Selwyn_Times: October 08, 2025

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 

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Why you should lock your doors 

BY DANIEL ALVEY 

This is the moment a CCTV 

camera captured a brazen 

intruder entering a Prebbleton 

home while the householder 

watched TV just metres away 

– completely unaware of what 

was happening. 

Not only did the intruder 

enter the house once, he 

returned 10 minutes later to 

steal more items. 

The incident happened just 

after 10pm last Wednesday 

when the offender slipped 

in through an unlocked 

ranchslider at the back of the 

house. A neighbour’s security 

camera recorded the break-in. 

It is believed the offender 

may have been casing the area 

before striking. 

A 42-year-old has since been 

arrested and will appear in 

court on October 24 facing four 

charges of burglary and two of 

receiving property. The burglaries 

include two commercial 

premises in Rangiora. 

The intruder took a bag containing 

a wallet and keys, and 

the keys to a work ute, from a 

table – about three metres from 

where the householder was 

watching TV. A wall separates 

the part of the room where the 

table was from the lounge. 

Ten minutes later, the 

offender returned, this time taking 

a backpack near the same 

spot. Again, the householder 

was unaware of what was 

happening. 

The householder’s stepdaughter, 

Renae McEntee, who was in 

her room at the time, said the 

incident had shaken her. 

“I did not sleep the whole 

night after it happened, and 

I’m still a bit on edge now.” 

McEntee heard her step 

father’s ute start up, but 

thought nothing of it. 

The burglary was only discovered 

when McEntee’s 

mother returned home from 

visiting a family member at 

Christchurch Hospital. 

“She came home and said, 

‘Where’s the ute?’ and that’s 

when we knew it had been stolen,” 

McEntee said. 

Another neighbour’s home 

security camera picked up a 

blue car coming and going in 

the street for about an hour. 

McEntee believes it was casing 

the area. 

“You could see it driving 

around the street very slowly,” 

she said. 

McEntee said police told her 

the arrested man was found 

with the number plates and 

keys from the ute, which has 

not been found. 

She said since the burglary, 

the family has installed 

security cameras and are now 

more vigilant about locking 

doors. 

Relaxing plans 

before election 

results revealed 


Playing lawn bowls, opening a 

hall, and a barbecue are how 

the district’s 

mayoral 

candidates plan 

to spend election 

day. 

Just threeand-a-half 

days 

remain for people 

to cast their ballot 

to decide what 

the next council Sam Broughton 

will look like. 

Whatever the results, which 

are likely to be released 

mid-afternoon on Saturday, it 

will be a very different looking 

council, with at least eight of 

the 10 current councillors being 

replaced. 

It is also a 

hotly contested 

election, with 29 

people running 

for the council’s 

10 seats and a 

three-way race 

for the mayoralty. 

Mayor Sam 

Broughton 

Lydia Gliddon 

is seeking a 

record-equalling fourth term, 

challenged by Malvern Ward 

councillor Lydia Gliddon and 

Rolleston businessman Brad 

Mannering. 

As of Friday, 23.6% (12,915) of 

people had voted 

– a low figure, but 

still higher than 

the same point in 

2022 (20.11%) and 

2019 (18.01%) 

Gliddon 

expected the 

figure to rise 

significantly once 

the votes from Brad Mannering 

the weekend had 

been counted. 

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A bit of a reminder on page 

1 today to not let your guard 

down. 

Over the decades leaving 

doors unlocked and windows 

open has been part of 

Selwyn’s DNA. 

But those days are long 

gone. 

The district has all of the 

trappings and opportunities 

any crim needs. 

The householder who was 

watching TV just metres away 

from where an intruder got 

in is probably no different to 

99% of us. Who would think 

you would need to lock your 

door if you are still up. 

But there are predators out 

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NEWS Selwyn Times, October 8, 2025 | 3 

In brief 

Senior Constable Grant Cooper talking to the driver of the CORDE ute on Highway Cops, after he stopped doing it 112km/h while towing a trailer. 

Corde speeds into the limelight 

with trailer, motorbikes in tow 


CORDE has had 30 seconds of 

unwanted fame. 

In the latest season of TVNZ’s 

Highway Cops show, a ute from 

the council-owned infrastructure 

company was clocked 

doing 112km/h while towing a 

trailer with motorbikes. 

The legal speed limit for towing 

is 90km/h. 

On the programme, which 

aired last month, Senior Constable 

Grant Cooper stopped the 

ute after he caught it speeding 

towards him. It happened in 

South Canterbury. 

“112 (km/h) towing, what are 

you doing,” Cooper said while 

doing a U-turn to pull over the ute. 

Cooper then asked the driver 

what the speed limit was, to 

which he replied: “100km/h.” 

Cooper asked again what the 

speed limit was when towing. 

The driver responded: “90 

ain’t it.” 

The penalty for doing 22km/h 

over the speed limit is $170 and 

35 demerit points. 

CORDE said the matter was 

dealt with internally. 

“Safety on the road is a top 

priority for us. Like any organisation 

made up of people, 

mistakes can happen. 

“This incident occurred two 

years ago and was dealt with 

internally then, with the driver 

receiving and personally paying 

a fine. All our fleet vehicles are 

fitted with speed-monitoring 

systems and reviewed weekly.” 

Selwyn Times has filed an 

Official Information Act request 

with the company for data from 

the speed-monitored vehicles 

in the past 12 months, and has 

also asked what its polices are 

for personal use of company 

vehicles. 

Liquidated restaurant sold 

Darfield’s Grain & Grape 

restaurant and bar has been 

bought by Christchurch chef 

Amol Adhokar. The restaurant 

was run by Tap and Go Ltd, 

which is owned and directed 

by former All Black Murray 

Davie and business partner 

Bernadette Taylor, and 

was placed into voluntary 

liquidation on September 

18. Adhokar took over the 

business on the same day. 

Adhokar did not know Tap and 

Go Ltd was being liquidated 

until two days before the 

negotiated settlement date. 

Youth council applications 

Applications are now open for 

the Selwyn Youth Council. To be 

eligible, you must be between 

12 and 24-years-old and live in 

the district. Applications close 

on October 31. To apply head to: 

https://shorturl.at/pEypL 

Conservation work award 

Te Waihora Co-Governance 

Group has received the top 

accolade at the Canterbury 

Aoraki Conservation Board 

awards. The award recognises 

outstanding conservation efforts 

in Canterbury. The Whakaora 

Te Waikēkēwai project focuses 

on improving water quality, 

restoring mahinga kai values, 

and enhancing biodiversity 

along Te Waikēkēwai/ 

Waikēkēwai Stream on the 

south-western edge of Te 

Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. 

A husband, father, and grandfather. A structural engineer by profession. 

I stood with over 500 homeowners when it mattered — I fought the EQC, 

I fought the insurers. Not with slogans, but with grit. Selwyn Council 

needs a strong character — a voice that bites back. I will bring a spine, 

not just a smile. I will protect what matters. I will disrupt what doesn’t. 

I will fight to: 

Cut rates 

Eliminate wasteful spending 

Restore transparency 

Focus on core infrastructure 

Vote Zoran Rakovic 

Independent, for Selwyn Council Kā Puna Springs Ward 

West Melton – Prebbleton – Lincoln – Tai Tapu - Springston 

“My husband and I were fortunate to 

have Zoran as our Engineer when we 

were going through a frustrating dispute 

with EQC after the earthquake. Zoran's 

expertise, professionalism, tenacity and 

determination went way over his brief, 

and over the 8 years of our dispute he 

became our confidante and support 

during the emotionally draining times. He 

has the skill to precisely analyse 

situations and work out logical solutions, 

which is an ability that's so necessary for 

anyone in a position in Council. He has a 

humanitarian heart and a strong 

character, a hard worker and would be an 

asset for our community. I commend him 

for standing as a Candidate for Council, 

and I can recommend him for your vote 

for him to be a Councillor on the Selwyn 

District Council.” Faye Parfitt, 

Prebbleton 

Chris TILL 

for Rolleston Ward 

Real Change. 

Lower Rates. 

Chris holds a Master’s degree in 

Law from Oxford and spent 40 

years in senior corporate roles. 

Alongside his corporate career, 

Chris has 20 years of direct local 

government experience, having 

worked for Christchurch City 

Council, Kaikōura District Council, 

and Clutha District Council. 

He has also run his own business 

and helped financially turn around 

struggling organisations – skills 

he’s ready to put to work for the 

people of Selwyn. 

He lives in Rolleston with his wife, 

who is a registered nurse, his son, 

who is a student, and their beloved 

golden retriever. 

“I’m standing to make life better 

for our communities by stopping 

above–inflation rate rises and 

making sure council only spends 

within its means. 

“I’ll fight for the basics to be 

done properly – safer roads 

with potholes fixed quickly and 

permanently, reliable water 

services, and infrastructure that 

meets the needs of a growing 

district. 

“I’ll be a strong advocate for local 

voices to be heard and acted on. 

With decades of experience at the 

top table of local government, I 

have the passion and the skills to 

make a real difference for you.” 

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‘Just hanging 

out and waiting’ 

New group set up to 

drive district forward 

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“Across the weekend, a lot of 

people I have talked to plan to 

vote this week,” she said. 

“We just really need people to 

get the votes in.” 

Mannering said he hoped 

voter turnout would climb as 

high as possible before polls 

close at noon on Saturday. 

Gliddon said she was in a 

“good space” heading into the 

final week. 

“Lots of people I’m coming 

across, and people I don’t know, 

are saying we need change and 

we have voted for you, so you 

hold on to that. But in reality, I 

don’t know what this looks like 

until Saturday night.” 

Gliddon said her Saturday will 

be spent opening the Whitecliffs 

Community Hall. 

“We’ll just be hanging out and 

waiting.” 

Mannering, who is new to 

local politics, said this election 

was going to be hard to predict. 

“I think there are going to 

be a lot of people who will be 

surprised by the way people 

vote.” 

While considered an outside 

chance, Mannering said he had 

spoken to people he didn’t know 

who said they were voting for 

him. 

“It is just really hard to predict 

anything.” 

Mannering plans to spend 

Saturday having a barbecue 

with friends and family at home. 

Broughton did not say how he 

was feeling going into the final 

week, but said he was looking 

forward to the result. 

His plans for Saturday include 

getting in a round of lawn bowls. 

Anyone yet to vote should note 

it is too late to post voting papers 

– they must now be dropped 

into one of the collection boxes 

around the district. 

• For a list of voting locations head 

to: https://shorturl.at/LJVsL 

A new group has been set up to 

help drive the district's economy 

forward. 

The Kai Aku Rika Impact 

Group consists of 12 people 

with business and community 

experience and is part of the 

council’s economic development 

strategy. 

The group will meet quarterly, 

bringing a connection across 

sectors to unlock resources and 

bring strategic insights to drive 

the rollout of the development 

strategy. 

Council acting chief executive 

Steve Gibling 

said the group 

is focused 

on turning 

strategy into 

action. 

“This is 

not another 

governance 

board; it’s 

a leadership 

group built on relationships, 

implementation, and collective 

commitment to economic 

development, Gibling said. 

“The group’s strength is in 

its ability to act, connect, and 

enable change.” 

The economic development 

strategy was developed with 

input from more than 250 

Selwyn business leaders. 

It was endorsed by the council 

KAI AKU RIKA IMPACT GROUP MEMBERS 

• Taumutu Rūnanga Ltd chief executive Cory Neale 

• Business Canterbury chief executive Leeann Watson 

• CORDE chief executive Mathew Havill 

• Melton Estate owner Philip Caunter 

• Orion head of sustainability, risk and insights Pip Newland 

• Ministry of Social Development regional labour market manager Regan 

Jackson 

• Te Puni Kōkiri, Ministry of Māori Development Russell Caldwell 

• Climate Navigator founder Sam Elder 

• KiwiRail passenger executive general manager passenger Tracey Goodall 

• New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science preseed investment manager 

Tracey Sheehy 

Lincoln University strategic partnerships director Wim de Koning 

and six other 

strategic 

partners in 

August last 

year. 

Lincoln 

University 

strategic 

partnerships 

community 

to have a 

tangible impact 

in weaving 

our region’s 

economic 

future 

together,” de 

Koning said. 

Steve Gibling director Wim 

de Koning said 

Cory Neale Taumutu 

Rūnanga Ltd 

Wim de Koning 

working together has been key 

throughout the process. 

“It has been a true 

collaborative journey from 

the onset of the Kai Aku Rika 

Economic Development Strategy 

2024–2034. 

“From open-entry meetings 

and discussions with the 

business community, seeing our 

voices reflected in the strategy, 

to now enabling the business 

chief executive Cory Neale said 

the district’s strength lies in its 

collective effort. 

“Kai Aku Rika channels that 

– linking iwi, business, and 

community, and weaving a 

kupenga of local leaders to 

catch opportunity and share its 

benefits. 

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Hope that earthquake-prone building 

changes won’t impact hall project 


Prebbleton residents do not 

want a change in earthquake 

strengthening rules to delay a 

new community centre for the 

township. 

The Prebbleton Hall is one 

of about 25 buildings in the 

district which may no longer 

need earthquake strengthening 

following a proposed change 

announced by 

the Government 

last week. 

The rule 

change means 

any buildings 

that are under 

three storeys 

and in a town 

with less than 

10,000 people 

may be eligible 

Jane Elms 

to have their earthquake-prone 

building notices removed. 

Prebbleton Community Association 

chair Jane Elms did not 

want the council to defer the 

plan to replace the hall any 

further. 

“We would be very disappointed 

if the council use that 

(the rule change) as a reason to 

push that back any further,” she 

said. 

The plan for a new facility 

dates back to 2012, when the 

council put a new community 

centre on the books to be built 

in 2021. The council is scheduled 

to complete design work in the 

2026/27 financial year and construction 

sometime before 2033. 

Council development and 

growth acting executive director 

Vanessa Mitchell said the 

legislation needs to be finalised 

before the council can assess 

any changes to building notices. 

“We are still assessing 

the proposed changes and 

considering the process we may 

need to implement, and the 

resources required.” 

Mitchell did not say if the 

project would be pushed 

back if the hall was no longer 

earthquake-prone. 

Other buildings around the 

district that could be affected 

are Leeston and Sheffield fire 

stations. 

Leeston fire chief Roger Sheat 

said he had not heard anything 

from Fire and Emergency New 

Zealand. 

Sheffield fire chief Alan 

Mathewson said the station was 

due to be repainted, but was not 

The Prebbleton Hall and Leeston Rugby Club are among about 25 buildings across 

the district which may no longer need earthquake strengthening. 

aware of any planned strengthening 

work. 

The Leeston Rugby Club and 

Leeston Smallbore Rifle Club 

may also have its building 

notices removed. 

Rugby club president Sean 

Taiaroa said it would be good if 

its notice was removed because 

he estimated the club was facing 

a bill of about $40,000 to 

get the building assessed and 

changes designed. 

Rifle club president Bryan 

Tubb said if the notice was 

removed, it would give the club 

a good case for the council to 

keep the building as it continues 

a review of target sports in 

the district. 

Leeston resident and Selwyn 

Heritage Centre vice-chair Grant 

Clausen had already spent about 

$70,000 bringing his 100-yearold 

90sq m building on Leeston’s 

High St up to code. 

“I’m pleased about the rule 

changes because they will make 

it easier for older buildings to 

be kept rather than giving an 

owner a reason to demolish 

them,” he said. 

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Community efforts see 

former school reborn 

After a five-year restoration, the former 

South Malvern School will be officially 

reopened on Saturday to begin its new 

life as a community hub. Rosemary Baird 

from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere 

Taonga looks back on the project 

When the former South Malvern School 

went up for sale in 2020, the community 

feared losing access to a central part of 

their local history. 

A category 2 historic place, the school 

was built in 1882-1883 for the children of 

Whitecliffs and South Malvern and operated 

until 1973. Branston Intermediate 

later used the site for camping and outdoor 

education until 2014. 

Local farmers the Wragg family won 

the auction and then, after subdividing off 

several residential sections to cover the 

cost of the purchase, gifted the building to 

the South Malvern Community Trust. 

“It was a philanthropic thing to do,” 

said trust member Liz Weir. 

“We knew we wanted to keep the building 

but didn’t know how we could do it.” 

With the future secured, attention 

turned to restoring the building, with 

Weir leading the fundraising efforts. 

“I learned if I didn’t ask, I wouldn’t 

get. I would send people pictures of the 

building and explain what we were trying 

to do,” she said. 

A successful application to Heritage 

New Zealand’s National Heritage Preservation 

Incentive Fund provided funding 

towards the interior works. Other funding 

came from Selwyn District Council’s Heritage 

Protection Fund. 

Retired builder Colin Morris completed 

much of the work for free. 

“When I first pulled the lining off, the 

condition was quite bad,” he said. 

“The lathe and plaster were in bad 

shape, and ferns were growing out of the 

chimney.” 

After devoting years to the project, 

Morris has replaced all the gib and the 

external weatherboards. 

“I’m a man for a project and as this project 

has gone on, I’ve become more and 

more passionate about the restoration.” 

The project also drew wide local support. 

Electrician Will Kelley rewired parts 

of the building at no cost, stonemason 

Daniel Chambers repointed chimneys 

and provided scaffolding, gib stopper 

Sam Brunke helped with interior work, 

and contractor Neil Walker dug trenches 

– all free of charge. Neighbours donated 

money, helped on site, and attended 

fundraisers. 

Heritage New Zealand Canterbury/West 

Coast area manager, Arlene Baird was 

blown away by the results. 

“This is exactly the sort of project the 

incentive fund is for. This is a beautiful 

building and thanks to this project it will 

continue being a hub for the community.” 

The restoration has turned the building 

into a multi-use hall, with plans to host 

book clubs, a playcentre, music events, 

shows, and private functions. 

Malvern Ward councillor Bob Mugford 

said he was pleased with the outcome. 

“This building is now an invaluable 

community hall for Whitecliffs and will 

also operate as a Community Response 

Hub for Selwyn District Council,” he said. 

• Saturday’s official opening will take place 

from 11.30am-3pm, with formal proceedings 

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BY SAM COUGHLAN 

Netball officials have closed 

ranks over a fine imposed on 

a social team that defaulted 

against a high school side, 

concerned they were out of 

their depth and could get 

injured. 

Last month Selwyn Times 

reported the Lincoln club was 

going to fight the $50 default fee 

imposed by the Selwyn Netball 

Centre for the no show of Issie’s 

Team, a social side made up of 

players mainly in their 50s and 

60s. One is in her 70s. 

Lincoln president Evelyn 

Boath told Selwyn 

Times the club 

had informed the 

centre they would 

not be playing 

the match against 

Rolleston College 

B for “health and 

safety reasons”. 

The school team 

plays in the Evelyn Boath 

premier 3 grade. 

Issie’s is in the social 2 grade. 

The teams had been matched 

for a “friendly” during a bye 

weekend in July. 

“They (Selwyn Netball) don’t 

believe that there was an issue 

Mum’s the word 

on netball row 

in regards to health and safety,” 

Boath said at the time. 

“And we’re saying, basically, 

‘who are you to tell anybody 

that if they’re concerned about 

their health and safety?’ 

“You’d think that we’d all 

be able to sit down and work 

it out, however, such is bloody 

life.” 

The matter came before the 

Selwyn Netball Centre board at 

its monthly meeting last week. 

But the centre and Boath are 

not now talking to Selwyn Times 

about the dispute. 

Said centre 

spokesperson 

Trinity Lauren: 

“The complaints 

process is 

managed through 

a confidential 

procedure. For 

this reason, 

Selwyn Netball Trinity Lauren 

Centre will not be 

making any further comment 

on this matter to the Selwyn 

Times or any other external 

party.” 

But in the September 10 

article Lauren said there was 

no greater health and safety 

risk in the Issie’s-Rolleston 

College B match than any other, 

particularly with it being a 

friendly game. 

“The decision to allow social 

2 teams to play premier 3 teams 

in friendly matches was made 

before the season commenced, 

following careful consideration 

and consultation with clubs,” 

said Lauren. 

“Lincoln Netball, among 

others, agreed that this was a 

fair and appropriate match-up 

(social 2 teams playing premier 

3 teams). Health and safety 

between these two grades was 

also specifically discussed and 

considered. It was determined 

that there was no greater 

risk than in any other game, 

particularly as this was a 

friendly fixture. 

“At that meeting, it was also 

agreed that choosing not to 

play a friendly match would 

not be considered sufficient 

grounds for waiving a default 

fee. In line with standard 

process, the club was 

subsequently invoiced.” 

Boath told Selwyn Times in 

the September 10 article “the 

women quite rightly said they 

were very apprehensive and 

felt that they couldn’t play 

because the age difference was 

so significant”. 

Abby Stevenson and daughter Annaliese, 5, with one of the ducklings. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

Plumber to the rescue in 

duckling drain drama 


Tim Stevenson is the go-to person 

for duckling rescues. 

So far this spring, he has been 

called to help in three retrievals 

around Lincoln. 

Stevenson said 

any time ducklings 

need rescuing, 

people tag him on 

the community 

Facebook page to 

come help. 

The most recent 

rescue was last 

Tuesday evening, Tim Stevenson 

when two from a 

flock of 13 ducklings fell into a 

drain on Benashet Dr. 

The first 11 had been rescued 

by another person before they 

went too deep, but Stevenson, as 

the owner of Anchor Plumbing, 

had the tools to get down deeper 

to retrieve the final two. 

“They were super far down but 

stuck, so they couldn’t escape. 

We used a bucket and a rake to 

bring them up.” 

Because the mother duck had 

left, Stevenson took the pair 

home for the night – without telling 

his children. 

“In the middle of the night, I 

get woken up and my (5-year-old 

son Reuben) is saying, ‘Dad, dad, 

there are ducks in the bath’. 

“The kids were pretty excited 

to see them in the morning.” 

Sadly, one duckling died on 

Wednesday morning, with the 

other collected by Christchurch 

duck sanctuary Lil Quacks. 

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Selwyn Times, October 8, 2025 | 9 

CouncilCall 

Wednesday 8 October 2025 

Council and Community 

Board Meetings 

Following the end of the triennium on Wednesday 

17 September, the Council and Community Boards 

are in recess until the results of the 2025 local 

government elections are confirmed. 

Last few days to choose your council 

With just a few days left until voting closes in 

the local elections, Waikirikiri Selwyn voters 

are being urged to get their votes in as soon 

as possible. 

Votes must be received by the Council by 12 midday this 

Saturday (11 October). For anyone yet to vote, the best 

option is to drop completed voting papers in one of the 

ballot boxes across the district. 

Ballot boxes are located at the Council’s Rolleston 

offices, at the Darfield, Leeston and Lincoln Library and 

Service Centres, Te Ara Ātea, Selwyn Aquatic Centre, 

Selwyn Sports Centre, Lincoln Event Centre, and West 

Melton Community and Recreation Centre during 

normal open hours all week, and right up to 12 midday 

this Saturday. 

You can also find your nearest ballot box through our 

interactive map at selwyn.govt.nz/elections. 

People who are eligible to vote but haven’t received 

voting papers, or who have moved since they last 

enrolled, can apply for a special vote by contacting 

the Council on 0800 SELWYN (735 996) or email 

electoral.officer@selwyn.govt.nz. 

Voters can also apply for a special vote at the Council 

Rolleston offices, or the Darfield, Leeston and Lincoln 

Library and Service Centres, and at Te Ara Ātea, during 

open hours. 

Preliminary results for the elections are expected to be 

available from mid-afternoon on Saturday and will be 

published on the Council website as soon as they 

are available. 

More information on the 2025 local elections is 

available on the Council’s elections page at 

selwyn.govt.nz/elections. 

Apply now 

and join the 

Selwyn Youth Council 

in 2026 

selwyn.govt.nz/youthcouncil 

A Swell time at largest SWELL Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo 

The largest ever SWELL (ageing well in Selwyn) 

Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo is returning to Waikirikiri 

Selwyn this month. 

Back for its sixth year, the Expo on Tuesday 14, from 9am 

to 2pm, has moved to the Selwyn Sports Centre after its 

popularity saw it outgrow the Lincoln Event Centre. 

“It’s fantastic to see SWELL continuing to grow. Our 

older residents have told us they want opportunities for 

connection, participation and sharing, and better access 

to information and services. 

That’s what SWELL is all about — the community 

coming together to provide opportunities for people to 

thrive, maintain their independence and enjoy life to the 

fullest,” Council Acting Executive Director Community 

Services and Facilities Nicola Sutton says. 

With the support of Bupa and Arvida, the free oneday 

Expo will feature live entertainment and over 85 

exhibitors focused on promoting health, well-being, 

lifestyle and community connections for older adults. 

There will be everything from advice on estate 

succession, cyber safety, retirement village living and 

travel to Zumba dance classes and group fitness 

programmes. New to this year’s event are Pickleball 

and Table Tennis have-a-go sessions. 

The Expo will be followed by the annual SWELL series 

with 40 events across the district ranging from exercise 

and fitness classes to ‘ask a techy teen’ sessions, try an 

e-bike, or get your tutu on and try the Silver Swans Ballet. 

People can find out more about the Expo, including free 

bus services to the event and about the SWELL series at 

selwyn.govt.nz/swell. 

Events 

Understanding Your Medications: 

A Pharmacist’s Guide 

FREE 

Saturday 11 October, 11am–12pm 

Leeston Library and Service Centre 

Join local pharmacists for an informative talk that offers practical 

advice on managing and understanding your medications. 

Bookings required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events 

Deep Restore Yoga 

Sunday 12 October, 2–4pm 

Selwyn Sports Centre 

$20 per person. 

Suitable for all levels, 16 years+ 

Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events 

Older Persons Hub Pop-Up 

Wednesday 15 October, 11am–12pm 

Darfield Library and Service Centre 

Drop-in. 

FREE 

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



Retiring butcher 

running to his 

next challenge 


An ultra-marathon in the Swiss 

Alps is one of the things German 

butcher Guido Schromges is 

looking to tick off when he 

retires. 

Schromges, 66, has owned and 

operated Deutsches Eck, named 

after his hometown in Germany, 

on Lincoln’s Gerald St since 2011. 

The shop will close at the end of 

the month. 

When asked why he was 

retiring, Schromges said: “The 

simple answer is that I am a 

pensioner now.” 

Schromges has decided he will 

not be part of the redevelopment 

of the block of shops he is based 

in on the corner of Gerald and 

Robert Sts. 

Work on the hospitality and 

retail precinct called Lincoln 

Village is planned to start in the 

middle of next year and will be 

built in five stages over two to 

four years. Deutsches Eck will 

make way for a two-storey gastrostyle 

restaurant and bar. 

Developer Shaun Pont, 

who is leading the new 

precinct project, said a new 

butchery would be part of the 

development. 

Schromges is in negotiations 

with Templeton Butchery to 

sell his equipment and provide 

training on how to make his 

specialty products. 

Despite his impending 

retirement, Schromges will still 

be taking personal care of his 

annual Christmas ham orders, 

likely from the Templeton 

Butchery. 

“The hams have been an 

enormous success. People, since 

last month, have already been 

asking when they can place 

their order.” 

When he retires, Schromges 

plans to devote more time 

to running, a passion he has 

maintained for about 40 years. 

“I’ve run over 300 marathons, 

over 200 ultra marathons.” 

Three or four times a week he 

still runs 10km between Lincoln 

and Kakaha Park in Prebbleton. 

“In a year, I can run more 

than I drive. I average about 

3000km running and 1500km 

driving.” 

In the next few years, 

Schromges hopes to compete 

in a 67.6km ultramarathon in 

Switzerland, which includes 

a vertical climb of more than 

2600m. 

Guido Schromges has owned and operated Deutsches Eck since 2011. 

“I’ve always wanted to run 

that race,” he said. 

For Schromges, running 

provides a way to disconnect. 

“It helps you to switch off. You 

see, if you do a team sport, at the 

end of the day, you always work 

on related issues. 

“If you go to the pub, you 

always talk about what annoys 

you at work. I put on the 

running shoes, and there is no 

pressure,” he said. 

Schromges was born in 

Germany but spent part of his 

childhood in South Africa during 

the 1960s. He later returned to 

Germany to train as a butcher, 

I’d never been here 

before. Now it has been 

20 years, and I’m still 

stuck.” 

Guido Schromges 

but his first job was back in 

South Africa during the 1980s. 

“I went on a holiday to meet 

my school mates and then a 

German picked up that I could 

make sausages and he offered 

me a job.” 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

While plying his trade in 

Johannesburg, he experienced 

four armed robberies, which 

prompted him to look for a 

change in 2005. 

“I took my chances to see what 

New Zealand was like because 

I’d never been here before. Now 

it has been 20 years, and I’m still 

stuck,” he said. 

Before buying what was then 

Lincoln Village Meats, Schromges 

worked as a consultant for 

Austrian spice company Wiberg. 

Reflecting on his career, he 

said: “I have never advertised 

for a job anywhere in the world; 

jobs always came to me.” 

Community 

In Action 

Incorporated Society 

Changes Workshop 

Navigating Legal Structures 

in the Not For Profit Sector 

In this session, we will talk with legal experts Steven Moe and 

Annemarie Mora about Incorporated Societies and what is 

needed to reregister ahead of the April 2026 deadline. 

Thursday 28 September 

Time TBC 

Te Ara Ātea 

Reregistration is more than an administrative step, every society 

must ensure its constitution complies with the mandatory 

requirements set out in section 26 of the Act. 

Wednesday 22 October, 6pm 

Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston 

To register, scan the QR code 

or visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/events


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Kiara’s journey of strength, one step at a time 

BY GEOFF SLOAN 

Nine-year-old Kiara Milner lives 

with an extremely rare condition 

known as Sonic Hedgehog 

Syndrome. 

She was born with part of her 

brain, the cerebellum, outside 

her skull. 

Her grandmother, Angela Milner, 

said Kiara underwent her 

first surgery within 24 hours 

of birth to remove the exposed 

cerebellum. 

Just five days later, doctors 

inserted a shunt to drain fluid 

from her brain into her stomach. 

“Against all odds, she has continued 

to defy expectations ever 

since,” Milner said. 

Since then, Kiara, from 

Leeston, has endured a series of 

major operations, including eye 

and corrective hip surgeries. 

“Each one is a testament to her 

strength and resilience. She is in 

every sense, our little miracle.” 

Kiara’s fight began before she 

was even born. Doctors told her 

parents she would not survive 

and advised terminating the 

pregnancy. 

Instead, Milner said, they made 

the choice to cherish whatever 

time they might have with her. 

“They chose love over fear.” 

That choice has carried Kiara 

through countless challenges and 

remarkable milestones. 

Earlier this year, her family 

raised $19,500 through Givealittle 

to take her to the Australian 

Centre of Movement on the 

Gold Coast for three weeks of 

intensive therapy. 

Angela Milner is fundraising for her granddaughter Kiara to attend weekly therapy at the new Centre of Movement, after earlier 

support enabled three weeks of treatment at the Gold Coast Centre of Movement with co-director Stephen Pennisi. 

PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN/SUPPLIED 

“We held on to the hope that 

perhaps, one day, she might 

begin to take steps with support. 

What happened instead was 

beyond anything we dared to 

dream,” Milner said. 

Kiara entered the centre in a 

wheelchair, and after just two 

weeks of treatment she was 

walking, with the assistance of 

quad sticks. 

Until recently, Kiwi families 

had no option but to travel to the 

Gold Coast for paediatric intensive 

movement therapy, as it was 

not available in New Zealand. 

That has now changed, with 

the country’s first Centre of 

Movement opening in Rotorua 

in July. A second centre will 

open its doors in Christchurch 

on Friday. 

Based in Riccarton, the new 

centre will offer intensive 

physiotherapy, occupational 

therapy and exercise physiology. 

It is already fully booked 

until February. 

“What they do for young 

ones is just phenomenal. It just 

brings a whole new perspective 

to New Zealand families,” 

Milner said. 

Because Kiara’s condition is 

so rare, no one knows what lies 

ahead for her. 

“But she’s a battler, she 

approaches life with a spirit 

and determination that is both 

humbling and inspiring.” 

• To donate towards Kiara’s fight 

to walk again, go to givealittle. 

co.nz/cause/kiaras-journey-tofreedom-help-her-walk 

Selwyn Natural Environment Fund 

The Natural Environment Fund’s 

purpose is to encourage and assist 

landowners, individuals, community 

groups, and mana whenua to 

protect, restore, and enhance 

the natural environment. 

The fund is currently open for 

applications and closes on 

20 October. 

To find out more about the fund 

and eligibility criteria, visit 

selwyn.govt.nz/funding



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Legal Matters 

Solving Holiday Headaches 

The key policy consideration behind the changes is to provide 

clarity and more certainty for employers and employees 

around entitlements. The Minister says “gone are the days 

of multiple, confusing calculations for leave payments. One 

single streamlined and simplified leave payment will apply 

for all types of leave”. 

The Employment Leave Act will introduce an hours-based 

accrual model for annual and sick leave. 

Other key changes include: 

A pro rata sick leave entitlement where sick leave 

entitlements are proportionate to hours actually worked; 

leave compensation payments for casual employees who 

will receive a 12.5% loading as a pay as you go arrangement; 

there will be leave compensation for additional hours 

worked; employees will be able to access bereavement and 

family violence leave from the first day of employment; 

new parents returning from parental leave will receive 

their full pay for annual leave; employer will be required to 

provide pay statements for each pay period itemising pay 

and leave; and employees who have large leave balances can 

cash up to 25% of their annual leave entitlement. 

The new Act will have a 24-month implementation period 

after the Bill is passed into law. 

Get in touch with our Employment team if we can help you 

navigate what this means for your business. 

Sport strong part of Halkett 

Halkett is believed to have been named 

after Captain Peter D Halkett from the 

Royal Navy, whose first purchase of land 

in the area was 300 acres in 1864. 

He never lived in the settlement but 

donated an acre for the school to be 

built, which opened on April 3, 1870, 

with 19 pupils. It is possible the gift 

led to the settlement being named after 

him. 

The first school house was on the west 

side of the property. The post office 

was later at the school house and the 

teachers used to take charge of it, while 

the blacksmith’s shop was on the east 

side. There was also a baker’s shop. 

In 1963, the school became one of a 

group of ‘model schools’, responsible 

for giving country school experience to 

Teachers’ College students. 

Its motto was ‘A the twig is bent, so 

doth the bough incline’. With declining 

numbers it closed its doors in 1998. 

The first settlers arrived in Halkett 

in the late 1850s/early 1860s. Life was 

tough, with houses made of sod, with 

thatched roofs. The nearest water supply 

was the Waimakariri River. 

It was a barren landscape, with no 

trees as far as the eye could see, and 

the only firewood available being wild 

Irishman, matagouri, or driftwood from 

the river. 

Many early pioneers found their 

final resting place in either the Halkett 

Presbyterian Church (now Hope 

Presbyterian Church) at the junction 

of Halkett and McKays Rds, or St 

Matthew’s Anglican Courtenay Parish 

on the corner of Halkett and Woolshed 

Rds. Both churches opened their doors 

in 1873. 

Sport was a strong and integral 

part of the community, producing top 

sportsmen and women – international 

hockey players Robin Wilson (1984 

Olympics and later NZ coach) and 

Hazel Henderson (later Chapman) – 

and the legendary Don Hayes captained 

Canterbury which held the Ranfurly 

Shield for 25 matches from 1982 to 1985. 

What’s in a 

Name 

Halkett 

Halkett School 90-year anniversary in 1960. 

Canterbury rugby team captain Don Hayes holding 

the Ranfurly Shield during a victory lap after a 

Canterbury v Counties rugby match at Lancaster 

Park in 1994. 

Please contact us to make an appointment 

in one of the four convenient office locations 

Darfield • Ashburton • Rolleston • Christchurch 

Kate Warren (Partner) 

Mobile: 0273843054 

Email: kate.warren@tp.co.nz 

Rolleston & Darfield office: 03 317 9099 

Christchurch office: 03 374 9999 

Ashburton office: 03 308 4188 

Rural and Agricultural Law, Conveyancing, refinancing, leasing & property transactions, 

Land acquisitions, boundary adjustment and subdivision, Insurance Law, Occupation Right Agreements 

and Estate and Succession Planning, including Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Wills. 

Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg presented Leslie Thomas from Coalgate Motors with the role model award and 

Zane Kelly from Kirwee Challenge with the perseverance award. 

Apprentices awarded for 

character and commitment 

Two Selwyn apprentices have been 

recognised for their dedication and 

character in a new awards initiative 

presented recently at the Lincoln Rotary 

Club. 

MP Nicola Grigg presented the 

apprentice of the year awards, designed 

to highlight the value of trades and raise 

the profile of apprenticeships in Selwyn. 

Unlike traditional awards which focus 

on training performance, these prizes 

were based on employer nominations 

and the apprentices’ own reflections on 

what an apprenticeship means to them. 

Each winner received $1000 and 

a trophy, with their employer also 

recognised. 

The perseverance award went to 

Zane Kelly, from Kirwee Challenge, 

for demonstrating the qualities of a 

tradesman employers would look up to. 

The role model award was presented 

to Leslie Thomas, from Coalgate Motors, 

who overcame significant obstacles to 

begin his apprenticeship. 

The awards jury said what stood out 

most during the judging process was 

the mutual respect between employers 

and apprentices, and the optimism they 

shared for the future of trades in Selwyn.



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VOTING. 

IT’S AS KIWI 

BE A 

VOTER. 

AS YOUR 

MUM’S PAV. 

Have you voted? 

Have your say in Waikirikiri Selwyn’s local body elections. 

Voting in local council elections is by postal vote. Anyone who is enrolled on the general 

(parliamentary) electoral roll is automatically enrolled for the local elections as well. 

Most eligible voters will have received their voting papers in the mail. 

You will be able to vote for the Mayor, councillors in your ward, councillors at-large, 

Malvern Community Board (Malvern only), and for Environment Canterbury members. 

1. Vote 

Follow the instructions on your voting document. 

2. Pack 

Place your voting document in the orange return envelope and seal. 

3. Return 

Return via freepost, or drop your orange envelope in a ballot box 

before voting closes. 

Choose your Council by 11 October. Find out more at selwyn.govt.nz/elections 

Voting locations 

Who’s standing



FreshChoice 

City2Surf 

It’s that 

time 

again 

Hundreds of thousands of 

people have taken part in the 

FreshChoice City2Surf over the 

decades – from those aiming to 

be first across the line to those 

who simply want to be part of 

Canterbury’s most iconic fun 

run. 

And now it is rolling into the 

time of the year when the The 

Star’s timeless event is on the 

horizon. 

Team and individual entries 

for the FreshChoice City2Surf 

on Sunday, March 15, are now 

open at city2surf.co.nz 

Allied Media regional 

manager Steve McCaughan is 

expecting the event to be even 

bigger in 2026 than this year’s 

run in March. 

“It was a fantastic day, and 

the weather played its part as 

we see every year,” McCaughan 

said. 

“It’s just amazing to see the 

turnout year after year; mums 

and dads with their kids, 

corporate teams and groups of 

friends, and those who want to 

dress up for the occasion.” 

There are two distances to 

choose from – the classic 12km 

starting at 9am from Latimer 

square, or the 6km starting 

from Porritt Park. 

Both routes traverse the 

Ōtākaro/Avon River along the 

City to Sea pathway and finish 

at Rawhiti Domain. 

Hato Hone St John is the 

supporting charity for the 2026 

run. 

Entrants can also support a 

charity of their choice through 

the Grassrootz.com online 

fundraising platform. 

Adult entries are $50, children 

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Oashore: New lakeside regional park 

A new regional park will be 

established next to Wairewa/ 

Lake Forsyth, providing 

space for outdoor recreation, 

and ongoing conservation 

protection. 

Christchurch City Council was 

last year offered 526ha of land 

at Bossu Rd by owners Douglas 

and Shay DeAngelis, who 

wanted to ensure the property 

was publicly accessible, managed 

for community benefit and 

protected by a conservation 

covenant. 

The site will be opened for 

public use and managed as a 

regional park called Oashore, 

with a Banks Peninsula Conservation 

Trust covenant created 

over the property. 

Douglas DeAngelis said covenants 

are generally only placed 

on areas that already have high 

biodiversity, rather than in the 

early stages of regeneration. 

“The BPCT’s willingness to 

hold such a covenant and the 

council’s willingness to acquire 

Oashore as a reserve with such 

a covenant in place were the 

keys to protecting Oashore in 

perpetuity and guaranteeing 

public access.” 

Christchurch City Council 

head of parks Rupert Bool said 

there were many benefits to the 

purchase, including access to 

natural landscapes, indigenous 

biodiversity, recreation opportunities 

and cultural heritage. 

“Given the property’s high 

site values, availability from a 

willing seller and some revenue 

generation from conservationbased 

grazing to help support 

operational requirements, we 

saw this as an asset for the 

community. 

“The property includes one 

of the country’s most well-preserved 

historic whaling sites, 

the coastal headlands and 

cliffs serve as sanctuaries for 

native seabirds, and it offers 

significant potential for natural 

regeneration and restoration 

initiatives. 

“It is strategically located and 

will provide access to some of 

Banks Peninsula’s stunning 

southern bays. Car parking is 

yet to be established. 

“In addition, it holds 

important Māori pā and other 

heritage sites. A significant 

partnership opportunity 

exists with Waiwera Rūnanga 

– who have their own native 

recloaking programme on an 

adjacent property – to protect 

and enhance important sites, 

including lake health and 

taonga species.” 

The priorities are to 

understand the cultural 

heritage, biodiversity and 

recreational opportunities 

and develop a management 

plan to support appropriate 

development and access of the 

reserve. 

Currently public access has 

not been formalised as rangers 

work to ensure farm tracks, 

fences, gates, grazing, signage 

and carparking are suitable for 

public walking. 

A new regional park, Oashore, will be established next to Wairewa/Lake Forsyth. The 526ha park will be protected by a Banks 

Peninsula Conservation Trust covenant and provide ongoing recreational opportunities. 

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An opportunity to walk back in time 

BY ADRIANA DE GROOT 

For Lincoln & Districts 

Historical Society 

The Christchurch Heritage 

Festival is celebrating its 30th 

anniversary this year, with more 

than 70 events taking place 

across Christchurch, Selwyn and 

Waimakariri. 

The theme of this year’s festival, 

which runs from October 

11-27, is ‘Building Places – 

Evolving Communities’. 

In Lincoln, the spotlight will 

be on James St’s historic precinct, 

where the Lincoln & 

Districts Historical Society is 

hosting an open afternoon on 

Saturday, October 11. 

Society president Rupert 

Tipples said visitors are 

encouraged to join the Lincoln 

Heritage Walk, supported by an 

app which was relaunched last 

year by Selwyn District Libraries 

and the society. 

The walk takes in four historic 

buildings – Liffey Cottage, 

Lincoln Union Church, St Stephen’s 

Anglican Church and 

Coronation Library – along with 

the Lincoln Community Garden 

and local history displays at Te 

Whare Manaaki. 

Committee member Sophia 

Larkin-Boyer said the event also 

ties into the 200th anniversary 

of architect Benjamin Mountfort, 

who designed St Stephen’s. 

She said the story of how the 

church avoided demolition in 

the 1990s, and the successful 

community-led heritage restoration 

project that followed was 

From top left, Liffey Cottage, Lincoln Union Church, St Stephen’s Anglican Church and Coronation Library are among the stops on the Lincoln Heritage Walk. 

a testament to the dedication 

of a community to retaining its 

heritage. 

Built in 1882, Lincoln Union 

Church remains a local landmark 

with its distinctive 

22-metre spire. 

Other landmarks include Coronation 

Library, built in 1912, 

and now home to Down by the 

Liffey Gallery, and Pioneer Hall, 

which originally served as Lincoln’s 

first library from 1874. 

Liffey Cottage, dating back 

more than 150 years, was relocated 

to James St in 1977 and 

remains one of the district’s 

best-known heritage buildings. 

The Lincoln Community Garden, 

a 2008 Envirotown initiative, 

is a beacon for district gardeners 

with its flourishing gardens and 

popular workshops. 

The garden is located behind 

the former Lincoln Maternity 

Hospital which operated from 

1927-2022. The hospital grounds 

will be open for visitors during 

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from noon-4pm. Highlights 

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Stephen’s from 1.30-2pm and an 

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WHATS ON Selwyn Times, October 8, 2025 | 21 

What’s On 

in Selwyn 

Prost-Fit 

Tomorrow 5-6pm 

Lincoln Event Centre 

This programme is built 

around research-based training 

shown to be beneficial for 

men with prostate cancer. 

These classes include pelvic 

floor strengthening exercises, 

cardiovascular fitness and 

strength training. Prost-FIT 

also helps combat fatigue and 

facilitate mental well-being in 

a fun social environment. Free, 

drop-in. 

Table Tennis Have-a-Go 

Saturday 9am-3pm 


Curious about table tennis 

or just looking for a fun new 

activity? Come along to a havea-go 

session. Learn the basics, 

and enjoy some friendly rallies. 

Equipment provided. All skill 

levels and ages welcome. $5 per 

person. Drop-in. 

Understanding Your 

Medications: A Pharmacists 

Guide 

Saturday 11am-noon 

Leeston Library 

Have you ever wondered about 

the role pharmacists could play 

in your health care? Join local 

pharmacists for an informative 

talk that offers practical advice 

on managing and understanding 

your medications. Gain insights 

into safe medication practices 

and how pharmacists can 

support your overall wellbeing. 

For 16+ years. Bookings required: 

selwynlibraries.co.nz/events 

Leeston Pirate and Fairy Festival – Sunday, 11am-2pm at Anderson Square: A wonderfully colourful event for children and 

adults dressed in their best fairy or pirate costumes. There will be lots of activities, including face painting, storytelling, pirate 

entertainers, magic show, and maypole dancing. Free, drop in. 

Broadfield Country Fair 

Saturday noon-3.30pm 

343 Waterholes Rd 

There will be many quality 

products on offer, from pottery 

to jewellery, retro goods, 

flowers both fresh and dried, 

artwork, skincare, natural 

soaps, gift items, sewing and 

fabrics, coffee and food. 

Women and Girls Pool Session 

Saturday 5.30-8pm 

Selwyn Aquatic Centre 

An evening designed to 

encourage and include all girls 

and women to feel confident 

and safe using a pool facility. 

Female staff will be there 

to support you in your pool 

experience throughout the 

night. All ages welcome. Normal 

pool entry applies. Drop-in. 

Older Persons Hub Pop-Up 

Various dates and times 

Leeston, Darfield and Lincoln 

libraries 

The Selwyn Older Persons Hub 

is hitting the road. Join the 

team for a coffee and a chat at 

our pop-up events throughout 

Selwyn. Usually based in 

Rolleston, the hub is coming to 

you to hear what matters most 

in your community. Monday 

11am-noon at Leeston Library, 

Wednesday 11am-noon at 

Darfield Library and October 

22, 11am-noon at Lincoln 

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Malvern Writers’ Café 

Tuesday 10am-noon 

Darfield Library 

A writer’s group based in the 

Malvern district that provides 

writers from all genres and 

experience – published and 

non-published – the chance 

to share their work and offer 

support in a friendly and nonjudgmental 

environment. 

Suitable for adults. 

SWELL Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo 

Tuesday 9am-2pm 


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community clubs, organisations 

and wellbeing providers at 

Selwyn’s premier expo for 

older residents. Enjoy live 

entertainment, fun activities 

and guest speakers at the event. 

Free entry, drop-in. 

Ahuriri Walk 

Wednesday 10am-11.30am 

River end of Neills Rd 

Join us for an enchanting walk 

along an easy, flat shingle track, 

perfect for senior beginners. 

Explore the unique ecological 

features of the area as the 

council’s biodiversity team 

guide you through this peaceful 

trail. Please wear sensible 

outdoor walking shoes and 

bring a drink bottle, snacks and 

sunscreen. Free event. Bookings 

are required: selwyn.govt.nz/ 

events 

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Wednesday 10.30am-11.30am 

Older Persons Hub, Rolleston 

Community Centre 

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designed to pair older adults 

needing support with everyday 

technology – from setting up an 

email, using apps, to figuring 

out your phone settings – with 

tech-savvy young people who 

want to help. Held at the Selwyn 

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SPORT 

NZ call-up worth 

the weight for 

Waihora stalwart 


Waihora flanker Bailey Clark 

was at work when his phone 

started buzzing with messages. 

Curious, the builder checked 

the Waihora team’s group chat 

and discovered his name listed 

in the national under 85kg 

squad for a to-be-confirmed tour 

next year. 

“It was pretty surreal,” he said. 

“My phone was going off so I 

thought I’d better look. 

“The boys put the team in the 

chat and I sort of found out that 

way.” 

He said it had always been a 

childhood dream to represent 

his country, but one that felt less 

likely as the years went by. 

“These days, you just play 

for the love of the game – if 

something comes from it, that’s 

a bonus.” 

Clark played a key role in the 

Waihora Longhorns’ run to the 

quarter-finals of the national 

U85kg club cup, before the 

team was knocked out by the 

Auckland University Slugs. 

High School Old Boys Light 

Bears went on to beat Pōneke 

Wanderers 24-19 in the final two 

weeks ago. 

The Waihora vice-captain said 

he thought he’d had a strong 

campaign but didn’t expect to 

be considered for the national 

squad. 

“There’s always a possibility, 

but no-one really looks at 

the country teams in these 

conversations normally.” 

Clark is the second Waihora 

player to earn a call-up to the 

lightweight squad, following 

Tyler Koning’s tour of Sri Lanka 

earlier this year. 

While Koning represented 

HSOB in the national club cup 

last season, Clark is the first 

Longhorn to be selected on the 

back of his performances for 

Waihora. 

“I’m sure we’ll catch up for a 

beer sooner or later,” Clark said. 

The team’s tour destination 

is yet to be confirmed, with NZ 

Rugby saying it is “currently in 

discussions with another national 

union” about a 2026 trip. 

Clark isn’t concerned about 

where they end up. 

“I don’t know what the plan is 

at all, but we’ll take it day-by-day 

and just wait to hear. 

“Hopefully it’s a nice wee trip, 

then mum and dad can come 

along too,” he said. 

Bailey Clark has been selected for the national under 85kg squad. He’s pictured lining 

up Auckland University’s Max Crowley during the Longhorns’ U85kg club cup quarterfinal 

defeat. His call-up to the national side caps a big year for Clark who also won the 

combined country competition and brought up his 100th division 1 cap for Waihora. 

PHOTO: SMR EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY 

The national call-up caps off a 

memorable year for Clark, who 

played his 100th division one 

game for Waihora in their 25-23 

victory over Ashburton Celtic in 

June’s combined country final. 

He said his family was “over the 

moon” with the news. 

“I called nana. Her and grandad 

were over the moon, as they 

always are. I got home and dad 

had a beer ready to celebrate.” 

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SPORT Selwyn Times, October 8, 2025 | 23 

Trio following in family’s 

endurance race footsteps 


Family connections run deep 

in Darfield High School’s junior 

Coast to Coast team, who 

will take on the 243km adventure 

race for the first time in 

February. 

William Thrower and Hayden 

Maultsaid, both 15, and Seth 

Vargo, 14, will compete in 

the two-day event, with William 

doing the kayak section, 

Hayden the bike ride, and Seth 

the run. 

They will have plenty of 

family support to draw on. William’s 

parents, Gordon and 

Jocelyn, have both competed in 

past events. 

Hayden’s brother, Andrew 

will be taking on his third Coast 

to Coast, and Seth’s father, Jake 

Vargo, has it multiple times, 

including winning the mixed 

two-day team event with fellow 

trail runner Nat Gallant last 

year. 

Jake has also competed in several 

other adventure races in 

New Zealand and overseas. 

Seth, who will run the 

32km mountain stage, said he 

was nervous about the river 

crossings but excited for the 

rest of the run, which reminded 

him of hunting trips with his 

father. 

Seth Vargo has been training with his father Jake, a Coast to Coast veteran, while William Thrower has been getting tips from 

his dad Gordon, also a former competitor. Hayden Maultsaid will have his brother Andrew on course too, competing in his third 

Coast to Coast. 

PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN/SUPPLIED 

“I told dad I wanted to go in the 

hurt locker. He has completed a 

few Coast to Coasts and won his 

category last year. He told me the 

run is a very big hurt locker.” 

Jake said he was helping his 

son train for the challenge, 

which would be a tough ask for a 

14-year-old. 

“For him it probably seems 

unachievable, and that’s the challenge, 

right? How does someone 

at 14 do this? 

“He’s just finished a full football 

season, so he’s fit as far as 

that’s concerned. 

“Now he’s got to change discipline 

to build in some longer 

endurance work. Instead of 80 

minutes of nutrition, it’s a couple 

of hours.” 

The boys have also received 

a boost from event sponsor 

Kathmandu, after applying for 

and winning the Kathmandu 

Academy prize. 

Launched in 2015, the Kathmandu 

Academy aims to support 

young multisport athletes by 

providing expert guidance and 

essential gear to help them complete 

the Coast to Coast. 

For their prize, the team 

received complimentary entry 

into the sold-out event, $1000 

worth of Kathmandu gear, a free 

camping spot for team members 

and their support crew, and a 

Barracuda kayak for their school. 

Rain wins 

round one 


The weather gods look like they 

will play ball on Saturday to 

allow the Canterbury Country 

premier cricket competition to 

get under way. 

The first round of matches at 

the weekend had to be cancelled 

after persistent rain put paid to 

any chance of play. 

But with an improved forecast 

ahead, the competition will now 

get started a week later than 

planned. 

Weedons travel to Sefton, 

Darfield visit Kaiapoi, Peninsula- 

Harbour make the long trip 

to Pleasant Point, and Oxford 

host Ohoka. Matches start at 

12.30pm. 

Darfield and Peninsula- 

Harbour in particular will be 

cursing their bad luck after the 

weekend’s washout. 

Canterbury representatives 

Cameron Paul and Jesse Frew 

were lined up to play for 

their boyhood club Darfield, 

while Black Caps batter Henry 

Nicholls was set to make his first 

appearance in three seasons 

for Peninsula-Harbour as part 

of his build-up to Canterbury’s 

domestic campaign. 

The annual Town v Country 

game on Sunday, which pits 

Canterbury players from the 

Country and Metro competitions 

against each other in a preseason 

clash, was also unable to 

be played. 

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Satisfying soups perfect for spring 

A bowl of soup can invigorate or comfort as the mood takes us. It can 

soothe or excite, warm or refresh and particularly fits the bill in spring 

because it can be light or hearty as the weather changes. Nigel Slater 

shares three of his favourites 

ROAST CHICKEN PHO 

Serves 2, generously 

INGREDIENTS 

1tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tbsp 

1tbsp honey 1 tbsp 

1tbsp mirin 1 tbsp 

4 chicken thighs 4 

800ml chicken stock 800ml 

6 ginger ‘coins’ 

1tbsp lime juice 

3 whole star anise 

shredded greens or chard 

100g rice noodles 

METHOD 

• Mix a tablespoon of dark soy, 

with a tablespoon each of honey 

and mirin. 

• Pour into a small roasting 

tin, add the chicken thighs and 

turn them over in the mixture till 

lightly coated. 

• Roast at 200C for about 25-30 

minutes, occasionally turning 

the thighs over in the honey and 

mirin. They should be very dark 

and sticky. 

• In a pan, warm the stock, 

ginger, lime juice and the star 

anise. As it approaches the boil, 

add a small handful of shredded 

greens or chard, cooking them 

for a minute or two only. 

• Put the rice noodles in a 

heatproof bowl and pour over 

a kettle of freshly boiled water. 

Leave them to soak for a couple 

of minutes until they are soft 

and silky. 

• Divide the noodles between 

two deep bowls, slice the 

chicken from its bones and add 

to the noodles together with 

the greens, then ladle over the 

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HAM HOCK WITH 

PEA AND HERB SOUP 

Serves 4 

INGREDIENTS 

650g ham hock 

200g shelled peas 

large clove of garlic 

small bunch of parsley 

handful of chives and basil 

leaves 

METHOD 

• Put a ham hock in a deep 

pan with just enough water to 

cover, bring to the boil, skim 

off the froth that rises to the 

surface, then turn the heat 

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• Cover the pan with a lid and 

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ham is cooked through to the 

bone. 

• Remove the ham from the 

liquor, add the peas and garlic, 

and cook for 5 minutes or so, 

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• Add a handful each of 

parsley, chives and basil leaves 

to the peas, cook a minute or so 

longer, then blitz in a blender 

to give a thick, green sauce. 

Add pepper if necessary. 

• Tear the ham into large 

pieces. 

• Roughly chop a few more of 

the herbs, then roll the ham in 

them. 

• Spoon the sauce into bowls 

and add the ham. 

MISO SOUP WITH PRAWNS 

Serves 2-3 

INGREDIENTS 

750ml vegetable stock 

2tbsp white (shiro) miso paste 

2tsp chilli sauce 

2tsp dark soy 2 

1 small crisp lettuce 

1 spring onion, finely sliced 

2 handfuls of large, cooked 

prawns 

handful of coriander leaves 

METHOD 

• Bring the stock to the boil 

• Stir in the miso paste, the 

chilli sauce (I like the thicker 

variety) and the soy sauce. 

• Break up the lettuce and 

divide it evenly between two 

bowls, together with the spring 

onion. 

• Add a few large, cooked 

prawns to each bowl then pour 

over the hot, delicious miso 

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• Finish with some shredded 

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FEATURE 

Tuesday 

Tuesday 

15 

14 

October 

October 

2024 

2025 

9am–2pm 

9am–2pm 

Selwyn 

Lincoln 

Sports 

Event Centre 

Centre 

Join us at the SWELL Expo to connect with over 

Join 85 community us at the SWELL clubs, organisations Expo to connect and with wellbeing over providers. 

70 community clubs, organisations and wellbeing providers. 

Expo Talks 

Expo Talks 

9.30am Brain Health Dementia Canterbury 

9.45am Retirement Village Living Bupa 

10am Osteoarthritis and Exercise You First Physio 

10am Mindful Ageing Age Concern 

10.30am Ageing Well Research Talk Te Papa Hauora & Canterbury Medical Research Foundation 

10.30am Online Safety and Scams University of Canterbury 

11am Retirement Village Living Bupa 

11am Legal Matters Taverndale and Partners 

11.30am Legal Matters Tavendale and Partners 

12pm Older and Happier Transitional Navigators 

12pm Cyber Safety University of Canterbury 

12.30pm Brain Health Dementia Canterbury 

12.30pm Discover Tasmania! World Travellers Rolleston 

1pm Te Paepae Ageing Well Strategy Selwyn District Council 

1pm Living Your Best Life Age Concern Canterbury 

1.30pm Introduction to Life Writing Selwyn Libraries 

Expo Activities 

10am 

Expo Activities 

11am 

9am–2pm 

11.30am 

11–11.45am 

12pm 

Mature & Motivated Exercise Class 

Pickleball Zumba Gold ® — Seated and Standing 

1.15–2pm 

Table Tennis 

Zumba Gold ® 

Line Dancing 

Mature & Motivated Exercise Class 

2–3pm Blues Brothers 

Ryman Triple A Exercise Class 

FREE 

ENTRY FREE 

ENTRY 

12.45pm 

1.30pm 

Neurolates 

Free Bus from Lincoln and West Melton 

Move it to Music Exercise Class 

Pick up: 9.15am or 11.30am 

Return: 11am or 2pm 

Visit selwyn.govt.nz/swell 

to book (limited spaces). 

Bookings required. 

Supporting Sponsors


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Exhibitors 

Academy Funeral Services 

Access Community Health 

Active Selwyn 

Age Concern Canterbury 

Aroha Drinks 

Arvida 

Asian Family Services 

Aspire Canterbury 

Be Spoken Celebrancy 

Blue Brothers Charitable Trust 

Boulevard Lifestyle Village 

Brainfit World 

Brenna Sincock Hearing 

Bupa New Zealand 

Cancer Society 

Canterbury Lavender 

Canterbury Genealogy Society 

64 

63 

62 61 

Lincoln Event Centre 

Have a go Bowls 

70 

Ryman 

65 

Healthvision Speakers Active 

SBS Wealth 

Refreshments 

Info 71 Heartland 

Lounge 

Bank 

Lounge 

Lounge Security Alert 

Hope Funerals Christchurch 

(Free tea, Selwyn coffee Central Community Care 

and water). 

Inland Revenue 

Selwyn Libraries 

Entrance 

72 

Entrance 

Inner Wheel 

Selwyn Netball Centre 

1 2 3 4 5 6 

Lamb & Hayward 

Selwyn Prostate Cancer Support Group 

Café 

60 

44 

43 

Lincoln & Districts Community Care 

Lincoln Envirotown 

7 8 

Trust 

9 10 11 12 13 14 

Linens 26& Treasures 25 24 23 

Lions Club of Selwyn 

Malvern 

27 

Writers’ 

28 

Cafe 

29 30 31 32 

More Mobility 

42 41 40 39 38 

MS & Parkinson's Canterbury 

Selwyn Sports Trust 

59 

15 

Shandys 

16 

17 Sheffield Garden Club 

58 

Sport Canterbury 

Neat Spaces Canterbury 

Tai Tapu Garden Club 

NICU 

45 

Cuddle 

46 

Hearts 

47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 

Tavendale 

55 56 

and Partners 

Exit NRG 30 

NZ Celebrant 

Canterbury Scottish Heritage Council 

Selwyn Libraries 1 

NZ Health Group 

Eldernet 24 

The Nude Alchemist 

Brenna Sincock Hearing 49 

Christchurch Meccano Club 

Recreation & Sport 2 

Odyssey House Trust 

Ali’s Home Healthcare 25 

The Toenail Lady 

Odyssey House Christchurch 50 

Citizens Advice Bureau 

Otatuhi Home Care Services 

Transition Navigators 

Brainfit 3 Selwyn NZ 26 World Travellers 51 

Death Cafe Lincoln / Richard Marchant 

Parry Field Lawyers 

Urszula Bedggood – Bayleys 

Security CelebrantAlert 4 Arvida 27 Citizens Advice Bureau 52 

Pegasus Health 

WanderSearch Canterbury 

Resonate Dementia Canterbury Health Rolleston 5 Age Concern 

Pier Law 

28 Hope Life Church 

Weddings with Joy 

53 

Cancer eBikesnz Society Mobility Solutions 

6 Church of the Resurrection 

Probus South Pacific 

29 Rolleston Community Patrol 

WhiteFox Real Estate 

54 

Eden Juice 

Arvida 7 Disabled Resonate Persons Health Rolleston Assembly 30 Selwyn Woodcroft Central EstateCommunity Care 55 

Everything Funeral 

ReDiscover 8 Dementia Rolleston Lions Canterbury Club 

31 Zumba World Travellers ® Happy Rolleston with Justine 56 

Fire and Emergency NZ 

Neat Spaces Canterbury 9 Sport Rolleston Canterbury Returned Services Association 32 Stroke You First Foundation Physio 

57 

Flex FX 

Transition Navigators 10 Selwyn Ronnie Gardner Netball Method: CentreNueroplasticity Brain 33 More Your Way Mobility Kia Roha 

58 

Haloguard 

Training 

SBS Wealth 11 Probus 34 Meccano Zest4Travel Club 59 

Healing Embrace 

Salcom 

Jenni Gibson 

Wandersearch 35 Bupa 

Zumba 

Retirement 

Gold ® 

Villages 60 

12 

— New Zealand Celebrant 

Dealth Café 36 Leeston Day Club 61 

You First Physio 13 

Lincoln District Community Care 37 Freedom Drivers 62 

Tavendale and Partners Limited 14 

Summerset 38 Your Way Kia Roha 63 

Access Community Health 15 

Epilepsy NZ 39 Geneology 64 

Woodcroft Estate Lifestyle Village 16 

Nurse Maude 40 Aspire Canterbury 65 

Healthvision 17 

Volunteering Canterbury 41 West Melton Bowling Club 66 

Everything Funeral 18 

MS & Parkinson’s Canterbury 42 Ryman Refreshments Lounge 67 

Bayleys Canterbury 19 

Civil Defence 43 Active & Fitness Classes 68 

Lincoln Food Grove and Drink 

20 

Road Safety 44 Speakers Lounge 69 

Lions Cabinet Club food of Selwyn and barista coffee available 21 to purchase from the cafeteria area inside the 

Salvation Army 45 

Expo. 

Linen & Treasures 70 

Selwyn Prostate Cancer 

Support Group 

22 Lincoln & Districts Historical Society 46 Event Information & Prize Draw 71 

Inland Revenue 47 Te Paepae Ageing Well Strategy 72 

HealthcareNZ & Freedom 

23 

Medical Alarms 

Rolleston RSA 48 

22 

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33 

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36 

34 

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Stroke Aotearoa 

35 

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FEATURE 

Tuesday 14 October 2025 

9am–2pm 


SWELL Seniors’ Lifestyle E 

Join us to celebrate healthy aging 

at the SWELL Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo 

on Tuesday, October 14, from 9:00am 

to 2:00pm. This year, the event will be 

held at a new venue, the Selwyn Sports 

Centre (previously held at the Lincoln 

Event Centre). Enjoy this free one-day 

event focused on promoting health, 

well-being, lifestyle, and community 

connections for older adults. As the 

popular event continues to grow, 

this year will feature more speakers, 

live entertainment, interactive 

demonstrations, and over 85 exhibitors, 

showcasing local services, community 

groups, clubs, and businesses. 

SWELL Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo is 

a fantastic opportunity to listen to a 

diverse group of speakers on a wide 

range of topics, including travel, estate 

succession, and staying fit. Some 

speakers will include Age Concern, 

Bupa, Tavendale and Partners, and 

Dementia Canterbury. 

Experience the excitement of the 

event with a variety of interactive and 

enjoyable activities! Get your body 

Live music. 

moving and feel the energy with Zumba 

classes, as well as the inspiring Mature 

& Motivated exercise sessions or have a 

go at Pickleball and Table Tennis. 

If you are coming to Rolleston from 

outside the area, consider using the 

convenient free bus service available 

from West Melton and Lincoln. The bus 

will pick up passengers at the Lincoln 

Event Centre and the West Melton 

Community and Recreation Centre at 

9:15am and 11:30am. Return trips are 

scheduled for 11:00am and 2:00pm. 

Please note that seats are limited, so it 

is important to register in advance to 

secure your spot. Contact Katelyn at 

027 317 6840 to register. 

Whether you’re interested in staying 

active, getting involved, learning 

something new, or connecting with 

others, SWELL Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo 

2025 has something for everyone. 

Come along and discover new ways to 

thrive, maintain your independence, 

and enjoy life to the fullest in your 

senior years! 

Talk to the experts. 

Free hearing checks. 

SWELL Series 

Over October, the SWELL Series will 

take place, featuring 40 exciting events 

throughout the district. 

Whether you’re interested in 

exploring digital technology, going on 

outdoor walks, participating in fitness 

sessions to enhance your strength and 

balance, or even trying ballet, there 

is a wide range of enjoyable activities 

planned for you. 

Find Your Social Network 

Looking to get more out of retirement? 

Social engagement is important for everyone’s Members meet monthly and stay active 

wellbeing but is particularly important as we and involved through a wide variety of 

enter our later years and leave the security and activities that meet individual needs. 

structure of the workforce behind. Having an From coffee catchups and cinema 

active social life provides both mental and 

groups to day trips, walking groups and 

physical health benefits, warding off loneliness overnight tours, Club activities are as 

and depression and increasing longevity. Probus varied as the more than 130 Probus 

Clubs offer a wonderful opportunity to reinvent Clubs themselves. 

retirement for those who have left their work lives 

but still crave engagement, purpose and 

What they all have in common, however, 

companionship. 

is the opportunity to meet with fellow 

retirees regularly, to maintain healthy 

Social clubs like Probus provide a vibrant 

minds and active bodies, to expand 

community of like-minded people who come interests, and to enjoy the fellowship of 

together for fun and friendship . Probus promotes new friends. 

mental and emotional well-being by fostering a 

sense of belonging and purpose. The shared So, if you are looking to turn your 

experiences and mutual support within Clubs help retirement into an adventure filled with 

retirees navigate the significant life transition with learning, connection and growth, 

confidence and enthusiasm. 

Probus offers a compelling path 

forward. 

RETIRED OR SEMI - RETIRED? 

Want to make friends with retirees in your community? 

To find your local Club, scan the QR code, visit our website or call us: 

Website: www.probussouthpacific.org 

Phone: 0800 1477 6287 

Reinvent retirement with Probus 

Are you looking to get more out 

of retirement? Probus Clubs offer a 

wonderful opportunity to reinvent 

retirement for those who have left 

their professional lives, but still 

crave engagement, purpose, and 

camaraderie. 

Social engagement is particularly 

important as we enter our later years 

and leave the security and structure of 

the workforce behind. Having an active 

social life provides both mental and 

physical health benefits, warding off 

loneliness and increasing longevity. 

Social clubs like Probus provide a 

vibrant community of like-minded 

people who come together for 

community and companionship. The 

shared experiences and mutual support 

within Clubs help retirees navigate 

this significant life transition with 

confidence and enthusiasm. 

Probus members meet monthly and 

stay active and involved through a 

wide variety of activities that meet 

individual needs. 

From coffee 

catchups to day 

trips, walking 

groups and sports, 

club activities are as 

varied as the more 

than 130 Probus 

Clubs themselves. 

What they all 

have in common, 

however, is the 

opportunity to make 

new friends, explore new interests and 

hobbies, and learn a new skill. 

Love to travel? So do the 10,000 

retirees across the Probus network – 

and travel is always better with friends. 

Travelling with friends provides 

a comforting feeling of belonging 

anywhere in the world and transforms 

a standard vacation into an epic 

adventure of laughter, mishaps and 

memories. 

Probus Clubs offer many 

opportunities for travel near and far, 

and members have access to a range 

of exclusive offers through Probus 

Partners. 

So, if you are looking to turn 

retirement into an adventure filled 

with learning, connection and growth, 

Probus offers a compelling path 

forward. 

Find your local Probus Club today 

by visiting www.probussouthpacific. 

org/directories/lookup




9am–2pm 


Expo 2025 

Over 85 exhibitors. 

Mature and Motivated Exercise Class 

with Morning Tea 

Embrace a healthier, more active 

lifestyle and join a free 45-minute 

strength and balance group fitness 

class, designed by instructors to inspire 

and energise you! Classes are held on 

Thursday, October 16, from 1–2:15pm 

at the West Melton Community and 

Recreation Centre, and on Monday, 

October 27, from 9:30–10:45am at the 

Darfield Recreation and Community 

Centre. Morning tea is available, and 

bookings are required. 

Ask a Techy Teen 

Do you have trouble using your 

phone or accessing social media? Join 

with tech-savvy young people who want 

to help! This event is a relaxed, drop-in 

style event where you can get support 

with everyday technology, setting up an 

email, using apps, and figuring out your 

phone settings. Bring your device and 

questions to the Selwyn Older Persons 

Hub, Rolleston Community Centre, on 

October 15 from 10:30 to 11:30am. 

The Memory Club 

Here’s your chance to get your 

memories and stories in writing. Join 

local History Librarian Sarah Davy at 

Te Ara Ātea on Wednesday, October 22, 

from 10–11:30am for an Introduction to 

Life Writing. You will be provided with 

a writing booklet. Provided. Bookings 

are required. 

Introduction to 3D Printing 

Are you keen to try something 

new? On Saturday, October 25, 

10:30am–12pm, Lincoln Library 

and Service Centre, and Saturday, 

October 25, 2–3:30pm, Leeston 

Library and Service Centre, you will 

be introduced to the basics of 3D 

printing and how it can be used to 

create custom parts, practical tools, 

decorative models, and prototypes 

using Tinkercad. No experience with 

3D printing is required, but basic 

computer skills are recommended. 

The cost is $10 for library members 

and $20 for non-members. Bookings 

are required. 

Silver Swans Ballet Fridays 

It’s never too late to learn ballet. On 

17 and 24 October, from 9:30 to 10:30am 

at the Rolleston Community Centre, 

Pivot Dance Studio offers a safe and 

enjoyable way for seniors to learn 

ballet, helping to improve coordination, 

balance, strength, and mobility, with no 

prior ballet experience required. Tea 

and coffee are provided, and bookings 

are required. 

To learn more about all the activities available and to receive 

assistance with bookings, please phone 0800 SELWYN (735 996), 

visit a Council Service Centre, or visit selwyn.govt.nz/swell 

Try a 

group 

fitness 

class. 

OSTEOARTHRITIS? 

Are you over 45? Do you suffer from stiffness, or pain in your hips and/or knees? 

Have you had a major knee injury in the past 10 or more years? 

You may have been told there is nothing to do but wait 

until it is bad enough to have an operation. 

But did you know that there is a better option that may 

mean you don’t need surgery? 

For the treatment of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis, 

current national and international clinical guidelines 

recommend that targeted exercise, education about 

the condition and it’s management, along with eating 

well and maintaining a healthy weight (as part of 

decreasing systemic inflammation) should be the first 

option offered. 

GLA:D-Good Life with Osteoarthritis: Denmark— 

is an International Programme that follows those 

guidelines with PROVEN RESULTS. 

• International programme with PROVEN RESULTS 

• Research from the GLA:D programme in Denmark 

shows significant reduction in pain, reduced use 

of join-related pain killers and increased level of 

physical activity. 

• The GLA:D programme offers an evidence based 

option that is low risk, low cost and has associated 

health benefits that medicines and surgery do 

not offer. 

YOU FIRST PHYSIO—Offers this Gold Standard 

Treatment 

• The programme is unique in that the education 

and exercises provided can be applied to everyday 

activities. By strengthening and correcting daily 

movement patterns, participants will train their bodies 

to move properly, prevent symptom progression, and 

reduce pain. 

What’s more impressive is that the programme works 

just as well for people with severe OA as it does for 

those with mild OA. In fact, 72% of people that do the 

programme either delay or avoid getting a hip or knee 

replacement. 

If you are awaiting a hip or knee replacement it has 

been shown to be an excellent pre-operative 

preparation programme with participants having far 

better outcomes post-surgery. If you have just had 

a knee or hip replacement it can be an excellent postoperative 

recovery programme. 

Pretty much anyone can participate in this flexible 

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it is adaptable to the individual. 

Only a 12-minute drive from Lincoln 

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Get moving and call to book a 30-minute appointment to discuss your joint problem with 

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FEATURE 


9am–2pm 


Senior living in Selwyn 

Whether you want to use your 

retirement years to relax and 

unwind or get around to all the 

hobbies and interests you didn’t 

have time for while working, the 

Selwyn district is the perfect place 

to be. 

Offering a strong sense of 

community, stunning natural 

beauty and an abundance of local 

amenities within easy reach, it’s easy 

to see why Selwyn has become an 

increasingly popular spot for seniors 

and retirees who want to enjoy a 

balanced lifestyle. 

In fact, it’s proving so popular that 

the over 65 population is projected 

to triple within the next 30 years, 

and as the population grows so do 

amenities: you only have to take 

a look around to see new shops, 

eateries, and essential services such 

as dentists, medical centres and 

physiotherapist popping up. 

Alongside this, it’s just a short drive 

into Christchurch where you can enjoy 

the best the big city has to offer, while 

managing to avoid the hustle and bustle 

at home. 

Townships throughout the region 

offer a wide range of housing options 

that are ideally suited to older adults, 

from independent living units to fullservice 

retirement villages and just 

about everything in between. 

One of the key appeals of senior living 

in Selwyn is its community feel. Right 

on your doorstep you’ll find a whole 

host of local clubs, community centres, 

organisations, and libraries that host 

regular events, classes and gatherings. 

Whether you fancy signing up to 

a gardening club, taking part in 

a senior-focussed fitness classes, 

or simply heading along to a 

communal morning tea, you’re 

bound to find something to pique 

your interest. 

Or if your nature is more your 

thing then you’re spoilt for choice 

when it comes to well-maintained 

local parks, walking trails, and 

reserves all on your doorstep. 

If you’re unsure where to start, the 

upcoming SWELL Seniors’ Lifestyle 

Expo running on Tuesday, October 

14, from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the 

Selwyn Sports Centre, is a great 

place to start with demonstrations, 

speakers, live entertainment and 

plenty more besides. 

As Selwyn continues to grow, it’s 

well-positioned to meet the needs of its 

older residents. Thanks to thoughtful 

planning, investment in infrastructure, 

and its heavy community focus, the 

district is one of the best spots in New 

Zealand for senior living. 

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Ready to resize? Discover a 

better way to live 

Life is full of seasons, and for many of 

us, there comes a time when the family 

home no longer feels like the right fit. The 

stairs become a little steeper, the garden 

a little more demanding, and the rooms 

a little too empty. That’s why more and 

more people are looking at downsizing 

or, as we like to call it, resizing. 

Resizing is about creating a lifestyle 

that works for you today and tomorrow: 

a home that’s easier to maintain, cleverly 

designed, and built around community 

and comfort. At Lincoln Grove Stage Two, 

that’s exactly what we’re delivering. 

Seven villas in the development are 

already sold and lived in, creating a 

thriving neighbourhood where people of 

all ages have settled with professionals, 

first-home buyers, and those enjoying 

retirement alike. It’s a true community, 

with diversity, friendliness, and 

connection at its heart. Now, just four 

new architecturally designed conjoined 

villas remain under construction, 

purpose-built for those ready to enjoy 

the next chapter of life with ease and 

confidence. 

Each villa offers spacious, light-filled 

living areas, modern finishes, and a 

thoughtful layout that makes everyday 

life simpler. Step outside and you’ll find 

landscaped surrounds and easy links 

with neighbours perfect for sharing 

moments and building friendships. 

We know the decision to downsize 

can feel daunting. That’s why the Senior 

Wellness Expo is the perfect place to start 

the conversation. Our friendly team will 

be there to talk about what “right-sizing” 

looks like, answer your questions, and 

help you imagine how life could feel in 

your brand-new villa at Lincoln Grove. 

Come and meet us at the Expo you’ll 

see why so many have already chosen to 

call Lincoln Grove home. 

www.lincolngrove.co.nz or visit us at 

the expo. 


9am–2pm 


Village Denture Studio 

opening soon in Prebbleton 

Prebbleton residents will soon have 

access to specialist denture care right 

on their doorstep, with Village Denture 

Studio set to open its newest branch in 

early November. 

The studio is led by Senior Clinical 

Dental Technician Jimmy Chao, who 

explains, “I noticed that Prebbleton 

already offers a full range of allied 

health services, but not a denture clinic. 

I believe opening a denture clinic will 

complete the allied health offering, 

allowing residents to access quality 

denture care without having to travel 

far.” 

Village Denture Studio is proud to 

offer a full suite of services, including 

full dentures, partial dentures, denture 

repairs, and relines, with a commitment 

to combining years of clinical expertise 

with the most advanced digital 

technology. Using 3D printers, intraoral 

scanners, and German-engineered 

milling machines, every denture is 

designed and manufactured on-site, 

ensuring precision, efficiency, and the 

highest standard of care. 

As a locally owned, family-run 

practice, Village Denture Studio is built 

on the values of innovation, precision, 

and trust, understanding that dentures 

are more than just replacements for 

teeth; they restore confidence, comfort, 

and quality of life. Patients can expect 

a welcoming environment where their 

needs are prioritised from the first 

consultation to the final fit, and every 

treatment is carried out with care, 

honesty, and attention to detail. 

Opening at unit 6/26 Central 

Avenue, Prebbleton, Village Denture 

Studio is set to become a trusted 

part of Prebbleton’s growing health 

network. For further information, 

visit www.vdstudio.co.nz or 

telephone 03 222 3886. 

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Homes Starting at $709,000 

Seven villas are already sold and lived in at Lincoln Grove, creating a vibrant, 

welcoming community. With just four new conjoined villas under construction, 

now is the time to explore “right-sizing.” Visit us at the Senior Wellness Expo and 

discover how a modern villa can make life simpler, easier, and more connected. 

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027 341 3846 

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Contact Phone Number: 

03 222 3886/ 021 225 8855 

Email: info@vdstudio.co.nz 

Website: vdstudio.co.nz


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DECODER 

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which letters are represented by the other numbers. 

All puzzles copyright 

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the first tails off. 

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working in plenty of compost or well-rotted stable manure. 

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Asparagus may still be 

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MOTORING Selwyn Times, October 8, 2025 | 37 

Ariya’s arrival 

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renewed charge 

into EV market 

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Rating out of 10: Performance 8; Handling 7; Build Quality 7; Comfort 7; Space 8; Value for 

money 6; Safety – 5-star Euro NCAP crash rating; Test vehicle price: $89,990 

Overall points out of 10: 7 

Innovative and bold, the 

first-generation Nissan Leaf 

hatch launched in 2010 was a 

groundbreaking electric vehicle, 

kick-starting the journey toward 

the mass-produced EVs we see 

today. 

This pioneering model offered 

affordable electric motoring 

for everyday drivers, though in 

those early days few were ready 

to take the plunge. 

Over time, barriers fell as 

buyers recognised the Leaf’s 

low running costs and zero 

emissions. 

The Leaf gave Nissan strong 

momentum and solid sales for 

its first five or six years, but as 

Korean and Chinese makers 

entered the EV market, its early 

success began to fade. 

Nissan has since faced 

struggles on several fronts, 

though it is now in a rebuilding 

phase. 

One of its first new-generation 

offerings is the Ariya, built 

on the same platform as the 

Renault Mégane E-Tech, both 

products of the Renault–Nissan– 

Mitsubishi Alliance. 

The Ariya’s introduction has 

been an “on again, off again” 

story. 

Nissan NZ was initially keen 

to launch, but paused after 

the government scrapped the 

clean car rebate in early 2024, 

followed three months later by 

the introduction of road user 

charges for EVs. 

Those changes caused a 

seismic shift in the market. 

EV sales slumped, and 

manufacturers cut prices to 

clear stockpiles. 

Now, with signs of recovery, 

Nissan judged it the right time 

to bring in the Ariya and ride a 

possible revival wave. 

Three versions are on offer: 

the entry-level Engage at $59,990, 

the high-spec Advance for an 

extra $10k, and the flagship 

Evolve, tested here, at $89,990. 

All are introductory prices. 

Competition is fierce, with 

the Ariya going up against 

heavyweights like the Kia EV5 

and EV9, Tesla, and a raft of 

Chinese challengers led by BYD. 

Nissan claims a range of 

497km, though in mixed urban 

and open-road use, 350km is 

more realistic – less again over 

hilly terrain with a full load of 

passengers and luggage. 

Nissan positions the Ariya as a 

premium model, brimming with 

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Instead of a conventional 

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Meeting of the Lake Settlers Group 

The Lake Settlers’ Association was established in the 

1930s to provide a united voice on lake-edge farming 

issues. Membership was made up of farmers whose 

properties were rated to fund the cost of opening the 

lake. Many of the original members are now deceased, 

with Simon currently the only active member. 

Going forward, the group would focus on lake openings 

and drainage in the catchment and represent the 

community at meetings with Environment Canterbury 

on planned budgets, lake openings, and other lakerelated 

matters. 

This meeting will discuss the proposal to: 

• Amalgamate the Lake Settlers’ Association into the 

Eastern Plains Land Users Group (EPLUG), to provide 

greater resources and enable proactive discussions 

on processes, timing of lake openings, and forwardlooking 

solutions to the drainage challenges 

currently faced around the lake. 

• Form a sub-committee to lead this work and 

represent the community. 

All community members are welcome to attend 

and participate. 

Date & Time: 5:30pm, 15th October 

Venue: Tai Tapu Community Centre 

If there are any issues or queries beforehand, please 

contact: 

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027 333 3216 

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NEW LISTING 

Coutts Island 585 Coutts Island Road 

Wonderful lifestyle, winning location 

Our owners have purchased and moved on, this property is to be sold at Auction. Set on 16.5415 hectares (more or 

less) down a tree-lined driveway, this modern, sun-filled home has been thoughtfully designed for easy care, with 

scope to add or extend if required. Two spacious bedrooms boast their own ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, while a 

separate office, laundry, and guest toilet complete the home. The property features excellent infrastructure with a 

large four-bay workshop and separate three-bay garage. Fertile and irrigated soils in the area are renowned for 

growing vegetables and tree crops, while currently used for dairy support, it offers scope for passive income or 

hands-on management. Combining existing quality with future potential, this is a rare lifestyle block where you can 

move in and enjoy, or add your own stamp on this standout property. 

bayleys.co.nz/5528483 

16.5415 ha 2 2 

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 30 Oct 2025 

3 Deans Avenue, Chch 

View by appointment 

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225 

craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz 

Caleb Tod 027 450 1008 

caleb.tod@bayleys.co.nz 


Darfield Stage 12 Torlesse Estate, Creyke Road 

New release: Stage 12 Torlesse Estate, Darfield 

• 23 prime sections: Sizes range from 650sqm to 2100sqm, providing ample space to build your dream home 

• Affordable pricing: Sections priced from just $260,000 

• Essential services: Power, town water supply, and fibre to the boundary 

• Fencing: Sections will all be fenced to their title 

• Sewer connection: All sections will have connection to the new Darfield sewer system 

• Restrictive covenants: Ensuring a high standard of living and protecting your investment 

• Title availability: Titles expected approx end of March 2026 

650 sqm 

Asking Price $265,000 

Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657 

chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz 



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NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Darfield 1086 Clintons Road 

A property you'd be proud to own 

This 249ha (more or less) property presents a rare opportunity to secure a blue-chip farming asset in one of 

Canterbury’s most tightly held locations. It combines specialist and high-value crops with lamb finishing, well 

subdivided and supported by excellent shelter and all-weather lanes. Two homes provide quality accommodation 

and a robust array of infrastructure underpins a profitable and efficient operation. Irrigation is a key strength, with a 

well-designed system that combines well water and CPW, ensuring reliability and affordability while making 

environmental compliance simple. Coverage is delivered via two pivots, a TurboRain and an Ocmis boom. A dairy 

discharge consent application is currently in progress, which could provide further options in the future. Farms of 

this calibre are tightly held and seldom presented to the market. 


249.4607 ha 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 

12pm, Tue 4 Nov 2025 




Ben Turner 027 530 1400 

ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz 


NEW LISTING 


Dunsandel 375 Sharlands Road 

Live off the land in style 

Meticulously maintained by the current owners, this well-located 20-hectare (more or less) lifestyle property 

presents an excellent opportunity to secure a productive block with scale, privacy, and well-established 

infrastructure. Positioned to capture the sun, the family home is warm and inviting, featuring double glazing, 

underfloor heating and two log burners for year-round comfort. The land is well subdivided and has the ability to be 

irrigated, supporting a range of land-use options. With a strong track record of lucerne hay or baleage production 

and a small hobby vineyard in place, the property is well suited to those looking to develop a self-sufficient lifestyle 

block. Located within easy reach of Rolleston and Rakaia, this is a well-connected rural holding that offers flexibility 

for families, lifestylers, or those seeking a long-term investment in a high-performing location. 

20 ha 3 2 2 


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NEW LISTING 

Hororata Hartnells Road 

Look at this 

An ideal first farm or investment opportunity within commuting distance to Christchurch, this property boasts 

41.2476 hectares. It's well-subdivided for efficient stock management, fully irrigated with Lismore and Darnley soils, 

and features well-maintained shelter and quality fencing. The property offers ample options for the incoming 

purchaser. Currently utilised for dairy support, it suits multiple stock or crop enterprises. Access to each paddock is 

provided via an unformed paper road, ensuring ease of management for this quality small holding in an area 

requiring dairy support. A great investment to lease out or an ideal addition to an existing farming operation. Only a 

short drive to the west brings you to a selection of ski fields, lakes, and rivers that will surely appeal to outdoor 

enthusiasts. To the east, a short commute to Christchurch makes this location appealing to many. 


41.2476 ha 




Ben Turner 027 530 1400 





NEW LISTING 

Kirwee 224 Homebush Road 

Luxury lifestyle meets country living 

Set on 49.5749-hectare (more or less) in the heart of Canterbury, this property is centred around an impressive 

family home built with space and practicality in mind. Offering five bedrooms and three bathrooms, the home 

includes an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, along with a separate living room and an office space. Outside, 

a heated pool and BBQ area provide plenty of room for entertaining amongst the well-landscaped grounds. This 

productive land holding is supported by CPW irrigation and has a history of growing a range of arable seed, cereal 

crops and vegetables, as well as lamb finishing and dairy bull grazing. Quality infrastructure includes a five-bay 

purpose built lockable workshop and numerous auxiliary sheds. With an immaculate family home, reliable irrigation, 

and quality soils, this is a versatile holding that balances lifestyle with farming. 

49.5749 ha 


12pm, Mon 10 Nov 2025 



Ben Turner 027 530 1400 




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Leeston 199 Harts Road 

Endless possibilities await 

After 23 treasured years, our vendors are relocating to Australia, presenting you with a rare opportunity to secure 

this versatile lifestyle property set on 4 hectares (approx). The charming villa-style home blends character with 

modern comfort. At its heart lies a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area where French doors open to 

the lawn. The kitchen is both modern and practical, with a large island with breakfast bar and generous bench space, 

perfect for family life or entertaining. Accommodation includes three double bedrooms, plus an additional room 

that could serve as a fourth bedroom or study. The main bathroom features both a spa bath and shower, and there's 

a separate laundry for everyday convenience. Heating is well-catered for with a log burner, two heat pumps, and an 

HRV system, ensuring year-round comfort. A standalone double garage further complements the home. 

3 1 1 1 2 

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty 

(unless sold prior) 

2pm, Tue 14 Oct 2025 

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519 

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 


Leeston 53 Prossers Road 

Peace, privacy and possibility 

Lovingly held by the current owners for the past 26 years, this stunning lifestyle property offers the perfect balance 

of space, character, and convenience. Set on 4 hectares of park-like grounds, with mature trees, extensive gardens, 

fruit and nut trees, and wide open lawns, this is an environment to be truly cherished. Originally built in 1945, the 

wooden bungalow has been thoughtfully renovated throughout and now blends timeless character with modern 

comfort. Inside, you'll find two inviting living spaces, a dining and sitting area off the modern kitchen, plus a large 

living room with expansive views across the front lawn and gardens. The modern kitchen is a real highlight, featuring 

a central island bench, abundant storage, and generous bench space - the hub of family life. 

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Leeston Lower Lake Road 

21.5217 hectares (more or less) – bareland 

Part Lot 4 DP 5320, Lower Lake Road, Leeston 

A rare chance to secure approximately 21.5 hectares (around 53 acres) of bare land in a rural setting near Lake 

Ellesmere. This property presents an opportunity for those looking to build in a peaceful rural setting. Located in the 

General Rural Zone (GRUZ), any future development will need to meet Council rules and requirements. Situated just 

minutes from Leeston and an easy commute to Lincoln or Christchurch. Bare land blocks of this size and location are 

increasingly hard to find. Enquire now for further details or to arrange a viewing. 

21.5217 ha 



Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877 

adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz 



Leeston 69 Clausen Avenue 

Relocation beckons - act now 

After eight wonderful years, our vendor is relocating, giving you the chance to secure this spacious family home in 

the sought-after Millbridge Subdivision. Set on a 631sqm (approx) section with a generous floor plan, this property 

has been designed with family living in mind. A welcoming formal entry leads through to the open-plan kitchen, 

dining, and living area, the true heart of the home. Sliding doors extend the living space outdoors to a sunny, 

covered patio, creating the perfect spot for year-round entertaining. The kitchen is an entertainer's dream, featuring 

a large central island with excellent bench space and good storage. A second living room provides a quiet retreat, 

ideal for family flexibility. Accommodation includes four well-proportioned bedrooms, each with built-in robes. The 

master suite is complete with an ensuite, while the family bathroom offers both a shower and bath. 

4 2 2 2 

For Sale offers invited over $729,000 






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NEW LISTING 

Mt Somers 136 Prices Road 

No need for irrigation here 

This 411ha (more or less) property lies in a reliable rainfall area and is widely recognised in the deer industry for its 

velvet production and quality genetics. Currently producing approx. 6.5 tonnes of velvet annually, the farm winters 

approx. 2,250 deer alongside 150 cattle, reflecting its proven scale and capability. The property is well subdivided 

with extensive drainage development helping optimize winter feed utilization and broadening land use options. The 

well-thought-out deer shed is capable of handling and velveting large numbers with ease while three practical 

homes provide on-farm accommodation. With a long-standing reputation in deer farming and the flexibility to 

support dairy, this is a versatile and well-located property. A genuine opportunity in a sought-after farming district, 

we recommend getting in touch. 

411.3326 ha 

Asking Price $14,000,000 + GST (if any) 






NEW LISTING 

Pendarves 191 Lambies Road 

Kyle Park 

Kyle Park presents a compelling opportunity to acquire a 394ha (more or less), well-established dairy farm in a 

prime location. Converted in 2016 after a long history of intensive cropping, this dairy farm consistently milks 1,350 

cows with a five-year average of 625,640kgMS. Operating as an A2 herd under the Synlait ‘Lead with Pride Gold 

Elite’ programme, environmental risks are managed through strong standard operating procedures. The farm 

features all-weather lanes and reliable low-cost bore water, supported by additional water from the Acton Irrigation 

Scheme ensuring good all-year-round grass growth. Infrastructure includes an 80-bail rotary shed, supported by 

modern housing and well-maintained farm infrastructure. With strong production figures, an A-grade audit, and a 

proven track record, Kyle Park is a highly productive, well-run dairy unit offering scale, performance, and reliability. 


394.3148 ha 

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 6 Nov 2025 



Ben Turner 027 530 1400 





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NEW LISTING 

Rolleston 5 Emerson Lane 

Highly desirable in West Rolleston School zone 

Step into this immaculately presented home, set on 840sqm of private landscaped section in the ever-popular 

West Rolleston School zone. Surrounded by other quality Horncastle homes and just moments from the tranquil 

Brookside Park, this property offers the perfect blend of peaceful living and contemporary style. Thoughtfully 

designed for modern family life, the home features a spacious open plan living and dining area, anchored by a wellappointed 

kitchen complete with a walk in pantry. The heart of the home is warm and welcoming, with French doors 

opening out to a sun-drenched patio ideal for summer entertaining or relaxing with family and friends. A handy 

study nook off the dining space caters to both young learners and busy professionals alike. 

840 sqm 4 2 1 

For Sale offers invited over $795,000 

Jackie Derrick 027 636 3576 

jackie.derrick@bayleys.co.nz 



Southbridge 8B Taiaroa Place 

Modern comfort meets easy living in Southbridge 

If you've been searching for a low-maintenance home that combines style, practicality, and warmth, this threebedroom 

property ticks all the boxes. Centrally located in the heart of Southbridge in a quiet cul-de-sac, the home is 

double-glazed and fully insulated, ensuring year-round comfort. Two heat pumps provide efficient heating and 

cooling, keeping the spaces cosy in winter and refreshingly cool in summer. Step inside and enjoy the flow of the 

open plan kitchen, dining, and living area, finished in a neutral decor that will complement any style of furnishings. A 

second lounge provides the perfect spot for family movie nights or a quiet retreat when needed and both living 

rooms have sliding doors out to the patio. The modern kitchen is thoughtfully designed with a breakfast bar, 

excellent storage, and generous bench space. 

3 2 1 2 

Asking Price $615,000 

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Rolleston 89 Wards Road 

Lifestyle or business use on four hectares 

Totally unique in every way, this property offers so much to so many buyers. A massive 473sqms of well-maintained 

building which includes 186sqm of living space, including four bedrooms, a master with ensuite, modern kitchen, 

office and a large living that has excellent flow onto the lawn and outdoor living areas. The adjoining 287sqm of 

workshop space, which is consented for industrial workshop use, has multi-door access, including 3.69m doors to 

accommodate a full-size bus. This workshop area has 3-phase power, a hoist, and laundry facilities. Work from 

home, store your toys, the choice is yours. The four hectares are very well sheltered, private and subdivided into two 

large paddocks plus the house site. 

4 1 2 10 

For Sale offers invited over $1,890,000 

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930 

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz 

Hayley Johnston 027 379 4964 

hayley.johnston@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 

Rolleston 5/186 Knights Road 

When lifestyle requires size, shedding and privacy 

Located in a prime location between West Melton and Rolleston, this six-hectare lifestyle property has so much to 

offer the buyer looking for size, shedding and privacy. This very well-built and maintained large 437sqm fourbedroom 

home allows for even multigenerational living with a separate upstairs wing accessed by both lift or stairs. 

The home boasts three large living areas, a modern kitchen with a large butler’s pantry and a layout allowing for 

multiple indoor/outdoor living options. All four bedrooms are true doubles; there are two ensuites, plus a Jack and 

Jill bathroom and a guest toilet. Heating this home is a state-of-the-art boiler with heating radiators throughout the 

home, along with a heat pump. 5kw solar panels on one of the sheds provide power for the home and the grid. The 

two large sheds comprise a total of 261sqm of lockable storage area. 


6.02 ha 4 3 10 


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Rolleston 3/162 Knights Road 

Modern lifestyle living on four hectares 

Privately positioned at the end of a long driveway, this exceptional 253sqm 2023-built lifestyle property offers a 

seamless blend of modern luxury, rural charm, and equestrian functionality. Step inside to soaring cathedral ceilings 

and a spacious open-plan living area filled with natural light and true wooden floors. The designer kitchen is a true 

centre piece, featuring stone benchtops, quality appliances, ample storage, and a large butler’s pantry. A 

woodburner adds warmth and character, while ducted heating ensures year-round comfort. Indoor/outdoor flow is 

effortless, opening to a large deck and BBQ area ideal for entertaining or relaxing while taking in the private 

landscaped surroundings. The home offers four generous bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with 

outdoor access, a walk-in wardrobe, and a fully tiled ensuite. 

4.27 ha 4 1 2 

Auction 12pm, Thu 30 Oct 2025 







NEW LISTING 


Springston Lot 3, 576 Days Road 

37.57 hectares (more or less) of opportunity 

This 37.57 hectares (more or less) bareland vacant lot is a rare opportunity for land of this size offering multiple 

options for someone to make it their own. 

Whether you’re looking to build or carry out your rural needs with the quality soils on offer this offers the perfect 

blank canvas to entertain your vision. 

Totaling 87.45 hectares it has recently been titled into three lots with the possibility for someone to also grab Lot 1 

(20.11 hectares more or less). 


37.57 ha 



2pm, Thu 16 Oct 2025 


Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409 

sam.chamberlain@bayleys.co.nz 


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West Melton Lot 8 Newtons Road 

Last one left – to be sold at auction 

With seven sections already sold, this subdivision has proven very popular. This is the final section available – don’t 

miss your chance to secure it on auction day. Positioned along Newtons Road, just 5km from West Melton and less 

than 30km to Christchurch, this appealing 3.682 hectares (more or less) bare land section offers the perfect balance 

of rural living and city convenience. The property is already well set up, featuring a three-bay shed, secure post-andwire 

fencing, a sealed entranceway to the boundary and essential services, including power and phone, are 

available at the boundary. With the title already issued, you can move quickly to bring your building plans to life. This 

location has become a highly sought-after place to live, with building started and plans underway on several of the 

sold sections. Don’t miss this opportunity to join this growing, tight-knit community in the heart of Selwyn. 

3.682 ha 






Ben Turner 027 530 1400 


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Rolleston 9 Andesite Drive 

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Enjoy the sun all day long 

This stylish home features two generous double bedrooms and a large single bedroom, perfect as a hobby room or office, all 

with built-in wardrobes. The master boasts a spacious ensuite, complemented by a modern family bathroom. 

The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area is light-filled and welcoming, with sliding doors that open onto two decks-one 

enjoying morning sun, the other bathed in afternoon light. Outdoors, the fully fenced and landscaped gardens provide a safe, 

private retreat for relaxation or entertaining. A double garage with internal access adds practicality and ease. 

Perfectly suited for families, professionals, or those seeking a modern lifestyle with low-maintenance living in a secure and 

attractive setting. 

3 2 1 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 22nd October, 2025 at 2.00pm, 


View Wed 8 Oct 5.00 - 5.45pm 

Sat 11 Oct 11.00 - 11.45am 

Web pb.co.nz/DFU211604 

Willy Parker 

M 021 632 039 

E willy.parker@pb.co.nz 

Darfield 30 South Terrace 

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Prime commercial bare land - main street Darfield 

Located just 35 minutes west of Christchurch in Central Canterbury is the thriving and ever-expanding rural service centre of 

Darfield. Sustained urban and commercial growth has been fueled by the robust rural sector which in recent years has 

benefited from the Central Plains Water Scheme and the Fonterra factory to the west of Darfield. Combine this with the 

proximity to Christchurch and the significant future urban expansion, main street commercial in Darfield is a sound 

investment. 30 South Terrace provides a rare and exciting opportunity to secure a prime bare land commercial 1,497m2 

section (approx) in a thriving rural town. For further information contact Matt Collier or Simon Anderson. 

Tender closes 12.00pm, Thu 23rd Oct, 2025, 68 South Terrace, 

Darfield 

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Lifestyle living with space, views and versatility 

Set on 10.70 ha (approx) this well-presented lifestyle property offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, functionality, and a 

true rural outlook - all within easy reach of Lincoln township. This spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom home complete with 

a dedicated office is thoughtfully designed for modern family living or those looking to downsize from a larger farming 

operation. The open-plan kitchen and dining area captures breathtaking views of the Port Hills, while two separate living 

spaces provide excellent flexibility for both relaxation and entertaining. Warmth and efficiency are well catered for with a 

Woodburner on wetback, complemented by a heat pump along with underfloor heating to ensure year-round comfort. Lightfilled 

interiors and a practical layout make everyday living easy, while the generous floor plan allows for both privacy and 

connection. Outdoors, the land is thoughtfully divided into five paddocks, making it ideal for grazing, hobby farming. 

Infrastructure is a real asset here, with two lockable sheds and two open bays providing ample space for tools, machinery, 

vehicles, or workshop needs. With room to spread out. 

4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 15th October, 2025 at 5.00pm, 


View Wed 8 Oct 3.00 - 4.00pm 

Sat 11 Oct 1.30 - 2.30pm 

Web pb.co.nz/LIL206667 

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Q024091 

The Canterbury rural property market is 

showing a level of strength and confidence 

not seen in years. Compared to the same 

time last year, activity is well ahead, driven 

by three key factors: 

• Falling interest rates are taking the pressure off 

farm businesses. 

• Strong commodity prices across dairy, lamb, and 

beef are lifting farmgate confidence quarter after 

quarter. 

• Improved banking appetite for rural debt is 

providing farmers and growers with better access to 

capital to grow their businesses. 

With these conditions in play, Canterbury’s spring 

selling season is shaping up to be one of the strongest 

in a decade. 

The dairy market is leading the way. In Canterbury 

alone, 40 dairy farms have sold this season - a fourfold 

increase compared to last year. Median prices for 

established dairy farms have climbed by $5,000/ha 

to $50,000/ha, signalling renewed confidence in the 

sector. 

Looking ahead, limited supply of established 

dairy units is expected to keep competition 

high, with more buyers than sellers likely 

to remain the theme through spring and 

summer. 

The sheep and beef sector is also on firmer ground. 

Rising lamb and beef returns are rebuilding farmer 

confidence. While many pastoral operators in recent 

years focused on debt reduction due to high interest 

costs, the current outlook suggests a shift back 

towards growth and reinvestment in the season 

ahead. 

Policy changes are also unlocking new potential. The 

revocation of the National Environmental Standard 

for Freshwater, effective 1 January 2025, has 

reintroduced opportunities for land-use change. Dairy 

conversions, once restricted, are now possible again in 

some areas. 

This change coincides with a tough season for arable 

operators. A weaker harvest, fewer seed contracts, and 

suppressed cereal prices are prompting many to pivot 

toward dairy support - further fuelling activity across 

Canterbury. 

Winter sales activity has been the strongest in 

a decade, with campaigns brought forward and 

outstanding results achieved. That momentum has 

flowed directly into early spring, with enquiry levels 

and listings already pointing to a very positive season. 

With buyer demand surging and confidence building 

across the rural sector, now is the time to plan your 

next move. 

250 

Canterbury Rural Sales Last 10 Years - 20ha+ 

2014/15 - 2024/25 Seasons 

$1,200,000,000 

Ready to talk rural? 

No. Sales 

200 

150 

100 

50 

$1,000,000,000 

$800,000,000 

$600,000,000 

$400,000,000 

$200,000,000 

Total Sales Value 

The Canterbury rural market is in a strong 

position - backed by confidence, competition, 

and opportunity. 

If you’re considering selling, buying, or 

expanding, our experienced rural property 

specialists are here to provide confidential 

advice and tailored insights. 

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2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 

Season 

$- 

Contact us today to make the most 

of this season’s momentum. 

No. Sales Sales Value 

Source: Property Advisory Dairy Data + REINZ Rural Sales Data Excl Dairy 

Gareth Cox 

Canterbury 

Rural Manager 

021 250 9714 

Matt Collier 

Rural/Lifestyle 

Sales Consultant 

027 205 6626 

Simon Anderson 



021 0828 5532 

Grant McIlroy 



027 345 9262 

Mike Bickley 



027 555 0777 

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Land size: 10000m 2 

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FOR SALE 

22C LEESTON AND LAKE ROAD, LEESTON 

PRIVATE RETREAT IN THE HEART OF TOWN 

Private retreat offering space, privacy, and lifestyle appeal. Enter through electric gates: one driveway leads to a 

large, hidden garage/workshop, the other to the architectural home with a generous covered entry. 

The heart of the home, kitchen, dining, and living with vaulted ceilings, and opens seamlessly to a patio and deck 

with automated louvres for all-weather entertaining. A wide tiled hallway, lined with floor-to-ceiling glass and fullwidth 

bi-fold doors that open completely to the entertaining area, and flows through to a separate lounge with a 

gas fire and a private rear deck. 

Four bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with two additional toilets, strike a balance between comfort and scale. 

The master features a walk-in wardrobe and tiled en-suite; the family bathroom boasts a walk-in shower and deck 

access. A double internal-access garage, heat pumps, and underfloor heating provide year-round comfort. 

Outside, sprawling lawns, veggie beds, a berry house, and fruit trees complement the home. The large powered 

garage/workshop, cleverly divided with multiple roller doors, offers flexible storage and workspace. 

4 2 2 4+ 

300m² 8545m² 

DEADLINE SALE WEDNESDAY 15TH OCT 2 PM 

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(Unless Sold Prior) 

VIEWINGS 

th 

Sunday 12 October 

CAMERON MCRAE 

12:00pm - 12:30pm 

cameron@mkrealestate.co.nz 

027 769 6696 

MKREALESTATE.CO.NZ Powered by Ownly Ltd. Licensed REAA 2008 

FOR SALE 

179 TRENTS ROAD, PREBBLETON 

WHERE LOCATION AND POTENTIAL COLLIDE 

4.35 hectares of lifestyle potential in a sought-after location. The 322m² home offers five bedrooms and three 

bathrooms, with a spacious open-plan kitchen, walk-in pantry and dining area warmed by a heat pump. The 

lounge impresses with dramatic cathedral ceilings and an open fire, while a bonus rumpus room adds 

flexibility as a games room, teen retreat or creative studio. 

The outdoors is equally enticing, featuring an in-ground pool, a covered entertaining area, established 

landscaping, mature shelter belts, and well-fenced paddocks. A large powered shed with a concrete floor and 

an additional three-bay shed provide excellent infrastructure, ideal for hobbies, storage or work from home 

options. 

This property is perfect for those looking to embrace lifestyle living, modernise the existing home, or start 

fresh with a brand-new build. Developers and investors will also recognise the potential of this rare 

landholding. 

MKREALESTATE.CO.NZ Powered by Ownly Ltd. Licensed REAA 2008 

5 3 2 6+ 

322m² 

DEADLINE SALE TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER 4 PM 

(Unless sold prior) 

th 

VIEWINGS Saturday 11 September 1:30pm - 2:15pm 

th 

Sunday 12 September 1:00pm - 1:45pm 

CAMERON MCRAE 


027 769 6696 

TIAAN KILIAN 

tiaan@mkrealestate.co.nz 

027 842 4345 

4.35 ha

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NEW LISTING 

130 VERDECO BOULEVARD, LINCOLN 

LUXURIOUS OPULENCE 

5 3 2 3 329m² 

5271m² 

Located in the tightly held Verdeco Park Lincoln, this 5,271m² estate offers refined semi-rural living within walking distance of Lincoln’s cafes, 

bars, and amenities. 

The residence showcases architectural sophistication, anchored by a designer kitchen featuring a marble benchtop, bespoke cabinetry, a 

Smeg Victoria range, and a butler’s pantry. Expansive living spaces with soaring cathedral ceilings open seamlessly to a covered entertaining 

terrace and heated pool. 

The master suite features poolside access and a luxury ensuite with premium finishes, while a dedicated children’s wing offers three bedrooms 

and a custom-designed bathroom with uninterrupted rural views. 

Completing the home is a self-contained apartment above the triple garage, a fully equipped gym with sauna, and landscaped grounds. 130 

Verdeco Boulevard is crafted to the highest specification. 

DEADLINE 28TH OCTOBER 2025 AT 4 PM 

th 

VIEWINGS Saturday 11 October 

th 

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12:15 pm - 1:00 pm 

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm 


STEPHAN KNOWLER 

stephan@mkrealestate.co.nz 

027 229 9522 

CAMERON MCRAE 


027 769 6696 

MKREALESTATE.CO.NZ 

Powered by Ownly Ltd. Licensed REAA 2008

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Selwyn's largest locally owned & operated 

property management company 

Paul Clement 

Business Development Manager 

bdm.redchili@raywhite.com 

027 522 8210 

April Nicholls 

Business Development Manager 

redchili.bdm@raywhite.com 

027 212 9619 

Contact Paul or April for a free rental appraisal 

Cara Callister 

Manager/ Senior Property Manager 

027 247 4083 

Donna-Marie Bell 

Senior Property Manager 

027 456 1133 

Ilze Erasmus 

Property Manager 

027 227 7663 

Emily Stock 


021 663 700 

Jane Lowe 


027 255 9850 

Ray White Red Chili Property Management 

Rolleston | West Melton | Lincoln | Prebbleton 

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Red Chili Property Management Ltd. Licensed (REAA 2008) 

New Listing/Open Home 

DEADLINE SALE 

4 Hollard Crescent, Lincoln 

Near new in a prime location close to walkways, parks & 

amenities, this quality home is sure to delight. With stone 

benchtops, tiled bathrooms & ducted heating, this property 

offers luxury & comfort. Storage is well taken care off 

including a large walk-in pantry plus your very own walk-in 

linen cupboard. With further extra's like smart wiring, overheight 

ceiling & doors, insulated & carpeted garage as well as 

off-street parking, this one is one to view! 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC31115 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 

Deadline Sale 

2pm Tuesday 21st October 2025 


View 

Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm 

Sunday 1.30 - 2.00pm 

4A2B2L2J 

Fiona Shearing 

021 229 6009 

fiona.shearing@raywhite.com

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Open Home 


DEADLINE SALE 

3 Delapre Drive, Rolleston 

3A2B2L2J 

FOR SALE 

15 Mccahon Lane, Rolleston 

3A2B1L2J 

• Located close to schools, 

Foster Park & Aquatic Centre 

• Stylish kitchen has stone 

benchtops & walk-in pantry 

• Open-plan living & lounge 

• Master has WIR, ensuite with 

tiled shower & patio 

• 2 heat pumps, underfloor 

heating & gas hot water 

Deadline Sale 

4pm Tuesday 14th October 

2025 (unless sold prior) 

View 

Thursday 12.00- 12.30pm 

Sunday 1.45 - 2.15pm 

Dwayne Bloomfield 

021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 

Emma Langton-George 

027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

• Built in 2024 by Mike Greer 

Homes 

• 405m2 freehold section 

• Scissor trussing in living 

• Tiled flooring in bathrooms 

• Lots of bench space in kitchen 

For Sale 

By Negotiation 

View 

Call for viewing options 

Caine Hopcroft 

027 330 1002 

caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com 

Nicole King 

027 7219 383 

nicole.king@raywhite.com 



rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32208 




DEADLINE SALE 

36 Murray Place, Lincoln 

5A2B4J 

FOR SALE 

4A/1135 Goulds Road, Rolleston 

5A3B4L4J 

• Log burner, heat transfer 

system, heat pump, and 

partial double glazing. 

• 4,154m2 private central 

Lincoln title with subdivision 

potential 

• 243m2 dual-wing layout, 5 

bedrooms, master has ensuite 

• Four-car garage, carport 

Deadline Sale 

4pm Tuesday 28th October 


View 


Sunday 11.30 - 12.00pm 

Rowan Shepherd 

027 303 1565 

rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com 

• 326m2 floor size | 1456m2 

section (incl ROW) 

• Fully self contained granny flat 

• 4 car garaging 

• Homestar rated with NZ 

Green Building Council 

Plus many more high-spec 

features! 

For Sale 


View 

Call for viewing options 

Nicole King 

027 7219 383 

nicole.king@raywhite.com 


027 330 1002 




rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL30693 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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DEADLINE SALE 

186 Barnes Road, Lincoln 

• Highly desirable location, set in sought-after Ladbrooks 

• Character cottage with upgrades including new roof, carpet, 

updated bathroom, gas hot water & new septic system 

• Spacious kitchen with modern appliances & rimu flooring 

• Open plan living area with wood fire plus separate lounge 

• 4ha of usable land with many versatile outbuildings & sheds 

• Superb location close to Ladbrooks School & only 6 mins 

(approx.) to Lincoln or Halswell with their many amenities 



Deadline Sale 

2pm on Thursday 23rd October 


View 

Thursday 1.00 - 1.30pm 

Sunday 12.30 - 1.00pm 

3A1B2L2+J 


027 555 0568 


Dwayne Bloomfield 

021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 


DEADLINE SALE 

13 Lincoln Tai Tapu Road, Tai Tapu 

• Exquisite estate set on 3,908m2 of landscaped grounds 

• Light-filled open plan living with sliders to outdoor 

entertaining area plus separate lounge with feature gas fire 

• Kitchen boasts induction hobs, pyrolytic oven & WIP 

• Full central heating & hot water via diesel boiler 

• Three car garaging plus 56m² over-height shed 

• New carpet, LED lighting, integrated sound system, security 

alarm, rib-raft foundation & electronic gated entry 



Deadline Sale 

1pm, Tuesday 30th October 2025 


View 

Sunday 11.00 - 11.30am 

4A2B2L3J 


027 555 0568 



021 229 6009 

fiona.shearing@raywhite.com

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DEADLINE SALE 

10 Boundary Road, Lincoln 

3A1B 

DEADLINE SALE 

355 Hawkins Road, Hororata 

3A1K1B1L1I2J 

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom 

• Tidy interior with updated 

kitchen 

• Generous section with room 

to add value 

• Great central Lincoln location 

• Ideal for investors, or 

renovators 

Deadline Sale 

Deadline Sale - 2pm 

Tuesday 14th October 

2025 - unless sold prior. 

View 

Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am 

Sunday 12.30 - 1.00pm 


021 229 6009 

fiona.shearing@raywhite.com 

• 800 sqm, offering plenty of 

outdoor space 

• 100 sqm of thoughtfully 

designed living space 

• Cosy wetback wood burner 

• Separate laundry 

• Fibre box for high-speed 

internet connectivity 

Deadline Sale 

4pm Wednesday 22nd 

October 2025 (unless sold 

prior) 

View 


Sunday 2.30 - 3.00pm 

Arno Bekker 

027 468 3049 

arno.bekker@raywhite.com 



rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/WMN30268 


Open Home 

Open Home 

FOR SALE 

62 Nethercote Way, Rolleston 

3A2B1L2I2J 

FOR SALE 

9 Will Street, Rolleston 

4A2B2J 

• Built in 2023 - modern 170m² 

home with quality finishes 

• Designer kitchen - gas hobs, 

walk-in pantry, quality 

appliances, generous bench 

space, double fridge space 

• Overseas owners committed 

to sell 

• Zoned for Lemonwood School 

For Sale 


View 


Sunday 12.30 - 1.00pm 

Jaspal Singh 

021 058 2551 

jaspal.singh@raywhite.com 

Nav Kumar 

021 114 4122 

nav.kumar@raywhite.com 

Purchased and Ready to Go - 

This One Must Sell! 

• 190m2 floor plan | 663m2 

section 

• Two heat pumps 

• Fully fenced, easy care section 

• Built 2019 

For Sale 

$815,000 

View 

Sunday 2.30 - 3.00pm 


027 330 1002 





Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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83 Edward Street 

Lincoln 

This immaculate and homely property is sure 

to impress with: 

• A spacious living/dining/kitchen 

• Large walk in pantry 

• 3 Double bedrooms 

• Master ensuite and walk in robe 

• Double internal access garage 

• An easy care fully fenced 

section, green house, gardens 

• GJ Gardner Home - Built 2015 

• Section size: 611m2 

• House Area: 174m2 

THIS WEEKS SELWYN DISTRICT OPEN HOMES 

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

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027 393 6472 

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80 Stanford Way 

Rolleston 

A lot of planning and emotion has been lovingly 

put into designing this high spec Peter Ray 

home and has clever surprises throughout, 

with: 

• 4 Double bedrooms, master bedroom with 

ensuite with walk through robe and sliding 

doors to outside 

• Separate lounge 

• Heat pump/heat transfer system 

• Pellet Fire 

• Established 747m2 section 

with fruit trees 


027 393 6472 

2 2 2 

55A Park Lane 

Rolleston 

This pristine family home is offering the X and 

wow-factors that will captivate and delight you 

instantly. 

• 4 double bedrooms - master with ensuite, 

walk through robe and exterior doors 

opening to the outdoor patio area 

• Separate lounge 

• Heat pump/HRV system 

• Spa pool - 5 person HotSpring 

with colour changing lights 

• Arch Gola with outdoor fireplace 

• Section size: 793m2 


027 393 6472 

2 2 2 

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59 Glendene Court 

Rolleston 

Are you 55 years old and want to socialise more? 

Then look no further than this superbly finished 

Mike Greer Village. 

• Spacious bedrooms, dining and living areas 

• An open-plan kitchen with high-quality 

appliances 

• Underfloor heating in the bathroom and 

kitchen. A separate toilet and hand basin. 

• A user-friendly laundry with great storage and 

a hard-wearing stone benchtop. 

• Double glazed with a Master 

Build Guarantee 

Call Leah Scott 

027 429 5126 

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4 Robinson Street, Rakaia 


1/371 Newtons Road, West Melton 


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