Selwyn_Times: February 25, 2026

Wednesday, 25 February 2026
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College in limbo over funding hurdle
BY DANIEL ALVEY
“A complete breakdown in
common sense.”
That is how Ellesmere College
principal Antony French
is describing the Ministry of
Education’s delay in funding the
next stage of the college’s $55
million rebuild.
Construction of the first three
learning hubs, along with an
auditorium and a creativity and
innovation hub, is expected
to be completed in the coming
months. The full rebuild was
originally planned to finish in
about 2028.
But French said the remainder
of the school, which
includes a gymnasium, library
and admin and learning support
block, has “stalled” while
waiting for the final stage to
gain funding approval.
He had heard rumours of
a possible slowdown late
last year, and his fears were
confirmed after a meeting with
ministry officials last week.
“Redevelopment, disappointingly,
has stalled,” French said.
But the Ministry of Education
and Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg
rejected the idea the project had
“stalled”.
It has been almost seven years
since the then-Labour government
announced the rebuild in
2019 at a cost of $30m.
Ellesmere College principal Antony French is disappointed he may have to use ageing classrooms while work on the college’s
rebuild looks to have stalled.
PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY
The current Government
reaffirmed its commitment in
2024, with the cost rising to $55m,
and the project broken into stages
with work starting in late 2024.
Although French said ministry
officials had given him
“assurances” the rebuild will
continue, he said he was given
no timeline.
“Despite their assurances
that they still want us to be
redeveloped, it was pretty
obvious we are not part of the
priority list.
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“At best, it could
be a couple of
years, but realistically,
we could
be looking at five
years or longer,”
he said.
Grigg and
Ministry of
Education
Nicola Grigg
regional property
operations general manager
Gary Anaru said the project
was only waiting on funding
approval for the final stage.
Said Grigg: “Any suggestion
that the project has stalled or
that earlier commitments have
been broken is incorrect.”
French was told a business
case for the next stage was likely
to be assessed in May and could
possibly go to Cabinet in July.
He said the ministry officials
he met with were “not
confident” it would get approval
this year, and only slightly more
confident about funding next
year. After that, the project
may require redesigning and
reconsenting.
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The diggers were in
overdrive and the hi-vis
jacketed workers hard at it
on Lincoln’s main street on
Saturday.
Relief possibly for the
stressed out business owners
desperately hoping for the
huge Gerald St project to
speed up so customers will
be able to stop and buy.
Unfortunately not.
As we report on page 5, the
work was to catch up and
put some footpath stuff in by
the medical centre; Saturday
being the best day for this so
not to impede people going to
the doctor.
I hope the hi-vis workers
were able to sink a lemonade
or two at the info centre after
a hard day’s graft.
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NEWS Selwyn Times, February 25, 2026 | 3
Rising population drives increased
demand for ambulance service
BY DANIEL ALVEY
Demand for an ambulance in
Selwyn has steadily increased
over the past five years.
The latest data from Hato
Hone St John shows calls to
Rolleston’s ambulance station
rose 55%, from 2835 in 2020 to
4407 last year.
St John Mid Canterbury area
operations manager Ian Rex
said the rise reflects the district’s
growing population.
“Hato Hone St John is also
seeing broader national trends,
such as an ageing
population, that
are contributing
to higher call volumes,”
he said.
Nationally, St
John callouts
have more than
doubled, increasing
110% from
35,219 in 2020 to
74,072 last year.
​Ian Rex
Despite the surge, Rex said St
John is keeping up with demand.
“Since 2020, we have reviewed
and adjusted our ambulance
resources to respond to these
changing demand patterns in
Rolleston and the wider Selwyn
area,” he said.
“We are actively monitoring
our emergency call volumes and
response times to ensure we are
meeting community needs, and
will continue to consider further
​Calls from the Rolleston ambulance station have increased 55% in five years.
resource adjustments as demand
evolves.”
Rex said Selwyn has nine
emergency vehicles, including
ambulances, rapid response
units, and operations managers
who work as a co-ordinated
network.
In Rolleston, the top reasons
people called for an ambulance
last year were chest pain (584
incidents, up from 529 in
2024), referrals from health
practitioners (578, up from 551),
breathing problems (467, up from
385), falls (355, up from 322), and
feeling generally or medically
unwell (306, up from 292).
Leeston’s ambulance station
saw a slight drop in callouts,
from 770 in 2020 to 670 last year.
Breathing problems topped
the list (96, up from 93), followed
by health practitioner referrals
(81, up from 73), chest pain (78,
down from 92), feeling generally
PHOTO: ST JOHN
unwell (63, up from 56), and falls
(49, down from 60).
Darfield’s numbers have
remained largely steady, with 737
calls in 2020 and 724 last year.
The most common reasons
were chest pain (91, up from
86), health practitioner referrals
(85, down from 91), falls (61, up
from 54), people unconscious or
passing out (55, up from 41), and
breathing problems (54, down
from 61).
In brief
Close call after dryer fire
​A fire in a clothes dryer at the
Southbridge Hotel could have
been much worse if not for
the quick actions of staff. The
Southbridge Volunteer Fire
Brigade was called to the hotel
last Monday afternoon. Fire
chief Shane King said the blaze
had already been extinguished
by staff when crews arrived.
King said the exact cause was
unknown, but it served as a
timely reminder to regularly clean
lint traps and avoid overloading
dryers.
Campground deliberately
damaged by vehicles
Part of Coes Ford Campground
had to be closed for several days
after it sustained intentional
damage yesterday at around
4.30pm on Wednesday last week.
The council said several vehicles
deliberately damaged the grass
by doing skids. Old furniture,
rubbish, and a burnt-out structure
were also dumped in the Selwyn
River. “If you witness any damage
or antisocial behaviour, please
report it to Council on 0800
SELWYN (735 996),” a council
spokesperson said.
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4 | Selwyn Times, February 25, 2026 NEWS
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Delay leads to growing maintenance bill
› From Page 1
French said he was not
concerned about the rebuild
being staged, but he expected the
stages to follow consecutively.
Grigg said the Government
was committed to delivering the
current stage.
“The remaining stages of
the planned redevelopment,
replacing the gym,
administration block and
whare, are designed and
consented but are yet to be
budgeted for.
“Due to the scope of the
redevelopment of Ellesmere
College, every stage of funding
has to go through
Cabinet,” she
said.
Anaru said
the next stage
is progressing
through the
standard
government
capital
investment
process that
applies to all major school
redevelopments.
Gary Anaru
“The final stage requires new
funding and is moving through
the normal business‐case and
Cabinet‐approval pathway. A
decision is expected by the start
of the new financial year in
July,” he said.
In the meantime, French said
the ministry has instructed the
school to use its maintenance
budget to keep its existing
classrooms – many more than
An artist’s impression of how the redevelopment of Ellesmere College will look upon completion.
50 years old – functional.
“We are going to have to
spend that on buildings that
leak and are cold.
“They are trying to renovate
something that is beyond fixing.
That’s not cool,” he said.
Anaru countered that
spending on maintenance was
not a “waste of money”.
“These buildings remain
in use, and maintenance is
essential to keep students and
staff safe, warm and dry until
“They are trying to
renovate something that
is beyond fixing. That’s
not cool.”
Anthony French
their replacement facilities are
built,” he said.
French said last year, for
example, the school spent about
$3000 fixing a blocked toilet
after one of its ageing clay pipes
collapsed.
Alongside ongoing maintenance,
the school also has to
spend more to keep the new and
old buildings connected through
fire alarm and internet systems.
At the same time, the college is
also dealing with high enrolment
growth. French said they started
this year with 512 students and
are already up to 588.
He also expressed concerns
that having the school split in
two could increase the stigma for
students accessing learning support
or counselling services.
The college also gave up
much of its green space to
accommodate the rebuild. That
space was meant to be returned
once the old classrooms were
demolished, but with the
buildings now set to remain
longer than planned, that too is
uncertain.
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DANIEL ALVEY
Businesses on Lincoln’s main
street are not holding their
breath construction work on
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thing.
Work on Gerald St on Saturday
was a one-off to catch up
and complete the footpath outside
the medical centre, which
could not be finished during the
week due to it being a high-traffic
area.
Lincoln Hammer Hardware
owner Manny Singh said he was
disappointed it will not be happening
more often.
“More weekend work will be
beneficial in the long run
so they can get the job
done quicker.”
Since the roadworks
started in October, Singh
has had to lay off a staff
member after the number
of daily customers
dropped from 135 to
between 25-35.
"It’s a shambles,” he
said.
Around the corner on Robert
St, Collective Hair Design owner
Sharon Greene has had to ask
staff to take annual or unpaid
leave on Mondays, Tuesdays,
and Wednesdays because there
​Manny Singh
is no work for them.
ISushi owner Hog Yu has
cut back his 10 staff members’
hours.
Weekend work was raised
ago. But council staff are yet
to say how stage one, which is
expected to be finished by the
end July, could be sped up.
The council did not respond
to questions from Selwyn Times
about its progress on accelerating
the work. Fulton Hogan also
would not answer questions,
referring Selwyn Times to the
council.
Among the restrictions the
council has to consider for
weekend work is the
noise level of the roadworks.
Under the District
Plan the noise cannot
exceed an average of 70
decibels between 7.30am
and 6pm, Monday to
Saturday, or 80 decibels
from 7.30am-6pm with a
maximum of 80 decibels.
The level drops to an
average of 55 decibels on
Sundays and public holidays.
When the council awarded
the contract to Fulton Hogan, it
did not dictate what the hours
of work should be, only the
completion date.
Work on Gerald St on Saturday was a one-off to complete footpath upgrades and catch up.
Since the work has started,
extra signage has been added
to help people navigate the
roadworks.
But despite the signage, Singh
said he was still getting feedback
from customers finding it
hard to navigate.
"It is still not visible to anyone
where to go or where to park.”
Prior to the work on Gerald
St starting, the council installed
two off-street carparks, one on
Gerald St and one between Lyttelton
and William St, which
people could use in place of the
on-street parking.
A council spokesperson said
Fulton Hogan has a site office
on Gerald St and is regularly
checking in with businesses to
see what can be done.
Yu appreciated the regular
visits, but did not think their
feedback was
being taken on
board.
“They listen,
but nothing
seems to change,”
he said.
Springs Ward
councillor Denise
Carrick attended
meetings held ​Denise Carrick
between the
council and businesses before
the project started last year.
“I don’t think people
(including the council) realised
how disruptive it was going to
be,” she said.
PHOTO: BARRY CLARKE
When completed, stage one
of the redevelopment will cost
about $10.4m and include a
plaza area to replace the angled
car parks outside shops.
It will also include new cycle
lanes, multiple pedestrian
crossings, and traffic lights at
the Gerald St and West Belt
intersection.
After stage one, work
is expected to start on a
major hospitality and retail
precinct, called Lincoln Village,
on the corner of Gerald and
Robert Sts.
Work on the precinct is
planned to start in the middle of
the year and will be completed
in five stages over two to four
years.
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CouncilCall
Wednesday 25 February
Council and Community
Board Meetings
Public Forums
Council and Community Board meetings are open
to the public. Time is available at the start of meetings
for people to speak on matters of concern. Please
notify Therese Davel if you wish to speak at the
Council meeting at least five days before the meeting
by emailing council.secretary@selwyn.govt.nz
Malvern Community Board Meeting
Thursday 26 February, 3pm
Darfield Library and Service Centre
Taste the Season: Selwyn Harvest Festival Returns
Selwyn produces some of the finest food in the country,
grown, raised and harvested here.
This legacy from wine and honey, meat and milk, to
amazing fruit and vegetables, will be celebrated with
businesses showcasing Selwyn’s top products at our
second annual Harvest Festival in March.
A large marquee on the green space behind to Te Ara
Ātea will host a vibrant farmers’ market, showcasing
some of Selwyn’s best producers. Come along for
opportunities to discover delicious food and drink of all
types and flavours - and bring your shopping bags!
Enjoy live music, displays from local community gardens
and family-friendly activities including pony rides and a
hay bale maze.
Getting creative for the
community
Emerging Selwyn talents have been brightening
Selwyn with their creativity.
For the Selwyn Arts Collective its annual exhibition was an
opportunity to showcase four emerging talents and boost
15 of Selwyn’s leading artists, with hundreds of residents
turning out to enjoy the exhibition. They were among those
supported by the Creative Communities Scheme last year,
delivered in partnership between Creative NZ and councils.
From a young film maker discovering and telling the story of
his ancestor who climbed Aoraki Mt Cook with Sir Edmund
Hillary, to an emerging poet on the national stage, the fund
supports community-based arts activities, with the aim of
increasing participation in, and access to, the arts.
The Creative Communities Fund is open for applications
until 5pm 20 March. To find out more about the Creative
Communities Scheme or to apply visit selwyn.govt.nz/
creativecommunities
Get in on the act, by making your own scarecrow for
the scarecrow competition. Don’t miss this fantastic
opportunity to stock up on fresh Selwyn produce,
connect with local growers, and celebrate the harvest
season with family and friends.
Celebrate Harvest and Autumn
in Selwyn
Saturday 14 March, 10am–3pm,
Rolleston Town Centre
Find out more at selwyn.nz/harvestfestival
Free
entry
Audit and Risk Committee Meeting
Tuesday 3 March, 9.30am
Council Chambers
Council Briefing
Wednesday 4 March, 9.30am
Council Chambers
Council Briefing
Thursday 5 March, 1pm
Council Rolleston Offices
Annual Gansu
Fellowship 2026
The Gansu Provincial Foreign Affairs Department
of China offers Selwyn employees and residents a
20-day Fellowship to study and experience Chinese
culture and business in Lanzhou, annually.
Gansu province is where Springfield’s Rewi Alley
established schools and cooperatives and is a Sister
City to Selwyn. Fellows from Gansu’s other 62 Sister
Cities throughout the world also attend.
This year’s Fellowship is from 1-20 June and is open
for applications aged 22-50 years old. Gansu Foreign
Affairs is requesting applicants who work in local or
central government roles. Gansu Foreign Affairs pays
for travel, tuition and accommodation and gives a
living allowance of RMB 1000. Fellows pay for food,
medical expenses prior to travel and insurance.
Applications close on Monday 2 March at 9am. This
date is determined by Gansu Foreign Affairs. For
more information and application details please
contact selwynsistercities@gmail.com
Events
Lunar New Year Music Celebration
Friday 27 February, 11 - 11.45pm,
Darfield Library and Service Centre
FREE
A Lunar New Year celebration led by Erhu musician Jeffrey Zhao,
accompanied by Guzheng performers
All ages
Booking required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events
Deep Restore Yoga
Sunday 1 March, 2 - 4pm,
West Melton Community
and Recreation Centre
16+ years. $20 per person.
Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events
$20pp
Age Concern
Drop-in
FREE
Tuesday 3 March, 9.30am - 12pm,
Leeston Library
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NEWS Selwyn Times, February 25, 2026 | 7
Spike in copper wire thefts from
electricity network costs $512k
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BY DANIEL ALVEY
There has been a big rise in
thieves risking electrocution
for a few dollars of copper.
More than 60 copper earthing
wire thefts have been
recorded by lines operator
Orion in the district over the
past two weeks.
“This is the largest increase
we have seen in such a short
period,” Orion electricity network
general manager Steve
Macdonald said.
Most of the thefts occurred in
Sheffield, Waimakariri Gorge,
Kirwee, West Melton,
Prebbleton,
Tai Tapu, Lincoln,
Burnham, Leeston,
Dunsandel
and Bankside.
Macdonald said
over the past six
months there has
been 173 copper
wire thefts
across the Orion
network.
Steve
Macdonald
The damage to the electricity
network has so far cost
Orion more than $512,000 in
the past six months, with a further
$125,000 in invoices still
expected for ongoing repairs.
“These figures do not include
the wider social and economic
impacts on the community, particularly
local businesses, that
experience disruptions and
outages as a result of some of
these thefts,” Macdonald said.
Copper earthing conductors
are a critical part of the network’s
safety system. The wires
run from the base of a power
pole into the ground and connect
to equipment such as the
transformers.
“When these earthing wires
are stolen, that safety system
is seriously weakened. This
increases the risk of electric
shock or electrocution to members
of the public, contractors,
and emergency services personnel
in the area,” he said.
Macdonald did not want
to speculate on the motives
behind the thefts. But he said
with the price of copper about
$14 a kilogram, it was not
worth the risk.
"Regardless of motive, it is
certainly misguided as the risk
far outweighs any reward.
“The majority of these incidents
involved the theft of
copper earthing conductors
from power poles.”
There has also been a handful
of incidents
involving thieves
cutting overhead
power lines.
“When overhead
power lines
are deliberately
cut down and stolen,
the remaining
lines can be left Rachel Walker
live on the ground,
creating an extremely dangerous
situation,” Macdonald said.
Canterbury rural area
More than
60 copper
earthing
wire thefts
have been
recorded
across the
district
in the
past two
weeks,
prompting
safety
concerns.
prevention manager, Senior
Sergeant Rachel Walker, said
police are aware of the spike in
thefts and line tampering but
did not say what steps were
being taken to investigate the
incidents.
“Members of the public
who observe damaged cable
infrastructure, including
cut earth wires, exposed
conductors, or loose cabling,
are asked to report this directly
to the power line provider so
that safety crews can respond
immediately,” Walker said.
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Pensioners can continue to show
their SuperGold cards to ride on
Environment Canterbury buses
for now – but a change is coming.
ECan is moving to the national
ticketing service, Motu Move,
where passengers will tap on and
tap off with a contactless debit/
credit card, watch or phone,
or the new prepaid Motu Move
card.
By the middle of the year, all
SuperGold cardholders will need
to link their card concession to
their contactless payment card,
device, or a prepaid Motu Move
card.
SuperGold cardholders
can travel on the Greater
Christchurch Metro network for
free after 9am on weekdays and
all day on weekends and public
holidays.
Said ECan national ticketing
system project lead Jeremy
Dickson: “Once linked to their
preferred payment method,
the concession will be applied
automatically when they tag on
to Metro buses and ferries during
SuperGold times, and there
will be no need to show their
SuperGold card.
‘‘Once Motu Move is fully
rolled out, we will have our
Metro teams out and about at
key locations helping customers
make the transition, including
linking concessions.”
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Struggle of Sleep After 60
Alison had been struggling with
a problem shared by many Kiwis
over 60.
”I’ve never been one to sit
still,” she laughs. “There’s always
something happening, someone to
see.”
If she’s not down at her local
pool, Alison can often be seen
briskly walking around the park
with friends. The 64-year-old
has always been active. First to
organise a coffee catch-up, last to
leave a dinner party, the one who
remembers everyone’s birthday.
But lately, Alison was quietly
struggling with sleep. Her energy
would dip after a poor night,
leaving her exhausted, more than
she realised.
“When I don’t sleep well, I really
notice it,” Alison explains. “Without
good sleep, I struggle to keep up
with my activities. It starts to impact
everything.”
The pool sessions became harder
to face. Walking with friends felt
like a chore rather than a joy. She
found herself making excuses to
stay home.
“I was becoming someone I
didn’t recognise,” she admits. “The
woman who always said yes was
suddenly finding reasons to say no.”
Research confirms Alison’s
experience. As we age, our bodies
make less melatonin, the hormone
that tells us it’s time to sleep. Our
sleep becomes lighter and we wake
up more often. We also spend less
time in deep sleep, when the brain
cleans itself and the body repairs.
This creates three main problems:
trouble falling asleep, waking up
during the night, and feeling tired in
the morning even after hours in bed.
After searching for a natural
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“I was sceptical at first,” she
admits. “I’d tried other things that
promised the world and delivered
nothing. But the pharmacist said
customers kept coming back for
more, so I thought I’d give it a go.”
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“It relaxes me and helps me get
off to a good sleep,” Alison reports.
“When I don’t take it, I certainly
notice it takes longer and I don’t
wake as clear headed.”
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From pushbike to paddle shift: Debbie’s
After 35 years, motor racing driver Debbie Chapman has hung up her helmet. Daniel Alvey reports
Debbie Chapman, 70, has decided it is time to hang up the racing overalls.
PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY
Debbie Chapman’s love of speed
began on the Huntsbury hills,
long before she ever climbed
into a race car.
“I liked going fast down the
hill on my pushbike to get to
school in Cashmere,” she said.
Now 70, the Tai Tapu resident
has decided to call time
on a 35-year racing career
that spanned classic racing,
endurance events and rally
competition.
An early crash did little to
dull her appetite for speed.
At about 20, Debbie broke
her cheekbone while driving
through Waltham in her
father’s Vanguard while on a
date with her now-husband
Dennis, who was uninjured.
“I knew it wasn’t anything I’d
done... The other driver came
around the corner sideways,
and I t-boned him.
“Dad was relieved I was still
breathing, but annoyed I’d written
off his car,” she said, adding
she did not get the keys to his
next vehicle.
About 15 years later, Debbie
got behind the wheel of a race
car for the first time.
“Dennis decided he wanted to
do some motor racing just out
of the blue. He was thinking if
he could get me interested, he
could do more.”
Already a stay-at-home mum,
Debbie said she did not want
to be left behind with their
four children by herself, so she
joined in.
Debbie did her last laps in a racecar at the SKOPE Classic with husband Dennis
and son Dale in matching Fiat Abarth X1/9s.
PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY
“We were fortunate to either
get a nanny in or get my parents
to look after the kids while we
were away,” she said.
Outside of racing, Dennis is well
known for his various electrical
engineering business which have
funded their racing adventures.
The Chapmans are also known
for their home, a custom-built,
almost entirely off-grid, castle
perched on the hills above Tai
Tapu – where they have lived for
the past 13 years.
Over the years, Debbie became
a fixture on the classic racing
scene, competing in every SKOPE
Classic at Ruapuna Raceway from
1991 until her final appearance
earlier this month.
She began racing in an Alfa
Romeo 164, before moving to the
opposite end of the speed scale
with a Ferrari Testarossa.
She has also raced a BMW 318i
Supertourer and an Audi RS3 TCR.
Most recently, the Chapmans
became known for their matching
red-and-yellow Fiat X1/9
replicas, raced by Debbie and
Dennis, with son Dale joining
them in a third car.
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final chequered flag after a life of speed
Of all the vehicles she drove,
Debbie said the Audi she raced
in the South Island Endurance
Series was her favourite.
“They are awesome to drive,
they were so easy to drive – paddle
shift.”
While she claimed several class
victories, her standout result was
a second overall at Invercargill’s
Teretonga Park in 2021.
“The best part was beating
Dennis, I finished second, and he
finished fourth. He usually beats
me, but I was so chuffed I got one
up on him,” she said.
Teretonga has also been the
scene of her biggest accidents,
rolling her Fiat twice at turn one
– once onto its roof and once all
the way over.
“I’ve got better on that corner, I
like to think,” she joked.
When not doing circuit races,
Debbie also competed in two
Targa rallies in 1995 and 1997.
She recalled a memorable car
swap with Dennis during the
1995 event.
“He thought swapping cars
would be safer, so he drove the
Testarossa, and I drove his Ferrari
348, and it did not go well,”
she said.
“He hit a power pole with the
Testarossa, and I put the 348
through a barbed wire fence.”
Debbie also competed in one of
the two Bathurst 24-hour races
held in 2002, sharing driving
duties in a BMW with Dennis
plus Lindsay and Scott O’Donnell.
Although she completed her
opening stints without incident,
the team failed to finish after an
“The best part was
beating Dennis, I
finished second, and
he finished fourth...He
usually beats me, but I
was so chuffed I got one
up on him.”
Debbie Chapman
overnight collision with a leading
car.
Despite not being behind the
wheel at the time, Debbie said
the announcers blamed her
because she was a woman.
While she still enjoys racing,
Debbie said the time felt right to
step away.
“I’m still enjoying it when it’s
going well, but I’m tending to
focus more on the things I’m
doing wrong.
“Like at SKOPE (this year) –
in both handicap races I was
meant to start on the second set
of lights, and both times jumped
the start.”
Although Debbie has retired,
Dennis plans to continue racing.
She said she is unsure how it
will feel to attend events without
racing.
Before her final SKOPE race,
she was approached by many
supporters.
“One guy came and said to me,
‘thank you for all your years of
entertainment’. I thought it was a
selfish sport.”
In her 35 years of racing, Debbie has driven a wide range of cars from a Ferrari 348 in Targa (bottom left) to her an Audi RS3
TCR which she took to a podium in 2021 (bottom right).
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Implant brings a chance to hear, thrive
Today is International Cochlear
Implant Day – a celebration of
how technology can transform
lives, including that of Springston
toddler Evan Huyser
When routine newborn screening
raised concerns about Evan’s
hearing, it came as a complete
surprise to his parents, Anna
and Ryno Huyser. There was no
history of deafness in either side
of the family.
Initially, doctors suggested the
results could be due to fluid from
Anna’s C-section, but further
testing at Christchurch Hospital
confirmed Evan had significant
hearing loss.
Genetic tests later revealed both
Anna and Ryno were carriers of
a gene neither family had previously
known about.
Anna, an early childhood
teacher, remembers the early
weeks as a time of shock, but
also relief.
“It was a big shock when we
found out he was deaf,” she said.
“But it was nice to get confirmation
and to know the why.”
At three months old, Evan was
fitted with hearing aids. While
they helped, his audiological
profile meant he struggled to distinguish
between similar sounds
– hearing words like ‘ball’ and
‘fall’ as the same.
Concerned about the impact on
his language development, the
couple decided to pursue bilateral
cochlear implant surgery through
the Southern Cochlear Implant
Evan enjoying the playground, hearing every laugh and shout through his
cochlear implants.
Programme (SCIP) when Evan
was six months old.
The operation took about four
hours, with two hours dedicated
to each ear. The theatre team
called Anna and Ryno after completing
the first ear to reassure
them everything was going well
before moving on to the second.
“It’s an especially major surgery
on a small child like that,” said
Ryno, who drives a milk tanker
for Hilton Haulage.
“But they took us through all
the steps and how they do it. It
was really easy to just let them do
what they have to do.”
At Evan’s switch-on appointment,
when his processors were
activated, his reaction was simple.
“He just smiled,” Anna said.
Because he had experienced
some amplified sound through
hearing aids, the transition was
gentle rather than dramatic – but
the clarity was immediate.
Now two years old, Evan is
thriving. He calls his cochlear
implants “his ears” and has
embraced them as part of everyday
life.
Each morning he brings them
to his parents to put on, and he
has even learned to reattach
them himself if they fall off during
play.
His speech and language development
have progressed strongly
with the support of the SCIP
team.
“They are so impressed with
him. He’s almost in front of his
peers with his speech,” Anna said.
Evan is also comfortable choosing
when to wear his processors.
“Some days he comes down
and sits in front of the TV just not
wearing them,” Ryno said.
Anna believes he particularly
enjoys bath time without them.
“He associates the bath with
silence – his time to relax,” she
said.
The busy Springston toddler
loves trucks, playing outside,
dancing to music and swimming
at the aquatic centre – where he
can now wear a special aqua kit
to keep his processors on in the
water.
Throughout the journey, the
Huysers said the support from
SCIP has been invaluable. Regular
speech therapy visits, sign
language instruction at home,
and prompt help when equipment
needs replacing have given
the family confidence.
“The support we had after the
operation was exceptional. We
were so happy,” Ryno said.
ABOUT SCIP
• The Southern Cochlear Implant
Programme began operating in
2003 and today provides services
to 1128 adults and 272 children
with clinics in Christchurch and
Wellington, and with visiting
audiology services in other centres.
• Each year SCIP is funded by the
Government to provide implants for
60 profoundly deaf adults and 23
profoundly deaf children
• Covering three quarters of New
Zealand (by geography) and half of
the country by population, the SCIP
team provides outreach services
and end-to-end cochlear implants
services in homes, preschools and
schools in an ongoing relationship
with recipients, from referral to
post-implant care, over the lifetime
of the patient.
For families facing similar
decisions, their advice is simple.
“Just giving a child the opportunity
– it’s not something you
need to second guess or doubt,”
Ryno said.
Anna agreed.
“SCIP will be with you every
step of the journey. It was scary
in the beginning because it’s the
unknown, but if I think back
now, I’d do it again,” she said.
“It’s worth it – that chance for
him to hear and have speech.”
By sharing their story, the
Huysers hope to give other
families reassurance and
insight into cochlear implants
and the support available along
the way.
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LETTERS
Huge public support for reducing
Arthur’s Pass speed limit to 30km/h
I am a bach holder in Arthur’s
Pass, spend extended periods
in the village, and am also a
committee member of the
Arthur’s Pass Association.
​The danger imposed by vehicles
on the main street of the village
when it is packed with tourists
is a serious accident just waiting
to happen - people are regularly
crossing the street weaving
through trucks and other traffic.
​The Outdoor Education Centre
– effectively a school with young
children – is also right in the
centre of the village.
​Traffic entering the north
end of the village is routinely
well above the 50km/h at the
Punchbowl Falls parking lot.
​There is often endangered
wildlife – a slower speed allows
more protection of these taonga.
I strongly support the proposal
for a 30km/h limit through the
central part of the village. At the
north end the 50km/h limit should
be moved back along HW73 to the
bridge so the downhill into the
village is at the slower speed.
A 80km/h limit between
Arthur’s Pass and Otira also
makes a lot of sense given the
diversity of wildlife along this
stretch of road, and that it will not
make a huge difference to travel
times.
- Bruce Davey
As a resident of Arthur's Pass
village, I would love to see the
speed limit lowered to 30km/h.
I have a baby and often walk
through the village with her, the
speed that vehicles and trucks
come through is very dangerous
and makes it hard for us to cross
the road, especially with the
stroller.
Also, with the amount of kea
around the store and café, they
are often hit by cars who don't
have time to react.
It seems a massive oversight
not to lower the village speed
limit.
- Lorna Luciani
I own a bach in Arthur’s Pass
and spend a couple of months
a year in the village. I wholeheartedly
support the application
to lower the speed limit on the
highway through the settlement.
The decision by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to not progress a proposal to drop the speed limit from 50km/h
to 30km/h in Arthur’s Pass Village has caused much consternation.
NZTA argues SH73 is a rural road,
and ‘there is no provision to set
a 30km/h limit in a rural road
classification’.
Obviously, where SH73 passes
through Arthur’s Pass it is not a
‘rural road’.
The outdoor education trust is
bustling with school groups, there
are streams of travellers crossing
the road outside the store, there is
wall to wall parking on both sides,
there are distracted trampers
picking up food supplies and
hitching rides.
The traffic includes many
articulated trucks travelling at
high speed, particularly when
coming downhill from the west.
And there are fatalities – I
believe the submission from
the Arthur's Pass Association
documented numerous deaths of
kea on this stretch of road.
- Alistair Woodward
For me, one of the main
issues is the huge number of
tourists (some oblivious to the
dangers) crossing SH73 at the
pinch point of the cafe/store and
the Alpine Parrot. It is narrow,
cars parked on both sides of the
road, cars reversing on to the
highway, poor visibility and a
massive number of foot traffic
movements.
My other major concern is that
the Outdoor Education Centre is
at one edge of this pinch point
with poor visibility coming over
the narrow Avalanche Creek
Bridge. This is where children
attending the OEC are at a high
risk from speeding vehicles.
- Fiona Neale
It is absolutely beyond belief
NZTA will not consider a speed
reduction through Arthur's Pass
township area under their own
“recreational reserve” category.
State Highway 73 runs through
the Arthur's Pass National Park.
It’s not just humans at risk.
Every year the community
mourns the loss of endangered
kea on this road.
These highly inquisitive birds,
who often wander onto the
highway in search of food or
entertainment, have no chance
of survival when confronted
by a large truck travelling at
50km/h.
So NZTA, we beg you to please
read these comments, open
your eyes to reality and be
prepared to think outside the
box before we lose one of our
own.
- Natalie Canton
No one needs to be in such a
hurry that they can’t slow down
for a few minutes.
- Hilary Wilson
I have been visiting the Pass
since the late 1940s and my
family owns a small bach there
from that era.
This is a ridiculous decision.
Why is the State Highway
bisecting our village, which also
acts as our local suburban street,
classified as a “rural road”?
The road is surrounded,
rather closely, by many cottages
and businesses, on both sides.
Those buildings are often sited
so closely to the road there is
no room for a footpath, or for
casual parking.
There is absolutely nothing
to suggest the road is a “rural
road”.
I suggest the cottages and
buildings are very much closer
to the carriageway than the
buildings in the settlements of
Kirwee, Darfield, Sheffield, and
Springfield the highway has
already traversed.
- Jonathan Everist
We definitely need a speed
reduction in Arthur’s Pass and
also a speed camera to ensure
compliance.
The village receives a huge
number of tourists who stop
to enjoy the attractions – for
example, last year 30,000 people
walked to the Punchbowl Falls.
In this respect we are similar
to Punakaiki, which now has
a 40km/h speed limit. Arthur’s
Pass is also a key rest stop
for travellers, with cafes on
opposite sites of the road a high
volume of pedestrians crossing
back and forth (much like
Sheffield, with its popular pie
shop, and the site of a recent
pedestrian fatality).
We have also had several kea
killed by vehicles.
The Outdoor Education Centre
is in the centre of AP village
and caters for groups of school
children. There is a school sign
but no school speed limit.
- Neil Smart, Arthur’s Pass
Association chair
• More letters, page 14
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LETTERS/EVENTS
Kia ora community,
It has been a fantastic first few
months serving as your community
board member.
I am continuing to deepen my understanding
of regional and national
government processes, learn the
responsibilities of a Malvern Community
Board member, and strengthen my
connections within our community.
I am seeking residents feedback on a
proposed commuter train trial for the
Tāwera Malvern ward.
This proposal has emerged in
response to consistent feedback
received from residents.
A copy of the Tāwera Malvern Commuter
Train Trial proposal is on the
Selwyn District Council website (www.
selwyn.govt.nz/Your Council/Malvern
Community Board), and residents can
also request a copy directly via email
(Samantha.Samuel@selwyn.govt.nz).
This proposal responds to our
growing population, rising commuter
pressures, and the need for better
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Low hanging fruit
ideal for cutting
In response to your article in the
Selwyn Times February 18 regarding
minimising rates rises, Mayor Gliddon
and co are making a good start in
committing to their election promises
regarding this issue and following the
mandate they have been given by voters
after rolling the previous mayor and
resoundingly.
This has happened country wide
whereby wokeism is on the ropes.
While a good start there is much more
cost savings to be had. I suggest every
area of council comes under the microscope
including all the nice to have
and fluffy areas many of which benefit
nobody but those who hold and administer
these particular roles. HR would be a
good start followed by communications,
and a good look at the council DEI policy.
Risk and sustainability compliance
roles will present plenty of low hanging
fruit for cost cutting.
All employees should be scrutinised
and required to articulate their roles and
be held accountable against their KPIs
(I’m sure a lot won’t even have set KPIs).
While it takes time to identify the waste
and excesses and remedy the problem
a great start has been made but there is
much more to do here.
- Rodney Booth
I appreciate the efforts the new mayor
and council are making to keep rates
increases as low as possible.
So far the 6% is good progress, especially
when compared to the 13-14% the
previous council was planning for.
We are asked for suggestions on how
further savings can be made. An obvious
one is looking at the reported increase in
staffing costs in recent years.
Another I strongly suggest: Re-examine
the costs of the Lincoln main street
upgrade. In particular we do not need
traffic lights at the university corner.
There is a perfectly functional roundabout
which controls traffic flows
effectively. There is no way ratepayers
should be expected to fork out for the
convenience of a developer.
- Glenda Hicks
I nearly choked when I read the recent
article about Selwyn District Council
wages.
Obscene, overstaffed and overpaid.
An opportunity for the new council to
address efficiency, accountability and
most importantly affordability.
- C Struthers
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West Melton Garden Club Flower Show
Saturday 10am-3pm
West Melton Community Centre
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also be a decorative section for floral art
and arrangements of weeds. A sausage
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rolls and coffee to relax and enjoy.
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Playing the long game: The man driving
Chris Brown arrived at Selwyn
United 13 years ago to develop
the skills of young footballers.
Now the 36-year-old is the
club’s director of football and in
charge of the men’s first team.
Sam Coughlan reports
​How did you first get involved with
Selwyn United?
​In February 2013 I went
to Perth, where Burnley FC
(from England) had set up a
programme (to attract talented
players to their academy).
In November that same year I
came to Christchurch with Lee
Padmore, who has since been at
Selwyn, the Wellington Phoenix
and a few other places.
When we arrived, everything
was centralised through
Mainland Football, so we
worked between Selwyn and
Waimak United to fill a gap.
A lot of players further out
felt they weren’t being seen or
didn’t have the time to travel in
for training.
​
What led to you staying with the club?
​After just over a year, the
guy who was running the
Perth programme for Burnley
realised that the money in
New Zealand is not the same
as Australia. Following that
there was a decision to be made
– do we go back to the UK, do
we go back to Perth, do we try
something new?
We were picked up by Martin
Chris Brown is director of football at Selwyn United and also coaches the men’s first team.
Allen, who’s huge at Selwyn
and sadly passed away recently.
He sponsored Lee and I for our
visas with his own business.
Originally Lee was the
director of football and I worked
across the high performance
space – talent centres and skill
centres – but when Lee went to
the Phoenix (in 2018), I jumped
into the director of football role
and have been there since.
​What do you do as head coach and
director of football?
The first team started their
pre-season alongside our
reserve team at the start of February.
It’s about coming up with
the model and the plan for what
we want to do going into the
season, getting players on board
and making sure the rest of my
staff are all aware of what we
want to do.
PHOTOS: HARRY LEWES PHOTOGRAPHY
In the director of football
role, we have just finished our
colts trials, selected squads
from 13th (grade) up to under
17s. Underneath that we have
our talent centre, which is colts
team training, then we have our
skill centre (for 10 to 12-yearolds)
and development centre
(for seven to nine-year olds).
They’re up and running to
provide extra contact for kids
Name: Chris Brown
Age: 36
Favourite teams: Manchester United
and Wellington Phoenix
Coaching idols: Sir Alex Ferguson,
Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho,
Marcelo Bielsa
Pre-game routine: Breakfast with
his assistant coach, then arrive at
the ground early to set up
Best memories: Watching
Manchester United win the treble in
1999; earning Selwyn a place in the
National League in 2021
Low points: Being relegated from
the Southern League in 2025
who love football. The idea is
to make them better at football.
There’s lots of planning towards
the start of seasons, and making
sure coaches are all locked in
and ready to go.
​
Where were you before you came to
Selwyn?
I grew up in Cambridge, England,
and went to university
in Leeds, where I did a sports
coaching degree.
I spent a couple of summers
in the United States, running
holiday camps and programmes,
then went back and I started
coaching a 16th grade team at a
my local club Easton FC.
After being there for about a
year, I got a message from Lee
(Padmore) to say ‘I’m out in
Perth, do you want to come out?’
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the growth of Selwyn United
​Were you a player?
I was part of (Easton’s)
academy, but I worked out
pretty early I wasn't going to be
a pro.
I play socially when I can. I
play with a lot of our guys in
the summer football, seven-aside
competition at Selwyn – a
kickabout more than anything.
It’s nice to get playing and
afterwards we have a little drink
together as a group, so it’s that
social side of it as well.
​
Do you have a favourite team?
I grew up as a Manchester
United fan – in the 90s
everybody at my school was
a Man United fan. My dad is a
Tottenham fan and he tried hard
to make me one, but I followed
my friends.
I used to go watch Cambridge
United growing up and I had
a season ticket there. Now, I
probably follow the (Wellington)
Phoenix slightly more, just
because there’s Selwyn players
who have gone there so I’ll make
sure I watch those games.
I’ll always search for scores
for United. I might not be getting
up at 1.30am every weekend to
watch them, but every now and
again I will.
​
How much has Selwyn United grown in
recent years?
I believe we’re just behind
Cashmere Technical as the
largest club in the South Island.
We had close to 1700 members
last year, which is the most
we’ve ever had.
Brown (left) with All Whites defender Finn Surman in 2024. Surman played his
junior football at Selwyn before leaving to join the Wellington Phoenix.
PHOTO: HARRY LEWES PHOTOGRAPHY
Rolleston is growing, so more
families are moving in and more
kids want to play football. Our job
as a club is to make sure we can
provide football for everybody
who wants it.
When I first came out we were
based at Brookside Park and
that seemed like a lot of fields. It
became too small, so we moved
to Foster Park and thought, ‘look
how much space we’ve got’. Now
that’s getting a bit tight too – but
we make it work.
​How much time a week do you spend
involved in football?
The director of football role is
40 hours a week, there are quiet
times and busier times. Some
weeks you might do 60 or 70
hours because things just have to
get done – time on the field, moving
goals, helping with kit, doing
admin.
Last year especially, when the
first team was struggling, my way
of dealing with it was to put more
hours in. That might be wrong,
​”Last year especially, just
because the first team
was struggling, my way of
dealing with it was to put
more hours in. That might
be wrong, it might be right,
I don't know. ”
Chris Brown
it might be right, I don’t know.
It’s constantly football, football,
football.
Even when I’m not doing
Selwyn work, I’ll watch Premier
League or Champions League
games. My way of switching off is
still football, which probably isn’t
that healthy.
​
Your first team is back in the Southern
League (Selwyn were relegated last year
but invited to rejoin after Universities
withdrew) – how is preparation going?
You might say it’s organised
chaos at the minute.
Finding out we’re back in it,
with the first game on March 22,
it’s come around quickly. There’s
a lot of admin – players going
through drug seminars and betting
seminars – and we livestream
games, so we need someone to
commentate.
We’ve now lost two weeks of
pre-season, so we’ve got to hone
in and get going. Everybody’s
head is in the right space and
everybody knows where we
want to go.
Old foes set
to meet in
round one
BY SAM COUGHLAN
​Waihora and Prebbleton’s local
rivalry will be starting early this
year with the two teams to meet
in the first match of the division
1 rugby season at Prebbleton
Domain on March 28.
Drawn in the same combined
country group, the Hoff Shield
– contested between the two
clubs – will be on the line. Current
holders Prebbleton claimed
it last year with a narrow 32-31
win.
Coleman Shield winners
Southbridge start their season
at home against Ashley, a week
before the club celebrates its
150th anniversary over Easter.
Darfield, runners-up in the
Coleman Shield final, begin the
season away at Hurunui, while
West Melton take on Kaiapoi and
Lincoln visit Oxford. Springston
will have the bye in the opening
round.
Burnham Dundsandel Irwell
(BDI) had applied to play in division
1 this season, but a lack of
front-row players has forced
them to continue in division 2,
which they won last year.
The first standalone Coleman
Shield round starts the following
week, with Waihora hosting
West Melton and Lincoln taking
on Springston on Thursday
night, followed by Southbridge
welcoming Darfield for their
anniversary clash on Saturday.
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​Hawke Cup beckons for
Country after near misses
BY SAM COUGHLAN
​The match Canterbury Country
have been building towards all
season has arrived, with the
side set to take on Hawke Cup
holders Bay of Plenty at Bay Oval
in Mount Maunganui starting
Friday.
Country qualified by virtue of
winning the zone 3 qualifiers for
the upper South Island, and take
on a BOP side that won the cup
off Taranaki just two weeks ago.
“It’s what minor association
cricket is all about, really,” said
head coach Rob Frew.
“For the guys outside the main
centres throughout the country,
this is what we ultimately want
to play for and get a challenge
for, so it means an awful lot, it’s
what our season is all about.”
Frew expects the team to be
slightly light on experience
for the game, with fast bowler
Callum Cameron and spinner
Ronnie Kapur possible picks
for Canterbury in their Plunket
Shield match against Otago, starting
Saturday.
He said Weedons seamer Ed
Nuttall, who played 175 times
for Canterbury between 2012
and 2024, would likely make his
first Country appearance of the
season.
“He was injured before Christmas,
but he has been playing a
bit of club cricket and coming to
​Former Canterbury seamer Ed Nuttall, now playing for Weedons, could make his first
Canterbury Country appearance of the season against Bay of Plenty. PHOTO: GETTY
training, so he should be getting
pretty close to full noise,” Frew
said.
Country last held the Hawke
Cup in 2023 before losing it to
Hawke’s Bay. Since then, they
have challenged for it twice, losing
to Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki
– just five runs short of winning
it back in the latter game.
Said Frew: “We’ve just got to
pull the positives out of the last
two challenges.
“We played really well at
Hawke’s Bay a couple of years
ago and we played really well
last year. We might be a little bit
less experienced this year, but
we’ve still got some older players,
which is great.
“So we will probably go in as
underdogs this time, but you
never know what could happen,”
he said.
Country will travel to Mount
Maunganui tomorrow ahead of
the three-day game starting on
Friday.
The winner of the two-innings
match will claim the Hawke
Cup, or if the game is drawn,
the team with the higher firstinnings
score will take home the
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The fun run, which debuted
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You can choose which one
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The 6km course starts at
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For the first time, all
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than 700 British and European cars and
anticipate attendance of up to 5,000
people.
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FEATURE Selwyn Times, February 25, 2026 | 21
MOTORCARE
Keeping your vehicle in top shape!
Is there less maintenance when you own
an electric or hybrid vehicle, since there’s no
traditional engine and fewer moving parts?
This is a common question, but the answer
may not be a simple yes or no.
EVs
Unlike traditional cars, EVs do not require
oil changes, spark plug replacements, or
exhaust system maintenance. This often
means lower routine servicing costs. However,
EVs are not maintenance-free. Regular tyre
checks are essential, as tyres may wear more
quickly on electric cars due to the heavier
battery weight. Suspension components
should also be checked, as Canterbury roads
have especially varied surfaces. Although
regenerative braking reduces wear, brake
systems still require inspection.
Hybrids
Hybrids with a combination petrol engine
and an electric motor still require oil changes
and engine servicing. You will also need to
have the hybrid battery system and cooling
components checked. Hybrid vehicles have
sophisticated electronics and may require
specialist diagnostic equipment to monitor
battery health and system performance.
The good news is that hybrid batteries are
typically built to last for many years, and
failure isn’t as common as most people
assume.
Modern vehicles
Regardless of whether they are electric,
modern cars rely heavily on their onboard
computers. Part of their regular servicing
requires software updates, sensor calibration,
and safety system checks. In the event of
windscreen replacement or repair, features
such as lane assist, adaptive cruise control,
and collision detection will require proper
calibration.
Regular servicing
While EVs and hybrids may reduce some
traditional maintenance tasks, regular
servicing remains essential. It is best to have
professional inspections carried out by a
trusted, suitably qualified business to ensure
your braking systems, tyres, suspension,
cooling systems, and electronics are
functioning safely and efficiently. Keeping up
with scheduled servicing is also the smartest
way to protect your investment. Regardless
of whether you drive a petrol, hybrid, or fully
electric vehicle, maintenance is vital.
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PETS & PAWS
First aid basics for pets
Many animals are naturally curious,
and accidents can occur. Learning a
few first-aid basics can make a crucial
difference before you reach the
veterinary clinic.
One of the most important steps is to
stay calm. No pet owner likes to see their
furry companion injured or in pain,
but animals pick up on your stress and
fear. Your reactions can cause greater
discomfort or panic in the animal, which
can lead to biting. Approach them slowly
and speak calmly and reassuringly. Use
the burrito technique by gently wrapping
a cat or small dog in a towel to prevent
scratching. Call your vet immediately
once you notice your pet is injured or
sick.
Check your pet’s breathing and
responsiveness. Gently tap or call their
name to see if they react. If your pet
is unconscious, ensure their airway
is clear of obstructions and confirm
they are breathing. If your pet is not
breathing or has no heartbeat, take them
to the vet immediately. Attempting CPR
on a pet without proper training isn’t
recommended. If possible, assess your
pet’s gums. Use your finger to gently
pull back their lip and look at the colour
of their gums. Pale or white gums may
indicate shock or blood loss, while bright
red gums may signal overheating. These
situations require urgent veterinary care.
For bites, bleeding, broken bones, and
burns, call your vet immediately. If your
pet is bleeding, control any bleeding
quickly. Apply gentle, steady pressure
with a clean cloth or bandage to help
stop the bleeding. Place a light dressing
over it, and if the blood soaks through,
place another dressing on top rather
than removing the first. If your pet has
suffered a burn, cover the area with
a clean cloth dampened with roomtemperature
water.
Heatstroke in summer can be an
extremely quick killer of pets. If you
notice excessive panting, drooling,
vomiting, or collapse in your pet, this
could be a sign of overheating, and urgent
veterinary attention will be required.
Move your pet to the shade and cool them
down slowly with fans, air conditioning,
or cool (not ice-cold), damp towels while
heading to the vet.
Another simple step is to keep a basic
pet first-aid kit at home and in the car.
There are many specific pet first-aid kits
available for sale, or you can make one
yourself. Include non-stick bandages,
sterile saline solution, a small syringe
(useful for dehydration and wound
flushing), gauze and sticky tape, bluntended
scissors, tweezers, swabs, gloves,
and your vet’s phone number.
Most importantly, never give human
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veterinarian, as many common pain
relievers are toxic to pets.
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aid knowledge can turn a frightening
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VEGETABLES
By now, cooler areas may
have had a touch of frost, but
in all regions carrots, being
cold-tolerant, can be left in the
ground until August.
Lettuce can be sown from
now until early April in gardens
with suitable conditions for
growing them during winter.
Select hardy types and grow
them under cloches or in large
pots on a sunny porch.
Autumn-sown lettuces need
well drained soil, rich in
compost.
Onions can be sown now to
stand over winter, and autumn
sowing is best in the South for
the likes of Pukekohe Long
Keeper. Select an open, sunny
place, adding well-rotted
compost. Onions do well in
well-limed soils.
Runner beans will produce
until frosted. Covering them at
night will help delay the inevitable
and if basil and other tender
herbs and vegetables are grown
nearby, a large frost cloth can
cover the entire area to prolong
harvesting.
Regular watering or liquid
manure applications will
ensure the maximum bean
crop, as will picking them as
soon as they are ready to eat.
Small is definitely beautiful
in this case and avoids the
unpleasant stringiness that puts
many people off these nutritious
vegetables.
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FLOWERS
This is the month to plant bulbs
for spring displays. Making excellent
companions for daffodils
are old fashioned, sweet-scented
red-brown wallflowers planted
beside a late flowering variety of
daffodil.
Purple violas also look good
with late flowering daffodils.
Southern gardeners have it
over their northern counterparts
when it comes to tulips, for these
hardy bulbs prefer winters that
Old fashioned, sweet-scented red-brown wallflowers make excellent companions beside late-flowering varieties of daffodil.
Lettuce can be sown from now until early April in gardens with suitable conditions for growing them during winter. Select
hardy types and grow them under cloches or in large pots on a sunny porch.
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are intolerant of humid conditions.
They like a sunny spot and
can be left for years, although
lifting them when the foliage dies
down is recommended.
Careful selection of varieties
will give tulip flowers over
a longer period. Crocus corms
and Iris reticulata are seen better
if planted along the edges of
paths, while glory-of-the-snow
(Chionodoxa luciliae), snowdrops
(Galanthus) and bluebells
(Hyacinthoides) are good for
rose beds or used to cover bare
ground under trees.
Rambling roses will have
completed their flowering season
and can now be pruned. If
there is plenty of new growth at
ground level, cut off old branches
that have borne flowers. If new
growth is scant, simply remove
worn or diseased wood and cut
back faded flower trusses and
seed hips.
A liberal dressing of compost
or commercial rose fertiliser will
encourage fresh growth next
season.
Lawn grass seed will still germinate
in most areas if sown this
month or next.
FRUIT
Tomatoes grown outdoors
may need covering at night as a
precaution against frost. Reduce
watering to encourage the crop to
ripen before hard frosts kill the
plants or ruin unripened fruit.
Remove any leaves shading the
fruit clusters and pinch out the
vigorous side shoots which can
appear at this time of year.
Glasshouse tomatoes should be
given the same treatment to keep
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MOTORING
Classic car show returns to Wigram
From Alfa Romeos to Austin Sevens,
Lamborghinis to Leylands, and
Maseratis to Morris Minors – plus
plenty of unique and quirky machines
– the South Island’s biggest classic car
gathering returns on Saturday, March
7, with the Avid Classic Brit & Euro
Canterbury Car Show.
Held in the grounds of the Air Force
Museum of New Zealand in Wigram,
the event draws on the suburb’s long
and distinguished motor racing history,
adding to the atmosphere as the best of
British and European marques go on
display.
This year marks 70 years since Jaguar
achieved its remarkable 1956 double,
winning both the Le Mans 24 Hour
race and the Monte Carlo Rally in the
same year – a feat no other marque has
matched since.
To celebrate, the Jaguar club will
present a special display featuring a
replica Jaguar D-Type racing car and a
Jaguar Mark VIIM, representing the two
victorious models from that historic
year.
Canterbury’s premier family-friendly
classic car show will showcase more
than a century of motoring, with
vehicles built for discerning owners,
speed enthusiasts and families alike.
Many of the meticulously maintained
vehicles will come from nearly 100
manufacturer clubs and brand
collections — including Jaguar, VW, MG,
Austin-Healey, Citroën and Ferrari —
while others will be exhibited courtesy
of private collectors. All have been
lovingly restored and presented to a
high concours d’elegance standard.
Another highlight will be the St John
Ambulance Historic Preservation Team,
which plans to display five British and
European ambulances from years past,
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Celebrating 70 years since Jaguar’s remarkable
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replica D-Type and a Mark VIIM, representing
the two victorious cars from that historic year.
including a 1950s Austin Sheerline
ambulance currently part-way through
restoration.
Admission is free. That’s right – public
entry to the Avid Classic Brit & Euro
Canterbury Car Show is completely free.
The only optional cost is $10 per
car for off-street parking on the grass
near the exhibition area, with mobility
parking available closest to the display
zone. Payment can be made by cash or
eftpos to volunteer marshals from local
Rotary clubs.
There is also no charge for exhibitor
vehicles.
Organisers warmly invite all British
and European car owners to bring along
their pride and joy for display.
With more than 600 British and
European vehicles expected from over
70 car clubs, alongside entries from
private owners, the show promises
to be the largest classic car gathering
assembled in the South Island.
Dark Horse rising: Ford’s
most potent Mustang yet
Motoring with Bob Nettleton
The American car industry are masters
at creating muscle cars with thunderous,
powerhouse V8s, and one of the best is the
Ford Mustang coupe.
The Mustang has cemented its place
in US performance-car history alongside
other all-American high-performance
luminaries such as the Chevrolet Camaro
and Corvette, and the Dodge Challenger.
When the first-generation Mustang
took the automotive world by storm in
1964, it was a genuine game changer,
offering an affordable and accessible highperformance
coupe for the masses.
Sixty years after its debut, the all-new
seventh-generation Ford Mustang has
arrived, and it is the most exhilarating yet.
Included in the range for the first time
is the Dark Horse – the first new Mustang
performance series in 21 years. It comes
loaded with the most powerful performance
ever offered from a new 5.0-litre V8.
There is plenty to like about the
unmistakable modern chiselled looks
of this car to complement its heritageinspired
design.
The upper grille shape is influenced by
the first version, while the Tri-Bar LED
headlamps continue the originals models
classic lighting signature. A redesigned
roof profile makes it easier to get in and
out of this beast.
Three versions of this latest Mustang are
available here with the $92,990 Fastback
GT the first model out of the starters gates,
with the convertible a $12k option.
Rounding out the range is the Dark
Horse auto that gallops into buyer
contention at $114,990, and there is
$116,990 six-speed manual for those that
fancy one.
Providing the large and strong heartbeat
for this current Mustang is the fourthgeneration
Coyote V8 engine.
Its active-valve performance exhaust
system enables the GT Fastback to deliver
362kW at 7250rpm and 567Nm of torque.
The Dark Horse produces the same
amount of torque but brings another 11kw
of power to the performance table.
The system’s delivers a custom-V8 sound
with the ability to close the valves to dial
back the amount of noise.
This extra urge has been unlocked by
Ford’s new dual-fuel, high-pressure direct
injection and low-pressure port fuel
injection – delivering more concentrated
low-end torque, high-rpm power, and
improved fuel efficiency.
A solid prod of the throttle and the motor
flies. This demands plenty of vigilance
from the driver and extensive use of the
cruise control and speed alert on the open
road, to travel on the right side of the law.
For all its heavy duty performance, the
engine happily potters along in ‘chill mode’
in city traffic.
One thing built into the Mustang from
day one is its distinctive, deep and rumbly
exhaust note. God bless America!
A 10-speed automatic with a wide ratio
span is the prefect gear-changing buddy
for this mighty motor and the architect of
its sharper throttle responses and quick
fire gear changes. Everything is done at
pace in this car and that includes swift, and
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Fuel Economy on road test average consumption
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ANCAP crash rating – not tested
Price: $114,990
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well-considered gear changes.
The cabin is no space capsule with rear
seat space tight and not overly accessible.
With the low slug seating position I found
myself looking up and over the dash, even
with seat height adjustment maxed out.
The steeply raked roofline means rear
visibility isn’t as good as it could be either.
The back seats are cramped and not a
space where adults would want to spend at
lot of time, but okay for smaller children.
These are the compromises that come
with high performance two door USA
made coupes, but haven’t stopped it
becoming a world top seller in its class.
A modern, interior has a 12.4-inch digital
instrument cluster that can be customised
to show different animated designs on the
centre stack. This digital instrument cluster
flows seamlessly into a 13.2-inch centre
stack behind the same piece of integrated
glass, angled towards the driver. Together,
they create a fully immersive digital
experience mimicking a fighter jet cockpit
– but in a real-world sports car.
Safety is well covered, with dynamic
stability control, front and side airbags,
and a performance brake package all
standard.
Autonomous emergency braking
with pedestrian detection is included,
along with adaptive cruise control, lanedeparture
warning and lane-keeping assist.
A standout feature for night driving is
the auto-levelling headlights and automatic
high beam, both of which reduce driver
workload after dark.
Stopping power is quick and decisive
thanks to the excellent 19-inch Brembo sixpiston
front brakes – true showstoppers in
every sense of the word.
The Mustang Dark Horse benefits from
unique chassis tuning, larger rear sway
bars and heavy-duty front shocks.
Steering response and grip are further
enhanced by a K-brace, improving
handling and feedback. The adaptive
shock absorbers monitor wheel and tyre
movement up to 1000 times per second,
striving – and largely succeeding – to
deliver optimal traction across a variety of
driving surfaces.
The Mustang dazzles with razor-sharp
handling, communicative steering and
impressive road-holding agility. The biggest
downside is a noisy, unyielding ride below
70km/h in urban driving, amplified over
rough road surfaces. This car prioritises
exceptional power and handling, and ride
comfort takes a back seat.
That low-speed abrasiveness won’t
bother Mustang faithful, who will see it as
an integral part of the car’s character.

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CLASSIFIEDS
Selwyn Times, February 25, 2026 | 25
PUBLIC NOTICES
Partially Operative Selwyn District Plan
NOTIFICATION OF VARIATION 5 (V5)
Rolly Central Limited have lodged a private request to vary the Partially
Operative Selwyn District Plan (Variation 5 (V5)) with Selwyn District Council
pursuant to Clause 21 of the First Schedule, Resource Management Act
1991.
The proponent has requested that the Partially Operative Selwyn District
Plan (PODP) be varied to rezone approximately 66 hectares of land, in nine
separate titles, adjacent Edwards Road and Selwyn Road, Rolleston from
General Rural zone to Medium Density Residential zone.
The purpose of the request is to enable residential development, along with
an associated neighbourhood commercial centre, on the southwestern side
of Rolleston.
The proponent has requested amendments to the PODP that include:
• amending the PODP maps to rezone the site to Medium Density Residential
zone (MRZ)
• inserting a new outline development plan to guide development of the land
• amending SUB-REQ13 to manage development relative to the provision of
infrastructure and roading upgrades
The private variation request and associated documents can be viewed
online at service centres and public libraries in Darfield, Leeston, Lincoln and
Rolleston or at www.selwyn.govt.nz/V5 Edwards Road
Submissions
Any person or organisation may make a submission supporting or opposing
any aspect of this private variation request to change the PODP. Submissions
must be written and in accordance with Form 5 of the Resource Management
(Forms, Fees and Procedure) Regulations 2003, which is available from any
Council service centre or online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/V5 Edwards Road
Submissions may be:
Posted to: Planning Department, Selwyn District Council, PO Box 90,
Rolleston 7643, Attention: Submission on V5 Edwards Road
Delivered to: A Council service centre in Darfield, Lincoln, Leeston or
Rolleston.
Emailed to: submissions@selwyn.govt.nz
(Subject line: Submission on V5 Edwards Road)
Made online: www.selwyn.govt.nz/V5 Edwards Road
The closing date for submissions is 5pm on Wednesday 25 March 2026.
Next steps
The Council has accepted this private variation request to change the
PODP for notification which enables public consultation. At a later date all
submissions received will be summarised and published. Further submissions
will then be invited allowing certain persons and organisations to support
or oppose any of the initial submissions. An Independent Commissioner
will then hear all submissions and make a recommendation to Council, after
which the Council will decide whether to decline or approve the private
variation request. Any party who is not satisfied with the Council’s decision
may then appeal to the Environment Court.
More information
For further information regarding this private variation request or the
process outlined above, please contact Council’s Policy Planner Jon Trewin
on 0800 SELWYN (735 996) or policy.planners@selwyn.govt.nz
SITUATIONS VACANT
PUBLIC NOTICES
MILITARY EXERCISE
Live Firing Activity
West Melton Rifle Range
2-3 March 2026
The general public is to be advised that a New
Zealand Army Exercise will be conducted in the West
Melton Rifle Range area over the above period.
The exercise will involve up to 25 personnel of 3 Field
and Emergency Response Squadron from Burnham
Military Camp.
Training will involve soldiers conducting small arms
fire within the West Melton Rifle Range.
Live firing will occur from 8 am – 5 pm with a night
firing activity on Mon 2 March, finishing at 10 pm.
The exercise will also involve the movement of
troops and vehicles by day between West Melton
Rifle Range and Burnham Military Camp carrying
rifles over this period.
The New Zealand Army takes fire risk seriously and
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14 Woodleigh Lane, Prebbleton
Tarcille Roffey &
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Tarcille Roffey
021 512 661 | 03 662 9933
Jeremy Andrews:
021 969 425 | 03 349 6948
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NEW LISTING
Lake Pearson West Coast Road
Escape to the high country
Nestled between Castle Hill and Lake Pearson, this exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to secure
freehold land in a highly sought-after location. Set among established trees and gardens, the character-filled home
sits on 8,471sqm (more or less) and has been cherished as a family bach for over 70 years. The vendors now invite a
new owner to continue its legacy, either as a much-loved holiday retreat or permanent escape. The three-bedroom
home enjoys breathtaking outlooks across the surrounding mountains and Lake Pearson. Enjoy fishing and jet
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fields, or simply embrace the peace and quiet. A rare offering in a truly special setting - ready to be cherished and
enjoyed for generations to come.
bayleys.co.nz/5529358
0.8471 ha 3 1
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
12pm, Thu 12 Mar 2026
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
View by appointment
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225
Caleb Tod 027 450 1008
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
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NEW LISTING
Barrys Bay 5849 Christchurch Akaroa Road
Halfmoon Cottage
We are privileged to market this iconic property, long admired for its boutique accommodation. Lovingly
maintained with immaculate gardens, fresh exterior paint, and new Colorsteel roofing, nothing has been
overlooked. The main Villa offers five double bedrooms, a renovated kitchen (2022) with timber flooring and
working coal range, a dining room for 12, lounge with ornamental fireplace, and a sunlit veranda with sweeping
estuary views. A separate owners’ home at the rear provides privacy, while a charming sleepout offers extra guest
space. Established orchards and vegetable gardens add self-sufficiency. Versatile and inviting, the property can
operate as a boutique business, a family home, multigenerational living, or high-quality workers’ accommodation.
Lifestyle, income potential, and timeless character make this a truly distinctive offering.
bayleys.co.nz/5529616
3,829 sqm 5 2
For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty
(unless sold prior)
12pm, Thu 19 Mar 2026
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
View 1-1.30pm Sun 1 Mar or by appointment
Peter Foley 021 754 737
peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz
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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Charing Cross 638 Telegraph Road
Looking to build in 2026?
Located on Telegraph Road, these two bare land lifestyle sections present an excellent opportunity to secure
quality rural land in a well-regarded location. Available to purchase individually, the sections are approximately
3.700 hectares and 2.5145 hectares (more or less). Located just 10 minutes to Darfield and under 40km from
Christchurch, the location makes commuting, schooling, and day-to-day amenities easily accessible. Power is
already established to the boundary of each section, providing a head start for future development. These sections
are well suited for those looking to build a family home, establish a lifestyle block, or simply enjoy the freedom of
rural living. With ski fields, rivers, and a range of outdoor recreational options nearby, this location delivers the very
best of Canterbury living.
bayleys.co.nz/5529231
3.7 ha
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
12pm, Fri 13 Mar 2026
View by appointment
Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225
craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz
Caleb Tod 027 450 1008
caleb.tod@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Dunsandel 663 Boundary Creek Road
Ardgowan
This well-located 163-hectare (more or less) property is positioned close to local amenities and is configured as a
practical and efficient farming unit. The land comprises quality soils with a proven history of dairy support, finishing
beef, cropping and lamb fattening, enhanced by the property’s strong grass-growing abilities. Irrigation consent
allows for milking dairy cows and supplying water for dairy shed use, supported by a reliable and low-cost water
supply. The property has a solid history of dairy support and finishing beef, with good shelter and supporting
infrastructure in place. A four-bedroom homestead offers ease of access and practical day-to-day management,
whilst a second dwelling offers additional accommodation. Overall, the property provides a reliable operational
platform with future land-use potential.
bayleys.co.nz/5529343
163.842 ha
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
12pm, Wed 11 Mar 2026
View by appointment
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz
Evan Marshall 027 221 0910
evan.marshall@bayleys.co.nz
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Darfield Main West Coast Road
Aylesbury Corner - 158ha bare land in 14 titles
To be sold as one unit (158ha)
A unique opportunity to purchase a significant area of bare land in this very favoured area of the Selwyn District.
With long Main West Coast Road frontage, the possibilities with this block are endless. For added security and
capital growth, there are 14 separate titles, all fenced with established shelter belts, with 10 of the titles having their
own well.
Situated in close proximity to the thriving townships of West Melton and Rolleston, and an easy 30-minute
commute to the city and Christchurch International Airport.
158.5945 ha
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 11 Mar 2026
View by appointment
Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657
chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5529492
bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Dunsandel 179 Hunters Road
Southbridge 4 Southbridge Sedgemere Road
Well-equipped lifestyle
25.542 ha
As is where is opportunity
4,234 sqm 3 2
This approximately 25.5 hectare property offers an
excellent combination of comfortable family living
and practical farm infrastructure, with consented
irrigation from an on farm bore.
Living spaces are well designed, with an open-plan
kitchen, dining, and living area forming the heart of the
home, complemented by a separate lounge.
Farm infrastructure is a standout, with a fully enclosed
four-bay shed plus a five-bay shed providing further
storage and is well suited for calf rearing.
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Thu 12 Mar 2026
201 West Street, Ashburton
View by appointment
Mike Preston 027 430 7041
mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz
Rob McConachy 021 823 406
rob.mcconachy@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Offered for sale on an as-is, where-is basis, this classic
weatherboard bungalow sits on a substantial
4,234sqm (approx) parcel with sweeping rural and
mountain views. The peaceful outlook and
manageable lifestyle size section create a setting that
is increasingly hard to find. The home is original and
requires work. It offers three bedrooms, separate
living, and an open plan kitchen and dining area. The
bathroom is functional but ready for modernisation. A
log burner provides heating, and buyers should be
prepared to undertake improvements throughout.
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
2pm, Wed 11 Mar 2026
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz
John Bailey 027 893 0234
john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5529325
bayleys.co.nz/5529710
NEW LISTING
Le Bons Bay 342 Le Bons Bay Road
Picture-perfect cottages in Le Bons
Just ten minutes (approx.) from one of New Zealand’s top beaches, this charming property blends character,
lifestyle, and income potential. The main cottage has been modernised while retaining its appeal, featuring a
working coal range, clever butler’s pantry, and open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge flowing to a rear deck. A lightfilled
master bedroom is on the ground floor, with two bedrooms upstairs and a modern bathroom with gable
ceiling, tiled bath, and rain shower. Indoor–outdoor living includes a front veranda, rear deck, and cobbled brick
pizza oven. A separate one-bedroom cottage offers ideal Airbnb or guest accommodation with timber-lined walls,
feature fireplace, kitchenette, clawfoot bath, and garden-facing veranda. Set on 2.6ha with a three-bay shed,
paddocks, and regenerating native bush, this retreat delivers beachside living with lifestyle and income potential.
bayleys.co.nz/5529402
2.604 ha 3 2 1
For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty
(unless sold prior)
12pm, Thu 19 Mar 2026
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
View 1.30-2pm Sat 28 Feb or by appointment
Peter Foley 021 754 737
peter.foley@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz

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Motukarara 247 Seabridge Road
Irrigated beef finishing property
An outstanding opportunity to purchase a 78.5480-hectare (more or less) irrigated bare land property in a highly
regarded and convenient location, less than 30km to Christchurch. Currently operated as a beef finishing unit, the
farm finishes approximately 550 bulls annually in conjunction with another property, supported by excellent onfarm
infrastructure designed for safe, efficient handling and ease of operation. Quality improvements include
modern steel cattle yards, complemented by a fully steel loading ramp and excellent access for truck and trailer
units via an all-weather metalled yard. A well-designed central laneway ensures efficient stock movement, with all
paddocks offering direct access. This is an ideal-sized investment - perfect as a standalone finishing property, or as
an excellent support block to complement an existing operation.
78.548 ha
Price by Negotiation
View by appointment
Evan Marshall 027 221 0910
evan.marshall@bayleys.co.nz
Ben Turner 027 530 1400
ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5523297
Rolleston 9 Grace Way
Modern family living in a sought-after location
Welcome to effortless living at 9 Grace Way. This beautifully presented 197sqm four bedroom, two-bathroom
home sits on a generous 758sqm section and is completely move-in ready, having been freshly painted and with
brand-new carpets just fitted. Located in one of Rolleston's most sought-after neighbourhoods. The well-appointed
kitchen and light-filled, generous open-plan living area flow seamlessly to outdoor entertaining. A separate lounge
provides additional living space, while the thoughtfully designed bedrooms offer room for everyone to relax and
unwind. Set on a fully fenced, easy-care section within a cul-de-sac, this lovely home is conveniently located close to
Rolleston's schools, shops, parks, and transport links.
758 sqm 4 2 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
3pm, Wed 4 Mar 2026
Phone for viewing times
Fay Hancock-Coombes 027 732 9178
fay.hancockcoombes@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5529331
bayleys.co.nz

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Boundary lines are indicative only
Tai Tapu 40 Rhodes Road
Secure income with future land potential
An opportunity to acquire approximately 11 hectares of freehold land in one of Selwyn's most desirable rural
locations, offering both secure income and future lifestyle subdivision potential. Zoning permits subdivision into
lifestyle blocks from 4 hectares (subject to consent), providing a clear development pathway in a location known
for its premium rural appeal. The property is enhanced by established poplar shelter belts, creating shelter and
privacy, and includes substantial implement and storage sheds suitable for a range of rural or commercial uses. A
key feature is the secure rental income from a 5-year net lease to the iconic Raspberry Cafe, returning $70,000 per
annum + GST and outgoings. This property offers a combination of reliable investment income and long-term land
value growth in a tightly held lifestyle market.
10.9467 ha
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Wed 25 Mar 2026
Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657
chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz
Simon Lagan 021 113 1783
simon.lagan@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5529600
Tai Tapu 13 Lincoln Tai Tapu Road
Countryside living surrounded by nature
Tucked behind electric gates and established gardens, this award-winning home delivers a masterclass in refined
country living. Awarded Master Builders 'House of the Year in 2011', and set on a generous 3,908sqm section. The
living spaces are generous, designed for both lively gatherings and quiet evenings at home. Large sliders create an
easy flow indoors and out, opening to a sun-soaked deck and beautifully curated gardens. The master suite
occupies its own private wing with three additional double bedrooms located in a separate wing, serviced by a
beautifully appointed family bathroom. Comfort is assured year-round with central heating powered by a diesel
boiler, complemented by a gas fire, log burner and heat pump. This is not simply a home, it is a landmark property
offering space, substance and serenity in one of Canterbury’s most desirable village settings.
4 2 2 5
Price by Negotiation
View 3-3.30pm Sun 1 Mar or by appointment
Chris Jones 027 220 5043
chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz
Bianca Davidson 027 322 9055
bianca.davidson@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5529581
bayleys.co.nz

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Leeston 45 Selwyn Lake Road
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A rare lifestyle opportunity - don't miss out
Experience the ultimate country lifestyle on this exceptional 10.5 ha (approx) estate, offering space, fertile pastures, reliable
stock water, and stunning views across your own land to the lake beyond. The expansive covered hardwood deck is designed
for relaxed country living and memorable entertaining. Complete with two built-in braai/BBQs, it's the perfect place to enjoy
family gatherings, sunset views, or simply watch your crops or stock mature in this peaceful rural setting. Conveniently located
with a school bus stop at the road corner, this premium lifestyle property is just a short drive to Lincoln, Rolleston, and Leeston,
providing easy access to schools, shopping, and local amenities. Two Homes -Flexible Living Options Main Residence The main
home features a spacious open-plan living and dining area with high ceilings and large sliding doors opening to the covered
outdoor entertaining space. Comfort is assured year-round with a log burner, heat pump, and heat transfer system. The openplan
kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, while a long hallway with excellent storage leads to four generous double bedrooms.
The master bedroom includes a walk-in robe and ensuite.
6 3 3
For Sale By Negotiation
View By appointment
Web pb.co.nz/LEL219151
Mark van Dooren
M 022 589 3019
E mark.vandooren@pb.co.nz
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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL
NEW LISTING
KIRWEE 2131 Old West Coast Road
The Perfect Starter Lifestyle
A superb 3.8ha starter lifestyle block with space for
animals, shelter, and strong infrastructure. The home
offers three double-glazed bedrooms, a practical
kitchen, sunny lounge, and warm sunroom, plus log
burner, heat pump, mudroom, and separate laundry.
Outdoors features a private yard, fruit trees, fenced
paddocks, double garage, three-bay barn, two studios,
outdoor bath, and chicken house. Close to Kirwee,
Christchurch, and Rolleston—an increasingly rare
opportunity.
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY GST
Inclusive
(Unless Sold Prior)
Closes 2.00pm, Thursday 12 March
VIEW By Appointment Only
Sarah van Hoof
M 027 230 9624
E sarah.vanhoof@pggwrightson.co.nz
DARFIELD 16 Cherry Avenue
Space, Style, and Exceptional Functionality
Near-new, beautifully finished home in the heart of
Darfield, designed for modern living. The bright openplan
kitchen, dining, and living area includes a walk-in
pantry and central island, with a separate lounge and
study for flexibility. A ducted heat pump ensures yearround
comfort. Four bedrooms include a master with
ensuite and walk-in robe. Outdoors, enjoy a covered
patio, landscaped section, sheds, and a double internal
access garage with extra parking. Call Ben or Dan for
more details.
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY GST
Inclusive
(Unless Sold Prior)
Closes 12.00pm, Thursday 5 March
VIEW 12.30-1.00pm, Sunday 1 March
Ben Southen
M 027 222 0215
E ben.southen@pggwrightson.co.nz
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
E dan.vandersalm@pggwrightson.co.nz
pggwre.co.nz/DAR43097
pggwre.co.nz/DAR43017
NEW LISTING
CHARING CROSS 300 Courtenay Road
22.067 Ha Farming/Lifestyle Block Near Darfield
A well located 22.067 hectare rural block within easy
commuting distance of Christchurch and the rural
service town of Darfield. Ideal as a first lifestyle
property, finishing or grazing block, or compact dairy
support unit. Featuring productive Lismore and
Templeton silt loam soils, private well, spray irrigation,
practical paddock layout and sound fencing.
Improvements include cattle yards, two pole sheds
and pump shed. The property also offers two
dwellings: a modern one bedroom home with loft and
sleepout, and a tidy two bedroom cottage, providing
flexibility and multiple income options.
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
Plus GST (if any)
(Unless Sold Prior)
Closes 12.00pm, Tuesday 10 March
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
Ben Southen
M 027 222 0215
PIGEON BAY 663 Summit Road
Expansive 127ha Landholding with Coastal Views
Commanding an elevated position with sweeping
rural and coastal views, this 127ha property offers a
rare chance to secure a substantial landholding in a
scenic, private setting. Surrounded by native bush yet
only a short drive to Akaroa and about an hour from
Christchurch, it provides several excellent building
sites with power nearby and reliable spring water.
With options for subdivision, potential ETS
opportunities, or further farm development, this
versatile asset will appeal to buyers seeking scale,
strong future potential, and exceptional natural
surroundings.
DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY
Plus GST (if any)
(Unless Sold Prior)
Closes 12.00pm, Tuesday 3 March
VIEW
By Appointment Only
Ben Southen
M 027 222 0215
Dan van der Salm
M 021 918 233
pggwre.co.nz/ASH42880
pggwre.co.nz/ASH42919
PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008
6/19 Gerald Street, LINCOLN
Cnr South Terrace & Ross Street, DARFIELD
Phone: 03 341 4301 | Email: christchurch@pggwre.co.nz
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Open Home
New Listing/Open Home
DEADLINE SALE
3 Frank Chittock Street, Lincoln
• Brand new 208m2 home
• Sunny open plan living spaces
• Kitchen w/ stone tops & WIP
• Formal lounge with barn door
• Seamless in/outdoor flow
• 2 sun-soaked spacious decks
• Dedicated home office
• Ducted heating throughout
• Master w/ WIR & ensuite
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/PRB30701
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Deadline Sale
6pm Wednesday 4th
March 2026 (unless sold
prior)
View
Thursday 1.15 - 1.45pm
Sunday 3.15 - 3.45pm
3A2B2L1D2J592F
Kate Cameron
027 688 8057
kate.cameron@raywhite.com
DEADLINE SALE
7 Skara Brae, Prebbleton
• Quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac
• Tranquil, tree-filled grounds
• 3 spacious living spaces
• Seamless flow to sunny patio
• Spacious kitchen w/ large WIP
• Dedicated home office
• Master w/ WIR & ensuite
• Ample storage throughout
• Close to Prebbleton Village
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32730
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Deadline Sale
4pm Monday 9th March
2026 (unless sold prior)
View
Saturday:11.00 -11.30am
Sunday: 12.00 -12.30pm
4A2B3L1D2J1585F
'Big Red' Shefford
027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Kate Cameron
027 688 8057
kate.cameron@raywhite.com
New Listing/Open Home
New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
3 Curnow Way, Rolleston
4A3B2L2J
FOR SALE
5 Roles Way, Rolleston
4A2B2L2C2J
• Private & fully fenced in
established subdivision
• Plenty of space for additional
garages to be built
• Dual living zones, including
separate lounge with log
burner
• Dedicated office room ideal
for those working from home
For Sale
Offers Over $969,000
View
Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm
Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm
Rowan Shepherd
027 303 1565
rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com
• 830m2 section
• 2 living rooms
• Located down a quiet right of
way
• Modern 2021 build with loads
of potential
For Sale
By Negotiation
View
View open home times
online
Caine Hopcroft
027 330 1002
caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com
Nicole King
027 7219 383
nicole.king@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC31164
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32720
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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New Listing/Open Home
New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
49 Thames Drive, Rolleston
3A2B1L2J
FOR SALE
107 Shillingford Boulevard, Rolleston
4A2B2L4J
• Stunning landscaped gardens
• French charm & elegant
chandeliers
• Spacious master with tiled
ensuite
• Guest room with kitchenette
• Library nook with built-in
shelving
For Sale
By Negotiation
View
Saturday 12.30 - 1.00pm
Sunday 12.30 - 1.00pm
Rhys Kerr
027 260 5764
rhys.kerr@raywhite.com
• Master suite features an
ensuite and WIR
• Log burner & two heat
• Stylish open-plan kitchen,
dining, and living area
• Walk-in pantry
• Versatile loft and mezzanine
spaces
• Covered, enclosed decking
For Sale
$1,100,000
View
Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am
Nicola van Keulen
027 609 4101
nicola.vankeulen@raywhite.com
'Big Red' Shefford
027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32743
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32693
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
New Listing/Open Home
New Listing/Open Home
DEADLINE SALE
11 West Belt, Lincoln
3A1B1C1J
DEADLINE SALE
11A West Belt, Lincoln
3A1B1C1J
• 1940s Classic: 3-bed, 1-bath
character home
• Scope to modernise
• Metres from The Lab and
Lincoln township
• Single car garage and easycare
grounds.
• Buy as a standalone or with
11A West Belt.
Deadline Sale
4pm, Wednesday 4th
March 2026 (unless sold
prior)
View
Saturday 11.30 - 12.00pm
Sunday 10.30 - 11.00am
Paul Dodds
021 210 5559
paul.dodds@raywhite.com
'Big Red' Shefford
027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
• 1990s Build: Functional 3-
bed, 1-bath
• Simple cosmetic refresh will
reap rewards
• Walk to local amenities
• Single garaging & secure offstreet
parking in a prime spot
• Purchase individually or with
11 West Belt
Deadline Sale
4pm, Wednesday 4th
March 2026 (unless sold
prior)
View
Saturday 11.30 - 12.00pm
Sunday 10.30 - 11.00am
Paul Dodds
021 210 5559
paul.dodds@raywhite.com
'Big Red' Shefford
027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC31234
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC31235
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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New Listing/Open Home
New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
18 Ridgeway Avenue, Rolleston
3A2B2C2J
AUCTION
21 Manion Road, Rolleston
• Beautifully presented &
superbly maintained
• Built in 2014 by Today Homes
• High boxed ceilings, Tri-Stone
bench top
• Two heat pumps, hydraulic
underfloor heating, HRV
system, alarm & full house
water filter system
For Sale
Offers Over $749,000
View
Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm
Leisa Webster
027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
• Generous 2.06 hectare
section
• Prominent exposure to the
motorway
• Located close to Izone &
surrounding industrial
precincts
• Resource consent in place to
run a firewood business
Auction
12pm Thursday 26 March
2026 (unless sold prior)
View
Tuesday 4.00 - 4.30pm
'Big Red' Shefford
027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32635
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32753
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
15 Fernham Way, Rolleston
3A2B2J
DEADLINE SALE
144 High Street, Southbridge
4A2B1L2J
• Quality Golden Homes build
with a practical layout
• Brand new carpet throughout,
including the garage
• Handy central location near
Faringdon Southpoint Shops
• Tidy, low-maintenance section
with space for kids and
minimal upkeep
For Sale
$735,000
View
Sunday 11.15 - 11.45am
Harry Wright
027 787 4479
harry.wright@raywhite.com
Rebecca Grose
021 266 2173
rebecca.grose@raywhite.com
• Four double bedrooms with
built-in wardrobes
• Master bedroom with walk-in
robe and ensuite
• Open-plan living with indooroutdoor
flow
• Fully fenced section, ideal for
kids and pets
Deadline Sale
4pm Tuesday 3rd March
2026 (unless sold prior)
View
Please refer online for open
home times
Doug Marshall
027 825 1147
doug.marshall@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32728
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC31231
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Open Home
New Listing/Open Home
DEADLINE SALE
48 Waikirikiri Avenue, Lincoln
3A2B2L2J
FOR SALE
25 Gemstone Place, Rolleston
4A2B2L2J
• Brand-new, quality build with
modern style and comfort
• Designer kitchen with gas
cooking, engineered stone
benchtop & walk-in pantry
• Close to local amenities
• 2.55m ceilings, 2.2m doors,
fully insulated carpeted
double internal-access garage
Deadline Sale
4pm Wednesday 4th
March 2026 (unless sold
prior)
View
Saturday 11.30 - 12.00pm
Sunday 12.00 - 12.45pm
Jaspal Singh
021 058 2551
jaspal.singh@raywhite.com
• Striking 2024 architecturally
designed modern home
• Contemporary kitchen with
island bench & walk-in pantry
• Sunny open plan living area
plus a separate lounge
• Superb indoor/outdoor flow
• Bathrooms have tiled showers
• Private & secure backyard
For Sale
By Negotiation
View
Sunday 12.30 - 1.00pm
Dwayne Bloomfield
021 163 9874
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com
Emma Langton-George
027 555 0568
emma.langton-george@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32764
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
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Living Areas
The composition of a home’s living areas is
relevant for functionality and in matching the
personalities of those living there.
Many house designs have open plan
living with a central living area and
maybe a separate lounge or media room
off this space.
The number and placement of
windows and doors is significant, not
just in relation to whether you like sun
in the home or prefer a cooler situation
but also in terms of indoor outdoor flow,
along with age and lifestyle of the family.
When examining house plans,
consider how sliders or bi-folds facilitate
indoor/outdoor flow. Do they access
the best part of the yard? An example
being doors that face the east or south
through which a cool breeze may come.
Depending on structural aspects
of the house, the positioning of specific
windows and doors may be switched
around for a given section, on which a
house is to be built.
Other considerations relate to home
furnishings. We are often quick to
consider placement of the television yet
overlook a bookcase or other piece of
furniture we will want in the living area.
Think about lounge suites, sofas and easy
chairs, especially if you do not intend
to replace existing furniture. Measure
each piece of furniture and consider
how it will fit within the dimensions of
particular living spaces on a house plan.
To help you in gaining an idea of
space, mark out the size of each room of
a house plan, in either a large room or
on a lawn. Next, mark out where each
piece of furniture will be placed. Walk
around the marked objects considering
the spatiality and how the various pieces
work together. This exercise may lead
you to decide to replace some furniture
after all. Alternatively, you may change
some aspect of the design or even choose
another plan.
If the size of the living area is fixed
due to budget or another factor, consider
the type of furniture to be placed in
each room. Bulky lounge suites take up
more space than smaller modernistic
easy chairs with finer lines that are still
functional.
The age of children who will live in
the home is also significant. Open plan is
great for young children as they can be
watched while playing. It is nice though,
to have a room to escape to especially
as the children get older so a separate
lounge can be an attractive option.
This room may also be a children’s play
area complete with television set. The
square metre size of a house is relevant
here. The feeling of spaciousness can
be sacrificed if a separate lounge is
incorporated into a smaller home.
Getting your living area right starts
with you; your family’s needs, your
lifestyle and what you would like, with
your budget also likely to play a factor.
A separate lounge
or media room can
offer a place to relax
or escape to.
Open plan provides a
spacious feeling.
Selling your home?
Potential buyers are likely to be
living in your neighbourhood, it’s
an area that they already love
and are actively seeking to stay
in. That’s why it makes sense to
advertise your property in the
Selwyn Property Guide.
For cost effective, highly targeted advertising
that delivers results, contact a local
Real Estate Company that advertises in
the Selwyn Property Guide.
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security system are just a few of the many extras on
offer with this property. There is a separate standalone
spacious office/studio that gives options for
those who require a dedicated work from home space
or alternatively, room for a dependant relative.
a short, easy commute into the city or out to Ro leston.
Karen Hennessy
Mobile: 027 967 0186
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As always, this builder has finished his latest new build to
perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for
keep cool or warm, as required, at the push of a bu ton with
2 heat pumps.
The home’s practical layout also includes a walk-in linen
room, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with
ladder access and last, but certainly not least, hugely sought
after 4 car garaging. From the moment you approach this
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Boost your kerb appeal
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First impressions matter, and this
is especially true when it comes
to our homes. Whether you’re
planning on selling your home or
just want to make your home look
more attractive there are several
easy ways to boost your home’s kerb
appeal, without putting in too much
effort.
Front door focus
Your front door acts as a focal
point for your home’s exterior, so
you want it to stand out for all the
right reasons. A fresh coat of paint
goes a long way, but you can also
refresh old hardware with more
modern fixings or consider adding
a stylish new door knocker or house
numbers.
If your door is past the point of
saving and needs a replacement, opt
for a high-quality composite or solid
wood door that not only looks good
but offers energy-efficient benefits.
Don’t forget to check your
windows, too, to see if they need
a lick of paint or replacing with
something new.
Lighten up
As well as boosting the appearance
of your home, good lighting will
also make your home more secure.
Well-placed lighting will make your
home look more premium and give
it a welcoming vibe.
If you’re unsure where to start,
a couple of matching lantern-style
lights either side of your door
look great and can be paired with
pathway lighting to define walkways,
and a motion-sensor security light at
the side or rear of your property.
Fix it up
Cracked paving, chipped
paintwork, and dirty brickwork can
all seriously drag down your home’s
kerb appeal, so make time to tackle
all those small jobs you’ve been
putting off.
Use a jetwash to clean driveways,
pathways, and bricks, repaint your
exterior walls, repair any cracks,
and reseal your asphalt, if it needs it.
Get landscaping
Landscaping is one of the best
ways to improve the look of your
home, and you don’t need to fork out
for a professional landscaper or hire
a gardener to improve your outdoor
spaces.
Keep your lawn neat and tidy with
regular mowing, add some interest
with seasonal plants and flowers,
and tackle weeds when they crop up.
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