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Wednesday, 1 April 2026

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Felicity’s on the right track Concerns

Lincoln High’s

Felicity Wright

has become the

school’s firstever

Maadi Cup

medallist after

taking silver in

the under 16 girls’

single sculls final,

after great results

at the recent

South Island

champs. She was

Lincoln’s sole

rower at the event

and its first Maadi

representative

since 2010. She

is congratulated

by coach Connor

Fraher (right).

Full story, page 16

PHOTOS: DAVE MILLS

Darfield

growing

too fast

BY DANIEL ALVEY

The public may not get a say on

whether a large subdivision goes

ahead in Darfield.

Hughes Developments is

using the Government’s fasttrack

process to get consent

for Bangor Village, a 700-800

home subdivision on 126ha of

farmland between Bangor Rd

and State Highway

73. If approved,

the development

could increase the

township's 3600

population by 50%,

putting it over the

5000 mark to be

classed as a town.

The fast-track

Harvey

Polgalse

process also does not allow for

public feedback.

The application comes after

the Darfield Estates subdivision

received consent to go ahead on

the other side of the township. It

will add another 800 homes and

a supermarket. Bangor Village

would also have a supermarket

and provisions for a school.

Darfield Residents Association

chair Harvey Polglase is worried

the new supermarkets may

attract people away from the

township’s centre.

› Continued on Page 7

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NEWS Selwyn Times, April 1, 2026 | 3

Development plans back on track

after expansion halted by slowdown

BY DANIEL ALVEY

The expansion of a Rolleston

shopping and office area is set to

continue later this year.

The next stage of Rolleston

Fields on Tennyson St has

been on hold since late 2024

due to challenging economic

conditions, but the development

remains a central piece in

completing the town centre.

Developer Caroline Cooper-

Dixon said the downturn

significantly reduced interest

from retailers.

“New Zealand went into

recession in late 2024, with GDP

declining, and it was one of the

toughest six-month periods

we’ve seen outside of Covid.

While inflation started to ease,

people were still feeling the

pinch, which flowed through

into reduced discretionary

spending,” Cooper-Dixon said.

“That had a direct impact on

retailers. Most were focusing

on developments they’d already

committed to in 23/24, and there

was very little appetite for new

developments beyond that.”

She said inquiries during that

period were largely from liquor

and vape stores.

“Those types of businesses

tend to perform the strongest in

tougher economic conditions,

but they didn’t align with the

vision we have for the town

centre.”

The development of Rolleston Fields

is set to continue later this year after

being on hold since late 2024.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

To date, the development

has focused on health and

wellbeing-focused tenants, but

the next stage will broaden that

mix.

“Retail will lean toward

smaller-format operators,

supported by hospitality,”

Cooper-Dixon said.

Hospitality offerings will be

geared more toward daytime

trade than evening dining, she

said.

“Rolleston just isn’t quite

there yet in terms of daytime

population to support a flood of

restaurants, with many people

still commuting out and limited

office density to support that

level of dining.

“The whole town centre has

been carefully masterplanned,

and we’re taking a long-term

view on getting the tenant mix

right as the area grows.”

In brief

Assault victim

recovering from injuries

A man who was critically injured

after an alleged stabbing in a

Lincoln kindergarten car park last

Wednesday at about 11.40pm is

recovering from his life-threatening

injuries. Selwyn Times was told the

man was stabbed in the abdomen

and lost a large amount of blood, but

is expected to recover. A 36-year-old

man charged with assault after the

Robert St incident was granted bail

and interim name suppression. He is

due to reappear in the Christchurch

District Court on April 30. Police

would not comment on the victim's

injuries or whether the two men knew

each other.

Community grants for kids

planting, basketball club

Te Ara Kakariki Greenway Canterbury

Trust has received a $20,000 grant

from the Rātā Foundation. The

money will go towards the trust’s

Kids Discovery Plantout programme,

which teaches school pupils about

biodiversity. The Selwyn Filipino

Basketball Club also received $5000.

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More savings sought as council

The council is midway through

gathering public feedback on a

proposed 5.4% rates increase.

Reporter Daniel Alvey looks

at what’s being cut, what’s

changing, and where savings

have been found

For the first time in three years,

the council appears on track to

keep a rates rise in single digits

– although some of the savings

identified will shift costs

elsewhere.

Mayor Lydia Gliddon and

councillors were elected on a

promise to deliver single-digit

increases after residents faced

rates rises of 14.9% and 14.2% in

consecutive years.

On current

calculations,

once the draft

charges for water

and wastewater,

which are

expected to

increase 18%

under Selwyn

Water Ltd, the Lydia Gliddon

rates rise for most

should be below 10%, meeting

the election promises.

Selwyn Times calculations

show that when council rates

and Selwyn Water charges are

combined, a residential property

valued at $847,000 would

see costs rise about 8.6%, from

$4723 to $5132, plus water usage

charged at $1.48 a cubic metre.

Dog registration fees are proposed to rise from $60 to $68 a year to reduce the reliance on rates subsidies.

For properties not connected

to water or wastewater services,

the 5.4% rates increase would

apply.

The council’s proposed 5.4%

average rise reflects $10.1 million

in savings from rates bills.

That could fall to 4.9% if further

cuts are made following community

feedback.

Gliddon said affordability was

a key concern, particularly with

the added pressure of rising fuel

costs.

“We acknowledge what the

community is telling us, so that’s

not an end number for us.”

She said further work was

under way at both the council

and Selwyn Water to identify

PHOTO: KATHRYN TAYLOR

any additional savings.

Gliddon said comparisons

with neighbouring councils

were difficult, noting Christchurch

City Council bases water

charges on property value, while

Waimakariri District Council

operates multiple schemes with

varying costs depending on

location.

HOW THIS AFFECTS HOUSEHOLDS

• For an $820,000 house with water

and wastewater, the combined bill is

expected to be $5059, including water

usage.

• For a $520,000 house with a septic

tank, the combined bill is expected to

be $3581

• For a $7.6 million farm with no water

and wastewater connection, the bill is

expected to be $15,287

One of the largest savings

– about $2.5m – comes from

ensuring growth pays for

growth.

This includes increasing some

building consent fees by about

25% to eliminate anything being

subsidised by ratepayers.

The move reflects a shift

towards a more user-pays

model, as the Government considers

capping rates increases at

between 2-4% in coming years.

While Selwyn Water is not

subject to rates capping, its pricing

and financial stability are

monitored by the Commerce

Commission under water services

regulations.

Some changes reduce pressure

on rates but may increase costs

for some.

For example, dog registration

fees are proposed to rise from

$60 to $68, generating a $100,000

saving for rates.

Despite the increase, Selwyn’s

fees still remain cheap compared

to the $133 registration

fee in Christchurch.

Consultation

is now open for

Selwyn’s Annual Plan

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embraces a user-pays model

The council is also considering

a new $102 fee to register a

dangerous dog.

Recreation fees are also set to

increase, with casual aqua fitness

classes rising from $10.90 to

$11.70 and memberships increasing

by 7%, generating about

$10,000 in additional revenue.

Gliddon said the price changes

are a trial ahead of the 2027-37

Long Term Plan.

“We see how it goes, and if it

doesn’t work, we change it,” she

said.

Spending cuts include a

75% reduction in the council’s

economic development

programme, saving $650,000.

The programme, launched in

2024, had been budgeted at about

$1m annually through to 2034.

The remaining budget would

contribute to work on initiatives

such as a community-led energy

hub, dark sky accreditation,

township promotion, and

investment-ready business cases

involving Government and

private investors.

Work on several council

strategies – youth, ageing well,

and bicultural – will also be

scaled back, saving a potential

$422,000.

Gliddon said the council should

be an enabler, rather than taking

the lead.

“Strategy is great to have, but

it is how we implement it. By

implementing strategies with

the community, you actually

have better success, and the

community takes ownership of it

Upper Selwyn Huts residents will have a targeted consultation for their licence fees.

rather than us having to hold all

the cards.”

The council is also proposing

pulling back grant funding by

24%, a saving of $263,000.

Gliddon said much of this

reflects aligning budgets with

actual demand in recent years.

A further $107,000 in savings

has been identified by reducing

funding for council events such

as the Teddy Bears’ Picnic and

Kite Day. Funding for Anzac Day

grants will not be affected.

Where the council is spending

The council plans to spend

about $86m on capital infrastructure,

with the majority – $57m

– going towards transport projects.

These include:

• Realignment of Jones Rd and

Two Chain Rd ($7.9m)

• Creating the Walkers and Two

• Public consultation for the draft

Annual Plan is open until April 26

and submissions can be made at

yoursay.selwyn.govt.nz

Chain Rds roundabout ($7.5m)

• Replacing Whitecliffs Bridge

($2.5m)

• Widening the seal on

Ellesmere Rd.

About $7m will go towards

community services and facilities,

including roof renewals for

community centres, minor works

programmes, swimming pool

upgrades, and progress on the

Prebbleton community centre

project.

Work will also continue on

detailed design and costings for

Leeston’s library community

centre.

PHOTO: RNZ / NATE MCKINNON

Other planned spending

includes $2.48m on stormwater

upgrades and $1.1m on water

races, which remain under

council control.

The council is budgeting to

spend $196.5m on operating

expenditure, the day-to-day cost

of running the district.

Upper Selwyn Huts

The council is also consulting

Upper Selwyn Huts residents on

changes to the fee they pay to

occupy the reserve.

This follows last year’s decision

to extend leases by 30 years, with

a formal review at year 20.

The proposed change would

reduce the annual licence fee

from $1389 to $575, largely

due to water and wastewater

services being transferred to

Selwyn Water.

RATES EVENTS

•The council be hosting a meeting

Leeston Consolidated School on

April 13 from 6-7.30pm and Darfield

Recreation Centre on April 16 from

6-7.30pm

• There will also be drop-in stalls at

Selwyn Sports Centre on Saturday

and at Lincoln Market on April 18.

• For Upper Selwyn Huts there will

be a community drop-in session

Tuesday, 4-7pm in the Tod lounge

at Lincoln Event Centre and a

community meeting on April 19 from

1-2pm at Springston South Soldiers

Memorial Hall.

Whether bach residents will

be required to pay the same as

other ratepayers connected to

water and wastewater will be

considered as part of Selwyn

Water’s public consultation in

May.

The council is also looking at

a change to rubbish collection

at the settlement, currently

managed through communal

rubbish and recycling bins.

The change would see huts

residents pay the same targeted

rate for rubbish bins, which

are between $172 and $485

depending on size and $94 for

recycling.

Bins for organic waste would

not be available as this service

is not currently provided

outside of urban townships.

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CouncilCall

Wednesday 01 April

Council and Community

Board Meetings

Extraordinary Council Meeting

Wednesday 1 April, 9.30am

Council Chambers

Council Briefing


Council Chambers

Council Meeting


Council Chambers

All livestreamed on the Council website

and YouTube channel.

Consultation is now open for Selwyn’s Annual Plan

Your feedback helps shape our priorities. Submissions

on the Annual Plan are open until Sunday 26 April.

The Council is proposing to focus on rates affordability

and core services by scaling back spending and moving

towards a more ‘user pays’ model, where appropriate. It is

also looking ahead to the Government’s significant local

government reform.

Three weighted average rates increase options are being

considered: 6.5%, 5.4% and 4.9% which are all lower than

previously signalled. Each option includes cost-savings of

at least $9.2 million.

The cost-savings initiatives are:

1 Increase user pays charges including building consents,

dog registration and fitness classes.

2 Scale back the Economic Development programme by

75% to focus efforts on a few initiatives including darksky

accreditation and a community-led energy hub.

3 Make changes to the Capital Works Programme by

rephasing some projects and accounting for the

removal of drinking water and wastewater services

that have been transferred to Selwyn Water.

4 Reduce grant funding by 24% across a number of

community grants.

5 Reduce event funding to some Council events,

totalling $107,000.

6 Review the District Park project including its scope,

size and scale to ensure it aligns with the district’s

actual population growth.

7 Reduce operating costs including greater scrutiny of

spending, changing Council facilities operating hours

on public holidays, moving to cashless facilities, and

generating additional income.

To learn more about the proposals and make a submission, visit selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan

Council Easter

opening hours

Friday 3 April

All Council facilities closed except: Selwyn Aquatic

Centre (open 8am-8pm) and Selwyn Sports Centre

(open 9am-8pm).

Monday 6 April

All Council facilities closed except: Selwyn Sports

Centre, Pines Resource Recovery Park and Te Ara Ātea.

All facilities are operating their normal opening hours

on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April, except Selwyn

Aquatic Centre which is closed for maintenance

4-19 April.

Easter

ChillFest

Selwyn Community Fund now open for applications

Are you a community group or organisation making a positive impact in Selwyn?

From basketball tournaments bringing thousands of visits

to the Selwyn Sports Centre, to toy libraries and health

support groups, the Selwyn Community Fund plays an

important role in strengthening communities in the district

by providing valuable support to not-for-profit groups and

organisations dedicated to community wellbeing.

The Fund is specifically designed to offer financial support

for events and activities that contribute to making Waikirikiri

Selwyn a great place to live, bringing people together,

celebrating the district’s taonga and attracting visitors.

Applications for funding from the Waikirikiri Selwyn

Community Fund are accepted all year round, but there are

four dates in the year when applications are assessed and

funds released.

Applications for round four of the Fund close on Thursday

30 April. For more details on eligibility and how to apply visit

selwyn.govt.nz/communityfund or email

funding@selwyn.govt.nz.

Book your tickets today!

selwyn.govt.nz/chillfest

3-6 April 2026

Selwyn Sports

Centre

Ice skating

$12–$15

Inflatables

$6

Events

Annual Plan Drop-in

Easter ChillFest

FREE

Saturday 4 April, 9am-3pm,

Selwyn Sports Centre

Got questions about the Annual Plan – come

and talk to your councillors and key staff.

For more Annual Plan drop-ins visit

selwyn.govt.nz/annualplan

Let’s Play Ball

$5pp

Thursday 9 April, 10–11am

West Melton Community and Recreation Centre

Get active with a variety of exciting ball sports, including

Pickleball, Basketball, and Table Tennis. Whether you’re keen

to compete or just have fun, there’s something for everyone!

For 5+ years. $5 per person (plus booking fee).

Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events

Cancer Society Drop-in

FREE

Tuesday 7 April, 9.30am-12.30pm

Darfield Library and Service Centre

These free sessions provide valuable support for those

coping with a cancer diagnosis. Join members of the

Cancer Society for face-to-face information and advice.

For more sessions visit selwynlibraries.co.nz/events

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‘The whole purpose of the fast-track is to

exclude the community input to a degree’

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"We want to make sure we

retain the main street as the

focus of the community, and we

don’t want to see it fragment the

township,” Polglase said.

Hughes Development

director Jake Hughes declined

to comment while the consent

application was being processed.

The urban assessment

for the application said any

potential effects a possible new

supermarket could have on

the existing businesses would

be considered at the detailed

design phase.

Polglase was also worried

there was little control over the

growth of Darfield.

"We believe the council should

have the controlling interest in

how Darfield is going to grow.”

The fast-track process is

controlled by the Ministry for

the Environment. While the

council can make submissions

on fast-track applications, it has

no control over decisions.

Hughes Developments used

the previous government’s

fast-track process after the

Covid-19 pandemic to get 1000

homes consented as part of

its Faringdon subdivision in

Rolleston.

It was one of many developers

to take advantage of housing

rules, designed to promote more

affordable homes in cities like

An illustration of what the 800-home Bangor Village subdivision on the outskirts of Darfield could look like. Right – If

approved, the subdvsion would turn 130ha of farmland into housing on Bangor Rd.

Auckland and Wellington, to

push subdivisions through in

the district.

Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg

said she understood concerns

around growth pressure but

noted the project is currently

only in the application stage.

“The next step is a review

by an expert panel who will

consider the concerns raised

and weigh them against the

overall benefits of the project,”

she said.

Grigg said the project should

be considered for fast-track

approval on its merits, like

providing significant job

opportunities during the

delivery period, as well as

contributing to the Canterbury

economy.

Malvern Ward councillor

John Verry said the project was

another example of central

Government interfering with

local government.

“My understanding is the

whole purpose of the fast-track

is to exclude the community

input to a degree,” he said.

Verry shared the residents'

association’s concerns about

fragmenting the township. Grigg

defended the fast-track process.

“The advantage of the

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fast-track system is that the

project can be processed

in a more timely and costeffective

way, while allowing

the opportunity for local

government input.”

Polglase also wanted to see the

amount the developers put in

to local infrastructure keep up

with the population growth.

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Charity gets

boost from

stolen goods

Motor camp proposal among options

for underused community halls

A charity will benefit from

recovered property following

the sentencing of a burglar.

A 42-year-old North

Canterbury man was sentenced

to nine months and 14 days

of home detention in the

Christchurch District Court

after stealing ovens, cooktops,

lighting, and other new fixtures

from multiple building sites in

Rolleston and Rangiora between

March and April last year.

Area prevention manager

Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker

said the offending caused

considerable stress, delays,

and financial loss for a number

homeowners and builders

across the region.

“Amongst the sentencing

conditions, the judge ordered

that all of the recovered

property that had no known

owner was to be donated to

charity,” she said.

Habitat for Humanity was

the chosen charity for the

remaining 52 appliances and

fittings. The organisation helps

repair homes and provides

affordable housing.

“This was a great piece of

investigative work from the

team and even better that this

goes towards helping people in

our communities,” Walker said.

“Police continue to work

closely with builders,

developers, and communities to

deter construction-site thefts.”

BY DANIEL ALVEY

Motor camps could be developed

at two community hall sites in

the district.

The New Zealand Motor

Caravan Association (NZMCA)

has expressed interest in leasing

or purchasing part or all of

the land at Mead Hall near the

Rakaia River and Greenpark

Hall near Lincoln.

Both halls have been identified

by the council as

underutilised, as it prepares to

seek public feedback on their

future.

Consultation will also cover

Sheffield Community Hall,

Tawera Memorial Hall in Springfield,

and Greendale Hall.

In a briefing to councillors

last week, council community

policy advisor Hannah Budge

said no decisions had been made

and public feedback would be

pivotal.

“In recent years, the council

has taken on the day-to-day

operation of some halls. Like

many historic buildings, community

halls will require care,

investment, and usage at some

halls has been lower than

expected,” she said.

“This indicates it is time to

start a conversation with communities

to explore what the

future of these halls may look

like, and if there are alternative

ways they could be managed or

Land around the Greenpark Community Hall could be turned into a motor camp by the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

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Should land at Mead Hall and

Greenpark Hall be used for motor

camps? Email in 200 words or less

daniel.alvey@alliedmedia.co.nz

operated so they can continue to

serve their communities well.”

The NZMCA said it could

establish a motor camp for its

members, to be used for camping

and for rallies run by the

association.

For the other halls, the council

is considering a range of options,

including transferring ownership

to community groups.

Budge said targeted consultation

would help inform the

direction the council takes into

next year’s consultation on the

2027–37 Long Term Plan.

Public engagement is

expected to run from June to

August, including community

meetings with councillors and

staff, as well as surveys. The

consultation has a budget of

$20,000.

Councillor Elizabeth Mundt

said at the briefing the

consultation budget should not

be a constraint, and encouraged

staff to find efficiencies by using

councillors to engage with their

communities.

NZMCA owns and operates more than

50 motor camps around the country,

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Military training exercise rolls through district

BY DANIEL ALVEY

Part of a new roundabout

built to replace a dangerous

intersection will open to traffic

this month.

The State Highway 1,

Dunns Crossing, Walkers Rd

roundabout is the first stage of

the $200 million Rolleston access

improvements project, which

also includes the flyover from

Rolleston Drive to Jones Rd.

To allow the Walkers Rd side of

the roundabout to be completed,

traffic will be temporarily shifted

to the Dunns Crossing Rd side

later this month.

Stage one is expected to be

fully open in June, with the

entire project completed by

Christmas.

Since 2019, data shows about

34 crashes have occurred at the

intersection, five of them serious.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

SH1 upgrade work

ahead of schedule

New Zealand Transport

Agency Waka Kotahi regional

relationships director James

Caygill said the project is running

ahead of schedule.

He said once the roundabout

is open in June, work can start

on the flyover, with Izone traffic

to be rerouted through the new

roundabout along Walkers and

Two Chain Rds.

Following the completion of

the Dunns Crossing roundabout,

work will begin on a single-lane

roundabout at SH1, Burnham

and Aylesbury Rds.

So far, NZTA has spent

$2,617,392 to purchase five

properties required for the

Burnham roundabout.

NZTA is also adding traffic lights

to the Weedons interchange to

manage traffic flow onto SH1.

All work is scheduled for

completion by December 2028.

Up to 60 army personnel carried

out training exercises in Leeston,

West Melton and Burnham last

week.

The four day exercise involved

soldiers from the 2nd/1st Royal

New Zealand Infantry Regiment,

Depot Company based at

Burnham.

Soldiers carrying rifles

patrolled on foot in urban areas,

while vehicles were operated

across rural locations.

“This training exercise helps

personnel get used to urban

deployment and teaches them to

adapt to different environments,”

a military officer said.

The exercises included

simulated explosions, roleplayers

interacting with soldiers

and blank-firing at the West

Melton Rifle Range.

The exercise was also held in

Halswell.

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Malvern A&P Show: Pipe bands, animals,

The 127th Malvern A&P Show at Sheffield Domain on Saturday had

plenty of competitions and events to keep the crowd entertained.

Popular events included the vintage machinery display, giant

pumpkin competition, pedalmania, dog race, woodchopping and

pipe band performances. The supreme livestock champion award

was won by Cameron Taylor from Geraldine for his hen. Said a show

spokesperson: “A huge thank you to our incredible show committee,

dedicated conveners, hardworking stewards and judges, enthusiastic

competitors, generous trade exhibitors, incredible sponsors and the

many volunteers who quietly keep everything running.”

From left – Mayor Lydia Gliddon with show co-vice president Simon Wright

Cameron Taylor and co-vice president Tim Wright.

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Corde urges

carpooling as

fuel costs bite

Housing or emergency precinct?

Council to decide park’s future

BY DANIEL ALVEY

Council-owned contractor Corde

is feeling the pain of increased

fuel prices.

Corde head of people and

culture and capability Richard

Copeland said the company uses

about 4300 litres of diesel each

day on average.

Diesel prices have risen in

many areas due to

the conflict in the

Middle East, with

pump prices now

roughly on par

with 91-octane

petrol.

Copeland said

Corde has started

encouraging staff

who use company

vehicles to

carpool.

Richard

Copeland

The company has also been

providing advice on how to

reduce fuel costs such as moderating

driving style and ensuring

tyres are inflated correctly.

“The impacts on Corde of the

fuel price increases are significant.

This isn’t only in terms of

the fuel price itself, but many

of our other supply chain costs

are increasing, everything from

pipes to tyres,” he said

Copeland said the company is

working with the council and its

other clients to plan through the

impact of the current fuel price

challenges.

BY DANIEL ALVEY

A 13ha block of land earmarked

for emergency services could be

sold for housing.

The future of the largely

unused Helpet Park in Rolleston

is due to be discussed by councillors

in two weeks.

Mayor Lydia Gliddon said all

options are on the table.

"A paper is coming to the

council on April 15, and until

then nothing is decided,” she

said.

Selwyn Times was told the

13ha park could be sold for

about $17 million and used for

housing as it is already zoned

for medium density.

The land was slated for a

possible all-in-one emergency

services campus after the council

signed a memorandum of

understanding with police, Hato

Hone St John and Fire and Emergency

New Zealand in 2023.

But none of the organisations

have come up with the cash to

build the campus.

While Gliddon would not

say the campus idea had been

shelved, she acknowledged the

difficulty of funding a multiagency

project.

“Coordinating between police,

FENZ and St John, all operating

under different funding cycles

and processes, has slowed progress.

Personally, I would like to

The council will consider options for Helpet Park in Rolleston on April 15.

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see an emergency services campus

here.

“It makes a lot of sense for

agencies to work together to create

a long-term asset for Selwyn,

the wider region and the South

Island. But the council also has

to make practical decisions. We

are laser-focused on keeping

rates affordable, so any move

forward must stack up financially

and operationally.”

The April 15 decision on the

next steps follows a publicexcluded

briefing to councillors

in February on the park.

Gliddon said due to commercial

sensitivity, any decision on

the park’s future will also likely

be discussed behind closed

doors.

So far the council has spent

about $155,000 on a feasibility

study for the emergency

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

services campus. Gliddon's view

is any sale of the land would

have to provide a long-term benefit

to the district, rather than

just a cash injection.

"If you are going to sell assets,

that money has to produce some

return for our community.”

The council already has

concept designs to extend

Broadlands Drive from where it

ends at Nicolau Ave to Lincoln

Rolleston Rd. The design shows

a roundabout on Branthwaite

Drive and a set of traffic lights

on Lincoln Rolleston Rd.

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A major milestone has been

reached in the upgrade of

Lincoln’s town centre.

The final underground

drainage works for stage one

of the $46 million project

along Gerald St have now

been completed, with the

focus shifting to aboveground

construction and

beautification.

“This includes the

installation of new kerbs and

paving, as well as preparation

works ahead of the upcoming

roading improvements. These

changes will play a key role

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Stage one of the upgrade is

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works being finished,

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Traffic disruptions and

delays through the works have

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extended the closure of the

road to April 24.

“By completing milling and

asphalt paving together in

one co-ordinated stage, this

approach helps avoid the need

for further closures later and

reduces overall disruption for

our community.”

The council said businesses

and residents have the opportunit

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office at 6/14 Gerald St, next

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11am-2pm on Tuesdays and

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Cuts to

transport

funding

criticised


Total Mobility card

holders will pay more

to use taxi services

from July 1, with

pending Government

changes to the

scheme.

BY DAVID HILL

A Canterbury regional councillor has

slammed funding cuts to a transport

scheme for people with disabilities.

The Total Mobility Scheme provides

75% discounted taxi fares to eligible

people, up to a maximum fare of $70 a

trip, in the greater Christchurch area.

Environment Canterbury councillor

Joe Davies voted against a proposal to

cut the Total Mobility fare cap by 10%

– from $70 to $63 – at a council meeting

last Wednesday.

He said the cuts were adding extra

costs to the most vulnerable in the

community who had few or no other

transport options.

The Total Mobility card is used by

people with long-term impairments

– physical, intellectual, cognitive, or

psychiatric – that

prevent them from using

public transport.

The Government is

planning to cut the Total

Mobility subsidy from

75% to 65% of the fare,

up to the fare cap of $63,

from July 1, as it looks

for cost savings.

Councils were advised

to cut the fare cap by at

least 10% as part of the

changes.

Joe Davies

It means Total Mobility card holders

will now be required to pay 35% of their

taxi fare from July 1, which is $22 at the

new cap of $63.

When taxi fares exceed the cap, the

user is required to pay the difference.

The subsidy is jointly funded by

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and

regional councils.

‘‘This is not efficiency, it is isolation,

a missed doctor’s appointment and lost

independence,’’ Davies said.

‘‘We will not balance the books on the

back of Total Mobility reductions.’’

Staff presented two options for

reducing the fare cap of $70 by 10% (to

$63) or 15% (to $59.50), with councillors

opting for the 10% reduction.

While Davies was the only councillor

to vote against the proposals, there was

sympathy around the table.

ECan councillors Megen McKay

and Ian Mackenzie described a 10%

reduction as ‘‘the least worst option’’.

‘‘We are providing a service to

a community with very few other

options,’’ Mackenzie said.

ECan corporate director Giles

Southwell said the subsidy was

increased from 50% to 75% by the

Government during the Covid pandemic.

In December, the Government

announced the Total Mobility Scheme

was close to exceeding Crown funding

due to a growing demand for the service,

putting financial pressure on local

government and NZTA.

Southwell said staff analysis indicated

the subsidy reduction would likely lead

to fewer trips, resulting in savings to the

council.

Around 6.5% of trips have reached

the $70 cap, but all users of the mobility

scheme will be impacted by the funding

change, he said.

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Wright makes

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Maadi medal

BY SAM COUGHLAN

A week ago, Felicity Wright was

preparing to become Lincoln

High School’s first Maadi Cup

representative since 2010.

Now, after finishing second in

the under 16 girls’ single sculls

on Friday, she has become the

school’s first-ever medallist at the

national secondary schools rowing

regatta.

“It was pretty amazing, like

really shocking. It didn’t hit me

until I got off the water,” she said.

Wright, 15, was sitting fifth at

the halfway mark before powering

home at Lake Ruataniwha,

near Twizel.

She finished 3.5 seconds behind

winner Lucy Earl (Columba College,

Dunedin), but well clear of

Howick College’s Danielle de Villiers

in third.

Wright, who started rowing

in 2024, was second in her heat

on Monday before winning

Wednesday’s semi-final – a

performance she said gave her

belief that a medal in the A final

could be possible.

“I was really shocked with how

it (the semi-final) went, and that’s

when it came to me that I may

have a shot at medalling.

“Going into it, I was trying to

make A finals or just any finals

for my races, and I really pushed

past that.”

She also competed in the

under 17 single sculls, making

the B final and finishing

eighth overall against older and

stronger opposition.

Her mother, Kristy, was on

hand to watch all her races and

said it was “nerve-wracking”

from the shore.

“Watching the coaches’ faces

when she was ploughing on past

everyone else was pretty cool.

“The people on the speaker

were very surprised, with Lincoln

High being only a team of

one person,” she said.

Making history for the school

made the result even more special,

Wright said.

“It’s really great being the first

person to medal (from Lincoln).”

Her season is not over yet – she

has been invited to attend trials

for the South Island under 18

team back at Ruataniwha next

weekend.

“We applied for it, but I feel

like because it’s under 18, I

wasn’t quite sure whether I was

Felicity Wright became Lincoln High School’s first-ever Maadi Cup medallist when she took silver in the under 16 girls’

single sculls final on Friday. She shared a hug with a friend afterwards.

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going to make it when the list

came out – it’s pretty amazing.”

Selection would cap off an

impressive first season under

coach Connor Fraher at the

Union Rowing Club – the same

club her mother rowed for at

high school.

Wright made multiple A finals

at the South Island secondary

schools championships last

month and also won bronze in

the intermediate double sculls

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January.

Wright said her plan for the

winter would be to do “lots of

ergs” to improve her rowing and

she will “100%” be back in the

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Perfect start to season for Ellesmere sides

BY SAM COUGHLAN

A win in their opening game has

lifted a “monkey off the back” for

Lincoln after a late 32-30 victory

over West Melton on Saturday.

Having earlier scored a try,

captain Caleb McStay kicked a

decisive penalty from 30-metres

out with five minutes remaining

to give Lincoln a lead they held to

full-time.

“It was pretty back and forth,

the score kind of reflected that,”

he said.

“Nice and physical for a first

game. It’s good to get a win first

up, get the monkey off the back. It

sets us up for hopefully what will

be a good season.”

Lincoln won just one of 13

matches in 2025, but have already

matched that tally in 2026 and sit

atop the Coleman Shield standings

– although theirs is the only

Ellesmere fixture played so far.

“We haven’t changed too much

from last year, but we’ve definitely

had a better pre-season and

had more boys down there training.

It’s been good to go in a bit

more prepared this year,” McStay

said.

“Obviously the end goal is to

win it but I think a big goal for us

would be playing finals at the end

of the year.

“We’re confident this year. All

the boys have been there since

day one of pre-season – we’ve

all been training together for a

couple of months now, so the confidence

is definitely there within

the group.”

All other Ellesmere teams also

made winning starts against

COMBINED COUNTRY ROUND 1

Darfield 34 Glenmark-Cheviot 29

Prebbleton 43 Hurunui 14

Waihora 54 Methven 17

Lincoln 32 West Melton 30

Southbridge 66 Saracens 21

This weekend

Southbridge v Darfield, Southbridge

Domain, 2.45pm Saturday

Points

Pool A: Southern 6, Waihora 5,

Prebbleton 5, Darfield 5, Methven 5,

Glenmark 2, Oxford 0, Hurunui 0

Pool B: Rakaia 9, Southbridge 5,

Kaiapoi 5, Lincoln 5, West Melton 2,

Ashley 2, Celtic 1, Ohoka 0, Saracens 0

North and Mid Canterbury opposition

in the combined country

competition.

Defending champions Waihora

beat Methven 54-17, while Southbridge

ran in 10 tries in a 66-21

win over Saracens.

Darfield (34-29 over Glenmark-

Cheviot) and Prebbleton (43-14

over Hurunui) also claimed wins.

The competition breaks for

Easter this weekend, with the

exception of Southbridge’s 150th

jubilee game against Darfield on

Saturday. Points from that match

will count only towards the Coleman

Shield.

In two weeks Prebbleton and

Waihora will play for the Hoff

Shield – contested between the

two clubs and currently held by

Prebbleton.

Darfield will visit Methven,

while West Melton plays away

to Ashburton Celtic, Southbridge

hosts Kaiapoi and Lincoln plays

Ohoka.

Try-scorer Caleb McStay also kicked the winning penalty in Lincoln’s victory over

West Melton on Saturday.

PHOTO: GRAEME TILTMAN

Selwyn United captain Liam Coleman's

penalty gave the side a 1-1 draw with

Christchurch United at the weekend.

PHOTO: DUTCH VAN BARNEVELD

Shield match

looms for

Selwyn Utd

BY SAM COUGHLAN

Selwyn United will have the

chance to lift the Hurley Shield

on Good Friday when they host

holders Coastal Spirit in their

third Southern League match.

The shield goes on the line

whenever the holders play at

home. Selwyn last held it in 2022.

They earned their first point

of the season with a late penalty

from captain Liam Coleman,

securing a 1-1 draw with

Christchurch United.

Selwyn now sit eighth after two

games, with Nelson Suburbs and

Nomads yet to register a point.

The Stallions face a quick

turnaround over Easter, taking on

second-tier Halswell United in the

first round of the English Cup on

Monday.

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with Monday’s tie starting at 2pm.

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Club celebrating its proud past

The Southbridge Rugby Football Club celebrates 150 years this weekend with a series of events to mark the occasion. Sam Coughlan reports

Luke Palmer is the youngest

president in Southbridge’s long

history, and is in charge of

the club as it puts together its

biggest-ever event.

The club marks its 150th

jubilee this weekend with a

slate of auctions, matches,

reunions and, most importantly,

recognition of lifelong club

legends.

“She’s all hands on deck,”

Palmer said.

“Just going through finalising

all the packs for everybody and

working out all the catering. In

the last few days it’s probably

hit home a bit. But it’s definitely

coming around pretty quick.”

On Friday, the club will host

a Q+A with club legend and

former All Black Dan Carter,

alongside other special guests

including Wayne Smith, Andy

Ellis and Fijian sevens legend

Waisale Serevi.

Saturday features a full day

of matches, with juniors in the

morning, followed by Division 1

and 2 matches against Darfield

at 1pm and 2.45pm respectively,

before a dinner and live band

in the evening.

On Sunday, Carter will return

to the club for the first time

in six years to play alongside

his father Neville and his four

brothers, plus cousin William,

in a golden oldies match

featuring former Southbridge

players. A women’s invitational

match will also be played.

Southbridge RFC president Luke Palmer grew up in the township alongside sister Kate, above right, and they are still involved in the club. He has also served as club

captain and won six Coleman Shields as a division 1 player.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Said Carter: “Looking forward

to the weekend to catch up with

old teammates and friends.

“Southbridge is where rugby all

started for me and it has so many

great coaches and great players.”

He last played for the club in

the 2020 Coleman Shield final,

where the side beat Waihora.

Palmer said the jubilee was

the result of 18 months of

planning.

“The committee met once

a month, and then from the

start of this year we’ve been

meeting once a week as a

general committee, and then all

the subcommittees have been

meeting on top of that.

“Most of the time it’s two

meetings a week, and then

obviously everything else

happens on the ground doing

the work. I’d hate to put a

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with an eye on the future

number on it, but there have

been some tireless hours put in.

“It was a bit daunting a few

weeks ago with how much work

had to be done, so there’s been

massive shifts put on by a lot of

people.

“But now we've got most of

the things in place, ready to go,

it’s hopefully going to change

from a pretty daunting task to a

really enjoyable weekend.”

Palmer, 30, is the youngest

person to be elected president

of Southbridge.

Now in his second year as

president, he still plays in the

Division 1 side after debuting

in 2016, and brought up 100

appearances last year.

His father Wayne has also

served as president and is a

life member, while his mother

Deb has been involved with the

junior set-up.

Sister Kate is also on the

subcommittee organising the

150th jubilee.

“I grew up in Southbridge.

I’ve played from juniors right

through to seniors and now

president in the last couple of

years,” Palmer said.

“There’s massive connections

right through the club, a lot of

history with people involved

and playing now.

“It’s pretty cool to see that

continue through with a lot of

the juniors playing now. There’s

going to be some pretty cool

historical displays on for the

weekend as well, showcasing all

that.”

The Southbridge club of 1951 which won the senior, junior, and fourth grade competitions.

SOUTHBRIDGE RFC

BY THE NUMBERS

150: Years of rugby

118: All Black test caps (Dan

Carter, Albert Anderson)

65: Current sponsors

275: Div 1 games by one player –

Peni Manumanuniliwa (pictured)

25: Coleman

Shield titles

9: International

tours

(including

one to the UK

that took 77

people in the

community:

players,

management &

supporters)

141: Crusaders caps (Dan Carter)

3: Luisetti Seeds Cup wins

› Continued on Page 20

ALL BLACKS

The club boasts two New Zealand

representatives – tough lock Albie

Anderson and mercurial first-five Dan

Carter, one of the greatest player’s in

the sport’s history.

Both players grew

up in Southbridge

and played their

junior rugby for the

club before moving

on.

Anderson made

143 appearances

for Canterbury from

1981-1990 and was Albie Anderson

a key part of the

side that held the Ranfurly Shield for

24 successive defences from 1982-

1985. He played six tests for the All

Blacks, debuting in 1983, and was

part of the 1987 Rugby World Cup

winning team.

Carter debuted for Canterbury in

2002 and the Crusaders in 2003 and

went on to cement himself as one

of the best first-five-eighths in the

world. He went to four World Cups, in

2003, 2007, 2011

and 2015, and

earned two winners

medals in the latter

two. He retired

from international

rugby in 2015 after

beating Australia in

the final.

He also played

141 times for the

Crusaders and won

Dan Carter

three Super Rugby titles. After leaving

the red-and-blacks in 2015 he had

stints in France and Japan before his

final game - the Coleman Shield final

for Southbridge in 2020, where the

side beat Waihora.

TIMELINE

1876: Southbridge Rugby Football

Club is officially established.

1879: Canterbury Rugby Union

founded; Southbridge becomes a

founding Canterbury club. SRFC was

one of the first clubs involved in the

union’s formation.

1906: Ellesmere Rugby Sub-Union is

formed and the district competition

begins. Southbridge plays in the early

rural competitions that later form the

sub-union.

1960s: One of SRFC's most

successful Coleman Shield-winning

eras with an eight-year consecutive

streak from 1962-1969.

1970s to late 1990s: SRFC produces

a stream of provincial and national

representatives, from Ellesmere and

Canterbury Country to Canterbury,

Canterbury Māori, Canterbury 7s,

Crusaders, South Island, and the All

Blacks.

1976: SRFC celebrates 100 years.

1983: Albie Anderson debuts for the

All Blacks (#847).

2001: SRFC celebrates 125 years.

2003: Dan Carter debuts for the All

Blacks (#1034).

2010: The Rugby development

officer/club manager position is

established; Chris McMillan is

appointed and continues in the role

in 2026.

2012-13, 2017: SRFC becomes

Countrywide champions. The Division

1 side wins Canterbury Country

(Countrywide honours, Luisetti Seeds

Cup).

2016: Div 2 side wins their Ellesmere

competition.

2016-17, 2019-21, 2025: Division 1

side wins the Coleman Shield, including

a ‘three-peat’ from 2019-2021.

2026: Southbridge community

celebrates the club's 150th Jubilee

from April 3-5, during Easter

weekend.

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› From Page 19

He said volunteering to be

president was just a case of being

one of the only people keen for

the job.

“I don’t know if anyone’s

actively putting their hand up

for us. I was club captain for

a few years beforehand, so

it was pretty much a natural

progression.

“It’s been quite eye-opening, I

guess, but also a cool opportunity

and a bit of a privilege as well.”

Palmer said some of his best

memories in a Southbridge

jersey include the six Coleman

Shield titles since his debut – in

2016-17, 2019-21 and 2025.

“The last 10 years have been

an awesome run, had some

great memories and games, and

obviously playing alongside Dan

(Carter) during those Covid times

– that was very memorable.”

He said the goal for the club

in the future was ensuring there

were always pathways for junior

players to transition into senior

rugby.

“The juniors are the heartbeat

of the club, so making sure they

retain numbers and have a clear

pathway for them to go right

the way through to seniors and

continue to have a real good

group in the senior space with

the Div 1 and Div 2s.

“I’m trying to create a

welcoming environment at the

club that everyone enjoys and

loves, to keep the ones we’ve got

here.”

• Historic information and photographs

provided by Nina Tucker

Dan Carter will return to play for the golden oldies team on Sunday. In his last

game for Southbridge he won the Coleman Shield title. He is pictured with club

manager Chris McMillan.

PHOTO: GILL HAPPER

Club’s United Kingdom tour

In 2023, Southbridge sent a touring

party of 30 players, eight management

staff and 39 supporters to the United

Kingdom for a 28-day, three-match

tour.

The side received huge support —

both on tour and through fundraising

at home, with some sponsors even

travelling to watch matches in person.

The tourists played matches against

England’s Sidcup RFC and Northern

Ireland’s Belfast Harlequins and City

of Armagh, with the latter doubling as

a fundraiser for the My Name’s Doddie

Foundation, which supports people

living with motor neurone disease,

raising about $5600.

For many of the players, it was their

first trip outside New Zealand.

Tour jerseys were presented by

former visiting players who had

represented Southbridge in the past

before returning to their clubs in the

United Kingdon.

FOUNDING FAMILIES

Rugby has been part of

Southbridge’s story for more than

150 years, with the first games

played locally as early as 1872.

Matches between neighbouring

families — including the Willises

of Willisden and the Bridges of

Homebrook — helped bring the new

game to life in the district.

In 1876, four Willis brothers,

home from Christ’s College, began

organising

regular

fixtures and

formally

established

what would

become the

Southbridge

Rugby

Football

Club.

Captain R.B. Willis is widely

regarded as a founding figure, while

his son Claude (pictured) became

the club’s first captain.

In 1879, Claude represented

North Canterbury in one of the

country’s earliest interprovincial

matches, a proud achievement

that reflected the strong rugby

foundations already laid in

Southbridge.

That same year, at a meeting

held in the Grosvenor Hotel,

Southbridge joined seven other

clubs as founding members of the

Canterbury Rugby Football Union.

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All aboard the Crusaders Express

Trains will be taking fans to

watch the Crusaders at the new

covered stadium.

The Crusaders Express will

offer return services from

Rolleston and Rangiora for

the Super Round rugby match

against the Waratahs on Friday,

April 24, at One New Zealand

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Passengers will disembark

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about 1km from the stadium.

Christchurch will host the

Super Round with 10 Super

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on the city to open the longawaited

new stadium.

The Super Round will take

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in Canterbury. Our long-term

vision is to build additional rail

services around major events at

the new stadium and across the

region.

“The Crusaders fan train is a

practical way to show how rail

can move large numbers of people

efficiently into the city. It’s a

small step, but it demonstrates

what commuter rail could look

like for Christchurch.”

The concept also has support

from the city council, which

has contributed $51,053 from

its Capital Endowment Fund

to help pay for temporary

infrastructure.

The Crusaders Express will bring the team’s fans from Rolleston and Rangiora to

the city on game days.

Mayor Phil Mauger said the

service is a credit to the team at

Mainland Rail.

“It’s fantastic to have more

transport options in our city to

encourage people out of their

cars and into the central city to

see everything Christchurch has

to offer,” Mauger said.

“I’m so thrilled the council

has been able to support them.

It’s great to have new ideas

or initiatives in Christchurch

and shows we’re willing to

give new thinking a go and see

if it improves how people get

around.”

The idea came about after a

sold-out fan train to Timaru for

a pre-season match in January.

Plans are now underway

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remaining home games at One

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Crusaders chief executive

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“The success of the preseason

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What’s On

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Easter Hunt

Friday 9am-5pm

Foster Park and Selwyn Sports

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small Easter treat and go in the

draw to win an Easter prize pack.

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Ellesmere Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday 8-9am

Anderson Square, Leeston

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hunt organised by Ellesmere

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groups – under 10 years and 10

and over and will all get a free

marshmallow egg and go into the

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Hororata Museum Open Day

Sunday 1.30-4.30pm

50 Cotons Road, Hororata

Hororata Historical Society

maintains the historic Cotons'

Cottage and the Hororata

Museum, which contains a wide

range of artefacts, archives

and photographs relating to

the history of the district. The

cottage and museum are a great

destination for those exploring

the countryside, and for anyone

interested in New Zealand history.

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Nigel Slater says he's not sure why food in autumn tastes so good:

“It may be the first real snap of cold weather, the nostalgic smell of

cold, wet earth, or perhaps it is because of the opportunity to bring

out the unfussy food we really love..."

PUMPKIN (OR SQUASH) ROLLS

WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES

These are similar to sausage

rolls, but filled with pumpkin or

squash instead.

It is important to use a firmfleshed

pumpkin or squash, so it

keeps its shape inside the pastry.

Just make sure to let it cool and

firm up before you use it.

Ingredients

Makes 12

For the pumpkin:

1kg butternut squash or pumpkin

(peeled weight)

½ tsp aleppo pepper

3 spring onions

325g puff pastry

1 egg, beaten

2 tsp nigella seeds

For the dipping sauce:

4 tsp pomegranate molasses

1 clove garlic

5 Tbsp olive oil

Juice of ½ lemon

2 tsp grain mustard

A large baking sheet

Method

• Put a deep pan of water on to

boil and place a steamer basket

or colander over it, covered with

a lid. Cut the squash or pumpkin

into 5cm pieces and steam for

about 25-30 minutes until tender

to the point of a knife.

• Transfer the cooked squash,

still in its steamer, to drain over

a mixing bowl. (Even though

the squash hasn’t touched the

water it may still contain a little

moisture.) Then put the squash

into a bowl and using a potato

masher or a fork, crush to a thick

mash.

• Season with salt, black pepper

and the aleppo pepper.

• Finely chop and add the

spring onions. Set aside to cool.

The mash must be firm and cold

before you use it. If it isn’t then

drain it further over a bowl in the

fridge.

• Roll the puff pastry into a

rectangle approximately 35 x

25cm, then turn the pastry so the

longest side is facing you. Cut in

half lengthways (to give 2 strips

of pastry 35 x 12.5cm).

• Spoon half the squash in a

line along the edge of the pastry

facing you, about 2cm from the

edge. Brush the pastry edge with

beaten egg, then roll up tightly

into a long sausage, sealing the

pastry edges together with more

of the egg. Repeat using the

second piece of pastry and the

remaining squash.

• Place in the fridge for 40

minutes. (Don’t be tempted to

skip this step.)

• Set the oven at 200degC and

place a baking sheet in the oven.

• Remove the rolls of pastry

from the fridge and slice each

one into six short lengths.

• Using a palette knife, transfer

the rolls to the heated baking

sheet. Brush lightly with more

beaten egg, then cut a small slit in

the top of each and sprinkle with

the nigella seeds.

• Bake in the preheated oven

for 25-30 minutes until the pastry

is golden and puffed. Remove

and leave to rest for a few

minutes before transferring to a

serving plate or board.

• Make the dip: Put the

pomegranate molasses in a small

saucepan with the garlic, olive

oil, lemon juice and mustard,

bring to the boil, then pour into a

small dish. Dip each roll into the

sauce as you eat.

BAKED APPLES WITH

MAPLE SYRUP AND CREAM

Ingredients

Serves 4

6 apples, sweet and

medium-sized

45g butter

3 Tbsp maple syrup

250ml cream

½ tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

• Set the oven at 200degC. Using

a sharp knife, score each apple

1cm down from the stem. This

will allow the flesh to puff up as

it bakes.

• Place them, just touching, in a

baking dish.

• Melt the butter in a small pan,

then remove from the heat and

spoon over the apples.

• Bake until the apples have

puffed up and their flesh is soft.

The exact timing will depend

on the variety of apple, so start

checking after 25-30 minutes.

• The occasional baste with the

delicious buttery juices in the

baking dish is a thoroughly good

thing.

• When the apples are nearly

ready, pour the cream into a

small saucepan, add the maple

syrup, ground cinnamon and

vanilla extract.

• Bring to the boil and let it

bubble for about a minute, then

spoon over the baked apples.

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Think ahead to next spring and

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rain and sun. Raw manure can

be added also and will break

down over winter.

Any potatoes still in the garden

should be lifted and stored.

April is the traditional month

to sow broad beans. These ultratough

vegetables will germinate

at very low temperatures and

although they may make little

growth over winter, will grow

strongly in spring to produce

better crops. The long-pod

varieties generally have heavier

crops.

Some gardeners also sow

peas at this time, with favoured

variety Onward, which has a

long maturity period (97 days).

The dwarf variety, Novella, needs

no staking and matures in 63-77

days.

Cabbage and cauliflower plants

can be set in soil that has been

well-manured or generously

composted to stand the winter

and mature in spring.

For planting out in spring, sow

cabbage and lettuce seeds in

glass-covered boxes or cloches.

Choose a rich soil and a sunny

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Another tough vegetable is

tatsoi, (Brassica narinosa or

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called spinach mustard, spoon

mustard, or rosette bok choy.

An Asian green with spoonshaped,

thick, glossy, dark green

leaves that grow in rosettes and

white stems, it can withstand

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April is the traditional month to sow broad beans. These ultra-tough vegetables will germinate at very low temperatures and

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Now is the time to prepare

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composting is required every

year. Remove all dying stems

and leaves, pull out weeds and

pile manure or compost on the

crowns. Blood and bone can be

forked through.

Asparagus tops should be

removed before the berry-like

red seeds ripen or the beds will

be clogged with seedlings. Cut

stems to ground level, remove all

weeds and apply seaweed-based

fertiliser before leaving the beds

clean and tidy for winter.

daisies that have finished

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In milder districts, these

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Michaelmas daisies. In colder

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made in spring.

Lawns may be sown.

FRUIT

Walnuts will be ripening, so

cut any grass around the trees to

make nut collection easier.

When they start falling, shake

branches vigorously with a long

pole to dislodge as many as

possible.

Nuts will discolour if left in rain

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This is the last chance before winter to plant Ranunculus claws and Anemone

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“If it weren’t for your gumboots, where

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Fred Dagg sang this – the beloved

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and mismatched Skellerup gumboots.

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fact that this 1950s

Canterbury gumboot

is now part of our

national identity is

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MOTORING Selwyn Times, April 1, 2026 | 27

Mini Aceman JCW

delivers big energy

in a small package

Motoring with Bob Nettleton

An interesting twist on the

diminutive, high-performance

John Cooper Works (JCW)

3-door hatch we drove recently

is the quirky Aceman compact

urban SUV. It’s larger and more

practical than its pint-sized

sibling, while retaining plenty

of Mini character.

The Aceman comes in a threemodel

line-up, starting with

the $63,990 Classic, followed

by the more lavishly appointed

$66,990 Favoured. From there,

it’s a sizeable step up to the

$75,990 JCW EV reviewed here.

Remarkably, it comfortably

seats five people despite

measuring just over four

metres long and 1750mm wide

– dimensions that slot it neatly

between the Mini Cooper and

the Countryman wagon. Rear

cargo space is about average

for an EV of this size, offering

enough versatility for everyday

use.

Mini pitches the Aceman as

an expressive urban SUV with

compact proportions, and it

delivers on that brief.

The striking front end, strong

contours and functional twobox

design give it real presence.

In range-topping JCW form it

rides on 19-inch alloy wheels,

while LED headlights enhance

its distinctive styling. At the

rear, large horizontal surfaces

emphasise the vehicle’s broad

stance, with upright taillights

framing the centre section.

Three distinctive Matrix rearlight

graphics further showcase

the Aceman’s character.

A 54kWh battery and single

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of torque, enough to sprint

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seconds.

Low-speed pulling power is

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electric.

As with that model, an allwheel-drive

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to rein in traction and better

Rating out of 10: Performance 8, Handling 8, Build Quality 8, Comfort 7, Styling, 8, Value for money 7

Safety: 5 Star ANCAP crash rating

Price: $75,990

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manage the performance on

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way.

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suppleness has been engineered

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Woodend 873 Main North Road

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Lincoln 35 Craig Thompson Drive

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Northwood 18 Brookfield Drive

Hornby 77 Neill Street Shirley 12 Wilmington Place Rangiora 14 Koura Drive

West Melton 9 Kingsdowne Drive

Harewood 17 Pelorus Place Bishopdale 65 Mooray Avenue West Melton 113 Melton Grange Road

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Hanmer Springs 44 Conical Hill Road

Rangiora 17 Banks Place

Halswell 3 Lazarus Lane

Rangiora 14 Grey View Grove

Rangiora 52 Oxford Road

Dallington 2/7 Katie Lane

Swannanoa 539 No 10 Road

Rangiora 6 Andrew Street

Omihi 855 Omihi Road

Upper Riccarton 1 Doncaster Street

Papanui 51A Rayburn Avenue

Saint Albans 129 Saint Albans Street

Spencerville 373 Lower Styx Road

Darfield 192 Yeomans Road

Saint Martins 40 Koromiko Street

Bishopdale 10 Maple Street

Pegasus 71 Mary Ellen Street

Ilam 23A Brodie Street Halswell 169 Halswell Junction Road Rolleston 6 Full Moon Lane

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Keeping safe during

open homes

There’s a lot to consider when putting

your home on show during the selling

process. While you want your property

to look attractive to potential buyers,

you don’t want them to advertise your

precious belongings to anyone with ill

intent. As in most circumstances, a bit of

common sense goes a long way.

To start with, you should feel

completely confident about your real

estate agent. Licensed real estate agents

are bound by the Code of Conduct, which

means they have a clear responsibility

to safeguard your property. If you have

any concerns about holding open homes,

or having viewings of your property,

it’s important to discuss these with the

agent so you can both feel comfortable.

They can advise you on any precautions

to take as part of preparing the property

for sale.

Let trusted neighbours know the

dates of any upcoming open homes or

viewings, and ask them to keep an eye

out for anything unusual.

Police suggest that you store any

valuables well out of sight before you

hold your first open home, or make the

property available for viewing. The most

commonly stolen items include money,

jewellery, office equipment, clothing,

electronics, and firearms. Photograph

and record serial numbers.

It can be helpful to make a checklist

to streamline the process and ensure

you don’t overlook anything. It’s a good

idea to hide your calendars – open

home viewers don’t need to know when

you plan to be away, or where you’re

planning to go. Put away family photos,

and lock away any passports, spare keys,

financial statements and credit cards.

Store any alcohol and prescription drugs

out of sight and preferably out of the

reach of children.

On the day of the open home, it is best

to wait at the property until the agent

arrives so you can officially pass the

security responsibility to them. Be sure

to walk the agent through the property

and orient them as needed. Ask them if

you can help them close up at the end of

the open home. Together you can check

the property, including any storage

areas and outside spaces. Double check

all the locks on windows and doors to

make sure they are secured as they were

before the viewing started.

Selling a home can be a stressful

process, so it makes sense to minimise

any hassles wherever possible. If you’ve

taken all the sensible precautions, you

shouldn’t need to worry about holding

an open home.

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DUNSANDEL 41 Frasers Road

Wow! Wow! Wow Factor!

Builders own home on just over 10 hectares of

fabulousness! A stunning and sophisticated slice of

paradise offering modern living and style surrounded

by a rural outlook. Offering open-plan living and

kitchen area with polished concrete floors, a large deck

with outdoor lighting, a pizza oven and fireplace. Twobay

barn with built-in third bay, and a further threebay

barn offers even more storage. Could be an ideal

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NEW LISTING

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Broadfield 11/265 Selwyn Road

A lifestyle the whole family will love

Settled within Trendon Green Estate this 3.85-hectare lifestyle is just over five minutes’ drive from Prebbleton and

Rolleston. The low maintenance designed residence home spans approx 282sqm and backed by a long list of

practical inclusions. Separate study and carpeted internal access double garage. Outside, perennial borders, high

hedging, specimen and fruit trees, a tunnel house and an immaculate sweep of lawn shape the grounds.

Complementing the lifestyle on offer are the three-bay enclosed shed with two extra height doors and three-phase

electricity, and a three-bay shed with one enclosed bay providing superb secure storage options. Three paddocks,

with mature shelter on all boundaries, include one with a stand of mature hazelnuts. Establish your family in this

fabulous location around 25 minutes commute into central Christchurch City.

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4 2 2 5

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

1pm, Tue 21 Apr 2026

Phone for viewing times

Chris Jones 027 220 5043

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz


Burnham 712 Highfield Road

10-hectares, irrigation, 343sqm designer home

A truly rare combination. An irrigated ten hectares set up perfectly for cattle grazing, complemented by a

beautifully crafted 343sqm home with heated pool and outside louvred entertaining area, complete with outdoor

fire. Built in 2013 to the highest standards, this four bedroom plus office home has two large living areas that open to

the outdoor entertaining area and a heated, self-cleaning saltwater pool. Polished solid wooden floors, high studs,

fully tiled bathrooms and cathedral ceilings in the kitchen/living areas set this house apart from the rest.


4 2 10 7


1pm, Wed 15 Apr 2026

3 Deans Avenue, Chch

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz

Hayley Johnston 027 379 4964

hayley.johnston@bayleys.co.nz


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Darfield 3/342 Bangor Road

Modern comfort meets country living

Ideally positioned in a great location just minutes from the local amenities of Darfield, this property offers an

excellent lifestyle with an easy commute to Christchurch and convenient access to skiing, hunting, and a wide range

of recreational activities to the west. Set on approximately 4 hectares, the five-bedroom home features open plan

living that creates a practical and welcoming environment, complemented by excellent indoor–outdoor flow that is

ideal for entertaining family and friends. The generous outdoor space provides ample room for children to play and

explore, while the property is well configured for a self-sufficient lifestyle with purpose-built glasshouses and

garden areas. A large shed further enhances the offering, providing ideal space for hobbies, storage, or recreational

toys.


5 1 2 2


12pm, Thu 16 Apr 2026

View by appointment

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225

craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz

Caleb Tod 027 450 1008

caleb.tod@bayleys.co.nz


Goughs Bay 461 Goughs Road

Scale, scenery and stewardship

This substantial 557-hectare coastal landholding has been exceptionally well developed and operated as a dairy

support property, providing a valuable adjunct to a wider farming operation and an appealing Banks Peninsula

lifestyle. The landscape blends mature native bush, fertile valley flats and strong hill country, with access to the bay

for recreation. Development over the past nine years includes a new stock water system and extensive fencing,

creating approximately 80 well-configured hill blocks and paddocks. Plans are in place for approximately 20

hectares of irrigation on the flats. A warm, fully refurbished four-bedroom residence is elevated with views across

the valley and down to the bay. The property has a long history of quality land stewardship and is located close to

Akaroa Village, offering convenience while retaining privacy and space.


557.7607 ha


12pm, Wed 29 Apr 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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Double Glazing makes a home warmer

Heat is retained in winter and kept out in summer while

condensation and noise from outside are reduced.

Modern double glazed windows and

doors are more effective than their

earlier counterparts and far superior

to single glazing which allows heat to

escape through the glass even when

there are thermal curtains.

Double glazing works in much the

same way as a thermos flask where the

silver surface on the inner glass lining

reflects back the temperature of its

contents. Heat is retained in winter and

kept out in summer while condensation

and noise from outside are reduced.

Overseas, triple glazing is very popular

while double glazing is more common in

New Zealand. Both have a gap between

the layers of glass resulting in less heat

transference. The wider the gap, the

more warmth is retained in the home

with less chance of condensation.

The technology around double and

triple glazing has advanced significantly

over the years leading to greater

efficiency though not all products are

equal with the insulation ratings varying

between the various market options.

Ratings depend on the components

used and how the windows and doors

are constructed. Factors are the type and

emissivity of the glass and width between

the panes. Products with an Energy Star

have better thermal performance.

Low-emissivity (low-e) glass, limits the

amount of ultra violet and infrared light

transmitted through the glass; the lower

the level, the more reflective the glass

reducing heat loss by twenty to thirty

percent. The result is a warmer home in

winter while the sun is reflected back

keeping the heat out and the home

cooler in summer.

The minimum air space between each

pane of glass in a double glazed window

is usually ten to sixteen millimetres.

Twelve millimetres is recommended for

warmer parts of New Zealand while the

optimum for Canterbury is from fifteen

to seventeen millimetres.

A step up is argon gas filled windows;

an economic and natural gas. Argon

gas is heavier than air so affords three

to nine percent greater insulation than

air filled double glazing and improved

sound proofing. The window or door

unit is completely sealed so perfectly

safe and the gas used for residential

windows is non-toxic. It is also used in

retrofitted windows to increase energy

efficiency especially where the gap

between the glass panes needs to be less

than usual to fit into an existing timber

window frame.

Double glazing is now standard in

new homes with additional options

like argon gas and low-e glass filled

windows becoming increasingly popular

due to the increased benefits they

offer, especially as the additional funds

invested are said to be quickly recouped

by the energy savings made.

If building or renovating, it is worth

investigating the options on the market

and budget permitting, choosing

windows and doors that not only look

good but also offer high performance in

terms of heat retention, noise reduction,

deflection of the effects of the sun and

reduced condensation.

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Camden is a premium residential

community where space, serenity and

semi-rural living come together in

perfect harmony. Created by Hughes

Developments, it reflects a legacy of

quality, with every detail carefully

considered to create a neighbourhood

designed to stand the test of time.

Stage 1 offers 55 titled sections ranging

from 501sqm to 1,660sqm, providing

the freedom to build your dream

home with room to breathe. With

fencing already in place, wide streets

and established planting throughout,

Camden delivers an immediate sense

of quality and community.

At the heart of the neighbourhood

lies Camden Park, a beautifully

landscaped green space featuring a

covered picnic area and an official

pickleball court for residents to enjoy.

Located just five minutes from West

Melton Village and approximately 30

minutes commute to the City and 16km

to Christchurch Airport. Camden offers

the perfect balance of peaceful living

and everyday convenience.

Secure your section today and start

planning your future in Camden.

bayleys.co.nz/5529718 or camden.nz

For Sale

Google Maps:

37 Tetbury Drive, West Melton


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New Listing/Open Home

New Listing

DEADLINE SALE

99 Ridgeway Avenue, Rolleston

3A2B1L2J

FOR SALE

20 Wallingford Crescent, Rolleston

2A1B1C1J

• Built in 2021 with a

contemporary design

• Low-maintenance section

with newly planted Griselinia

for future privacy

• Fixed-term tenancy in place

until July 2026

• Tenant keen to stay on - ideal

for investors

Deadline Sale

2pm Tuesday 14th April

2026 (unless sold prior)

View

Monday 1.15 - 1.45pm

Harry Wright

027 787 4479

harry.wright@raywhite.com

Rebecca Grose

021 266 2173

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com

• 99m2 floor plan

• Section big enough for a

trampoline, swing set and/or

veggie gardens

• Well maintained and kept

• Green spaces close by

• Master with walk-in wardrobe

For Sale

By Negotiation

View

by appointment

Caine Hopcroft

027 330 1002

caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com

Nicole King

027 7219 383

nicole.king@raywhite.com

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32789

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)



Open Home

FOR SALE

35 Nicolau Avenue, Rolleston

3A2B2J

FOR SALE

27 Kendon Drive, Rolleston

3A2B2J

• 158m2 floor plan | 431m2

section

• Walk in pantry, large kitchen

• Light filled open plan living

• Outdoor entertaining

• Landscaped section

• 2022 build by Kevler Homes

For Sale

$759,000

View

View open home times

online

Caine Hopcroft

027 330 1002


Nicole King

027 7219 383


• 170m2 floor plan | 708m2

section

• Parking for boats,

campervans, trailers

• Well maintained with easy lay

out

• Expansive back yard with

loads of potential

For Sale

$789,000

View

Contact us for viewing

times

Caine Hopcroft

027 330 1002


Nicole King

0277 219 383






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Open Home

DEADLINE SALE

16 Ruby Drive, Rolleston

• Open-plan living with electric blinds & in-ceiling speakers

• Superb covered alfresco entertaining area with built-in

seating, BBQ, heater, outdoor speakers & glass screens

• Sunny master suite with WIR & ensuite with tiled shower

• Carpeted double garage with insulated door plus an attic

• Beautifully landscaped grounds are irrigated with spa area,

gated caravan park with plug & ample off-street parking

• Extras include WIP, alarm, security cameras & solar panels

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC31249


Deadline Sale

2pm, Tuesday 14th April 2026

(unless sold prior)

View

Thursday 1.00 - 1.30pm

Saturday 12.30 - 1.00pm

3A2B2L2J

Emma Langton-George

027 555 0568

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com

Dwayne Bloomfield

021 163 9874

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com

New Listing/Open Home

DEADLINE SALE

555 Collins Road, Springston

• Circa 1910 character home retaining original charm with

over-height ceilings and solid wooden doors

• Tastefully refreshed with modern flooring, paint, window

dressings and updated lighting

• Renovated kitchen, bathroom plus separate toilet

• Spacious lounge with cosy wood-burning fire

• Separate laundry with second toilet and handbasin

• Starter lifestyle block with double garage and outbuildings

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC31269


Deadline Sale

5pm, Wednesday 15th April 2026

(unless sold prior)

View

Thursday 1.00 - 1.30pm

Sunday 1.30 - 2.00pm

3A1B1L2J5348F

Dwayne Bloomfield

021 163 9874


Emma Langton-George

027 555 0568

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com

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Open Home

Open Home

FOR SALE

61 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston

3A2B2L1D2J

DEADLINE SALE

53 Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston

4A2B2L2+H2J

• Three-bedroom home with

dedicated study

• Stunning kitchen anchored by

an impressive 4.4-metre stone

island

• Breathtaking bathrooms with

tiled showers

• Raised corner section with

beautiful established garden

For Sale

$879,000

View


Leisa Webster

027 722 5537

leisa.webster@raywhite.com

• Expansive open plan living

with feature ceiling

• Separate lounge with log

burner and timber feature wall

• 4 good size bedrooms, the

master with ensuite & WIR

• Drive thru double garage with

insulated garage doors

• 571m2 fully fenced section

Deadline Sale

4pm Tuesday 14th April

2026 (unless sold prior)

View


Amanda Cherry

027 340 6955

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com

'Big Red' Shefford

027 224 4733

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com





Open Home

FOR SALE

58 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston

4A1K2B2L2J

FOR SALE

239 Dawsons Road, Templeton

2A1B1C1J

• Immaculate and spacious

224m2 home

• Two generous living areas + a

designated dining space

• Four good size bedrooms

including the master with

ensuite & WIR

• Brand new carpet throughout

• 714m2 fully fenced section

For Sale

Offers Over $865,000

View

Saturday 11.30 - 12.00

Amanda Cherry

027 340 6955


'Big Red' Shefford

027 224 4733

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com

• 2-bed cottage, open plan +

wood fire

• Separate 2-bed sleepout

• Garage/workshop + off-street

parking

• Quiet rural outlook, edge of

Templeton

For Sale

$480,000

View

by appointment

Rhys Kerr

027 260 5764

rhys.kerr@raywhite.com





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Can you help?

We have buyers wanting to purchase

the following..

Rolleston

5 good size bedrooms

High spec, modern home

Section big enough for a pool

Any price range considered

Contact

Nicole King 027 721 9383


Rolleston

5+ bedrooms

Multi-generational living

Flexible on land size

$1,100,000 - $1,400,000

Contact



Rolleston

4 bedrooms, high spec home

Clearview or West Rolleston zone

Section over 700m2

$900,000 - $1,100,000

Contact



Rolleston (Brookside Park End)

4 bedrooms or 3 + office

2 living areas, 2 bathrooms

Section 800m2 minimum

$800,000 - $1,100,000

Contact

Nakita Bradley-Parry 022 049 0553

nakita.bradley-parry@raywhite.com

Rolleston

3-4 bedrooms, 2 living areas

Family size section

Clearview school zone

Up to $850,000

Contact

Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955


West Melton, Hororata, Ellesmere

Bare land, ideally 25-30 hectares

Or an established lifestyle property

with house and sheds

Cash buyer up to $2,000,000

Contact

Doug Marshall 027 825 1147

doug.marshall@raywhite.com

Leeston, Springston, Lincoln, Halswell

3 bedroom home

First home buyer looking

Up to $750,000

Contact

Doug Marshall 027 825 1147

doug.marshall@raywhite.com

Rolleston

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

2 living areas

3 car garaging minimum

Price $1,000,000 plus

Contact

Nicola van Keulen 027 609 4101

nicola.vankeulen@raywhite.com

Lincoln


2 car garaging, 220m2 floor size

600m2 section minimum

$1,000,000 - $1,100,000

Contact

Kate Cameron 027 688 8057

kate.cameron@raywhite.com

Prebbleton


Garaging - 2 plus

700m2 section minimum

$900,000 - $1,100,000

Contact



Prebbleton


2 car garaging

Section 500m2 - 700m2

$800,000 - $1,000,000

Contact



Selwyn

Lifestyle block

Land 2ha - 4 ha

$1,100,000 - $1,300,000

Contact

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874


Lincoln

4+ bedrooms

Student rental opportunity

Price under $1,000,000

Contact

Georgina Christie 027 523 2641

georgina.christie@raywhite.com

Lincoln

4 bedrooms + study

3 car garaging

Section 1000m2

$1,300,000 - $1,500,000

Contact



Lincoln

3-4 bedrooms


Price up to $1,100,000

Contact



Rolleston, Lincoln

3-4 bedrooms


$650,000 - $750,000

Contact

Rebecca Grose 021 266 2173

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com

West Melton, Kirwee, Darfield

Lifestyle property wanted

1.5 - 3 hectares

Home 100m2 - 200m2

$1,100,000 - $1,300,000

Contact

Arno Bekker 027 468 3049

arno.bekker@raywhite.com

Selwyn Wide

Multi-generational living wanted

Main house size 200m2 - 300m2

Land size flexible

Price up to $1,500,000

Contact



Rolleston

Wheel chair accessible home

House 100m2 minimum

Section 400m2 - 500m2

$500,000 - $600,000

Contact



West Melton, Kirwee, Darfield

Lifestyle property, 3-4 hectares

Multi generational living ideal

Established garden/trees

$1,200,000 - $1,400,000

Contact



The difference between For Sale & Sold

RAY WHITE TOWN & LIFESTYLE

Rolleston | Lincoln | West Melton | Prebbleton

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz

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

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Perfect Home

Check out the Selwyn Times

Open Home Directory every

Wednesday for the best property

in the Selwyn District.

DEADLINE SALE

35 McCaw Road, Lincoln

Completed in late 2025 by Greenland Homes, this northfacing

residence is bathed in all-day sun and showcases a level

of finish that truly stands out. A beautiful kitchen complete

with scullery, tiled bathrooms and quality fittings throughout

make this a home you must see!

Vic Raha

027 310 0369

Deadline Sale

Closes 4PM, Thu 16 Apr

(unless sold prior)

rwburnside.co.nz/BNS31569

Next Step Realty Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

Open Home Times

Saturday 1:00-1:30 pm

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Emma King

021 242 9911

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Where family living finds its freedom

Set on 2.0 ha (approx), this well-appointed lifestyle property offers the perfect blend of space, comfort and versatility. The

substantial 250sqm home is designed for effortless family life, featuring four generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and

multiple living areas. The open-plan kitchen is complete with double oven, dish drawer and excellent storage. It flows

seamlessly into light-filled living and dining spaces, creating a warm and welcoming hub. A separate lounge provides a second

living zone and cosy escape, highlighted by a sun-filled window seat with built-in storage. Comfort is assured with double

glazing, LED lighting, HRV system and fibre internet. A wetback fireplace delivers warmth and efficiency in cooler months,

while a backup generator provides added peace of mind. Town water services the property, complemented by two 30,000-litre

tanks. Outside, multiple sheds and workshop spaces offer outstanding storage and flexibility, including an open three-bay

shed. A greenhouse raised vegetable gardens, chook and dog runs, and established fruit trees complete the lifestyle package.

4 2 2 2

For Sale By Negotiation

View By appointment

Web pb.co.nz/ROL223827

Achint Malhotra

M 027 460 2266

Willy Parker

M 021 632 039

E achint.malhotra@pb.co.nz

E willy.parker@pb.co.nz

Welcome to the team

Penny Dadson-Clausen

Introducing our new Residential/Lifestyle

Sales Consultant at Property Brokers Leeston.

Having proudly called Leeston home for nearly 30 years, I have deep roots in the community and

a genuine understanding for what makes this area such a special place to live. My long-standing

connection to this region, combined with many years in the industry allows me to offer clients valuable

local insight, honest advice, and a truly personalised service.

Throughout my real estate career, I have been committed to helping people navigate the buying and

selling process with care and confidence. I understand that property decisions are among the most

important people make, and I take great pride in providing guidance that is honest, professional and

tailored to each client’s needs.

Having raised my two children in Leeston, I have experienced firsthand the lifestyle and strong sense of

community that draw people to this area. This personal connection gives me real appreciation for what

families are looking for when they choose to settle here-not just a house, but a place to truly call home.

If you’re looking to buy or sell, call Penny today!

Penny Dadson-Clausen Residential/Lifestyle Sales Consultant

M 027 895 5943 P 03 281 8704 E penny.dadsonclausen@pb.co.nz

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 Q029410

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

Proud to be here

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Property Market Update

with Vertex Property Management

Support for rental property owners

Safeguarding your investment property requires a

proactive approach. A property manager is responsible

for overseeing various aspects of tenancies and

addressing issues as they arise. They prioritise the

owner’s goals and work towards achieving them,

helping to mitigate risks by identifying minor

problems before they escalate into larger, more

costly ones. Selene Tan from local Vertex Property

Management has shared some insights on how

property management can benefit property owners.

Why hire a property manager instead of managing the

property yourself?

Time is often the primary factor. Daily challenges of

rental management can be overwhelming for property

owners. With the right support on their investment

journey, they can work towards their goals and focus

on the bigger picture.

What can a property manager help with?

• Tenant vetting – The wrong tenants or even

scammers can sometimes target private landlords.

A property manager follows a structured process

and system, asks the right questions during

viewings, conducts thorough tenancy checks, and

ensures the bond and rent are paid on time.

• Rent reviews – Property managers know where

your property sits in the current market. Regular

rent reviews help ensure your property performs

well, especially if you’re looking to grow your

portfolio.

• Emotions – Situations can escalate quickly

when emotions are involved. Having a property

manager as the middle person helps keep things

professional and avoids things becoming personal.

• Maintenance – Most landlords don’t regularly

deal with contractors. With a trusted network,

a property manager knows who is reliable and

cost–effective and can organise and manage

maintenance efficiently.

• Holidays – If you’re away for over 21 days, you

must appoint an agent under the RTA. Having

a property manager ensures there’s always

someone available to handle matters.

• Compliance – Landlords renting out their own

home without fully understanding requirements

like Healthy Homes can cause issues. They often

get caught out by how frequently regulations are

updated, for example, notice periods. A property

manager can develop a clear plan to prepare

the property for rental and manage ongoing

responsibilities, including guiding owners and

tenants.

How to choose a property manager?

Like any industry, there are good and bad operators.

Don’t just focus on fees; consider how they solve your

problems, their approach to managing your property,

and the support they offer. A good property manager

does more than the basics. They always act in your

best interests. There’s no one–size–fits–all approach;

a tailored one works best. A property manager can

help with tasks such as organising maintenance,

coordinating with contractors, taking photos and

videos for marketing, reconciling rent payments,

keeping on top of rent arrears, running viewings, and

conducting inspections at different rentals.

What trends are you seeing in the local Selwyn rental

market?

Selwyn has a strong sense of community, which is a

big drawcard, especially for young families. Townships

like Rolleston, Lincoln and Prebbleton continue to

grow. They are attracting a mix of families, university

students, people relocating from other parts of New

Zealand, such as Auckland and Wellington, as well as

out–of–town investors looking to invest in new builds.

Well–presented three– to four-bedroom homes remain

in high demand.

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THIS WEEKS SELWYN DISTRICT OPEN HOMES

Wednesday 1st April

4.00pm – 4.30pm

4.00pm – 4.30pm

Thursday 2nd April

12.30pm – 1.15pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

6.00pm – 6.30pm

Friday 3rd April

5.30pm – 6.00pm

Saturday 4th April

11.00am – 11.30am

11.00am – 11.30am

11.00am – 11.30am

11.00am – 11.30am

11.15am – 11.45am

11.30am – 12.00pm

11.30am – 12.00pm

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12.00pm – 12.30pm

12.00pm – 12.30pm

1B Makybe Terrace, Lincoln

Property Brokers

44 Chert Street, Rolleston

Bayleys Canterbury


Harcourts Four Seasons Realty


Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd



10 Dunlop Crescent, Rolleston


9 Telegraph Road, Darfield

Property Brokers

118 Robinsons Road, Prebbleton


5 Meadowmere Lane, Prebbleton


28 Champagne Avenue, Yaldhurst


19 Marlowe Place, Rolleston

Property Brokers

8 Grace Way, Rolleston


16 Pallid Green, Rolleston


72 Te Raki Drive, Lincoln


58 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston


38 Bridgehampton Drive Prebbleton


19 Maurice James Way, Prebbleton


12.00pm – 12.30pm

12.15pm –12.45pm

12.15pm – 12.45pm

12.30pm – 1.00pm

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12.30pm – 1.15pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

1.45pm – 2.15pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.30pm – 3.00pm

2.30pm – 3.00pm

3.00pm – 3.30pm

Sunday 5th April

11.15am – 11.45am

11.30am – 12.00pm

12.15pm – 12.45pm

61 Shadbolt Lane, Rolleston




10 Snow Cup Close, Lincoln




53 Bradbury Avenue, Rolleston




7 Skara Brae, Prebbleton




4 Monte Crescent, Lincoln

McRae & Knowler

53 Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston


7 Cowley Lane, Rolleston


45 Chartreuse Way, Rolleston


65 Bethany Road, Rolleston


128 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston


17 Moore Street, Rolleston


23C Hyndhope Road, Kennedys Bush


8 Grace Way, Rolleston


16 Pallid Green, Rolleston




12.30pm – 1.00pm

12.30pm – 1.00pm

12.30pm – 1.15pm

1.30pm – 2.00pm

Monday 6th April

11.15am – 11.45am

11.15am – 11.45am

11.30am – 12.00pm

11.30am – 12.00pm

12.15pm – 12.45pm

12.15pm – 12.45pm

12.15pm – 12.45pm

1.00pm – 1.30pm

1.15pm – 1.45pm

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2.00pm – 2.30pm

2.00pm – 2.30pm

3.00pm – 3.30pm

101 Scout Street, Rolleston


25 Gemstone Place, Rolleston






2 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston


6 Sandsview Way, Rolleston


72 Te Raki Drive, Lincoln


5 Whitewood Crescent, West Melton


14 Brenley Drive, Rolleston


24 Gracia Avenue, Rolleston


11 Seckles Lane, Rolleston


2570 Bealey Road, Hororata




35 Nicolau Avenue, Rolleston


2 Coleridge Street, Rolleston

Bayleys Canterbury

15 Fernham Way, Rolleston


23C Hyndhope Road, Kennedys Bush


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