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‘This is just appalling’

BY BARRY CLARKE AND

DANIEL ALVEY

That is the view of many in

the community after another

children’s playground was hit

by taggers.

“The free Palestine and

LGBTQ stuff is the sort of thing

you might get on government

type buildings or at a protest

– not a children’s playground.

This is simply unbelievable,”

an angry resident told Selwyn

Times.

Said another: “This is just

appalling.”

The graffiti at Lincoln’s Te

Whariki playground on the

corner of Vernon and Southfield

Dr happened overnight

on Saturday. A council spokesperson

said the graffiti was

going to be cleaned off “as

soon as possible”.

It was the second attack on a

Lincoln playground in recent

weeks.

The children’s playground

in Leinster Tce near the intersection

of James, Gerald and

Edward Sts was tagged with

bright orange paint. A penis

was drawn on the adjacent

road and also on a tree at a

nearby picnic area. A picnic

bench was also tagged.

One person, whose children

go to the Te Whariki playground,

questioned what the

police were doing to find who

was responsible.

› Continued on Page 10

The graffiti at Lincoln’s Te Whariki playground on the corner of Vernon and Southfield Dr happened overnight on Saturday.

Sharp rise

forecast

for future

water bills

BY DANIEL ALVEY

Households could be paying

more than double their current

water bill within 10 years.

Council-owned company

Selwyn Water Ltd has opened

public consultation on its Water

Services Strategy, which runs

until June 1.

The strategy outlines planned

spending and projected average

household costs.

For the 2026/27 financial year,

the average household water

bill is expected to rise by about

$280, from $1552 to $1831 – an

18% increase, down from an

earlier forecast of 24%.

However, the company’s

longer-term projections show

bills could reach about $3402 by

2036.

The charge includes water

and wastewater connection

fees, which will shift from

council rates to Selwyn Water

bills.

Households will also continue

to pay for their individual

water use, with the unit price

increasing to about $1.48/m 3 , up

from $1.25/m 3.

The $1831 figure is based on

the average household use of

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A second cop for the Lincoln

police station can’t come

soon enough.

Police chiefs have done

a U-turn on a decision

three years ago when

they reduced the station’s

numbers to centralise

resources in Rolleston, the

Selwyn HQ.

Centralisation also

impacted numbers at other

stations in the district.

A second officer will soon

be back to bolster Lincoln;

Leeston also is going back to

the future with a third cop

to return there.

Many said the 2023

decision to cut numbers at

the outlying stations would

not work as there would

be less eyes and ears on

the ground at a hyper-local

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Lincoln (see page 1) is

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spoke out three years ago

are proving to be correct.

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NEWS Selwyn Times, May 6, 2026 | 3

‘If you can’t see pull over’

BY DANIEL ALVEY

A fire chief says a spate of

serious crashes is a stark

reminder of how dangerous

sunstrike can be to motorists.

The Rolleston Volunteer

Fire Brigade has attended

six crashes over the past two

weeks, where people had to be

cut out of vehicles. Fire chief

Marty Tier said sunstrike was a

possible factor in all of them.

"Most of the calls we’re getting

are from sunstrike and

pulling out in front of people

and not seeing

them,” he said.

Tier said the

crashes happened

between 7.15-

8.30am when the

rising sun was

low in the sky.

A crash at the

intersection of

Jones and Curraghs

Rds at

Marty Tier

7.20am on Thursday left one

person critically injured. The

week before, a van driver was

seriously injured after hitting a

truck on State Highway 73 near

the intersection with Kirk Rd.

Tier said icy, dirty or fogged

up windscreens can make sunstrike

worse.

He also reminded his own

brigade members about the

risks of driving with a frozen or

foggy windscreen.

From 2021-2025, sunstrike

was deemed likely to have

played a part in 15 fatal crashes

across New Zealand, nearly

100 crashes that caused serious

injuries and 500 minor injury

crashes.

Automobile Association

Canterbury and West Coast

chair John Skevington had a

simple message for motorists.

“If you can’t see pull over.”

Skevington said you may need

to stop for five or 10 minutes

to allow the sun to rise or set

enough for it to become safe to

drive again.

"Most bosses would prefer

you turn up in one piece and a

few minutes late.”

The six crashes

over the last

fortnight all

took place in the

lead up to Road

Safety Week,

which started on

Monday.

Mayor Lydia

Gliddon is

supporting a

region‐wide Road

John

Skevington

Safety Week campaign with

a clear message: Every crash

impacts more than just the

numbers.

Last year 261 people were

killed or seriously injured on

Canterbury roads.

In the Road Safety Week

campaign video, Gliddon said:

“It breaks your heart when you

think that’s someone's mother,

daughter, father, brother or

your child. And it's the flow on

effect of that.

“Our health services,

our volunteers, our fire

brigades, they're all affected by

this when they see this trauma.

So put the phone down and pay

attention.”

In brief

Dog locks itself in car

The Lincoln Volunteer Fire Brigade

was called to a rural property near

Motukarara on Sunday morning

after Frankie the french bulldog

hit the lock button on the car keys

in the centre console. Station

officer Ollie Rutland-Sims said

Frankie was stuck inside the car

for about 30 minutes before the

crew arrived. The dog was freed

using a lock picking kit carried by

the brigade.

Air conditioning leak

behind fire brigade call-out

A leaking air conditioner at

the DairyNZ office on Millpond

Lane in Lincoln was the cause

of a suspected gas leak. The

building was evacuated on Friday

afternoon. The brigade was at the

scene for about four hours and

called in a hazardous material

crew from Christchurch as a

precaution.

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Four decades on the front

Dave Berry was always destined

to be involved in the emergency

services. Daniel Alvey talks to

the 40-year Fire Service veteran

who retired on Friday

It was about 2am on November

20, 2010.

Just over 10 hours earlier,

there had been an explosion

2.3km into the Pike River

coal mine 45km north-east of

Greymouth. Two miners got out

at 5.51pm, but 29 others were

unaccounted for. They would all

perish.

Police were controlling the

rescue operation and had given

an order: No-one was to enter

the mine due to the possible

risk of another explosion or

collapse.

Berry, the Christchurch City

Fire Station senior station

officer had been helicoptered to

the West Coast after the 3.44pm

explosion to help manage the

Fire Service response.

When specialised Delsar

listening equipment arrived

sometime after midnight, Berry,

an urban search and rescue

technician (USAR) and a fellow

firefighter, made the decision to

act, despite the police order, and

enter the mine to install it.

The high-tech equipment

is used to detect and locate

trapped live victims.

It is designed to pick up

any sound or vibration by

Dave Berry was part of a three-person team that entered the Pike River coal mine to install listening equipment in the hours

after the explosion.

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transforming from what it is

attached to pick up noises made

by survivors.

Said Berry: “The Delsar stuff

arrived, so we thought we

might as well put it to use.

“They were letting nobody in,

but we thought we had to get in

there and see if there was any

noise.”

"It was a highly

calculated risk. We had

an escape plan, it was

just to run like hell.”

Dave Berry

The trio carried the equipment

from the emergency services base

to the entrance of the mine, which

was in darkness.

Berry said they did not take

breathing apparatus.

“It was a spur-of-the-moment

thing.”

Berry and the USAR technician

ran into the mine; how far,

they were not sure but it could

have been about 200m, carrying

torches, spending no more than

five minutes inside.

It was the furthest they felt safe

going into the mine.

It was about 2km from where

the explosion happened. They

attached the listening equipment

to a pipe that went deep into the

mine.

“We just ran down there, put it

on, and ran back.”

Where they went was still “reasonably

intact.” The conveyor

which carts material out of the

mine was undamaged. There was

no smell of gas.

But they were still very much in

the unknown.

“It was a highly calculated risk.

We had an escape plan, it was just

to run like hell,” he said, if anything

unexpected happened.

Listening device installed, they

exited as quickly as they could,

staying outside the mine entrance

until sunrise to listen for any sign

the 29 miners may have still been

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line of emergency response

“We were looking for any sign

of life, like tapping on a wall, but

we could only hear the water

running,” said Berry.

Four days later a second

explosion ripped through the

mine, with two further explosions

in the following days, leading

to the mine being sealed with

a concrete wall 170m from the

entrance.

USAR area commander Steve

Barclay found out later on the

morning of November 20 about

the listening device mission. But

he did not raise it with the trio.

“I’m not sure if the police or the

mine company ever found out,”

said Berry.

Placing the listening device

inside the mine “reassured” them

they had done

what they could to

locate the miners.

“It gave us

that feeling of

if we can’t hear

anything, we have

done our best

to try and listen

and see what’s

happening.”

Alf Berry

Berry was

probably always destined to

become part of the emergency

services.

Sneaking into the back of his

dad’s police car was an early

sign he, too, would serve the

community.

“I was either going to be a

firefighter or a policeman,” Berry

said.

Berry was part of the team that rescued one of the last survivors from the collapsed

CTV building after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. He also served as a USAR

tasking officer at the Latimer Square base.

Growing up in Burnham, from

about age 12 he accompanied his

father Alf – the settlement’s sole

police officer – on ride-alongs.

Alf initially used his own vehicle

before being issued a Holden

Kingswood patrol car.

On one occasion, while driving

his personal car, Alf arrested an

escaped prisoner.

“We were going along Main

South Rd, and he was just

walking along in a prisoner

outfit, and dad jumped out and

grabbed him.”

But the emergency services

were not Berry’s first calling.

His first job out of school was

a shop hand at Para Rubber in

High St, where he moved up to

become an assistant manager.

It was followed by a job in the

hardware department of Farmers

Trading Company, Riccarton,

where he became the store’s

assistant manager, and after

that an assistant manager at its

Colombo St store.

He was then transferred by

FTC to its Matamata store to be

the manager – at the age of 23.

It was there an opportunity

arose to fulfil his boyhood dream

for the emergency services.

The Matamata Volunteer Fire

Brigade was looking for volunteers,

so Berry signed up.

Six months later, he became

a paid firefighter in Tauranga,

leaving his retail career behind.

Three years later, in 1988, he

transferred to Christchurch City

Fire Station.

He worked his way up the

ladder to senior station officer

in the mid 1990s. He was also a

training officer and a key person

in instructing crews how to

use new command unit vehicles

across New Zealand when they

were introduced in 2010.

It was also the year Berry

first took an interest in urban

search and rescue, which at the

time was still in its infancy in

New Zealand, training as one of

the first hazmat officers in the

country for USAR.

A hazmat officer’s role is to

assist with chemical incidents

and provide specialist advice to

responding crews.

When the 2011 6.3 magnitude

earthquake hit, Berry was at

home in Prebbleton, where

he then lived. He now lives in

Lincoln.

He was deployed to the

collapsed CTV building as a

hazmat officer, but quickly

deviated into a rescue role.


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A career ‘full of adventure and good friendships’

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The building accounted for

115 of the 185 fatalities from the

earthquake.

“The team I was in rescued

about eight people,” he said.

Among those saved by

Berry’s team was one of the

last survivors pulled from

the rubble, 19-year-old Kento

Okuda, a student at King’s

Education English language

school.

To get access to Okuda, Berry

and his team had to dig down

through several metres of

rubble and concrete.

When they found Okuda

sometime after midnight, he

was pinned down by a concrete

pillar.

“It was quite smoky, so we

gave him an oxygen mask,”

Berry said.

But Okuda initially tried

to return it to rescuers, who

were not wearing masks. They

insisted he keep it.

To free him, his right leg had

to be amputated – a decision

Berry, another firefighter and a

paramedic had no choice but to

make.

“The leg was not going to be

saved, and it was the only way

we could do it.”

Surgeons were brought in to

carry out the amputation.

Berry stayed at the CTV

building until the early hours

of the morning before being

relieved by another crew.

He spent about 20 more days

running USAR’s base in Latimer

Square as a tasking officer.

Berry has been an area commander for Fire and Emergency NZ since 2012. Right: Berry

served as a USAR hazmat officer folling the 2011 Fukushima earthquake.

“My role was to delegate jobs

to each of them and make sure

it was all completed.”

The following month, Berry

was part of a USAR team called

to Fukushima in Japan to help

with the aftermath of the

9.1 earthquake and tsunami,

estimated to have killed 29,000

people.

The team was part of the

global response to the disaster.

He again served as a hazmat

officer, monitoring radiation

levels and assisting with

decontamination efforts after

the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear

Power Plant meltdown.

“We had to do radiation

checks all the time. We did

do some decontamination of

people who were caught in it.”

Berry and his team were

camped out in a baseball

stadium about 40km up the

coast from the plant.

“It was an eye-opener with

the amount of destruction.”

He was amazed at the

resilience of the Japanese

people, recalling seeing them

sitting around playing cards

amongst the rubble.

For Berry, while the big fires

and disasters “take the glory,” it

is the personal calls which are

the toughest.

“I’ve gone to three medical

incidents where colleagues

have passed away, so they’re

pretty tough.”

Berry became Canterbury

area commander in 2012. Since

2017, he has been responsible

for Selwyn, supporting 13

volunteer brigades and acting

as incident commander on

larger callouts.

His retirement follows a

prostate cancer diagnosis in

2024.

The cancer was caught early,

and he has undergone surgery

and radiation treatment.

“We’ve come through all

that and got the clearance, and

basically just on the monitoring

stage now,” he said.

The cancer caught him “by

surprise”.

“I just started losing a wee

bit of weight and just did some

tests and found it,” he said.

Specialists linked the cancer

to carcinogenic substances

like toxic gases, liquids, and

particles he was exposed to as a

firefighter.

Berry says working on the

Fukushima and Christchurch

earthquakes could have been a

factor and in the early days of

his firefighting career the safety

equipment was not like it is

today.

Retirement will bring more

golf and trips to Australia to

watch three racehorses he owns

as part of a syndicate.

It will also allow Berry and

his partner, Sharron Comber, to

spend more time with their four

grandchildren.

Asked to reflect on his 40 year

career in the fire service, Berry

is typically understated.

“It has been one full of adventure

and good friendships.”

And, he adds, he “would do it

all again”.

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› From Page 1

Said Selwyn Water board chair Murray

Strong: “While investment is needed,

we’re encouraged that further analysis

has reduced the impact on customers in

the short-term. We will continue to look

for efficiencies as Selwyn Water builds

capability and matures.”

Selwyn Water chief executive Alex

Cabrera said the forecast pricing remains

indicative and will be reviewed alongside

the council’s next Long-Term Plan.

“We recognise the projected

increases are significant, and

affordability is a key consideration

as we balance infrastructure

investment needs with the impacts

on households and businesses,” he

said.

The strategy says increases

are needed to meet regulatory

requirements, maintain and

improve service reliability, and

support growth across the district.

The initial document focuses on the

first 12 months, allowing Selwyn Water

to establish strong foundations and align

future planning with the council’s 2027–

2037 Long-Term Plan.

Said Strong: “Although this strategy is

forward-looking, it is not a 10-year plan

that locks in every decision.

Murray Strong

“It’s a practical first step that gives a clear

picture of where we’re starting from and

the direction we need to head in.”

Cabrera said submissions will be made

publicly available, but the organisation will

not hold hearings for verbal presentations.

“The Selwyn Water Ltd board is

responsible for approving the final water

services strategy. This decision will be

informed by input from our shareholder

(council) and feedback received through

the community engagement process.”

In 2026/27, the company plans to

spend $15.758 million on upgrades

to the water network to keep up

with growth and $24.194m on

growth projects for the wastewater

network.

The strategy states: “In several

cases, actual development demand

is exceeding the assumptions used

in earlier infrastructure models,

creating a material gap between

existing capital budgets and the

investment now required to maintain

levels of service.

“In water and wastewater reticulation

networks, growth has created the need

for accelerated and expanded upgrades,

including new pump stations, reticulation

and storage to manage increasing peak

demands and improve resilience.”

• To make a submission head to: selwynwater.co.nz

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Smarter way to trim the turf

Do not be surprised if you spot a selfdriving,

ride-on mower cutting the grass

in a park.

CORDE is one of the first contractors

in New Zealand to roll out autonomous

mowing technology, bringing a high-tech

edge to grass cutting.

The council-owned contractor

estimates the mowers will deliver

up to 65% in time savings, with two

units able to be overseen by a single

technician.

While the machines do the mowing,

the operator can focus on more detailed

work such as edging and spraying.

To set up the system, the mower first

completes a guided lap of the perimeter.

A fitted seat allows the operator to ride

along and map out the area it needs to cut.

CORDE chief executive Mathew

Havill said the new mower reflects the

organisation’s focus on innovation.

“This is about doing things better.

For our people, our clients, and the

communities we serve. Autonomous

mowing is a practical step forward

that improves safety, lifts efficiency,

and positions us for the future of our

industry,” he said.

The mower’s trailer has solar panels

to charge other tools it carries for

gardening work.

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Selwyn Times, May 6, 2026 | 9

CouncilCall

Wednesday 6 May

Council and Community

Board Meetings

Council Briefing

Wednesday 6 May 9.30am

Council Chambers

Council Meeting

Wednesday 13 May, 9.30am

Council Chambers

Annual Plan Public Hearings

Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May from 8:30am

Council Chambers

(Please note these times are subject to change)

For the latest information, please refer to

selwyn.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-agenda-andminutes/council-agendas

All livestreamed on the Council YouTube channel.

Increasing capacity for a growing district

Health providers are being offered the opportunity to

set up in the country’s fastest growing district.

The Selwyn District Council is inviting health providers to

register their interest for the final remaining spaces at the

Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub in Rolleston.

The Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub was built by the

Council to provide increased capacity for health services

as the district grows.

It opened in 2021 with Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

as a key partner providing health care from the hub

including the Oromairaki Maternity Unit and community

health services. Other health providers include a general

practice, radiology and physiotherapy.

Health providers who are interested in applying can view

the notice and application details on gets.govt.nz

Expressions of interest are open until 5pm Friday 15 May.

Temporary change

to opening hours for

Lincoln Library and

Service Centre

A scheduled carpet replacement will be

taking place at Lincoln Library & Service

Centre over 4-13 May. To accommodate

this work, we will be operating with

reduced hours and closing on some days.

Thank you for your patience while these

improvements are completed.

Books due to be returned, or held to be

collected, will be extended for Lincoln

customers.

Our other sites at Darfield, Leeston and Te Ara

Ātea remain open as usual. Our digital library

is always open at selwynlibraries.co.nz

Monday 4 May

9.45am–4pm

Thursday 7 May

CLOSED

Sunday 10 May

10am–4pm

Wednesday 13 May

9.45am–4pm

Tuesday 5 May

9.45am–4pm

Friday 8 May

CLOSED

Monday 11 May

9.45am–4pm

Wednesday 6 May

CLOSED

Saturday 9 May

10am–4pm

Tuesday 12 May

9.45am–4pm

A celebration of

citizenship

More than 200 guests recently attended

a Citizenship Ceremony, held at the

Dunsandel Community Centre on 22

April, including 95 Selwyn residents who

received their certificates of citizenship.

The ceremony began with a warm

welcome from Puamiria Parata-Goodall

and was MC’d by Mayor Lydia Gliddon.

India was the largest group represented,

followed by South Africa.

The ceremony was a special occasion for

family and friends, marking an important

milestone for those becoming New

Zealand citizens.

Events

FREE

Female Self-Defence

11 May and 18 May 6-7pm

Rolleston Community Centre

Selwyn Taekwondo are back with more free selfdefence

classes to assist girls to confidently perform

self-defence skills to keep themselves safe.

Bookings required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events

9-11 years and 12 years+

Age Concern Drop-in

FREE

12 May 9:30am-12pm

Darfield Library, 1 South Terrace, Darfield

Got questions about home support, visiting services,

social outings, courses, Total Mobility cards, and more?

Come along to chat, ask questions, and find out what

support is available.

Drop-in

Flower Wrangling

11–15 May 7-9pm

West Melton, Rolleston and Lincoln

Give Mum the ultimate treat, a hands-on class where

$45pp

she’ll learn the art of creating stunning floral arrangements.

Bookings required at events.humanitix.com/flowerwrangling-101

18+ years

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Be a Road

Safety Hero

Selwyn District Council Road Safety Team

Road safety coordinators across Canterbury have joined forces

to deliver a region-wide campaign for Road Safety Week 2026.

Running from 4–10 May, this year’s campaign shines a light on

both fatalities and serious injuries, reinforcing the message that

every crash has a ripple effect across families and communities.

“By coming together as a Canterbury road safety collective with

New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hato

Hone St John and other frontline responders, we’re showing just

how many people are impacted by serious crashes,” Canterbury

Road Safety Coordinators’ spokesperson Lucy Mehrtens says.

In 2025, 261 people were killed or seriously injured on

Canterbury roads. While fatalities often dominate headlines,

serious injury crashes can have equally devastating, lifelong

consequences.

“This year, we’ve made a deliberate effort to highlight serious

injuries, because their impact extends far beyond the

individual. Effects on mobility, mental health and employment

can significantly affect financial stability and family wellbeing.”

Ahead of the campaign, all nine Canterbury mayors came

together in February to take part in filming that captured

their reactions to seeing the region’s total number of deaths

and serious injuries for the first time.

While each mayor was familiar with statistics from their own

district, all were struck by the scale of the regional total and

what it represents.

Filming also captured a message from each mayor, to be shared

across their districts during Road Safety Week – a national

remembrance week coordinated by road safety charity

Brake, encouraging communities to lead the charge in making

sure everyone gets home safely.

You can view the film at Facebook.com/SelwynDistrictCouncil

*Data sourced from Crash Analysis System, Waka Kotahi NZ

Transport Agency.

*Serious injury definition: injuries such as fractures, concussion,

severe cuts or other harm requiring medical treatment or

hospitalisation.

Hundreds have say

on council spending

BY DANIEL ALVEY

The community has shown strong

interest in how the council plans to

spend ratepayer money.

A total of 944 submissions were

received on the 2026/27 Annual Plan –

the document outlining council spending

from July 1.

It was the highest level of

engagement ever seen for an

Annual Plan in Selwyn.

Mayor Lydia Gliddon said the

response was encouraging.

“That level of engagement is

healthy and exactly why meaningful

consultation matters,” she

said.

“The feedback I’m hearing most

often is about affordability, value

for money, and making sure council

focuses on essential services. People also

want clearer explanations about why

decisions are being made.”

The council sought feedback on three

weighted average rates increase options

of 6.5%, 5.4% and 4.9% for 2026/27.

The high number of submissions

means 99 people will be heard over two

days of hearings, with each submitter

Lydia Gliddon

allocated five minutes to speak and a

further five minutes for councillors’

questions.

Rolleston Residents Association chair

Mark Alexander called the time allowed

to speak a “sham”.

“Council is giving lip service to the

consultation process,” he said in an

email to Gliddon.

“(The council) is having the

kind of hearings you have when

you don’t want to have hearings.

“You were elected to listen to

and represent us. This process is

neither listening to or representing

us.”

Gliddon defended the format.

“Councillors will have already

read every written submission,

so the hearing is not the first

time people’s views are being seen. The

speaking time is there to highlight key

points and give councillors an opportunity

to ask questions.

“With around 90 to 100 people wanting

to speak, we need to balance fairness

with allowing everyone to be heard.”

The hearings will be held on May 14

and 15 and livestreamed on the council’s

YouTube page.

One of the proposed changes is an increase in the price to register a dog. PHOTO: KATHRYN TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Vandalism ‘lowers the

SelwynDistrictCouncil

in 2025

standards of the town’

› From Page 1

“Look, we know it’s tough and they

can’t be everywhere. But it would be

good to know if they have an idea who

these a**holes are, and if they are young

enough, are they (police) talking to the

parents.

“Our kids are young and they didn’t

take in the meaning and messaging

of the tagging here (Te

Whariki). It’s just a mess. Really

disappointing.”

Police were unable to say before

Selwyn Times deadline on Monday

afternoon if they were investigating

the tagging.

Last week, police said there had

been no rise in reports of incidents

to them in Lincoln, despite concerned

residents telling Selwyn

Times of ongoing issues with young

teenagers knocking on doors at night

as a prank, vandalism and antisocial

behaviour.

Denise Carrick

Springs Ward councillor Denise Carrick

who is also the spokesperson for Selwyn

Community Patrol said the graffiti was

“sad”.

“It lowers the standards of the town,”

she said.

When the patrol sees graffiti it sends

photos to the council’s send, snap and

resolve system.

“We cover the whole of Lincoln,

Prebbleton and Leeston, so the

chances of being somewhere when

something’s happening are quite

slim,” Carrick said.

She plans to “advocate” as a

councillor for more security cameras

in public spaces like parks and

playgrounds to deter vandalism.

Another Springs Ward councillor

Aaron McGlinchy said the Te

Whariki graffiti was “despicable”.

He is also supportive of security

cameras in public spaces, but wanted to

see evidence of how big the issue was to

see if installing them was cost effective.

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Soldiers ‘disrespected’ by extra

Anzac Day holiday – deputy mayor

BY DANIEL ALVEY

Deputy mayor Brendan Shefford

has labelled the Mondayisation

of Anzac Day as “woke”.

This year marked the fourth

time the Monday following

Anzac Day has been observed

as a public holiday since rules

changed in 2014 to provide an

additional day off when it falls

on a weekend.

The former soldier, now a

real estate agent, took to social

media on April 27 to express his

opposition to the extra day off.

“The Mondayisation of ANZAC

day is due to the woke ideology

of the MPs who passed it into

legislation,” he said.

“The ANZACs would be

turning in their graves if

they knew this rubbish was

happening. They never gave up

their lives for their day to be

disrespected by the government

and rubbish like this to

happen.”

Rolleston RSA president Mark

Richards said he did not believe

the extra day diminished the

meaning of Anzac Day.

“I do not think it belittles

Anzac Day because you are still

focused on the day.”

In comments responding

to Shefford’s post, there were

mixed reactions.

Deputy mayor Brendan Shefford at Lincoln’s Anzac Day service. Right, Prebbleton’s

well-attended commemoration.

“Personally, I don’t see it as

woke at all. Many people still

have to work on ANZAC Day –

the Monday gives a lot of them

a chance to have the day off and

give their own respect to those

who went before us,” Steve

Collins commented.

Said Doug Francis: “As a vet,

I think that day has been given

an excuse to soften the meaning

and it will, over time, be just

another day off! Leave it as it’s

meant to be.”

HAVE YOUR SAY

Should Anzac Day be Mondayised?

Send your views in 200 words or less

to daniel.alvey@alliedmedia.co.nz

Said Alex Fletcher: “I prefer

having a consistent number

of days off per year. Before

the legislation changed, we

were defrauded one stat day,

potentially two, depending on

whether Anzac and Waitangi

Day fell on a weekend.

“Dawn services are always

observed on Anzac Day itself,

and our national day of

remembrance has never been

diminished.”

Said Nicky Lewis: “For once

I totally agree with you in

addition to the valid points

above, it’s also the financial

impact on the private sector.”

On Anzac Day, Shefford was

the guest speaker at Lincoln’s

service.

He joined the army after

high school and was based at

Waiouru and later Burnham.

While serving, he trained

as a cook and completed

deployments in Suai, East

Timor, in 2001 and Bamyan

province, Afghanistan, in 2005.

Shefford told Selwyn Times

the public holiday is intended to

allow people to attend services,

and an additional day off is

unnecessary.

Shefford is no stranger to

controversy, having run on the

Donald Trump-esque slogan

“Make Selwyn great again”

during last year’s election

campaign.

“To be fair, I’m in line with

him around the no woke

bulls**t, getting rid of the red

tape, look after the locals first

– that’s basically what I stand

for,” Shefford said at the time.

He said the extra day off also

adds costs for businesses, which

must either close or pay staff

time-and-a-half and provide a

day in lieu.

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Liz retired last November. She

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Her former colleagues joke that

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was at work.

“I found it frightening at first,”

she admits. “Not knowing what I

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The only thing that needed

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Liz has always been a night

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but she’s still up at midnight, and

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Fire cause undetermined

Tom Scott planting his 500th tree on Sunday near Tai Tapu.

PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

Tree-mendous planting effort

BY DANIEL ALVEY

A Canterbury University MBA

student has completed an

ambitious challenge to plant 500

trees in a day.

Tom Scott started at 5.30am

on Sunday and took six hours to

plant the trees in a paddock near

Tai Tapu.

“It was hard, properly hard.

My back is sore, I’m exhausted,

and I’ve got a whole new level of

respect for the people who do this

mahi (work) every day.”

To make it easier, the holes for

the trees were pre-dug, and Scott

had assistance putting the plant

1000 natives were planted at the Coalgate Reserve.

guards around the trees once he

had planted them.

Before the planting, Scott raised

$2500 to buy the native plants.

Scott thanked landowner

Kathryn Taylor and Te Ara

Kakariki Greenway Trust for

their support.

At Coalgate Reserve, another

1000 natives were planted as

part of a day organised by the

council.

The cause of a house fire in Rolleston may never be known after a blaze

at a Lowes Rd home last Tuesday morning. One person was inside at the

time but escaped uninjured. Fire investigator Jonathan Ditmer said the

fire started at the rear of the house, but the damage was too extensive

to determine the cause. Rolleston Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Marty

Tier, who spotted smoke while driving nearby, raised a second alarm,

bringing in crews from Lincoln and Wigram. In a separate incident about

4am on Monday, crews from Rolleston, Lincoln, Wigram and West Melton

responded to a garage and sleepout fire on Newtons Rd, where the

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Laps of Foster Park

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hristchurch School of Music,

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Starting on Monday 18 May at the

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These classes will be run by

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Todd Andrews ran nine marathons in

three days around Foster Park from

Friday to Sunday – but that is barely a

10th of his ultimate goal.

Andrews, 43, completed 378km across

three days in 5km loops of the Foster

Park parkrun course, training for what

he calls “the dream run”, in which

he will attempt to run from Perth to

Sydney across the Australian desert in

July.

The Leeston resident will have to

complete 126km every day, equal to

three marathons, on the 3800km run

from Cottesloe Beach to Bondi Beach in

his goal of 30 days.

"A lot of people do these types of

activities to chase the high, almost like

a drug hit to try and get that endorphin

rush. It does feel good when you're on

that wave, but for me it's driven out of

purpose,” said Andrews.

“My purpose is to inspire people to

dream crazy dreams. I feel as though

the journey I've been on has kind of

been building to this whole run.”

His run at Foster Park was a simulation

for the real thing, completing

126km each day for three days straight.

He will need to do that for 27 more

days consecutively in the harsh heat of

the Nullabor Desert.

Andrews said the idea to run across

Australia came from a documentary

he watched on ultra-marathon runner

Nedd Brockmann, who completed the

journey in 47 days in 2022.

"I was really inspired by his story,

what he stood for and how he went

about chasing a few different things.

The messages that he was sharing in

that space was really quite cool.”

It was not until watching another documentary,

on British runner William

Goodge who completed the course in a

record 35 days last year, that Andrews

started planning for how to break that

record.

"I watched over his footage to see

how he went about executing the task

at hand,” said Andrews.

"As I started to do the maths and

work out his pacing strategy and his

timings around his feeding and bits and

pieces, I started to do those calculations

and I worked out in my head, there

were a few gaps in the way he went

about it.”

Andrews thought taking the record

down to 30 days would be possible.

With a sports science background and

then working as a personal trainer for

soldiers at Burnham Military Camp, he

was running more than 100km weekly

in commuting from his Rolleston home

to work every day.

"My mindset, my preparation and

everything really became quite laser

focused around that, and then I

anchored everything off my purpose.

"If someone can go out there and do

something as crazy as this, and maybe

inspire someone to chase their crazy

dream, then for me that's the anchor

and the driver that is really pushing me

towards getting over there and doing

it.”

He will not be alone in Australia.

Andrews will be joined by friend

Murray Thomas, who will bike

alongside him while he runs, while

former New Zealand track cyclist René

Heyde, Andrews’ girlfriend Annie

Hamilton and daughter Grace will track

data and provide other assistance.

Heyde, now 72, who won a bronze

medal at the 1974 Commonwealth

Games and biked across Australia in

2024, will be able to provide a wealth of

knowledge.

Andrews said he wanted to prove

there was no limit to what anyone

could do by completing the run.

"We as human beings often get

restricted by the limits we put on

ourselves. If you can set yourself a big

crazy dream, something in you deep

down that you're wanting to pursue in

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New quake sensor installed at stadium

Earthquake sensing tech to allow

fast, accurate safety assessments,

has been installed inside One

New Zealand Stadium.

The sensor, called SenseiQ,

measures inter-storey drift – the

relative movement between

floor and ceiling – during an

earthquake. It then provides

information that speeds up the

process of clearing a building for

safe reoccupation.

SenseiQ was developed by

Canterbury University civil and

environmental engineering Professor

Daniel Nilsson, Emeritus

Professor Roger Nokes and Dr

Gabriele Granello, a structural

engineer and former UC post

doctoral researcher now based

in Italy.

Said Nilsson: “The sensor

measures the damage, not just

the shake, telling us straight

away how much a building has

moved – the ‘inter-storey drift’ –

allowing the building’s condition

to be assessed more quickly and

accurately.

“Traditional safety inspections

are slow and costly leading to

prolonged downtime, unnecessary

disruptions and financial

costs. We’re delighted that the

new stadium – a symbol of

Christchurch’s post-quake recovery

– is now equipped with our

device.”

Nilsson said unlike conventional

sensors that measure

only acceleration, SenseiQ captures

both inter-storey drift and

acceleration – two factors that

directly correlate to the damage

a building sustains during an

earthquake.

Daniel Nilsson, right, and Andrew Logie are part of the team that developed

SenseiQ sensors which have been installed at One New Zealand Stadium.

PHOTO: CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY

The data is available within

minutes of a seismic event. The

sensor has already measured

one very small earthquake on

April 6, of 2.4 magnitude, at the

stadium.

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SenseiQ is made up of two

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target. The sensor is mounted

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the target is attached to the

corresponding ceiling.

Nilsson said by providing

precise, real-time data on a

building’s response to seismic

activity, SenseiQ enables structural

engineers to make fast and

informed estimates of building

damage. This helps building

managers make quick decisions

about reoccupation.

He predicts there will be

strong demand for the device

from businesses around

New Zealand, particularly in

Wellington.

“The idea behind this technology

came from what was seen in

the aftermath of the Canterbury

earthquakes when it took a long

time for buildings to be assessed

and cleared for people to come

back to work,” said Nilsson.

UC alumni, lawyer and independent

director Andrew Logie

has also joined the Sensei Solutions

Ltd team.

In another UC connection

to the stadium, the university

has just signed an agreement

with Venues Ōtautahi, which

manages the stadium, to gain

naming rights for the East

Stand.

From now until the end

of 2027, it will be called the

University of Canterbury Stand.

Whiplash plays

role in big jolts

Research into large earthquakes

shows they stop fast, with a

sharp backwards movement.

Scientists studied 12 major

earthquakes that moved along

the ground (rather than up

and down), using shaking data

recorded near the faults.

They found that the whiplashtype

stop was a common feature

of the earthquakes, which

included the 2010 Darfield and

2016 Kaikōura quakes, and say

it should be included in hazard

assessments.

Said lead author Dr Jesse

Kearse of Victoria University:

“Right at the end of the quakes,

the ground jolts strongly,

creating a kind of extra shake.

It’s a bit like when you’re in a

car and the driver brakes hard;

your body jerks forward and

then snaps back as the car stops.

“This means that big

earthquakes stop suddenly,

rather than slowly dying out.

This sudden stop can cause a

whiplash effect for buildings.

“As the ground quickly

changes direction, buildings

sway one way and then snap

back the other way. That sharp

backwards motion can be large,

up to one metre in the case of

the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.

Such big movements can be

difficult for tall buildings to

withstand.

“We found that they are most

likely to occur where there are

bends or gaps in the fault lines,

which helps us plan for these

strong whiplash motions that

happen in large earthquakes.”

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SPORT Selwyn Times, May 6, 2026 | 23

Unbeaten Waihora

put shield on line

during club day

BY SAM COUGHLAN

Waihora’s unbeaten start to

the season will be put to the

test with combined country

and Coleman Shield points up

for grabs against Darfield on

Saturday.

The Magpies will celebrate

their club day, and put the

Murray Cooper Shield – Ellesmere’s

challenge shield – and

Miller Cup – played for between

Waihora and Darfield – up for

grabs.

Head coach Derek Smith said

the team have been looking

ahead to this weekend since

their 46-22 win over Southern

in Hinds on Saturday.

“Coming back from Southern,

pretty much by eight o'clock at

night, all the boys' attention and

focus has shifted to Darfield.

We're expecting a big one."

Darfield sit second in pool A,

three points behind Waihora

after beating Oxford 33-27 on

Thursday.

Smith said he will be relying

on Waihora’s experienced

players to lead the way after

injuries to No 8 Matt Getz, wing

Brendon Maitland and openside

flanker Clark Pithie.

"I’ll be looking for our team

leaders. The two Liam Robinsons

in our team, the hooker,

and the lock, who had his 50th

games down at Southern,” he

said.

“And then, you know, it'd be

Will Gualter, Harry Kirk, those

guys who have had all that

experience up against their vast

experience.”

Waihora may also be able

to call on flanker Bailey Clark,

who played for the New Zealand

under 85kg side in Sri

Lanka on Monday morning and

was due back in the country

this week.

Clark, who has played more

than 100 division 1 games for

Waihora, is a handy player to

have, said Smith.

"Looking forward to him coming

back, hopefully he's not too

exhausted from such a luxurious

trip.

"It’s a really good opportunity

for someone like Bailey to

be able to get that higher-level,

national-level coaching. I'm

looking forward to him coming

back with some new ideas, and

I think he's already seen a lift

in his confidence this year just

from being involved.”

Waihora fullback Harrison Kirk takes on the Southern defence in the 46-22 win. Below – Wing Josh Brown scores.

PHOTOS: SMR EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

COMBINED COUNTRY POINTS

Pool A: Waihora 20, Darfield

17, Methven 15, Glenmark-

Cheviot 14, Southern 11,

Prebbleton 7, Hurunui 6,

Oxford 4

Pool B: Kaiapoi 25, Rakaia 20,

Ohoka 15, Ashley 12, Celtic

12, Lincoln 10, Southbridge 9,

West Melton 8, Saracens 0

Kick-off is at 3pm at Rhodes

Park.

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Saracens, will host Southbridge,

who went down 42-29 to Ohoka

on Saturday.

Prebbleton, who lost 38-32 to

Methven, will host Southern,

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SPORT

Coaches embrace new-era first XV rivalry

BY SAM COUGHLAN

Head coaching at a high level

was never something Jade

Britain was particularly keen on.

He had coached his sons’ junior

teams at Prebbleton and

worked as an assistant with

Ellesmere age-group and Canterbury

Metro sides, but it took him

two attempts to apply for the

Lincoln Combined head coaching

role he now holds.

“I saw the ad go up, and I

didn’t really want to be a head

coach,” he said.

“I really just enjoyed the specialty

stuff – attack or defence or

scrums or whatever. Then they

re-advertised, and I just threw

my name in the hat.”

Britain was named as Lincoln

Combined’s head coach in

December. The side will play in

this year’s Miles Toyota Championship

after being relegated

following Rolleston College’s

decision to enter a standalone

first XV.

“There’s a clear direction on

what they want to achieve, and

my sons (aged eight and 11) are in

the zone for Lincoln High School,

so there’s a high possibility

they’re going there,” Britain said.

“I’d love to help implement a

rugby programme that means

kids can stay in the country and

don’t have to go into the big

schools to play good rugby.”

Rolleston College head coach

Ethan Harrison had already

spent three years involved in

the school’s rugby programme

before taking charge of its inaugural

first XV

Lincoln Combined head coach Jade Britain says a spot in the final is the ultimate goal for him ahead of his first season in

charge of the team.

PHOTO: ANDREW HALLIGAN

He had previously coached the

school’s under 14.5 and under 16

teams.

His sons Hunter, 17, and Jacob,

15, are part of Rolleston’s first

XV.

“It’s awesome – I can help them

develop and watch them enjoy

their footy with their mates and

achieve their goals, which is

really cool,” Harrison said.

Harrison stepped away from

playing, where he most recently

turned out for Rolleston in division

2, to focus on coaching.

He said Rolleston’s decision

to go it alone after being part of

the combined team since 2017

came down to growing player

numbers.

“It’s been the goal of the college

for a while now to build

towards this point, and I think

they feel like the player numbers

at the college warrant

stepping into that space now,

rather than waiting for perfect

timing.

“We’re not expecting a perfect

season or anything like that, but

we think this is a really good

group that can be here for a

couple of years, some of them

longer, and build a good trajectory

for what the next few

seasons are going to look like.”

Both coaches pointed to the

Selwyn derby on June 20 at

Rolleston College as the match

they were most looking forward

to.

“You can’t stop the boys from

looking at that,” Britain said.

“That was our first little

goal, to make sure we won the

“If we can get to a

final, then to me that’s

probably a pass mark,

but if we don’t get that

far then it’s probably

not quite a successful

season.”

Lincoln Combined head coach

Jade Britain

pre-season match against them.”

Lincoln claimed a 35-13 win in

pre-season two weeks ago.

Harrison said plenty of players

on both sides already knew each

other through years of playing

together or against one another.

“A lot of these guys in our

team this year have played

against a lot of the boys in the

Lincoln Combined team for a

number of years, so there’s been

a bit of a rivalry between Rolleston

College and Lincoln over

the last couple of years, which is

always great.

“Those same guys are moving

up into the first XV space this

year, so that’s probably one we’ll

enjoy.”

Lincoln open their season

against Roncalli Aoraki

Combined at Lincoln High

School next Saturday.

Rolleston have a first-round

bye before facing Cashmere

High School away on May 23.

Britain said his personal

benchmark for the season was

making the final.

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after Selwyn split

“We know the outcome

everyone is striving for, and for

me it’s probably getting to the

big dance.

“If we can get to a final, then

to me that’s probably a pass

mark, but if we don’t get that

far, then it’s probably not quite

a successful season.

“I want to make sure I’ve

helped build good morale and

good habits around working

hard for each other. Hard work

does bring rewards,” he said.

Harrison said a playoff berth

would be a positive, but his

main focus was building a

competitive foundation.

“We feel like we’re ready to

be here, so I think our pass

mark would be the boys getting

into a programme of what first

XV looks like and being able to

say we competed at this level as

a new team in the competition.

“From where they are now

to where we hope they’ll be at

the end of the season, it’s about

good young men being able

to play as a team and seeing

that growth from pre-season

through to the end of the year.

"That’s our main gauge of

success.”

Both teams will be in preseason

action this weekend,

with Lincoln at home to Mid

Canterbury under 18 and

Rolleston visit St Thomas’

second XV.

Rolleston College’s maiden first XV side is coached by Ethan Harrison, who has

been coaching teams at the school for three years.

SPORT Selwyn Times, May 6, 2026 | 25

Colts take centre stage under

new Rhodes Park floodlights

BY SAM COUGHLAN

When Rhodes Park plays

host to the Ellesmere colts

competition’s own Super Round

tonight, it will be illuminated

by new floodlights unveiled last

month.

Eight of the 10 teams in the

competition will be in action at

the Tai Tapu ground, home of

the Waihora Rugby Club. The

lights were installed earlier this

year and were first used in a

competitive match on April 17,

when Waihora’s division 3 side

played Hornby.

Longtime Waihora member

Brendon Friel cut the ribbon

ahead of that match and said

the project had been a long time

coming.

“It’s sort of been an (eight

to 10 year) process of actually

going, ‘right, this is what we

need’,” Friel said.

“We got our new community

centre built (in 2020) and then

the next thing for us was to try

and get some new lights. We

had lights, but they were pretty

substandard, especially on our

training fields.”

Friel said the cost for the project

was around $760,000, of

which $700,000 was funded by

the Selwyn District Council. The

contract was awarded to Arnold

Jensen Electrical in September

last year.

The new lights have already

been used for several division

Waihora’s Brendon Friel cuts the ribbon to officially unveil the new lights at

Rhodes Park prior to the club’s division 3 side’s clash with Hornby.

3, colts and schoolboy games,

as well as weekly training sessions,

and the club will host

four colts matches tonight

across the No 1 and No 2 fields.

Waihora Longhorns play

Lincoln Bales at 6pm on No 1,

while Lincoln Stags face Banks

Peninsula on No 2. At 7.35pm,

Waihora Humpbacks take on

Springston on No 1, alongside

Darfield’s clash with Lincoln

University on No 2.

Prebbleton and West Melton

are the only teams not in action.

“We’ve got a great setting,

there’s nothing better,” Friel

said.

“Last (week) we had a colts

game, we probably had 200 students

up on the embankment

– great thrill, great hum, it was

just a real good atmosphere.”

Rhodes Park will also host

Waihora’s division 3 side under

lights against Kirwee on Friday.

The team, which plays every

Friday night, has three more

scheduled home games later

this season.


SPORT

Rematch

for Selwyn

women

BY SAM COUGHLAN

Stallions aim to end losing streak,

progress to second round of cup

BY SAM COUGHLAN

Selwyn United’s women’s team

will meet Cashmere Technical

in their Reta Fitzpatrick Cup

quarter-final on Tuesday in

a rematch of last season’s

semi-final.

The side, who play in

the second-tier Mainland

Premiership, will meet the

top-flight Women’s South

Island League side, Cashmere,

at English Park, with the

winner set to progress to the

semi-finals.

Selwyn went down

5-0 to Cashmere in their

semi-final last year after

going into the game as huge

underdogs.

They currently sit

second in the premiership

with three wins and two

draws, including a 3-0 win

over NW United on Saturday,

when midfielder Tsuzumi

Huguchi scored all three

goals.

Cashmere are second in the

WSIL after two rounds, having

won both their games.

They trail Dunedin City

Royals on goal difference.

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QUARTER-FINAL

Selwyn United v Cashmere Technical,

English Park, 7.30pm Tuesday

Selwyn United will be hoping

a change in competition leads

to a change in fortunes when

they kick off their Chatham Cup

campaign against Christchurch

United on Saturday.

The Stallions have lost their

last three Southern League

matches, with a 3-0 defeat to

second-placed Ferrymead Bays

on Saturday, and sit bottom of

the league below Dunedin City

Royals on goal difference.

Their only victory came four

weeks ago against the Royals.

They will face Christchurch

United in the first round of the

cup. The club has never progressed

past the second round

of the nationwide knockout

competition.

Since they first appeared in

the cup competition in 2013,

Selwyn have reached the second

round on six occasions.

Last year they beat Western

5-0 before bowing out in a 4-1

defeat to Ferrymead Bays.

Selwyn have shown promise

this season. They drew 1-1 with

United and had a narrow 2-1

defeat to defending champions

Coastal Spirit last month before

their win over Dunedin.

They have a good chance to

pick up points against Wānaka

FC at home on May 16, with

Wānaka winless on the road

Selwyn United’s Lewis Cox drives past

Ferrymead Bays’ George Moore during

their clash on Saturday. Right – Selwyn

goalkeeper Fraser Lloyd dives to make

a save during the defeat to Ferrymead

Bays. PHOTOS: DUTCH VAN BARNEVELD

CHATHAM CUP ROUND 1

Selwyn United v Christchurch United,

Foster Park, 3pm, Saturday

this season. If Selwyn beat

United at Foster Park they will

go into the draw for the second

round, which takes place from

May 30-31.

The draw will be conducted

on Tuesday.

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FEATURE Selwyn Times, May 6, 2026 | 27

RURAL LIFE

From idyllic to hogwash:

the rural origins of everyday phrases

Pet on the limit

ISABELLE TERESA

Many words we use today originate

from rural living, either the actual

experience of it or a romanticised

ideal. Here are some linguistic gems

from rural life – from the joyous to the

practical to the mundane – that have

soaked into our language, changed

meaning along the way, and are now

common across town and country alike.

Romanticised beauty

We use idyllic for any blissful setting,

feeling or relationship, but the origin

was far more specific. “Idyll” in Greek

meant “little picture”, and became

firmly linked with rural settings by a set

of short 3rd-century BC poems called the

Idylls, which depicted rustic love scenes.

Similarly, Arcadia, which we now use

for any place we perceive as paradise,

was real; a remote mountainous

province of ancient Greece celebrated

by Virgil as the epitome of rural

contentment.

Good fences make good neighbours

Limit comes from Latin, and once

only meant the boundary or pathway

between fields. It proved such a handy

word that, since the 1500s, we’ve

broadened its usage to apply in all

contexts.

Of course… sheep

The job title Pastor meant “shepherd”

in Latin, which is why the Church

adopted it for ministers exhibiting

pastoral care to their flock.

Muster comes from the Latin

word “to show”, with the

concept of assembling and

inspecting – once used mainly

for sheep, it now commonly

refers to gatherings of people

as well. A trendsetter may be

dubbed a bellwether, little suspecting

its Old English origins as the ram that

led out the flock and yes, wore a bell.

And surprisingly pets have on-farm

origins, with our domestic companions

all now grouped under a 15th-century

Scottish variant of a French phrase, the

“petit” tame lamb raised by hand.

Down to earth

Not a fan of this whimsical article?

You could criticise it as hogwash – the

Middle English phrase for watery slops

fed to pigs.

You’re probably down-to-earth –

used in 1920s advertising to signal fair

prices, but by now, one of our highest

compliments for someone who is

practical, honest and direct. But if you

call a spade a spade, you’re echoing

Plutarch – we inherited that phrase, too,

from the ancient Greeks.

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What’s On

in Selwyn

Six-Legged Ghosts: The Insects

of Aotearoa

Tomorrow 6.30-7.30pm

Te Ara Ātea

We have wētā that can survive

being frozen, weevils with

‘snouts’ almost as long as their

bodies, and the world’s only

alpine cicadas. Join author and

illustrator, Lily Duval, as she tries

to convert you into an insectlover.

Free, bookings required:

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Local History Drop-in

Tomorrow, 10am-noon

Darfield Library

Needing help with finding

Selwyn heritage information and

resources? Drop in and see the

heritage team who can assist you

with research and digitisation

advice and support, advice on

caring for your photographs,

papers and other taonga at

home, oral history, and using our

scanners to copy your old photos.

All ages welcome.

Selwyn Stars Talent Search

Friday 6-8pm

Lincoln Event Centre

Can you sing, dance or play an

instrument? The search is on for

the next Selwyn star that will get

the audience singing and dancing

in their seats. Age categories:

5-13 and 14-18 years. $10 entry

fee, registration required:

selwyn.govt.nz/events

Food Truck FRYday

Friday, 5-8pm

Generation House, 646

Springston Rolleston Rd

Join us for Food Truck FRYday.

From Asian street food,

authentic Texas BBQ, burgers,

dumplings, loaded fries and

more – there will be something

for everyone. The menu/food

trucks will differ from month

to month – keep an eye out

for sneak peeks and further

info. This is an outdoor event

so please rug up warm over

the colder months. Event may

be cancelled depending on

weather.

Adults’ Book Club

Friday, 1.30-3pm

Te Ara Ātea

Book discussion groups are a

fun and popular way to expand

your reading subjects, meet

people in your area and share

your thoughts and ideas about

reading. Free. Drop-in.

Selwyn After 5

Tuesday 5.30-7.30pm

Smoke Rolleston, 59 Tennyson St

Join the council for a business

networking event featuring

insights from a local business

and Mayor Lydia Gliddon. Open

to everyone, whether you are a

business owner, team member,

or simply keen to connect with

the local business community.

Female Self-Defence

Monday 6-7pm at Rolleston Community Centre

Selwyn Taekwondo is back with more free self-defence classes for girls and teenagers. Parents can also

participate These classes will assist young girls to confidently perform self-defence skills to keep themselves

safe. For ages 9-11. A session will be held on May 18 for ages 12+. Bookings required: selwyn.govt.nz/events

Free, bookings required:

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Lunchtime Acoustic Sets

Saturday, Noon-12.30pm

Te Ara Ātea, Lincoln and

Leeston libraries

Join us every Saturday during

May for acoustic lunchtime

performance by learners from

Rolleston College Horoeka

Haemata, Lincoln High School

Te Hura Tuarua o Waihora and

Ellesmere College Te Kāreti

o Waihora. Come along to

celebrate the local talent we

have here in Waikirikiri Selwyn

and support our emerging

artists. All ages welcome. Free.

Drop-in.

Women and Girls Pool Nights

May 16, 5.30-8pm

Selwyn Aquatic Centre

An evening designed to

encourage and include all girls

and women to feel confident

and safe using a pool facility.

These private sessions for

women and girls’ offers a

supportive and safe spaces and

a prayer room is available for

anyone who needs it. Friendly

female staff will be there

to support you in your pool

experience throughout the

night. All ages welcome. Normal

pool entry applies. Drop-in.

Women and girls only entry

from 4.30pm. Boys up to the age

of 5 years old can attend with

their mother/caregiver.

We are pleased to be able to offer this great list of events that require

your support to make them successful. Our sponsors play a crucial

role in being able to put on this community run event,

please show your support by supporting them.

Friday 8th May

Racing Simulator at Virtual & Retro:

208 Havelock St (opp. library): Today from 3pm - 7pm.

Saturday 9th May 11am – 7pm & Sunday 10th May

11:30am – 6pm. Have your kids race a large screen

indoor simulator running Assetto Corsa, Dirt Rally 2 or

Need for Speed. www.virtualandretro.co.nz

Saturday 9th May

Ashburton Street Sprint – Fuelled by KFC:

Riverside Industrial Estate 8.30am. Watch one car at

a time as they race against the clock, Public admission

$10.00 per adult, under 15 free. Entry from Robinson

Street past Roscos Auto Dismantlers.

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Sunday 10th May

Ashburton Street Sprint – Fuelled by KFC

Start time 8.30am:

Second day of racing against the clock. Riverside

Industrial Estate. Public admission $10.00 per adult,

under 15 free. Entry Robinson Street past Roscos Auto

Dismantlers.admin@ashburtoncarclub.org.nz


Retro & Classic Boats on Lake Hood:

Retro & classic boats will be on display, both on and off

the water from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

Geoff Neutze, 0274 461 250

Classics & Coffee at Lake Hood;

In conjunction with the Retro & Classic Boats, bring along

your Motorcycles, Classic Cars, New cars, Old Cars, Hot

Rods, Trucks. Just arrive, park up and enjoy the variety of

vehicles. Free admission to everyone, 11.30am to 2.30pm.

Coffee Cart “Café Tango NZ” and food will be on site.

Live music from Mackenzie Hallberg

Electric Vehicles at Lake Hood:

Electric Vehicles will be on display, with rides and info

available. Come along, park up and enjoy the future of

driving. Free admission to everyone, 11.30am to 2.30pm.

Matt Harris, 021 701 762

ASHBURTON 2026

Ashburton Aviation Museum:

This wonderful collection of aircraft and memorabilia

will be open for viewing from 1.00pm until 3.00pm,

Seafield Road Ashburton, Entry $10 adult, children free.

Owen Moore 03 308 3442 or 0274 344 797

Wednesday 13th May

Suzie Morrison & Grant Gordon

Memorial Night Trial:

Meet at the MSA, Havelock Street Ashburton. Entries

on the night. Will need licensed driver, navigator, pens,

torch or spotlight, clipboards, and road legal vehicle.

Documentation starting 6.30pm, start 7.00pm.

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Friday 15th May

Racing Simulator at Virtual & Retro:

208 Havelock St (opposite library): today from 3pm -

7pm. Saturday 16th May, 11am – 7pm & Sunday 17th

May 11.30am – 6pm. Have your kids race a large screen

indoor simulator running Assetto Corsa, Dirt Rally 2 or

Need for Speed. www.virtualandretro.co.nz

Sunday 17th May

Ashburton Family Go Kart Club:

A great day of paddock racing, Location to be confirmed.

Weather dependant. Racing starts 10.30am until 3.00pm.

BBQ lunch. More details on Facebook, Ashburton Family

Go Kart Club. Kyle Robertson 027 520 9830,

ashburtonfamilykartclub@gmail.com

Ashburton Motorcycle Club:

Motorcycle Road Ride. Meeting at 9.30am, leaving at

10am from Robert Harris on West St. Tour approx.200k’s.

$20 for museum. Ride details on Ashburton Motorcycle

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letters, including plurals, can you make

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4. Hydrophobia (6)

9. Hint (4)

10. Decorative (10)

11. Defeated (6)

12. Derision (8)

13. Reliant (9)

15. Make a run for it (4)

16. Stretched (4)

17. Sickened (9)

21. Leech (8)

22. Course of action (6)

24. Mutual (10)

25. Assist (4)

26. Visible, but distant (6)

27. Coming (6)

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2. Exhausted (5)

3. Congested (7)

5. Fleet (6)

6. Harmless (9)

7. Bright red (7)

8. Stubbornness (13)

14. Instruction (9)

16. Calamity (7)

18. Confused or distorted (7)

19. Sincere (7)

20. Ferocious (6)

23. Ignominy (5)

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12. Ridicule, 13. Dependent, 15. Bolt, 16. Taut, 17. Disgusted, 21. Parasite,

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7. Scarlet, 8. Intransigence, 14. Education, 16. Tragedy, 18. Garbled,

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DECODER

Each number represents a different letter of the alphabet. Write the

given letters into all squares with matching numbers. Now work out

which letters are represented by the other numbers.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Ford’s Puma a capable but

overlooked compact SUV

Motoring with Bob Nettleton

It’s something of a head-scratcher why the

Ford Puma hasn’t climbed the sales charts

after six years on the market, given its

likeability, clean modern styling, punchy

performance and well-sorted road holding.

Replicating its success in the UK and

Europe was always going to be a tough ask.

That challenge was compounded by starting

life here as a relative unknown and

going up against a raft of well-established

competitors. Its modest 1.0-litre turbocharged

three-cylinder engine has also

been a hurdle. There remains some buyer

resistance locally to smaller engines, unlike

in Europe and the UK where they are more

widely accepted.

Even so, the Puma still looks fresh – no

small feat this far into its model cycle –

thanks to its curvaceous styling and subtle

sloping roofline. Together, these elements

give it a clear point of difference over several

rivals.

There are two Puma variants available

here, both front-wheel drive, starting with

the $42,990 ST-Line and topped by the ST at

$48,990. The ST-Line tested here looks the

part, riding on eye-catching 17-inch alloy

wheels, with side skirts, a neatly integrated

rear spoiler and distinctive eye-shaped

LED headlights.

Power comes from Ford’s energetic and

acclaimed mild-hybrid 1.0-litre turbocharged

EcoBoost three-cylinder engine,

paired with a seven-speed automatic

transmission. With 92kW and 170Nm, it

punches above its weight.

The engine packs in clever tech, including

high-pressure direct fuel injection,

twin-independent variable cam timing and

cylinder deactivation to save fuel.

Performance is lively, with sharp acceleration,

strong mid-range pull and a

surprisingly sporty exhaust note that gives

the Puma real character.

My only gripe is a touch of turbo lag

under full throttle from a standing start – a

brief pause between planting the accelerator

and the power arriving. Once it does,

the Puma quickly hits its stride.

For those wanting more, the range-topping

ST offers a harder-charging version of

the same engine, lifting outputs to 125kW

and 210Nm. It’s a noticeable step up,

though the $6000 jump may be a stretch

Rating out of 10: Performance 7, Handling

8, Build Quality 7, Comfort 7, Space 8,

Styling 7, Value for money 7, Safety – 2019

Five 5 Star ANCAP crash rating

On road test fuel economy: 6,5L/100km,

Price: $42,990

Overall points out of 10: 7.5

for some buyers.

For such a compact SUV, Ford has done

well to carve out a spacious cabin and

a large, practical boot. The latter is easy

to load, while a relatively long 2588mm

wheelbase helps deliver generous legroom

front and rear.

Inside, the cabin is smartly designed,

with tactile materials and a driver-focused

layout. The steering wheel carries controls

for voice-activated sat-nav and Apple

CarPlay/Android Auto. Wireless charging

is included for compatible devices, along

with two USB ports and a 12V outlet.

A seven-speaker audio system with

Bluetooth streaming keeps occupants

entertained, while satellite navigation

is accessed via an 8.0-inch full-colour

touchscreen that also doubles as a

180-degree reversing camera, making

parking easy.

FordPass Connect adds another layer

of convenience via a built-in modem,

allowing owners to access roadside

assistance, schedule servicing and check

service history through their smartphone.

Safety is well covered with a

comprehensive suite of driver assistance

features. Highlights include autonomous

emergency braking with pedestrian

detection, lane keep aid with lane

departure warning, traffic sign recognition

and tyre pressure monitoring.

The Puma is also the first Ford SUV to

feature selectable drive modes: Normal,

Sport, Eco, Slippery and Trail. The latter

two improve traction on more challenging

surfaces such as wet roads or gravel. While

it’s not all-wheel drive, it offers useful extra

confidence in tricky conditions.

Where the Puma really shines is

on the road. Its ride and handling are

among the best in the compact SUV class.

The handling is sharp, yet Ford hasn’t

sacrificed comfort, with a suspension setup

that delivers a smooth, composed ride.

Combine that with the lively EcoBoost

engine and distinctive styling, and the

Puma stands out as a compact SUV that not

only looks good, but drives even better.

Art Coordinator

We’re looking for a personable,

organised, creative person to join our

team! This role is ideal for someone who

is passionate about the arts, thrives on

collaboration, and enjoys bringing ideas

to life in a dynamic school environment.

• Permanent position

• 12 hours per week (days and times to

be negotiated)

• Term time only

Application pack can be found on

website or available, by email, from:

tso@lincoln.school.nz

Applications close

Friday 8 May 2026 at 3 pm

SITUATIONS VACANT

Part-Time Employment

Opportunity

Business Assessor

Guidance Counsellor

We’re looking for a compassionate,

approachable, and highly organised

Guidance Counsellor to join our team. This

role is ideal for someone who is passionate

about supporting student wellbeing, builds

strong, trusting relationships, and thrives

in a collaborative school environment.

• Permanent position

• Full time position (would consider 4

day weeks)

• Term time only

Application pack can be found on website

Applications close

Friday 8 May 2026 at 3 pm

We are looking for an assessor for Lincoln Envirotown Trust’s Responsible Business Network

for all areas of Selwyn. The assessment is for awards which encourage and support local

businesses in reducing their environmental impact and supporting their communities. It is

supported by the Selwyn District Council.

This will be a part-time, fixed-term contract to undertake the assessment of businesses by

making site visits and recording data, as well as assisting in the organisation of the awards

presentation evening. The role best suits people who enjoy meeting others, as it involves

contacting and meeting with Selwyn business owners and managers.

Assessors will need to possess strong oral and written communication skills, as well as

enthusiasm for environmental practices and community engagement. Computer skills are a

requirement, but full training in the assessment data collation programme will be provided.

Supervision and support are provided throughout the work period.

This is a part-time fixed-term position that will run from the end of May to early November.

Please note that during this time, a commitment averaging 15 hours a week will be

required. This is an independent contractor role with flexible work times determined by

the appointee and the requirements of the businesses. Own transportation required (travel

allowance provided).The deadline for applications is Monday, 18th May 2026.

Please send a CV with a short letter to Maree Hamilton at rbacoordinator@gmail.com. More

information about this position can be obtained by emailing or calling Maree on 022 438 4496.

It is important that any applicant is a resident of Selwyn District and is legally permitted to

work in New Zealand.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Community

Volunteers

Help Support Our Students!

Rolleston College is seeking volunteer Readers and Writers to support students during

the upcoming NCEA Literacy and Numeracy Co-requisite Exams.

These important assessments take place across two weeks, and some of our students

qualify for Special Assessment Conditions (SAC), which means they are entitled to the

assistance of a reader and/or writer.

Can you help?

We are looking for community members who are patient, encouraging, and confident with

reading and writing. No teaching experience is necessary – full guidance will be provided.

Volunteering your time for just one morning or afternoon can make a real difference in a

young person’s educational journey.

Key Dates:

• Week 1: Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th May

• Week 2: Monday 25th – Wednesday 27th May

• Location: Rolleston College

If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information please visit our

volunteer sign-up portal at https://rollestoncollege.careercentre.net.nz/Job

Or email tanya.prout@rollestoncollege.nz

Rolleston College Horoeka Haemata

Te Kura Tuatahi: 631 Springston Rolleston Road

Te Kura Tuarua: 700 Selwyn Road

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PAINTING

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quotes, ph Steve 021

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PLUMBER Over 40 years

experience. Available for

maintenance jobs in the

Selwyn area. Ph Peter

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CAR REMOVALS

$$CASH PAID$$

CARS, VANS, UTES

& 4X4 WANTED

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AND

OPERATED

FOR

24 YEARS

We use world class vehicle

depollution systems

0800 77 80 80

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FARM MACHINERY

WANTED

Buying

Farm lots

Tractors / implements

Sell on behalf brokerage

Ph Mark 027 431 7259

FARM MACHINERY

WANTED

Anything considered

Ph 027 4317 259

FOR LEASE

STORAGE

FOR LEASE

Prebbleton - Aberdeen

Rd. Caravans, boats and

motorhomes, indoors

$60 pw, outdoors $40

pw. Phone John 027 568

6218

WANTED

7”, 45’s, singles, eps

records wanted, any

amount top prices paid.

Pennylane Records, 430

Colombo

Sydenham, ring Dave

021 222 6144, 7 days

ALL JAZZ Records

wanted: Kiwi and

overseas artists, Blue

Note, Prestige, Riverside,

ECM, Verve, Impulse,

CTI, Milestone etc; top

prices paid for good

titles. — Please phone

Dave 021-222-6144,


days.

WANTED

CARS WANTED

FARM APPLIANCES

FARM APPLIANCES

FOLK RECORDS

WANTED mouse in a

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Lodge, Nick Drake, David

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tapes

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Sydenham, 7 days

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open 7 days

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24 | Selwyn Times, March 1, 2026 starnews.co.nz

Leeston Fete

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Leeston Fete – A big day out for the whole family

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ANZAC DAY

SATURDAY APRIL 25, 2026

A symbol of remembrance

and sacrifice

By Fiona Robinson

What is one of the most recognisable symbols of

remembrance leading up to Anzac Day? It is the red

poppy. Worn each April in New Zealand and Australia,

and at sites around the world commemorating

ANZAC Day, it honours the soldiers who served and

those who lost their lives in war.

After the fighting acro s Europe during WWI, bright

red poppies were among the first flowers to grow in

the mud and soil of the ba tlefields. These flowers

became a powerful symbol of remembrance after

the famous poem by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel

John McCrae, “In Flanders Fields,” which described

poppies growing among the graves of fa len soldiers.

The red poppy, or Flanders poppy, also came to

represent the sacrifice of soldiers in campaigns such

as the Ga lipoli Campaign. The red poppy became

a symbol of the bravery and sacrifice of those who

served during the Ga lipoli campaign of 1915 and is

central to the ANZAC story.

While the first official Poppy Day in New Zealand was

planned for Armistice Day in 1921, due to a delay in

the shipment of silk poppies from France, it was held

on 24 April 1922, the day before Anzac Day.

For many years, red plastic and paper poppies

were made in Christchurch by members of the

Christchurch Royal New Zealand Returned and

Services’ A sociation (RNZRSA) and were worn

throughout New Zealand. However, as of this year,

the RNZRSA wi l se l a new sustainable poppy made

from biodegradable paper, manufactured by the

Royal British Legion in Kent, England, at this year’s

Poppy Day Appeal.

Today, poppies are sold each year in the lead-up

to Anzac Day during the annual Poppy Appeal

organised by the RNZRSA. Volunteers stand in

towns and shopping areas, se ling the sma l red

poppies that people wear as a visible sign of respect.

The money raised helps support veterans and their

families, including today’s soldiers, a sisting with

welfare, housing, health services, and community

programmes. In communities acro s the country,

including those throughout Selwyn, buying

and wearing a poppy has become a simple but

meaningful way for people to show their gratitude.

The red poppy is a sma l symbol, but it is a powerful

reminder of courage, sacrifice, and remembrance,

and remains part of New Zealand’s history.

Please donate

to our Poppy

co lectors across

Selwyn and help

support our

veterans

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Proud to sponsor 2026 ANZAC remembrance

PUBLIC NOTICES

NEW HOURS: Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm, Saturday: 9.30am to 12.30pm

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ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION SERVICES

SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026

Join your local ANZAC Day commemoration service and remember the

sacrifices of our servicemen and women. Services are organised by local

Returned Services A sociations and local community groups.

Arthur’s Pa s: 7.00am Dawn service at the flagpole on

School Te race, Arthur’s Pa s

Followed by breakfast supplied by AP FENZ at the

Community Centre, 76 School Te race.

Burnham: 6.00am Dawn Parade, Army Camp gates

Service and wreath-laying ceremony.

Darfield: 8.45am District War Memorial

Wreath-laying ceremony fo lowed by a service at Trinity Church.

Dunsandel: 8.30am District War Memorial

Cnr L eston-Dunsandel Road & Railway Road. Wreath-laying ceremony.

Glenroy: 7.00am Meet at Glenroy Monument

Corner of Downs Road and State Highway 77. Service starts at 7.30am.

Glentunnel: 9.30am Meet outside Glentunnel School

Fo lowed by a service at the Glentunnel Community Centre carpark.

Greendale: 2.00pm Greendale Reserve entrance

Service fo lowed by a wreath-laying ceremony.

Hororata: 11.00am Hororata Monument

If wet, a service wi l be held in Hororata Ha l.

Wreath-laying ceremony at District War Memorial.

Kirwee: 12.00pm Service at Anzac Lane (by watershed), Kirwee

Recreation Reserve


Kowai: Service fo lows on from the conclusion of Springfield’s

ceremony (around midday).

Leeston: 9.00am E lesmere Public Cemetery

Returned Services A sociation section, 323 Feredays Road.

Wreath-laying.

Leeston: 10.30am Leeston Rugby Pavilion

Service fo lowed by a parade to the cenotaph and a wreath-laying

ceremony.

Lincoln: 2.00pm Lincoln Event Centre

Service fo lowed by wreath-laying ceremony.

Mead: 9.00am Mead Hall Memorial gates

Wreath-laying ceremony.

Prebbleton: 9.00am District War Memorial

Wreath-laying ceremony.

Rolleston: 1.00am Town Square – behind Te Ara Ātea

Parade attendees m et near the Scout den. Service fo lowed by a

wreath-laying ceremony.

Sheffield-Waddington: 8.00am Sheffield Cenotaph


Springfield: 1.00am Tawera Memorial Ha l

Service fo lowed by a wreath-laying ceremony at District War Memorial.

Springston: 10.30am Springston Hall

Service at the ha l fo lowed by a wreath-laying ceremony

at the District War Memorial.

Tai Tapu: 8.45am Meet at Tai Tapu School

Raise a flag, march to the Cenotaph.

9.00am Service and wreath-laying, then march back to school.

West Melton: 9.45am West Melton War Memorial in school grounds


16 | The Star, March 12, 2026 starnews.co.nz

Dreaming of some

new wheels?

Proudly Supporting the

2026 TWIN RIVERS MOTORING EXTRAVAGANZA

A&P Showgrounds, Curletts Road this Sunday 15th March

Gates open at 10.30am

The Twin Rivers event, organised There wi l be a large display of rare,

by Avonhead Rotary Club as a Charity precious, valuable and much loved

fundraiser is hugely popular and well vehicles ranging in age from very old

established on the local motoring enthusiasts

calendar, catering for a l types of motoring.

to modern, covering over 110 years of

vehicles and a broad range of interests. Paul Kelly Motor Company is once

The diverse range of vehicles with again the principal sponsor of the event

well over 7 0 cars, trucks, motorbikes for the fift enth consecutive year. “The

etc on display at last years’ event has Twin Rivers event is a great day out on

always ensured this popular event the Canterbury motoring enthusiasts

draws large numbers each year. The calendar and we’re delighted once again

expectation is tha this year wi l be even to be supporting the event and this

years’ charity Hohepa Canterbury” says

Paul Ke ly.

towards a planned upgrade to their Barrington

Str et facility.

This year’s event on Sunday 15th

March 2026, wi l be held as usual at the Fundraising this year is once again to

A&P Showgrounds in Curletts Road. support Hohepa Canterbury to complete

The event has b en run for more than the upgrade to their facility in Ba rington

Str et, supporting intellectua ly

25 years starting in 1 9, with Avonhead

Rotary having run it for the past disabled people.

20 years, with only 3 cance lations due To date the event has raised over

to earthquakes, Covid and very bad $260, 0 which has enabled Avonhead

weather.

Rotary to support a number of worthwhile

local charities.

The 2025 event was very su ce sful

and enabled Avonhead Rotary to assist Special displays this year include

Hohepa Canterbury with over $20,0 0 Girls ‘n Gasoline, the University of

Covered Auto Transport

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20 | The Star, February 5, 2026 starnews.co.nz

15 MARCH 2026 COMMUNITY FUN RUN | 12KM OR 6KM W W W . C I T Y 2 S U R F. C O. N Z

The training programme wi l stay the same this w ek as last w ek but may I su ges that you go and explore the geographical

options you have for your training. This means not only exploring your own neighbourh od but also venturing to places like

the Burw od Plantation, the beach or the Port Hi ls. Of course i takes a bit more time as you n ed transport so the w ekend

might be the bes time to do this. The best surface to run on i soft, like gra s, sand or gravel; it is easier on the leg so try and do

the majority of your se sions on these types of surfaces if po sible. If you have time, venture into the Port Hi ls. A g od place to

start is the track which runs betw en the sign of the Takahe and the sign of the Kiwi. This is a gradual incline which you can do

out and back for as far as you can comfortably go. Once you have mastered this track you can venture beyond anywhere in the

port hi ls. Jo ging on the Port Hi ls walking tracks takes a bit of concentration as the te rain underf ot can be uneven. Walking

or jo ging and ru ning uphi l wi l automatica ly increase the intensity a fraction because you use larger muscle groups. It is a

type of endurance training which wi l a celerate your strength and fitne s with incredible views of our beautiful city as an extra

bonus. Going up, take sma l steps and take your time so you stay mainly in zone 1 and 2. Remember that zone 1 is perceived as

an easy e fort which you can maintain for very long periods of time. In zone 2 you wi l get slightly pu fed but you can sti l have a

conversation. Initia ly take it easy on the downhi l. It can be hard on the legs, so go careful. A this time of the year the beach is

also an a tractive option for a workout. The soft sand wi l a d an extra dimension and help the strength development. On hot

days go for the forest or parks as the shade provided by the tr es wi l protect you from the blazing sun. Hagley Park is of course

the jewel in the crown as far as parks go with lots of variety and enough options never to have to do the same route.

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MILITARY NIGHT FIRING

ACTIVITY - 15 MAY 2026

The general public is to be advised that

an RNZAF Night Firing Activity will

be conducted at the West Melton Rifle

Range over the period 15/05/2026

inclusive.

Training will involve RNZAF personnel

conducting live night firing on the West

Melton Rifle Range from 5pm to 10pm.

A series of intermittent weapon firing

will be heard in the local area during the

times given.

The RNZAF takes fire risk seriously and will

ensure fire mitigation is present.

For more information please contact:

Range Control: 03 3478145

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58 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston

4A1K2B2L2J

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10 Beckford Way, Rolleston

4A2B2C4J

• Immaculate and spacious

224m2 home

• Two generous living areas + a

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• Four good size bedrooms

including the master with

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• Brand new carpet throughout

• 714m2 fully fenced section

For Sale

Offers Over $849,000

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027 340 6955

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027 224 4733

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• 180m2 floor plan | 449m2

section

• Stylish kitchen and finishings

• Tiled ensuite shower

• Blank canvas section

• Private location

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027 330 1002

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027 7219 383

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2 Andesite Drive, Rolleston

3A1B2C2J

FOR SALE

29 Upham Lane, Rolleston

3A2B1L1J


section

• Large family living spaces +

kitchen

• West Rolleston School Zone

• Well maintained + kept

• Built in 2015 by Stonewood

Homes

For Sale

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Sunday 11.30 - 12.00pm

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Caine Hopcroft

027 330 1002


Nicole King

027 7219 383


• Thoughtfully designed,

modern home

• Open-plan kitchen flowing

into dining and living areas

• Three well-sized bedrooms,

including a master with walkin

wardrobe and ensuite

• Single internal-access garage

with built-in laundry area

For Sale


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Sunday 11.00 - 11.30am

Nicola van Keulen

027 609 4101

nicola.vankeulen@raywhite.com

Brendan Shefford

027 224 4733






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37 Suffolk Drive, Kirwee

4A2B3C6J

FOR SALE

24 Gracia Avenue, Rolleston

3A2B2L2J

• Space to unwind

• Year-round comfort

• 3 car garage

• Fully fenced

• Convenient location

For Sale

By Negotiation

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Caine Hopcroft

027 330 1002


Arno Bekker

027 468 3049

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section

• High-stud ceilings + floor-toceiling

windows

• Two lounge areas, separate

laundry

• Tiled ensuite, underfloor

heating

• Log burner + 2 heat pumps

For Sale

$1,099,000

View

by appointment

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027 224 4733


Nicole King

027 7219 383






Open Home

FOR SALE

11 Seckles Lane, Rolleston

4A2B2L2J

FOR SALE


4A2B3C3J

• 222m2 floorplan | 797m2

section

• Brand new high-spec build

• Separate office + laundry

room

• Decking + landscaping

complete

• Immediate possession

available

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Caine Hopcroft

027 330 1002


• 205m2 floorplan | 829m2

section

• 3 car garaging

• Ducted heating + high spec

throughout

• Walk-in pantry, 2 living rooms

• Completion June 2026 | Turnkey

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$900,000

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027 330 1002


Nicole King

027 7219 383






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17A Appledore Street, Prebbleton

2A1B1L1J

FOR SALE

7 Skara Brae, Prebbleton

4A3B3L1D2J1585F

• 10 year master build warranty

• Tiled bathroom and shower

• Complete with hard and soft

landscaping

• Stone bench tops and fitted

with cooktop, oven &

dishwasher

• Insulated garage door and

home fitted with heat pump

For Sale


View

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Rowan Shepherd

027 303 1565

rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com

• Quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac

• Tranquil, tree-filled grounds

• 3 spacious living spaces

• Seamless flow to sunny patio

• Spacious kitchen w/ large WIP

• Dedicated home office

• Master w/ WIR & ensuite

• Ample storage throughout

• Close to Prebbleton Village

For Sale

By Negotiation

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Saturday 12.45 - 1.15pm

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027 224 4733


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027 688 8057

kate.cameron@raywhite.com

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Where family living finds its freedom

Set on an impressive 2.0ha (approx) block, this well-appointed lifestyle property offers space, comfort and

versatility. Back on the market after a prior agreement fell through, it presents a fresh opportunity to secure a

quality home. The 250sqm residence features four generous bedrooms, two bathrooms and multiple living areas.

The master includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms are serviced by a family

bathroom and separate toilet. A dedicated laundry and office add practicality for busy households or remote work.

The open-plan kitchen, complete with double oven, dish drawer and ample storage, flows into the main living and

dining areas. A separate lounge provides a cosy retreat with sun-filled window seats and built-in storage. Comfort

is assured with double glazing, LED lighting, HRV system, fibre internet, wetback fireplace and backup generator.

Water is supplied by town connection plus two 30,000L tanks. Outdoors features multiple sheds, a three-bay

implement shed, greenhouse, gardens, chook run, stock and sheep yards, and established fruit trees.

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NEW LISTING

Boundary lines are indicative only

Doyleston 4 Queen Street

Leeston 10 Cunningham Street

Character home on a quarter

acre dream

After being lovingly owned and well maintained since

2009, this character property is chain free and ready

to welcome its next chapter with new owners.

Situated in the heart of Doyleston, the home sits

proudly on a generous 1,011sqm (approx.) fully fenced

section, offering space, privacy, peacefulness, and

endless potential. Perfect for first-home buyers, this

property is move-in ready.

bayleys.co.nz/5530448

1,011 sqm 2 2 1

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)

2pm, Wed 13 May 2026

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Ready for the next chapter

After 34 wonderful years of calling this place home,

my vendors are ready to pass the baton on, offering

you the chance to create your own lasting memories

here. Built in 1975 and set on a generous 1,138sqm

(approx.) section in the heart of Leeston, this solid, lowmaintenance

home is perfectly suited for families and

first-home buyers alike. With approximately 150sqm

of living space, the home welcomes you with a

spacious, homely kitchen that flows effortlessly into

the dining and main living area, creating a warm and

inviting hub for everyday life.


3 2 1 2



Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Prebbleton 30 Frank Ernest Crescent

Clear instructions, exceptional opportunity

Architecturally designed, this residence reflects quiet confidence and enduring design integrity. A striking Italian

brick feature wall creates an immediate statement, guiding you from the entrance through the living spaces and out

to the entertaining terrace. It establishes a strong architectural identity while anchoring the home in warmth and

texture.

Designed to capture all-day sun, the layout offers four generous bedrooms and two refined living areas.

4 2 2 4

For Sale offers invited over $1,950,000

View 3.15-3.45pm Sun 10 May or by appointment

Melanie Webb 027 635 2643

melanie.webb@bayleys.co.nz



bayleys.co.nz

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Rolleston 341 Lincoln Rolleston Road

When size and location count

This 213sqm four-bedroom, two living area home is on a sizeable 957sqm section. Located in the heart of Rolleston,

just 250m from the new Pak N Save and down a very quiet ROW, this is a truly prime location in the centre of

Rolleston.

Built to catch the sun, the northwest-facing living areas also open out onto the sunny private outdoor living area,

including a sun-drenched deck. Large master with ensuite, all the bedrooms are true double bedrooms which are

serviced by a large family bathroom including a bath. Separate laundry, not a laundry tucked away in a garage.

Heating the home is a heat pump plus a pellet fire, ensuring warmth throughout the cooler months.

4 2 2 2

For Sale offers invited over $769,000

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz

Hayley Johnston 027 379 4964

hayley.johnston@bayleys.co.nz



Boundary lines are indicative only

Southbridge 127 Cryers Road

Lifestyle with infrastructure

Set on approximately 1.2477 hectares (approx.), this well-rounded lifestyle property offers space, functionality, and

a setup that is becoming harder to find. The home is well-maintained and designed for easy living, featuring an openplan

kitchen, dining, and living at its heart. A sliding door off the lounge opens to the patio, creating easy indooroutdoor

flow, while the master bedroom also enjoys direct access outside. The kitchen is generous and practical,

complete with a double oven and a large corner pantry. A separate laundry adds further convenience. All four

bedrooms include wardrobes, and the bathroom has been tastefully renovated. Comfort is well covered with

double glazing, a log burner, heat pump, and heat transfer system, along with the added convenience of an

attached carport.

1.2477 ha 4 1 1



View by appointment

John Bailey 027 893 0234

john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz



bayleys.co.nz

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RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

NEW LISTING

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

Book a personalised property appraisal for your rural, lifestyle or provincial

residential property during May, June or July and you will go in the draw to win one

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COALGATE 63 Bridge Street

Entry Level Lifestyle Living in Coalgate

Located in the growing township of Coalgate, just 10

minutes from Darfield, this well presented lifestyle

property offers the perfect balance of space, comfort

and convenience on over an acre of land. Ideal for

families or entry level lifestyle buyers, it features a cosy

three bedroom home with a modern kitchen, updated

bathroom and light filled open-plan living. Year round

comfort includes a heat pump, log burner, partial

underfloor heating and double glazing. Outside offers

a sheltered deck, three bay garage, sheds, orchard,

fenced paddocks and a peaceful, private setting close

to amenities.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

GST Inclusive

(Unless Sold Prior)

Closes 12.00pm, Thursday 14 May

VIEW

1.00-1.45pm, Sunday 10 May

Dan van der Salm

M 021 918 233

Outdoor Fireplaces

T&Cs Apply | See website for details

pggwre.co.nz

PGG Wrightson Real Estate, licensed REAA 2008.

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pggwre.co.nz/ASH43361

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

Helping grow the country

West Melton 2 Firsby Drive

Be prepared for over 500sqm of WOW

As soon as you walk in the front door, you realise this 406sqm four-bedroom home is home-crafted for luxury living.

The wide hallways and 2.7-stud throughout, along with the over-height doors, create a feeling that carries

throughout the entire home. All the bedrooms are huge. The master has his-and-hers walk-in wardrobes, and the

other three bedrooms have their own as well. The true heart of the home is the large designer kitchen, complete

with a dual-access butler’s pantry. The kitchen/dining area, with its feature cathedral ceilings, flows outside to the

north-facing covered patio area via large stacker doors.


4 3 2 7


2pm, Tue 12 May 2026

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz

Hayley Johnston 027 379 4964

hayley.johnston@bayleys.co.nz


security system are just a few of the many extras on

offer with this property. There is a separate standalone

spacious office/studio that gives options for

those who require a dedicated work from home space

or alternatively, room for a dependant relative.

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

Karen Hennessy

Mobile: 027 967 0186

karen.hennessy@pggwrightson.co.nz

Week commencing Tuesday, 3Rd ocToBeR 2017

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

perfection, incorporating a l the ‘must haves’ and more for

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

2 heat pumps.

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

room, a substantial separate laundry, a tic storage with

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

after 4 car garaging. From the moment you approach this

www.flemington.co.nz

Mobile: 027 527 8258

Mobile: 027 224 4733

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Your guide to all things Real Estate

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Start by asking yourself these questions

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Renovating your home should be an

exciting project that offers better living,

more space, and added value, but while

that can all be true, the reality is a

little more complicated with stretched

budgets, timeline shifts, and big

decisions to make.

The difference between a renovation

that works and one that doesn’t often

comes down to what happens before

any work is carried out.

If you’re thinking of renovating, ask

yourself these five simple questions, to

save yourself time, money, and a whole

lot of hassle.

Why are you really renovating?

OK, so this one sounds obvious but it

can be where many projects go off-track.

Are you renovating to improve your

day-to-day living? To make room for

a growing family? To increase resale

value? Knowing what you want and

expect from your renovation will help

guide your decisions.

Be specific with why you’re

renovating, define what doesn’t

currently work in your home, and then

how a renovation could remedy that.

The clearer your end goal, the easier

it becomes to make decisions further

down the line.

What is your real budget?

Your reno budget will rarely be the

number you start with. As well as

materials and labour costs, there can

be other expenses you might not have

thought about, such as design fees,

council consent, or even temporary

accommodation. You might also unearth

some issues you weren’t aware of until

building work began.

To help combat some of these

potential pitfalls, add in a contingency

buffer of around 10-20%.

It’s also worth considering what areas

you’re happy to splurge on and where

you’d rather be frugal.

Is this reno for now or later?

Designing for now compared for

the future can result in very different

outcomes when it comes to your

renovation plans.

If you’re planning on staying in your

home long-term, it makes sense to tailor

your living spaces to you and your

family, even if this means making some

very personalised choices.

However, if you’re thinking of selling

in the next few years, then you might

want to avoid overly niche design

choices, that could limit its appeal to

potential buyers.

Can your home support what you want?

Designing an open-plan living space,

introducing more windows, or adding

on an extra room might all sound

straight forward enough, but you could

find your home is limited due to things

like structural walls, site constraints,

and even local regulations.

The best way to navigate this and

find out if your plans are achievable

is to work with a builder, designer, or

architect early on who will be able to

tell you what is feasible before you rush

too far ahead of yourself.

Are you ready for the disruption?

Noise, dust, limited access, and a

stream of tradies are all part of the

process of getting your dream home,

but you need to be realistic about how

your family will live around these

disruptions.

Even smaller home renovation

projects can have a big impact on

your life, particularly if it involves the

kitchen or bathroom. Meanwhile, if it’s

a larger project, you might be better off

moving out temporarily while the work

is ongoing.

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A large, quality home sited in a private and established

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Estate on the boundary of Christchurch City.

The home features four bedrooms (master with

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

and living along with formal dining, lounge and

conservatory. Great indoor outdoor flow to a large

sheltered deck set in sprawling lawns and easy care

gardens with automated watering. Triple car garaging,

security gates, ducted heating, solar energy and

Auction (unless sold prior)

Thursday 19 October, 2pm

411 Blenheim Road

www.pggwre.co.nz/DAR26164

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

an established backdrop, the substantial 315m 2 floor plan

provides the ultimate in family living options. The sunny &

spacious open plan living room boasts a designer kitchen

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

together with define dining, living & study spaces that

extend through sliding doors to a large deck & covered ‘al

fresco’ entertaining area.

The formal lounge als opens to the landscaped garden

& has a boxed high stud ceiling with sound speakers. A l 4

bedrooms are fabulously proportioned queen sized rooms,

with the master suite providing the perfect parents’ retreat

featuring an amazing dressing room with fu l wardrobe

system, additional storage & a beautiful tiled ensuite with

double tiled shower, freestanding bath & twin vanities. The

family bathroom is equa ly elegant with a tiled shower &

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

toes warm with the under tile heating in the bathrooms &

DeaDline Sale:

Closing 4pm on Monday

11th June 2018

(unless sold prior)

rwro leston.co.nz/RLL23148

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd

Licensed (REAA 2008) - West Melton

Sarah Booth

Contact:

Set amongst other quality homes on larger sections,

this property maintains a semi-rural feel whilst being

Contact:

Phone: 03 341 4301

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