30am<br />
Uniform Sale<br />
Order on-line at: nzuniforms.com/clearview,<br />
or visit NZ Uniforms retail store<br />
455 Blenheim Road,<br />
Sockburn<br />
Second Hand Uniforms<br />
Wednesday 29 <strong>January</strong> 1-3pm<br />
in the Clearview Hall.<br />
Please visit www.clearview.school.nz for further information on Clearview Primary
Primary School start dates <strong>2025</strong><br />
Monday 27 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />
Springfield School<br />
2 Tawera Ln, Springfield, 7681<br />
Ph: 318 4867, www.springfield.school.nz/<br />
Tuesday 28 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />
Dunsandel School<br />
Irvines Rd, RD2, Dunsandel, 7682<br />
Ph: 325 4079, www.dunsandel.school.nz<br />
Kirwee Model School<br />
School Ln, Kirwee, 7543<br />
Ph: 318 1850<br />
www.website.kirweemodel.school.nz/home<br />
Windwhistle School<br />
19 Rakaia Gorge Road, Windwhistle,<br />
Hororata, 7572<br />
Ph: 318 6828, www.windwhistle.school.nz<br />
Wednesday 29 <strong>January</strong> 2024<br />
Burnham School<br />
2 Chaytor Ave, Burnham, 7600<br />
Ph: 347 6851, www.burnham.school.nz<br />
Glentunnel School<br />
Homebush Rd, Glentunnel, 7683<br />
Ph: 318 2717, www.glentunnel.school.nz<br />
Greendale School<br />
187 Greendale Rd, RD1, Christchurch, 7671<br />
Ph: 318 8436, www.greendale.school.nz<br />
Hororata School<br />
2548 Bealey Rd, Hororata, RD2, Darfield,<br />
7572<br />
Ph: 318 0803, www.hororata.school.nz/<br />
Back<br />
Leeston Consolidated School<br />
19 <strong>Selwyn</strong> St, Leeston, 7632<br />
Ph: 324 3493, www.leeston.school.nz<br />
Rolleston Christian School<br />
571 Springston Rolleston Rd, RD 8,<br />
Rolleston, 7678<br />
Ph: 550 2653<br />
www.rollestonchristian.school.nz<br />
Te Rōhutu Whio School<br />
85 Kate Sheppard Drive, Rolleston 7678<br />
Ph: 244 0426, www.terohutuwhio.school.nz<br />
Sheffield School<br />
Wrights Rd, Sheffield, 7500<br />
Ph: 318 3713<br />
www.sheffieldprimary.school.nz<br />
Southbridge School<br />
25 Hastings St, Southbridge, 7602<br />
Ph: 324 2545, www.southbridge.school.nz<br />
to School<br />
Thursday 30 <strong>January</strong> 2024<br />
Clearview Primary School<br />
20 Broadlands Dr, Rolleston, 7614<br />
Ph: 347 7025, www.clearview.school.nz<br />
Lemonwood Grove School<br />
14 Lemonwood Dr, Faringdon, Rolleston,<br />
76<strong>15</strong><br />
Ph: 974 9236<br />
www.lemonwoodgrove.school.nz<br />
Rolleston School<br />
11 Tennyson St, Rolleston, 7614<br />
Ph: 347 8355, www.rolleston.school.nz<br />
Weedons School<br />
135 Weedons Ross Rd, RD 5, Weedons, 7675<br />
Ph: 347 8740, www.weedons.school.nz<br />
West Rolleston Primary School<br />
327 Dunns Crossing Rd, Rolleston, 7678<br />
Ph: 595 0952, www.westrolleston.school.nz<br />
Friday 31 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />
West Melton School<br />
743 Weedons Ross Rd, West Melton, 7618<br />
Ph: 347 8448, www.westmelton.school.nz<br />
Monday 3 Feburary <strong>2025</strong><br />
Araria Springs Primary<br />
18 Russ Drive, Lincoln, 7608<br />
Ph: 420 0888, www.ararira.school.nz<br />
Broadfield School<br />
562 Robinsons Road, Broadfield, 7676<br />
Ph: 325 2440, www.broadfield.school.nz/<br />
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Darfield Primary School<br />
<strong>15</strong> Ross St, Darfield, 7510<br />
Ph: 318 8473<br />
www.darfieldprimary.school.nz<br />
Ladbrooks School<br />
9 Barnes Rd, Halswell, Christchurch, 7674<br />
Ph: 329 6885, www.ladbrooks.school.nz<br />
Lincoln Primary School<br />
130 North Belt, Lincoln, 7608<br />
Ph: 325 2571, www.lincolnprimary.ac.nz<br />
Prebbleton School<br />
Blakes Rd, Prebbleton, 7604<br />
Ph: 349 6553, www.prebbleton.school.nz<br />
Springston School<br />
16-20 Leeston Rd, Springston, 7616<br />
Ph: 329 5724 , www.springston.school.nz<br />
Tai Tapu School<br />
1 School Rd, Tai Tapu, 7645<br />
Ph: 329 6796, www.taitapu.school.nz<br />
Tuesday 4 Feburary <strong>2025</strong><br />
Waitaha School<br />
12 Lemonwood Dr, Faringdon, Rolleston,<br />
76<strong>15</strong><br />
Ph: 344 1243, www.waitaha.school.nz<br />
Te Uru Tarata | Lemonwood Grove School in <strong>2025</strong><br />
Te Uru Tarata | Lemonwood Grove School is<br />
situated in Faringdon and is the fastest-growing<br />
primary school in the country. The school will start<br />
the <strong>2025</strong> year with 960 learners ranging from Year<br />
1 to Year 8.<br />
The vision ‘The best of you, as you’ means that as<br />
a school, we are focused on progress and ensuring<br />
every learner is reaching their potential both<br />
socially and academically.<br />
Te Uru Tarata | Lemonwood Grove School provides<br />
a balanced curriculum where the core curriculum<br />
is prioritised alongside teaching children to be<br />
curious, creative, confident learners to ensure they<br />
are set with the skills they will need to be positive<br />
people in society.<br />
As a school, we are tightly zoned and encourage<br />
the school to be accessed by our community<br />
outside of school hours, with the field,<br />
playgrounds, and basketball courts all available to<br />
provide a safe place for learners to come together.<br />
We are really proud of the way our community<br />
treats and respects the physical environment.<br />
New families are enrolling their children from<br />
throughout Canterbury, New Zealand, and the<br />
world, contributing to a very rich and diverse<br />
community.<br />
Orientation Day - Wednesday 29th <strong>January</strong>, 1 pm-3 pm<br />
Term 1 Starts - Thursday 30th <strong>January</strong><br />
Office open from Monday 23rd <strong>January</strong> 9 am-12 pm<br />
Lemonwood Grove School<br />
14 Lemonwood Drive, Faringdon, Rolleston 76<strong>15</strong><br />
www.lemonwoodgrove.school.nz
18 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>January</strong> <strong>15</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />
Back<br />
to School<br />
High School start dates 2024<br />
Darfield High School<br />
7 McLaughlins Road, Darfield<br />
Ph: 318 8411. admin@darfield.school.nz<br />
Friday 24 <strong>January</strong>: Office opens<br />
Thursday 30 <strong>January</strong>: Year 7s attend<br />
Friday 31 <strong>January</strong>: Years 7 & 8 attend<br />
Monday 3 February: Whole School attends<br />
Thursday 6 February: Waitangi Day Public<br />
Holiday<br />
Friday 7 February: School Closed<br />
Ellesmere College<br />
Leeston Dunsandel Road, Leeston<br />
Ph: 324 3369. office@ellesmere.school.nz<br />
Friday 24 <strong>January</strong>: Office<br />
opens<br />
Wednesday and Thursday<br />
29 and 30 <strong>January</strong>: Year<br />
7 Parent Interviews, Year<br />
12 Course Confirmation,<br />
Leadership Camp<br />
Friday 31 <strong>January</strong>: Year 7<br />
Fun Day, Year 13 Big Day<br />
Out, Buses run from today<br />
Monday 3 February: Year<br />
8-10 at School - buses<br />
running<br />
Tuesday 4 February: Year<br />
7-13 students at school<br />
Thursday 6 February: Waitangi Day Public<br />
Holiday<br />
Lincoln High School<br />
25 Boundary Road, Lincoln<br />
Ph: 325 2121. office@lincoln.school.nz<br />
Monday 27 <strong>January</strong>: Teacher Only Day<br />
Tuesday 28 <strong>January</strong>: Start of Term 1 - Year<br />
9 Full Day. All new Year 10-13 students<br />
(8:45 – 11 am)<br />
Wednesday 29 <strong>January</strong>: Year 9 Only<br />
All Day<br />
Thursday 30 <strong>January</strong>: Year 9-11 All Day<br />
Friday 31 <strong>January</strong>: All students for<br />
timetabled classes. Year 12-13 Assembly<br />
Period 1<br />
Thursday 6 February: Waitangi Day Public<br />
Holiday<br />
Rolleston College<br />
631 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston<br />
Ph: 595 2490. admin@rollestoncollege.nz<br />
Tuesday 28 <strong>January</strong>: Year 12 Welcome<br />
Morning, Year 13 Course confirmation<br />
Wednesday 29 <strong>January</strong>: Year 11<br />
Welcome Morning<br />
Wednesday 29 to Thursday 30 <strong>January</strong>:<br />
Year 13 camp<br />
Thursday 30 <strong>January</strong>: Year 10<br />
Welcome Morning<br />
Friday 31 <strong>January</strong>: Year 9 and Year 13 Mihi<br />
Whakatau and welcome day<br />
Monday 3 February: Full school<br />
Thursday 6 Feburary: Waitangi Day<br />
Public Holiday<br />
Lincoln High School: an<br />
all-round education<br />
For students, new and old, at Lincoln<br />
High, there are opportunities awaiting<br />
them. Lincoln High enables students to<br />
explore academic, sporting, leadership,<br />
cultural, and artistic pursuits, whether<br />
to enhance already proven skills or to<br />
try something new.<br />
Academic Excellence<br />
Students can choose from a wide<br />
range of courses at each year level<br />
with clear pathways through to<br />
tertiary education. Option courses<br />
allow passions to be followed while<br />
important core subjects support<br />
numeracy and literacy progress. With an<br />
emphasis on personal excellence, students<br />
are supported in achieving their very best.<br />
Sport<br />
A huge variety of sports are available at<br />
Lincoln. If you play it, we’ll look to offer<br />
it. Our teams compete in local, provincial,<br />
South Island, and national tournaments.<br />
Social teams exist for those looking to give<br />
something new a go or to compete with a<br />
group of friends.<br />
Leadership<br />
Students can continue or begin their<br />
leadership journey by applying to be<br />
part of a range of leadership groups that<br />
enhance the school experience for all.<br />
From being a house leader to working in<br />
the Student Executive group, there is an<br />
opportunity to make a difference.<br />
Cultural<br />
Māori whānau and Pasifika student<br />
groups meet regularly, and other<br />
ethnicities will also get together to support<br />
each other. Bicultural signage is prevalent<br />
on campus, and our Lincoln tikanga is<br />
embedded in the school culture.<br />
Performing and Fine Arts<br />
In <strong>2025</strong>, the major production of<br />
“Little Shop of Horrors” will see our<br />
talented students perform a professional<br />
show in front of sellout crowds. Our Art<br />
department is nationally recognised, and<br />
student work in painting, sculpture, and<br />
print is regularly showcased in exhibitions<br />
and installations around New Zealand.<br />
Lincoln High School has so many<br />
opportunities for students to thrive–they<br />
just need to take the first step and get<br />
into it!<br />
Te Kura Tuarua o Tawera<br />
Darfield High School<br />
Start of School Year <strong>2025</strong><br />
Monday 27 <strong>January</strong>: Office Opens<br />
Thursday 30 <strong>January</strong>: Year 7 attend<br />
Friday 31 <strong>January</strong>: Year 7 & 8 attend<br />
Years 8-13 Course Choice 30/31 by appointment<br />
Monday 3 February: Whole school attends<br />
Thursday 6 February: Waitangi Day<br />
Friday 7 February: School Closed<br />
Please Visit our website<br />
www.darfield.school.nz<br />
for more information<br />
<strong>2025</strong> start dates<br />
Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> 28<br />
Year 9 students at school (full day)<br />
New Year 10-13 students (8.45-11am)<br />
(All buses run as normal from today)<br />
Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 29<br />
Year 9 students (full day)<br />
The school office<br />
is open from<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 23<br />
25 Boundary Road, Lincoln<br />
(03) 325 2121<br />
lincoln.school.nz<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 30<br />
Full day for Years 9, 10 & 11<br />
Friday, <strong>January</strong> 31<br />
All students at school for the<br />
full day.<br />
Year 12 & Year 13 assembly 8.45am
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Back<br />
to School<br />
Rolleston College Horoeka Haemata<br />
is established as the beating heart<br />
of secondary education in Rolleston.<br />
We have countless opportunities<br />
for learners to flourish academically<br />
and personally and we have been<br />
committed to providing quality<br />
secondary education since 2017 with an<br />
emphasis on student-centred learning<br />
and led by a passionate, diverse<br />
teaching team. Through our innovative<br />
curriculum, we see the Rolleston Spirit<br />
values of Developing Self, Building<br />
Communities and Transforming<br />
Futures come to life. These are a key<br />
focus for learners as they traverse<br />
their secondary journey. This year we<br />
encourage all learners to embrace the<br />
unique Rolleston Spirit that defines<br />
our school culture. With a focus on<br />
fostering creativity, teamwork, and<br />
service, we are committed to providing<br />
an enriching environment where every<br />
student can thrive.<br />
Our extensive arts programme allows<br />
students to explore their talents<br />
through music, drama, and visual arts.<br />
Whether participating in the school<br />
musical or showcasing their artwork,<br />
students can express themselves and<br />
build lasting friendships. Sports are<br />
also a vital part of our community. With<br />
various teams and activities—from<br />
soccer to swimming—there’s something<br />
for everyone. We encourage all learners<br />
to get involved, discover their passion,<br />
and develop important life skills like<br />
teamwork and resilience. Service to the<br />
community is integral to the Rolleston<br />
Spirit. Our students engage in initiatives<br />
that benefit our local area, fostering a<br />
sense of responsibility and appreciation<br />
for their community. As we start this<br />
school year, let’s celebrate the Rolleston<br />
Spirit together. Welcome back to<br />
Rolleston College—where we grow,<br />
learn, and thrive as a community!<br />
Yet to enrol? Contact our Enrolments<br />
Team enrolments@rollestoncollege.nz<br />
<strong>2025</strong> Head Students: Taika Reihana, Briah Haugh, Jack<br />
Jarvis, Jaya Hopkins and Suli Iketau<br />
2024 Dux: Meredith Rowland<br />
2024 Proxime Accessit: Sreya Krishna
20 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>January</strong> <strong>15</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />
continuing education<br />
It’s never too<br />
late for music<br />
Are you an adult who learned an<br />
rock bands – something for everyone.<br />
instrument in your childhood but gave Our adult students tell us that getting<br />
up because it got too hard or life just got involved in music experiences in their later<br />
busy? Or have you always wanted to learn years has been life changing. Learning<br />
a musical instrument but never had the something new is good for the brain,<br />
opportunity? Well , it’s not too late! activating neural pathways, strengthening<br />
The Christchurch School of Music, Te motor skills and and bringing about a sense<br />
Kura Puoro offers tuition in a wide range of of well-being. New and lasting friendships<br />
instruments and has lots of ensembles that are formed and there is always lots of<br />
adults of all ages and stages can join. There laughter.<br />
are orchestras, wind ensembles, a string Find out more at csm.org.nz or contact<br />
ensemble, concert band, jazz bands and us on office@csm.org.nz<br />
Make <strong>2025</strong> your year<br />
to discover the Bible!<br />
Why read the Bible? It’s such an old<br />
book, it’s outdated with no relevance today.<br />
But is it? What if it turns out to be the<br />
most important book you will ever read?<br />
Courses run during term times on<br />
Thursday evenings at the Rolleston<br />
Community Centre. These are entirely<br />
free (you will never be asked for money)<br />
and are run by volunteers from the<br />
Christadelphian community. No pressure<br />
is ever applied, as we believe in freely<br />
providing everyone with the tools to begin<br />
reading the Bible for themselves and so to<br />
discover a real treasure!<br />
Term 1 – Discover the Bible<br />
Term 2 – New Testament Unpacked<br />
Term 3 – Practical Lessons from<br />
New Testament Characters<br />
Term 4 – God’s Promise for the Earth<br />
Enrol now:<br />
bibleeducationnz@gmail.com<br />
Need more information?<br />
Phone Alan on 021 105 3544<br />
LESSONS, ENSEMBLE, AND INSTRUMENT HIRE<br />
FOR ALL AGES<br />
IT’S NEVER TOO<br />
LATE FOR MUSIC!<br />
The Christchurch School of Music offers a<br />
wide range of opportunities for adults to<br />
learn a musical instrument and play in an<br />
ensemble. Come along and join us – you<br />
won’t regret it!<br />
Enrol now for 2024!<br />
office@csm.org.nz<br />
csm.org.nz/enrol<br />
or (03) 366 1711
continuing education<br />
Focus on learning for fun<br />
Do you seek intellectual challenge in<br />
history, philosophy, science or politics?<br />
Does the idea of a new hobby, like<br />
photography or drawing appeal to you?<br />
Would you like to explore cuisines from<br />
other cultures or health through your diet?<br />
This year why not make learning part of<br />
your life through a course at the WEA?<br />
Participants describe WEA as:<br />
• a fun and friendly environment<br />
• with highly qualified tutors, eager to<br />
share knowledge<br />
• excellent value for money<br />
• having improved their knowledge, skills<br />
and confidence.<br />
CWEA has successfully provided<br />
community-based education, in a central<br />
location, for over 100 years. Whatever your<br />
Papanui High School is one of the<br />
longest standing providers of Community<br />
Education Courses in Christchurch and<br />
New Zealand. Our proud history of catering<br />
for the lifelong learning needs of Adult<br />
Students started in 1937.<br />
The sight of our beautiful,<br />
historic main building lit<br />
up at night has greeted<br />
our Night Class students<br />
for over 87 years. Papanui<br />
is renowned for offering<br />
a diverse array of quality<br />
evening courses and<br />
weekend workshops,<br />
and Term 1 <strong>2025</strong> is no<br />
exception.<br />
Along with our ever<br />
popular Watercolour<br />
interest we are sure to find classes that suit<br />
your timetable, budget and style of learning.<br />
Term 1 begins 29th <strong>January</strong> <strong>2025</strong>. Discover<br />
more at www.cwea.org.nz. Also onsite is<br />
our newly opened second-hand Bookshop:<br />
WE Are Books. Browse the shelves and<br />
find some book bargains! Monday-Friday,<br />
10am-3pm. Saturdays 11-3pm<br />
Italian Singers performing at the<br />
North West Branch Christmas function<br />
Term 1 Night Classes at Papanui<br />
Painting, Sewing, Cooking and Woodwork<br />
courses, new in Term 1 are Wine and Food<br />
Matching, Strength2Balance Exercise, and<br />
Small Business Set-up and Skills. Weekend<br />
Workshops include our popular Barista<br />
Weekend Workshop,<br />
Basket Weaving, An<br />
Introduction to Genealogy<br />
and Making Beeswax<br />
Wraps.<br />
Term 1 courses begin<br />
the week of 10 February.<br />
For a complete list of<br />
courses and to enrol,<br />
visit our website, https://<br />
www.papanui.school.nz/<br />
adult-education phone<br />
03 3520701 or email<br />
ace@papanui.school.nz.<br />
New Year and New<br />
Courses at Risingholme<br />
Enrolments are open for Risingholme’s<br />
<strong>2025</strong> courses. Take a look at what’s on offer<br />
and come learn with us!<br />
The new programme offers an extensive<br />
array of courses designed for individuals at<br />
all stages of life. Whether you’re seeking to<br />
enhance your professional skills, explore a<br />
new hobby, or engage in creative pursuits,<br />
our diverse range of courses cater to a variety<br />
of interests and can help enhance your<br />
overall wellbeing.<br />
Some of the new courses on offer next year<br />
include:<br />
• Budgeting Tips: The current cost of<br />
living crisis has contributed to financial<br />
stress for many people. In this 3-week course<br />
you’ll dive into your money goals, find<br />
strategies to manage debt, reduce expenses,<br />
and make a financial plan that you can<br />
implement straightaway.<br />
• Printmaking for Beginners Workshop:<br />
Make your own stamps and stamp pads<br />
with recycled materials, try monotype<br />
printing and more! With an emphasis on<br />
experimentation and fun, this course will<br />
be a friendly introduction to printmaking<br />
without the need for specialist equipment.<br />
• The Art of Smocking: Smocking is<br />
used in everything from babies’ clothes,<br />
floaty summer dresses, and home décor<br />
like cushions. This course will teach you<br />
basic smocking stitches to help you make a<br />
decoration or item of clothing.<br />
• Introduction to GarageBand for Mac:<br />
Great for those interested in podcasting<br />
and sound editing! Learn to put audio and<br />
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sound effects on to a video clip, record and<br />
edit yourself or a friend singing or playing<br />
an instrument and create a multi-track<br />
recording.<br />
• Plaster Mould Making 101 Workshop:<br />
This 2-week workshop will teach you to<br />
make a model for a mould using sculpture<br />
construction methods and make moulds<br />
using readymade objects.<br />
• Creative Visual Story Workshop: Have<br />
you got a poem you’ve wanted to expand on<br />
and colour in? Do you have delicious recipes<br />
that need illustrations? Or a short story to<br />
illustrate? This 2-week workshop will teach<br />
you to translate the written word into hand<br />
drawn pictures using the French ‘aux trois<br />
crayon’ technique to bring your ideas to life.<br />
Reflecting on the importance of adult<br />
education, Risingholme’s Director, Lynda<br />
Megson, notes that “lifelong learning is not<br />
just a buzzword for us, it’s a mission we are<br />
deeply committed to realising and is part of<br />
our purpose as an organisation to exist at the<br />
heart of wider learning communities. For<br />
many of our learners, lifelong learning is a<br />
pathway to personal and professional growth<br />
that is deeply rewarding. It provides people<br />
with new knowledge, experiences, and a<br />
social connection which enriches not just<br />
the individual but our communities too.”<br />
If you’re feeling inspired to try<br />
something new you can browse all our<br />
courses and enrol by heading to<br />
www.risingholme.org.nz or see the<br />
Risingholme team in person at their<br />
Opawa office.
22 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>January</strong> <strong>15</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />
Email daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Wednesday<br />
Skate ‘n’ Splash<br />
Tomorrow from 11.30am at<br />
Southbridge Hall and pool<br />
Friday from 11.30am at Darfield<br />
Recreation and Community<br />
Centre and pool<br />
<strong>January</strong> 23 at 9.30am or 11.30am<br />
at <strong>Selwyn</strong> Sports Centre and<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Aquatic Centre<br />
Head along for some rollerskating<br />
fun then zip over to the<br />
pool to enjoy the water with<br />
awesome pool activities. An<br />
active day out, guaranteed to be<br />
loads of fun for all. For 2+ years,<br />
adults are welcome. Cost: $10<br />
per person, bookings required:<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/news-Andevents/events/skate-n-splash4<br />
Chalk Art Competition<br />
Tomorrow 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Rolleston Community Centre<br />
Have a creative family who loves<br />
chalk? Come down to your local<br />
community centre car park<br />
and battle it out to see which<br />
family will take away the title of<br />
best chalk art. Awesome prizes<br />
are up for grabs. All ages are<br />
welcome. Free entry, bookings<br />
are required: selwyn.govt.nz/<br />
news-And-events/events/chalkart-competition2<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries Holiday Fun<br />
Tomorrow 10am–1pm at<br />
Broadfield Community Centre<br />
Friday, 10am–1pm at Castle Hill<br />
Village Community Centre;<br />
Tuesday, 10am–1pm at<br />
Southbridge Hall<br />
Wednesday, 10am–1pm at Lake<br />
Coleridge Community Hall<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries are bringing<br />
the libraries to you. Get creative<br />
and print patterns with foraged<br />
natural materials in a hands-on<br />
workshop led by the eResource,<br />
Creative Bug. Bring along your<br />
own material such as stones,<br />
flowers, and fruit, or forage onsite,<br />
and get making. Otherwise,<br />
come play a board game,<br />
interact with our Dash Bots,<br />
construct a masterpiece from<br />
Lego, or just chill out and read<br />
a book. There is have a bunch<br />
on board the Edge Connector<br />
vehicle for you to explore.<br />
Whānau-friendly. Children<br />
under 8 must be accompanied<br />
by an adult. Drop-in.<br />
Wellness In The Park<br />
Friday, 8am-1pm<br />
Rolleston Town Centre<br />
Come along for a day to refresh<br />
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how to hula hoop, juggle, spin plates and silk fans. Under 6 years: 10–11.<strong>15</strong>am, 6+ years:<br />
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Lunar New Year Crafts<br />
Thursday, <strong>January</strong> 23, 3.30-<br />
4.30pm<br />
Lincoln Event Centre<br />
Celebrate the Year of the Snake!<br />
Also known as the Spring<br />
Festival; come dressed in red<br />
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bring good luck. This familyfriendly<br />
event will be filled with<br />
cultural festivities, hands-on<br />
craft activities, and learning<br />
opportunities. Discover your own<br />
Chinese zodiac animal and share<br />
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as you explore the fascinating<br />
folk stories behind each zodiac<br />
sign. All ages welcome. Children<br />
under 8 must be accompanied<br />
by an adult. Bookings required<br />
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Zumba Kids<br />
Monday 11.<strong>15</strong>am–noon<br />
Darfield Recreation and<br />
Community Centre<br />
Zumba Kids incorporates<br />
fun dance routines with<br />
games, activities and cultural<br />
exploration elements. A great<br />
way to incorporate fitness as a<br />
natural part of children’s lives<br />
by making fitness fun. For 6–12<br />
years. $5 per child. Bookings<br />
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Little Dancing Feet Pop-Up<br />
Monday, 10.30-11am<br />
Darfield Recreation and<br />
Community Centre<br />
A fun, dance-style class for<br />
preschoolers using a variety<br />
of equipment like scarves,<br />
teddies, ribbons and more to<br />
music. Great for fundamental<br />
movement, skills and coordination.<br />
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per child. Bookings required<br />
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Time is right<br />
to keep your<br />
garden bright<br />
The summer months<br />
offer no respite from<br />
necessary garden work<br />
Vegetables<br />
In all but the coolest areas,<br />
radishes sown now will not<br />
thrive, tending to bolt to seed,<br />
even when the soil is kept moist,<br />
and those that do mature will be<br />
unacceptably sharp in flavour.<br />
To add a little bite to salads, use<br />
nasturtium leaves and flowers,<br />
or grow some mustard streaks<br />
(Brassica juncea), which grow<br />
very rapidly, and if to be eaten<br />
fresh, are best young. Older plants<br />
can be used in stir-fry mixes.<br />
Onion plants can have their<br />
tops bent over to assist bulb<br />
swelling.<br />
Crops sown in autumn will<br />
be almost ready for pulling. If<br />
harvested in hot, settled weather,<br />
they should be well-ripened and<br />
suitable for long storage. Thickstemmed<br />
bulbs will probably not<br />
keep well, so put them aside for<br />
immediate use.<br />
Liquid manure assists most<br />
crops. Make your own by tying<br />
a sack filled with sheep, horse,<br />
cow or poultry manure and<br />
suspending it in water for a few<br />
days. One kilogram of fresh<br />
manure to five litres of water is a<br />
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Excellent liquid manure can<br />
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Nitrate of soda and sulphate of<br />
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TASTY ADDITION: To add a little bite to salads, try using nasturtium leaves and flowers.<br />
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greens not growing as fast as they<br />
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Early potatoes can be lifted as<br />
the foliage yellows. Once potatoes<br />
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of rain and warm soil could<br />
prompt new growth, spoiling<br />
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properties.<br />
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Flowers<br />
The Madonna, or true<br />
Christmas lily (Lilium candidum),<br />
will have finished flowering by<br />
now. Cut the old flower stems off<br />
at ground level and destroy to<br />
prevent the spread of botrytis.<br />
Unlike almost all other lilies, L.<br />
candidum has no resting period.<br />
Fresh growth develops from the<br />
bulbs as soon as the flowering<br />
period is over, so if bulbs are to<br />
be divided or shifted, the work<br />
is best done now. Also, unlike<br />
other lilies, the bulbs should not<br />
be covered but the top third left<br />
above the ground. They like hot,<br />
dry spots and will tolerate some<br />
lime.<br />
Multiply all lily bulbs by<br />
detaching scales and inserting<br />
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scale just below the surface.<br />
Keep the boxes moist and plant<br />
the scales out when they have<br />
rooted. Plants propagated this<br />
way should flower in the second<br />
season.<br />
Violas and pansies may be<br />
looking straggly and producing<br />
smaller flowers. Cut them back<br />
to new growth just above the<br />
ground and they will spring away.<br />
Tulips and hyacinths can be<br />
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have died down. Place the bulbs<br />
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airy place. Do not expose them to<br />
full sunshine.<br />
Fruit<br />
Strawberry plants can be<br />
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rooted runners the plants are<br />
now producing. Use only the<br />
strongest runner and after it has<br />
established roots, set it out in rich<br />
soil in early March.<br />
Summer propagation allows<br />
the plant to develop before cold<br />
weather sets in and bear a fruit<br />
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BMW’s i5 the perfect EV package<br />
MEET THE i5 M60 xDrive, a<br />
fully electric AWD version of<br />
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This is the first electrified 5<br />
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There’s more vehicle for the<br />
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This one is 97mm longer, at<br />
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Another notable gain is an extra<br />
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wheelbase out to a very grownup<br />
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You get the same modern<br />
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lines as the rest of the 5 series<br />
family, but with a few unique<br />
variations to distinguish it from<br />
its combustion engine powered<br />
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At the front, the iconic<br />
BMW kidney grille and twin<br />
headlights get a clever rejig to<br />
make a compelling and lasting<br />
visual impression.<br />
LED lighting elements are<br />
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as turn indicators and daytime<br />
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is BMW’s Iconic Glow contour<br />
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Other cool touches are the<br />
black side skirts, and flushmounted<br />
door handles. The<br />
words ‘welcome’ and ‘goodbye’<br />
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design around the vehicle. They<br />
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for the driver and passengers<br />
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The beating performance<br />
heart of the i5 M60 xDrive is<br />
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battery nestled in the underbody<br />
and provides energy content of<br />
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EV range of 516km. A new Max<br />
Range function, when activated,<br />
can increase this by up to 25 per<br />
cent, through limiting power,<br />
speed and deactivating cabin<br />
comfort functions.<br />
When tethered to a high-speed<br />
charger, the i5’s battery charge<br />
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in just 30 minutes. That’s enough<br />
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they wait.<br />
The $196,900 i5 M60 xDrive<br />
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enhanced fifth-generation<br />
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units on the front and rear axles.<br />
An epic 820Nm of torque is<br />
available when M Sport Boost or<br />
the M Launch Control function<br />
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send the vehicle surging from<br />
zero to 100km/h in a vivid 3.8<br />
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Drive at express pace and<br />
the electric power train takes<br />
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However, some, but not all, of<br />
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The transmission is a<br />
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A modern spacious cabin is<br />
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in a high class European<br />
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strike a positive chord with<br />
music-loving owners. One thing<br />
I noticed almost immediately<br />
was a major cull of buttons<br />
and controls, compared with<br />
the old model, made possible<br />
by digitalising more vehicle<br />
functions.<br />
The fully digital display<br />
Ratings out of 10: Performance 9; Handling 8; Styling 8;<br />
Comfort 8; Passenger and Load Space 8; Value for money:<br />
6; Safety – Five star ANCAP crash rating.<br />
Overall points out of 10: 8.5<br />
system comprises a 12.3-inch<br />
information display and holding<br />
centre stage is a 14.9-inch<br />
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lower section and haptic<br />
feedback for the control panels<br />
and selector lever on the centre<br />
console.<br />
An essential requirement of<br />
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of innovative technology. The<br />
i5 delivers emphatically on that<br />
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On-board and making a big<br />
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Among its bag of tricks are even<br />
better smartphone integration,<br />
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Auto and with the remote<br />
software upgrades function, the<br />
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The pick for me from an<br />
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details on charging points for<br />
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The advanced chassis and<br />
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It includes directly controlled<br />
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This together with AWD and<br />
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100<br />
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Franchises<br />
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Boundary Trimming<br />
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contact Vicky Sayers<br />
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vicky.sayers@starmedia.kiwi<br />
ELLESMERE<br />
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services available<br />
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your one stop shop for home services<br />
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• Landscape construction and<br />
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Phone: 03 329 6655 or 0274 848 564<br />
PAINTERS<br />
Painters and Decorators Ltd<br />
Professional Gardener<br />
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Call us now 03 974 3561<br />
Now servicing the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100<br />
TrusTed Trades<br />
and PrOFessIOnaL<br />
servIces<br />
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• Shearing • Crutching • Tailing •<br />
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Mark Hubball 03 595 6647<br />
www.tvsolutions.co.nz<br />
Ph Mike: 027 272 8058 anytime<br />
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Roof /Butynol Repairs<br />
Gutter Clean/Repairs<br />
Pest Control<br />
House Wash with<br />
Pure Wash Windows<br />
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03 347 2635<br />
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021 351 900<br />
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wet area waterproofing,<br />
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the rest of <strong>Selwyn</strong> County.<br />
$80 a Chimney. Phone<br />
Rodney 03 324 2999 &<br />
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951 8892<br />
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341 8596 or 342 5<strong>15</strong>1<br />
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220-7014 Edwin 027 220-<br />
7<strong>15</strong>4<br />
info@broomhalldrainage.nz<br />
To place your advertisement<br />
contact Vicky Sayers<br />
379 1100 or email<br />
vicky.sayers@starmedia.kiwi<br />
PLUMBER<br />
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Available for maintenance<br />
jobs in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> area. Ph<br />
Peter 0274 332 082<br />
PLUMBER<br />
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V Plumbing Ltd. 022 351<br />
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BUTCHER<br />
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Phone Tim 347 6693<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
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A Flying Nun records and<br />
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Group Coat $1000, Six<br />
Impossible Things $700,<br />
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Sydenham, Chch, 7 days.<br />
A records wanted by local<br />
bands, will pay Chants r<br />
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St Fuzz $2000, Smoke<br />
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366 3278<br />
Music books wanted.<br />
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buyer Phone 355-2045<br />
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PSL licence will be required<br />
Back-up/Relief drivers available<br />
70+% + 10 years Repeat Business<br />
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Owner retiring<br />
Expressions of interest ?<br />
thomas.ray@xtra.co.nz<br />
Public Notices<br />
MILITARY EXERCISE<br />
Night Firing Activity<br />
22 <strong>January</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />
The general public is to be advised that<br />
a New Zealand Army Exercise will be<br />
conducted in the West Melton Rifle Range.<br />
The exercise will involve up to 30 personnel<br />
of 2/1 Battalion from Burnham Military<br />
Camp.<br />
Training will involve soldiers carrying and<br />
firing individual weapons by night.<br />
Live rounds will be used from 8pm until<br />
11:30pm. The exercise will also involve the<br />
movement of troops and vehicles by day and<br />
night.<br />
The New Zealand Army takes fire risk<br />
seriously and will ensure fire mitigation is<br />
present.<br />
For more information please contact:<br />
CPL TUCK on 0284366075.<br />
Vehicles Wanted<br />
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value. However, the bank will dictate the<br />
percentage of your home’s value you can<br />
borrow. The loan is paid back when you<br />
sell the house or pass away. You are not<br />
required to make regular repayments, and<br />
interest is calculated on the outstanding<br />
balance and added monthly to your loan<br />
(compounded). Some borrowers make<br />
voluntary repayments to reduce the balance<br />
and interest charged. Once you sell your<br />
property, move into long-term care or<br />
pass away, your loan needs to be repaid.<br />
This repayment includes the original loan,<br />
accumulated interest and fees.<br />
Do I qualify?<br />
You must be over 60 years, own a<br />
freehold home, or a standard mortgage<br />
the reverse mortgage can pay off. Some<br />
properties, such as lifestyle blocks, farms,<br />
and retirement villages, may not be<br />
considered for reverse mortgages.<br />
Advantages:<br />
• You can spend the money on anything<br />
you want.<br />
• You can take a lump sum or regular<br />
instalments.<br />
• You can borrow <strong>15</strong>-40% of<br />
your property’s value based<br />
on age.<br />
• Depending on repayment<br />
interest rates, increasing<br />
house prices may reduce the<br />
loss of equity when it comes<br />
time to repay the loan.<br />
• Some lenders guarantee no negative<br />
equity (loan balance exceeds your home<br />
value), and your estate will not have to<br />
pay the difference.<br />
• No repayments are needed until you sell,<br />
and you will never be forced to move.<br />
Disadvantages:<br />
• You must remain in your home and not<br />
rent it out or move into care without<br />
selling and repaying the loan.<br />
• You may be required to meet ongoing<br />
property expenses, including house<br />
insurance, rates, and property<br />
maintenance.<br />
• There are significant fees charged for the<br />
set-up.<br />
• Lenders charge higher-than-mortgage<br />
interest rates.<br />
• Interest rates are floating that can change<br />
and increase.<br />
• Without repayments, compounded<br />
interest can reduce your home’s equity<br />
immensely, affecting your ability to pay<br />
for residential care should you need it.<br />
Alternatives:<br />
• Downsize into a cheaper property.<br />
• Subdivide or cross-lease your section if<br />
the property size allows it.<br />
• Rent out your home and move into a<br />
more affordable home.<br />
• Take in a boarder.<br />
• Check your entitlement to assistance,<br />
rebates and rates relief.<br />
• Sell your house (or a portion) to your<br />
family for cash upfront or regular<br />
repayments.<br />
• Consider a retirement home with fixed<br />
fees.<br />
You will need to consider significant<br />
factors and risks before deciding if a reverse<br />
mortgage is right for you. Always ensure<br />
you get full legal and financial advice to<br />
safeguard your decision.<br />
West Melton 97 Shepherd Avenue<br />
Three car garaging on 1,107sqm section<br />
With fabulous off-street parking, coveted triple car garaging and a large 1,107sqm section, this home is an all-round<br />
family winner. Equally impressive is the 284sqm floor plan. Enjoy the outlook to the lovingly cared-for garden from<br />
either of the two large living rooms or from the patio, perfectly sheltered beneath the extended roofline. At the heart<br />
of the home is a well-appointed kitchen, complete with ample storage, a walk-in pantry, and plenty of bench space.<br />
The master bedroom boasts a luxurious, fully-tiled wet room, offering both practicality and elegance. Three<br />
additional true double bedrooms provide generous accommodation, while a separate office, adjacent to the living<br />
room, is an ideal setup for those who work from home. Thoughtful inclusions such as a walk-in linen room, a separate<br />
laundry, two heat pumps, and a wood burner, guarantee this home is as functional as it is welcoming.<br />
4 2 2 3<br />
For Sale offers invited over $1,199,000<br />
Phone for viewing times<br />
Nick Booth 027 306 3186<br />
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5523575
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Broadfield 343 Waterholes Road<br />
Quality lifestyle - representing outstanding value<br />
This represents outstanding value for a lifestyle property with this location and address. Immaculately presented in<br />
every respect, this property offers all the essentials that you expect from a quality lifestyle unit and at a staggering<br />
price. Set on 4 hectares (10 acres) of fertile Templeton silt loams, this stunning property combines privacy,<br />
convenience, and modern living. Nestled in an established, peaceful setting and set well back off the road.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5524990<br />
4.3124 ha 4 2<br />
For Sale offers invited over $1,700,000<br />
Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657<br />
chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Darfield 388 Waireka Road<br />
Lifestyle options galore<br />
Sitting on a generous 10.0002ha (more or less) block of land, boasting a range of amenities tailored for rural living.<br />
Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the 40m x 80m (more or less) equestrian arena, tack room and workshop.<br />
Other infrastructure includes a four-bay hay shed, a three-bay pole shed, an established shelter on the boundary, a<br />
pump shed and eleven fenced paddocks. Inside the contemporary family home, the well-appointed kitchen<br />
overlooks the sunny open-plan dining and living area which beckons for relaxed gatherings, with easy access to a<br />
covered patio. Three bedrooms (two double, one single) are supported by an ensuite off the master, a separate<br />
family bathroom and a separate laundry. A log burner (wetback) and heat pump provide comfort while solar panels<br />
ensure energy efficiency. A double internal access garage and good storage complete the interior layout.<br />
3 1 2 2<br />
Asking Price $1,100,000 + GST (if any)<br />
View by appointment<br />
Jo McIntosh 027 384 4279<br />
jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877<br />
adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5524039<br />
bayleys.co.nz
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NEW LISTING<br />
Darfield Stage 11 Torlesse Estate, Creyke Road<br />
Stage 11 Torlesse Estate, Darfield<br />
• Four prime sections left: Sizes range from 630sqm to 755sqm, providing ample space to build your dream home<br />
• Affordable pricing: Sections priced from just $260,000<br />
• Essential services: Power, town water supply, and fibre to the boundary<br />
• Fencing: Sections will all be fenced to their title<br />
• Sewer connection: All sections will have connection to the new Darfield sewer system<br />
• Restrictive covenants: Ensuring a high standard of living and protecting your investment<br />
• Title availability: Titles expected approximately June/July <strong>2025</strong><br />
650 sqm<br />
Asking Price $260,000<br />
Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657<br />
chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5525863<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Boundary lines are indicative only<br />
Darfield 1932 Telegraph Road and 11 Owen Drive<br />
Sections with plus factor<br />
This newly created subdivision in a prime location has only two very desirable sections available for purchase.<br />
Sealed driveways, reticulated sewerage, power, water and telecommunications to the boundary along with the<br />
ability to utilise your entire section with the piped water race. Protective covenants to enhance your investment<br />
with titles expected early <strong>2025</strong>. Lot 3 - $260,000 and Lot 4 - $270,000. Situated off Telegraph Road these sections<br />
are surrounded by other quality homes and are only a short walk into Darfield township that provides a vast array of<br />
amenities including shopping, eateries, health care, and education requirements including pre-schooling through to<br />
secondary schooling.<br />
810 sqm<br />
For Sale offers invited over $260,000<br />
Mark Terry 027 572 2559<br />
mark.terry@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Karen Hennessy 027 967 0186<br />
karen.hennessy@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5521254<br />
bayleys.co.nz
5<br />
Leeston 62 Woodville Street<br />
Energy smart, effortless living<br />
Positioned on a manageable 745sqm (approx.) section, this beautifully presented four-bedroom home in<br />
Woodbury Estate offers the ideal blend of modern comfort and country charm. Overlooking neighboring farmland<br />
and surrounded by well-established gardens featuring fruit trees and a glasshouse, this property delivers a peaceful<br />
retreat without the upkeep of a larger lifestyle block. The master suite is a highlight, complete with an ensuite and<br />
walk-in wardrobe, while the remaining three bedrooms, all fitted with built-in wardrobes, provide ample space for<br />
family or guests.<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5525889<br />
4 2 2 2<br />
For Sale offers invited over $775,000<br />
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519<br />
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz<br />
John Bailey 027 893 0234<br />
john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
Leeston 22 Mountain View Place<br />
Your next chapter<br />
Built in 1994, this 170sqm (approx.), low maintenance home offers the perfect balance of space and functionality on<br />
a manageable 657sqm (approx.) section. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, it is ideal for those seeking comfortable<br />
family living. The open-plan kitchen, dining area is the heart of the home, seamlessly connecting to a sun-drenched<br />
deck that's perfect for entertaining or unwinding. For added versatility, a generous separate lounge offers a cosy<br />
retreat for family and guests. All three bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes, providing practical storage solutions<br />
for everyday living. The property is designed for convenience, with an internal access double garage, separate<br />
laundry, and low-maintenance aluminum windows which are mostly double glazed. Two heat pumps provide your<br />
year-round comfort.<br />
3 2 1 2<br />
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Tue 4 Feb <strong>2025</strong><br />
70 High Street, Leeston<br />
Phone for viewing times<br />
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519<br />
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5525890<br />
bayleys.co.nz
6<br />
West Melton 473C West Melton Road<br />
380sqm of bespoke craftsmanship on 4 hectares<br />
Located on a secluded 4 hectare lot up a long driveway, this five-bedroom home is truly one of a kind.<br />
The centrally located living areas include the large designer kitchen, an entertainer’s delight. Both main living areas<br />
open to the north-facing deck, portico and heated pool area including pool house, spa and expansive lawn. The<br />
layout of this large five-bedroom home allows for four bedrooms plus a small living area to be at one end of the<br />
home and the extra-large master, complete with stunning ensuite and dressing room, at the opposite end of the<br />
home. The attached three-car garage also contains an office. There is also a 112sqm three-bay lockable (with power)<br />
shed, the ideal spot for the essential toys.<br />
5 2 3 7<br />
Price by Negotiation<br />
Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930<br />
andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz<br />
Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409<br />
sam.chamberlain@bayleys.co.nz<br />
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008<br />
bayleys.co.nz/5525566<br />
bayleys.co.nz
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11<br />
Open Home<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
18 Edward Street, Lincoln<br />
• Tranquil & established section in superb, central location<br />
• Sun-filled open plan living offers space for entertaining<br />
• Stylish, contemporary kitchen includes a breakfast bar<br />
• Three double bedrooms serviced by modernised bathroom<br />
• Heat pump, log burner plus a heat transfer system<br />
• Good off-street parking & double garage with workbench<br />
• With fresh paint inside & out, new carpet, LED lighting in<br />
living areas & more, this charming home is move-in ready!<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30857<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
Deadline Sale<br />
4pm, Tuesday 28th <strong>January</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
View<br />
Sunday 2:30 - 3:00pm<br />
3A1B1L2J<br />
Emma Langton-George<br />
027 555 0568<br />
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />
Brendan 'Big Red' Shefford<br />
027 224 4733<br />
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />
New Listing/Open Home<br />
New Listing/Open Home<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
5 Merlewood Road, Prebbleton<br />
4A2B2L2J<br />
FOR SALE<br />
8 Carrington Close, Lincoln<br />
4A2B2L2J<br />
• 570m2 section - easy<br />
maintenance while still<br />
providing ample outdoor<br />
space<br />
• Expansive kitchen, great<br />
storage, plus a walk-in-pantry<br />
• Big open plan living, a<br />
separate formal lounge<br />
Deadline Sale<br />
4pm Wednesday 12th<br />
February <strong>2025</strong> (unless sold<br />
prior)<br />
View<br />
Thursday 12.00 - 12.45pm<br />
Saturday 1.00 - 1.45pm<br />
Sunday 1.00 - 1.45pm<br />
Jackie Wither<br />
027 450 3777<br />
jackie.wither@raywhite.com<br />
• Sunny home in desirable<br />
location<br />
• Established outdoor oasis<br />
• Modern kitchen with WIP<br />
• Separate lounge with log<br />
burner<br />
• Master with WIR & tiled<br />
ensuite<br />
• Separate laundry & more!<br />
For Sale<br />
By Negotiation.<br />
View<br />
Saturday & Sunday<br />
11.00 - 11.30am<br />
Fiona Shearing<br />
021 229 6009<br />
fiona.shearing@raywhite.com<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/PRB30471<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30847<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
12<br />
New Listing/Open Home<br />
New Listing/Open Home<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
8 Hulme Lane, Rolleston<br />
• Architecturally designed with<br />
a generous 333m2 floorplan<br />
• Open plan living areas boast<br />
3m high stud & dual sided fire<br />
• Separate media/games room<br />
• Kitchen has dual ovens, WIP,<br />
engineered stone benchtops<br />
• Oversized triple car garage &<br />
gated off-street parking<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30538<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
Deadline Sale<br />
4pm Tuesday 4th February<br />
<strong>2025</strong> (unless sold prior)<br />
View<br />
Sunday 1:<strong>15</strong> - 1:45pm<br />
4A2B3L1D3J1820F<br />
Emma Langton-George<br />
027 555 0568<br />
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />
Dwayne Bloomfield<br />
021 163 9874<br />
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
392 Ellesmere Junction Road, Springston<br />
• Stunning renovated home<br />
• Beautiful garden with garden<br />
room<br />
• Spacious bedrooms<br />
• Three bathrooms<br />
• Separate office and laundry<br />
• Oversized garage<br />
• Motivated owners want sold<br />
• View to fully appreciate!<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30876<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
Deadline Sale<br />
4pm Tuesday 4th February<br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
View<br />
Saturday & Sunday<br />
12.00 - 12.30pm<br />
4A2B2L2J<br />
Fiona Shearing<br />
021 229 6009<br />
fiona.shearing@raywhite.com<br />
FOR SALE<br />
29 Ashdown Way, Rolleston<br />
4A2B1L2J<br />
FOR SALE<br />
<strong>15</strong> Stowe Lane, Rolleston<br />
489F<br />
• Impeccable 170m2 residence,<br />
built by Horncastle Homes in<br />
2017<br />
• Open-plan living area with a<br />
stunning raking ceiling<br />
• Attached double garage with<br />
carpeted floor & insulated<br />
garage door<br />
• Prime location<br />
For Sale<br />
Offers Over $719,000<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
Leisa Webster<br />
027 722 5537<br />
leisa.webster@raywhite.com<br />
Holly Partridge<br />
027 777 1270<br />
holly.partridge@raywhite.com<br />
• Situated at the end of a<br />
peaceful ROW<br />
• Surrounded by beautiful,<br />
quality homes<br />
• An exciting opportunity to<br />
design and build your dream<br />
home<br />
• Close to Lemonwood Grove<br />
Primary School<br />
For Sale<br />
Offers Over $329,000<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
'Big Red' Shefford<br />
027 224 4733<br />
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />
Georgia Schofield<br />
027 887 7282<br />
georgia.schofield@raywhite.com<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32019<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31663<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
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Open Home<br />
Open Home<br />
FOR SALE<br />
47 Charlbury Drive, Rolleston<br />
3A2B1L2J<br />
FOR SALE<br />
11 Riverstone Drive, Rolleston<br />
4A2B2L1D3J<br />
• Sun drenched with neutral<br />
colour tones right throughout<br />
• The open plan living space is<br />
great for entertaining or cozy<br />
nights in<br />
• Lemonwood Grove School<br />
zone<br />
• 3 good sized bedrooms and 2<br />
well-appointed bathrooms<br />
For Sale<br />
$675,000<br />
View<br />
Sunday 12.00 - 12.30pm<br />
Georgia Schofield<br />
027 887 7282<br />
georgia.schofield@raywhite.com<br />
'Big Red' Shefford<br />
027 224 4733<br />
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />
• Spacious open plan living with<br />
multiple doors to the patio<br />
• Separate formal lounge<br />
• Kitchen with WIP & gas oven<br />
• 4 bedrooms plus study nook<br />
• Ensuite has tiled shower<br />
• Insulated triple garage with<br />
carpet & drive-thru, plus<br />
campervan parking with plug<br />
For Sale<br />
Offers Over $1,090,000<br />
View<br />
Sunday 2.30 - 3.00pm<br />
Dwayne Bloomfield<br />
021 163 9874<br />
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />
Emma Langton-George<br />
027 555 0568<br />
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31925<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30839<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
Open Home<br />
FOR SALE<br />
17 Tod Place, Lincoln<br />
5A1B2L2J<br />
FOR SALE<br />
8 Foxburrow Lane, Rolleston<br />
442F<br />
• Separate lounge with log<br />
burner<br />
• O/P kitchen, living and dining<br />
• Fully fenced & secure<br />
backyard<br />
• Separate laundry<br />
• Situated in a cul-de-sac<br />
• Walking distance to Lincoln<br />
Township<br />
For Sale<br />
Offers Over $740,000<br />
View<br />
Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am<br />
Sunday 12.00 - 1.00pm<br />
Rowan Shepherd<br />
027 303 <strong>15</strong>65<br />
rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com<br />
Georgina Christie<br />
027 523 2641<br />
georgina.christie@raywhite.com<br />
• Located in a serene ROW<br />
• In zone for Lemonwood<br />
Grove Primary School<br />
• Situated around other quality<br />
homes<br />
• An exciting opportunity to<br />
design your brand new home<br />
For Sale<br />
Offers Over 329,000<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
'Big Red' Shefford<br />
027 224 4733<br />
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com<br />
Jaspal Singh<br />
021 058 2551<br />
jaspal.singh@raywhite.com<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30851<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31993<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
14<br />
Open Home<br />
FOR SALE<br />
60 Makybe Terrace, Lincoln<br />
4A2B2L2J<br />
FOR SALE<br />
46 Zig Zag Road, Windwhistle<br />
1A1B1J<br />
• 616m2 section in Lincoln’s<br />
Flemington subdivision<br />
• Spacious modern kitchen with<br />
breakfast bar & large WIP<br />
• Open plan living connects via<br />
5m wide sliders to the patio<br />
• Separate formal lounge<br />
• Log burner, security camera<br />
system & electronic entry<br />
For Sale<br />
Offers Over $825,000<br />
View<br />
Sunday 1.<strong>15</strong> - 1.45pm<br />
Dwayne Bloomfield<br />
021 163 9874<br />
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com<br />
Emma Langton-George<br />
027 555 0568<br />
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com<br />
• A tidy top floor 1 bedroom<br />
unit which is Healthy Homes<br />
compliant<br />
• Scenic views of the Rakaia<br />
Gorge<br />
• Access to the lovely pool<br />
• Restaurant & Bar on premises<br />
• Terrace Downs 10 min drive<br />
away & close to Mt Hutt<br />
For Sale<br />
Offers Over $239,000<br />
View<br />
by appointment<br />
Cyrilla Lolohea<br />
020 4162 0242<br />
cyrilla.lolohea@raywhite.com<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30797<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/WMN30176<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)<br />
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Lincoln | Prebbleton | Rolleston | West Melton<br />
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security system are just a few of the many extras on<br />
offer with this property. There is a separate standalone<br />
spacious office/studio that gives options for<br />
those who require a dedicated work from home space<br />
or alternatively, room for a dependant relative.<br />
a short, easy commute into the city or out to Ro leston.<br />
Karen Hennessy<br />
Mobile: 027 967 0186<br />
karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz<br />
Week commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017<br />
As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to<br />
perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for<br />
keep cool or warm, as required, at the push of a bu ton with<br />
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The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen<br />
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after 4 car garaging. From the moment you approach this<br />
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Your guide to all things Real Estate<br />
in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />
New year, new look<br />
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With the new year here, it’s the perfect<br />
time to give your home a refresh.<br />
Whether you’re hoping to redo a few<br />
key areas or tackle your entire home, now<br />
is the ideal time to make a start and help<br />
set the tone for <strong>2025</strong>.<br />
And the good news is, there’s plenty of<br />
ways to breathe new life into your home<br />
without breaking the bank.<br />
Clear the clutter<br />
Before you get cracking with any major<br />
makeovers, give your living spaces a<br />
thorough sort through and clear out.<br />
Say ‘goodbye’ to 2024, by throwing away,<br />
donating or selling things you no longer<br />
need or use.<br />
Tackle clutter strategically by taking on<br />
one room at a time, if that still feels too<br />
daunting then commit to clearing one<br />
drawer, cabinet, shelf or wardrobe each<br />
day until the job’s done.<br />
Rearrange and repurpose<br />
A super simple – and free – way to give<br />
your interiors a new look is by rearranging<br />
or repurposing furniture you already have.<br />
Moving pieces around can completely<br />
change the flow and feel of a room. Try<br />
shifting the layout of your living room,<br />
repositioning the dining table, or even<br />
moving artwork and mirrors to different<br />
walls.<br />
If you have items you no longer use,<br />
repurpose them - old packing crates can<br />
become stylish storage, a vintage ladder<br />
can double as a unique bookshelf, or use a<br />
stack of old books to perk up your coffee<br />
table.<br />
Break out the paint<br />
Never underestimate the impact of a fresh<br />
coat of paint to make your rooms look<br />
brand-new.<br />
Go big and bold with bright colours or a<br />
daring feature wall or keep things looking<br />
fresh for the new year with a muted colour<br />
scheme.<br />
Dig out any old tester paint pots and<br />
use what’s left to give a new lease of life to<br />
wooden furniture or, if you’re particularly<br />
arty, have a go at painting a mural or<br />
introducing some eye-catching accents.<br />
Revive your entryway<br />
Your entryway sets the tone for the rest<br />
of your home, so a quick refresh here can<br />
make a big impact throughout the rest of<br />
your home.<br />
Consider adding a new doormat, a coat<br />
rack, or a stylish basket for shoes. A coat<br />
of fresh paint or a new vase with seasonal<br />
flowers can also bring a burst of energy to<br />
this often-overlooked space.<br />
Finishing touches<br />
The small details can make a big impact<br />
when it comes to refreshing your home.<br />
Change up your textiles with new<br />
cushions, throws, curtains or rugs; sprinkle<br />
in some artwork to give your rooms a<br />
personal touch; or hang a mirror to help<br />
give the illusion of more space.<br />
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Quality Home, Private Setting, Sought After Location<br />
A large, quality home sited in a private and established<br />
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The home features four bedrooms (master with<br />
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gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,<br />
security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and<br />
Auction (unless sold prior)<br />
Thursday 19 October, 2pm<br />
411 Blenheim Road<br />
www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164<br />
the discerning buyer. Situated on a 1200m 2 section, with<br />
an established backdrop, the substantial 3<strong>15</strong>m 2 floor plan<br />
provides the ultimate in family living options. The sunny &<br />
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The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden<br />
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DeaDline Sale:<br />
Closing 4pm on Monday<br />
11th June 2018<br />
(unless sold prior)<br />
rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148<br />
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd<br />
Licensed (REAA 2008) - West Melton<br />
Sarah Booth<br />
Contact:<br />
Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,<br />
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Contact:<br />
Phone: 03 341 4301<br />
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40 Wigmore Crescent, Rolleston<br />
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47 Lignite Drive, Rolleston<br />
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109 Kemble Drive, Rolleston<br />
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36 Shepherd Avenue, West Melton<br />
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www.rwrolleston.co.nz<br />
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www.rwwestmelton.co.nz<br />
Lincoln 03 325 7299<br />
www.rwlincoln.co.nz<br />
HARCOURTS<br />
www.fourseasons.harcourts.co.nz<br />
Hornby 03 349 9919<br />
Rolleston 03 347 4711<br />
Lincoln 03 662 9933<br />
PGG WRIGHTSON REAL ESTATE<br />
www.pggwre.co.nz Lincoln 03 341 4301<br />
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www.propertybrokers.co.nz<br />
Rolleston 03 929 0306<br />
Darfield 03 975 4506<br />
Leeston 03 929 0306<br />
Lincoln 03 595 6954<br />
BAYLEYS<br />
www.bayleys.co.nz<br />
Rolleston +64 3 347 9949<br />
Darfield +64 3 9754559<br />
Leeston +64 3 324 3704<br />
Christchurch +64 3 375 4700