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after huge hedge blaze
BY DANIEL ALVEY
Police are investigating whether
a group of partying university
students may have started a large
hedge fire in Lincoln.
The 100m blaze on Ellesmere
Junction Rd, across from the
university, broke out at 12.47am
on King’s Birthday and required
nine fire trucks to bring it
under control. Several nearby
houses were also evacuated as a
precaution.
Lincoln
Volunteer Fire
Brigade deputy
chief Tim
Quinlivan said
crews found piles
of cans and bottles
as well as camping
chairs near where
the fire started. Tim Quinlivan
“It looks like all
the students are using it as their
drinking spot,” he said.
Alcohol consumption is
banned on the campus but the
land where the fire happened is
owned by the university but sits
outside the campus boundary.
Quinlivan said there was not
enough evidence to say whether
the fire was started deliberately.
› Continued on Page 4
A major response was needed to extinguish a large hedge fire on Ellesmere Junction Rd.
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Thousands of Selwyn
residents have already
responded to a council
survey on amalgamation
(page 5) which closes on
June 21.
Time will tell what the
outcome of the survey is but
my crystal ball is telling me
there will be big opposition
to the Government’s
sledgehammer-type tactics to
force local body mergers.
That’s not to say
amalgamation is a negative
thing, but the way the
Government has gone about
it may well turn out to be a
public relations disaster – if
it hasn’t already.
Christchurch city
councillor Sam MacDonald
has stirred the pot over his
threat to toll if Selwyn and
Waimakariri refuse merger
plans.
Sam: You’ve got no chance
of getting that over the line.
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Feeding ban for kea on the cards
The district could lead the way when it comes to protecting kea with a
ban on feeding them.
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what’s on
Also, on page 3 today,
a fantastic gesture by the
Springston Rugby Club in
honouring long serving
Thomas Cockburn with his
‘100th’ division 1 blazer.
And another 100th game
milestone on page 14,
Darfield’s Colin Payne, aka
the Payne Train, notching
up a century of division 1
matches on Saturday.
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Milestone blazer feels
‘pretty good’ after
devastating diagnosis
BY RAPHAEL FRANKS
Thomas Cockburn is not letting
a shock diagnosis get in the way
of his life and achievements,
having received his 100-game
blazer from the Springston
Rugby Club.
The 28-year-old was
diagnosed with Motor Neurone
Disease (MND) in September,
forcing him off the field
prematurely, just three games
shy of 100 division 1 matches.
But in a gesture of goodwill,
Springston presented Cockburn
with his blazer on Saturday.
Said club president
Courtney Whitmore: “It wasn’t
that he didn’t play those three,
it’s that he couldn’t play those
three”.
Cockburn, who played
lock, told Selwyn Times the
recognition made him feel
“pretty good”.
“It's [acknowledged] a lot of
dedication, a lot of time given
for one team – it's taken eight or
nine years playing for the same
team, turning up every week
and, yeah, playing rugby,” he
said.
“I want to thank the club for
all the work that they're doing.
“They didn't have to do this
for me.
“I'm very grateful that they
are still thinking of me, and
doing what they can to help and
support.
“Both me and my family are
really thankful.”
Cockburn went to a
neurologist for calf and back
pain last year, only to be given
the devastating news he had
MND.
“I'm coping with it in my own
way.
“I just try not to think about it
too much, so that I can just kind
of continue on with life.”
Cockburn started playing with
the Springston colts about a
decade ago.
“Then they started a division 1
team, and I just moved up with
them, and I've been playing it
ever since,” he said.
“There was a core of people
that we played with from the
start. Three others got 100
games as well.”
Whitmore said the club had
already got Cockburn’s blazer
made before his diagnosis.
“Then obviously ‘TC’ was
unable to play anymore.
“So after chats with him and
his family and the coaches, we
decided that we would do a
blazer presentation on club day
this season anyway.
“It just really shows that
kind of team spirit and
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Thomas Cockburn and wife Eilish Robinson-Kelly after he was presented with his
Springston Rugby Club blazer on Saturday.
camaraderie, and that
commitment of playing at a high
level."
Whitmore said the
presentation went beyond
rugby. Club vice-president and
teammate, Josh Farrar-de Wagt,
said it got “a wee bit” emotional.
“Given all the circumstances
and everything that's going on
with him, and having played
with him, it was quite moving to
me. It takes so long to get there.
He just seems to be getting on
with it, like he doesn't seem
any different to me in terms of
mentality or anything like that.”
Cockburn said people have
told him he has the right
attitude.
“I don't know if it's a
compliment or not, but it's nice
to hear. I've kind of always had
a bit of a laid-back attitude,” he
said.
Cockburn and his
partner Eilish Robinson-Kelly
got married in a small,
private ceremony with
family and friends. The
newlyweds are now headed
for Europe.
“It’s those sorts of things that
are always going to get me
going, things like holidays or big
events,” Cockburn said.
He has made a bank of voice
recordings in case he loses
his speech, has a wheelchair
that he is gett used to, and an
occupational therapist has
helped raise the height of his
couch and put stools around the
house.
“We're already on top of it
and not on the back foot.”
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prop notches up 100 games,
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In brief
Hospital staffing details
remain unknown
Heath NZ is refusing to say who is
providing the doctors, which have
enabled Darfield Hospital to reopen
for patients again. “Details of an
agreement are still being worked
through so we’re not in a position
to release that information as yet,”
said Health NZ spokesperson,
adding they expect the information
to be available by the end of August
or early September following a trial
period.
Springfield Donut upgrades
The Springfield Donut and
surrounding park is receiving
a $34,000 upgrade. The work
includes new rubber matting
under the donut with the existing
undersurface showing signs of
deterioration and lifting. Work also
includes laying additional footpath,
adding a picnic table pad, new
fencing, and new turf.
Vice-chancellor reappointed
Lincoln University has reappointed
Professor Grant Edwards as vicechancellor
for a further five-year
term, to the end of
2031. University
chancellor Janice
Fredric said
Edwards has led
Lincoln University
through a period
of significant
challenge and
change for the tertiary sector,
“while maintaining a clear focus
on the university’s role as New
Zealand’s specialist land-based
university.”
Cans, camping chairs found at fire site
› From Page 1
“We couldn’t determine the
exact cause.”
He said the fire was too far
from the road for a cigarette
thrown from a passing vehicle to
be responsible.
“It wouldn’t have started by
itself,” he said.
Six university-owned houses
across the road were evacuated
as embers blew towards the
properties.
“Luckily, there was not too
much, so we could get it under
control quite quickly.”
Fire crews remained at the
scene until about 6am, damping
down hotspots.
The university declined
to comment while police
investigations are ongoing but
confirmed it owns the land
where the fire happened.
The blaze comes as discussions
continue between the council,
police and the university about a
proposed alcohol ban in the centre
of Lincoln aimed at curbing
students drinking in the street.
The proposed alchohol ban has
support from the university and
some local business owners.
The 100m blaze on Ellesmere Junction Rd required nine fire trucks to bring it
under control.
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College still in dark over rebuild funding
BY DANIEL ALVEY
Ellesmere College is still waiting
to hear whether it will receive
funding to complete its longawaited
rebuild.
The uncertainty comes as
several other schools across the
district have had expansions
confirmed.
The college has been left in
limbo since earlier this year, with
the next stage of its $55 million
rebuild yet to be funded.
Education Minister Erica
Stanford announced on Friday
funding for four additional classrooms
at Darfield School, six
additional classrooms at Darfield
High School, and the next
stage of Rolleston College’s senior
campus.
Stanford also confirmed plans
for an 18-classroom school in
the Earlsbrook subdivision in
Lincoln.
“We are seeing strong housing
development in Rolleston, Lincoln
and Darfield. As more families
move into these areas, we need to
build more classrooms to keep up
with demand,” Stanford said.
Selwyn MP
Nicola Grigg with
Darfield High
School principal
Andy England and
Education Minister
Erica Stanford last
week.
“Today’s investment is allowing
us to get ahead of demand,
so schools are ready for the
young families arriving in these
communities.”
Before the announcement, the
Ministry of Education was unable
to confirm whether Ellesmere
College would receive funding
for its next stage.
“Now that the Budget has been
announced, the decision on the
final stage of Ellesmere College’s
rebuild is being considered
alongside other school redevelopment
projects through our
national prioritisation process,”
ministry regional infrastructure
manager Simon Cruickshank
said.
“Following Cabinet approvals,
decisions will be communicated
to schools from the start of the
new financial year in July.”
Stanford’s office was unable
to respond to Selwyn Times by
deadline.
Meanwhile, in Prebbleton,
construction has started on a
new year 0-8 school, Koromiko
Mākoha, which is due to open at
the start of term 1 next year.
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Big response to amalgamation survey
BY DANIEL ALVEY
Thousands of people are giving
their opinion on whether the
district should amalgamate
with its neighbours.
The council has 60 days
to meet the Government’s
deadline to submit proposals on
how to amalgamate, or face the
Government doing it.
To gather community
feedback, the council launched
a survey on Friday which is
open until midnight on June 21.
As of Monday morning, the
survey had
more than 4500
submissions.
It asks
whether the
council should
combine with
neighbouring
councils, take
on the functions
currently
delivered by
Lydia Gliddon
Environment Canterbury, both
options, or neither.
Mayor Lydia Gliddon is
open-minded about the result
and wants to hear what the
community prefers.
“These changes will affect
how local decisions are made
and how services are delivered
in Selwyn. We need to know
what matters most to the
community. We’ll then take
that feedback to the discussion
table with our neighbouring
councils,” she said.
One option is for Selwyn,
Christchurch, and Waimakariri
to create a greater Christchurch
super city. Selwyn Times
readers have previously said
they opposed the idea of Selwyn
joining a super city, raising
concerns about higher rates
and less investment in the
district.
Gliddon has also said she does
not believe a super city is the
“right answer”.
“I don’t think it is the best
outcome for the whole of
Selwyn, and that is what we
need to look at.”
She met with Local
Government Minister Simon
Watts, Christchurch Mayor
Phil Mauger and Waimakariri
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Mayor Dan Gordon last week.
The key takeaway from the
meeting was that governance
structures are important, but
the focus must remain on
outcomes for our communities,
Gliddon said.
“Any proposal needs
to demonstrate not only
how councils will be
Toll idea cops ‘bit of stick’
“Hungry, sober and naked.”
That is how councillor Samuel
Wilshire described the state
Christchurch residents would be in
without the goods produced by the
neighbouring districts.
Wilshire was hitting back at
Christchurch city councillor Sam
MacDonald’s suggestion Selwyn
and Waimakariri residents do not
pay for their fair
share of the city’s
facilities and
infrastructure.
MacDonald said
road tolls would
help recoup
revenue from the
districts if they
do not want to
Samuel
amalgamate.
Wilshire
But Wilshire said people in
Selwyn and Waimakariri help
“house, water and entertain”
Christchurch residents. He said
they eat food produced by Selwyn
farmers, wear wool from its sheep
and drink wine from its vineyards.
Selwyn has also paid its fair
share for new facilities, such as
the $683 million One NZ Stadium,
through taxes, with $230m of the
organised, but how residents will
be better served, how
local voices will be heard,
and how communities can
continue to thrive into the
future.”
While the Government has not
shown a preference for a specific
cost covered by the Government,
he said.
“Compared to co-funded projects
in Selwyn, they do receive the lion’s
share.”
As a joke, Wilshire gave
MacDonald a $1 coin at a public
meeting in Christchurch last week.
“I gave him a bit of a stick and
then handed him a $1 and said:
‘Here you go, you
need this’.”
Wilshire said he
“laughed it off” and
tried to give it back.
MacDonald did not
return Selwyn Times’
calls before deadline
but previously said
if a cost-effective
proposal is on the
Sam
MacDonald
table, neighbouring districts will
need to stump up.
“The point I was simply
making was that we have a value
proposition that benefits both
Selwyn and Waimakariri. And one
council would ensure that everyone
is contributing fairly to that. But at
the moment, that isn’t necessarily
the case.”
– Additional reporting RNZ
model in Canterbury, it has
signalled the region’s 11 councils
from Kaikoura to Waitaki should
be cut down to three.
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or pick up a printed copy at a
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Heritage funding supports tireless Glentunnel church volunteers
For more than a century, St Andrew’s of
the Glen has watched over Glentunnel
and the building remains one of the
village’s most recognisable heritage
landmarks, thanks to persistent effort
by local volunteers and support from
the Selwyn District Council Heritage
Protection Fund.
The small Arts and Crafts Gothic
Revival church was built on land donated
by the Deans family and opened debtfree
in 1915.
Barbara Broughton has been part of
the church’s story since marrying into
the district in 1980. From first attending
her husband Gordon’s family church,
Barbara’s connection deepened through
the long-time locals she met, whose lives
were intertwined with the little church.
“I met some really interesting people
through the church, mostly elderly,
who I had a lot of respect for, like Lewis
Wilson and his brother Challice, as well
as Natalie MacArthur and Violet Baker,
people who had all lived in the district
for a long time,” says Barbara who
discovered that the church over the years
provided community support far beyond
the Sunday worship.
“I’ve got a real heart for this little
church. Lewis told me how his mother
had died in childbirth when she was
only 33 and the ladies in the church had
looked after the two little boys when
their father had to go back to work.
“It wasn’t just a building. It was part of
how the community looked after itself.”
Getting to know the community
created a determination to preserve the
church not simply as a place of worship,
but as a reminder of Glentunnel’s shared
history.
That determination was tested after
the Canterbury earthquakes. An initial
engineering report commissioned by
the Presbyterian Church left uncertainty
about the church’s condition, and
Broughton said builders struggled to
interpret exactly what work was needed.
Without clarity, the congregation could
not confidently reopen the building for
services or wider community use.
Funding from the Selwyn District
Council Heritage Protection Fund made
a crucial difference by enabling a second
engineering assessment that found the
church was not earthquake-prone, giving
caretakers the confidence to plan for
reopening and renewed use.
“That was a huge relief. It meant we
could start thinking about the church
being used again.”
After the earthquakes, some in the
wider church community questioned
whether the maintenance cost of the
church was justified for such a small
community.
Instead of waiting for others to
determine their future, Broughton and
the late Violet Baker started baking and
launched the Little Glen Café, opening
the church on Sundays for coffee, baking
and conversation. In the process they
raised enough money to upgrade the
kitchen to commercial standard and help
with the church’s upkeep.
“With the Wilson brothers in mind,
Violet, Natalie and myself decided to
work really hard to make sure we can
afford the upkeep,” says Broughton,
who has also started repainting the
1970s brown exterior of the church in
a traditional off-white, with some help
from her brother.
“It’s one of those jobs where there is
always something that needs doing. But
if you keep on top of it, you stop the little
problems turning into big ones.”
This year, Broughton again turned
to the Selwyn District Council Heritage
Protection Fund after a builder identified
that a rotten piece in the belltower posed
a risk.
“The council generously granted
enough money to take the belltower off
to have it repaired. And I will paint it
when it’s down,” says Broughton, who
will also paint the new wooden section
before it is installed.
“That saves us hiring the cherry picker
twice,” says Broughton, who believes
St Andrew’s is worth all the effort as
the only early Anglican, Catholic and
Presbyterian church in the Glentunnel-
Coalgate area to survive on its original
site and remain in church use.
For Broughton, restoration is about
more than timber and paint, and she
wants to see the church used by the
whole community.
“We have started using it for
gatherings and birthday parties and
later this year, we are planning our first
church service since the earthquakes.”
Community Funding
Heritage
Protection Fund
Protect Selwyn’s historic places, significant sites
and trees – funding now open.
The Fund’s purpose is to encourage and assist owners and mana whenua
with work required to maintain and enhance heritage items (buildings, war
memorials, other structures), sites of significance to Māori, and protected
trees listed in the District Plan.
What costs can be funded
Ű Conservation of heritage items.
Ű Repair, maintenance or restoration of heritage items.
Ű Stabilisation works, including seismic strengthening.
Ű Professional services, such as conservation plans, risk management
plans and condition reports.
Ű Conservation and preservation of sites of significance to Māori.
Ű Maintenance of notable trees.
The fund is currently open for
applications and closes on 28 June.
To find out more about the fund
and eligibility criteria,
visit selwyn.govt.nz/funding
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NEWS Selwyn Times, June 10, 2026 | 7
Village seeks feeding
ban to protect kea
BY DANIEL ALVEY
The district could lead the way
in protecting kea with a ban on
feeding the alpine parrots.
The Arthur’s
Pass community
wants the council
to introduce
a bylaw for the
alpine village to
protect the endangered
bird.
If successful, the
bylaw would be
the first of its kind
in the country.
Kea Conservation
Trust community
Renée
Habluetzel
engagement co-ordinator for
Arthur’s Pass, Renée Habluetzel,
said the ultimate goal would be
to encourage kea back into the
bush, where they are less at risk.
“Kea can find their own food,”
she said.
Habluetzel said a bylaw would
primarily be used to educate
people, with enforcement being
a last resort.
“It makes it easier for people
to take action and just helps everyone
to speak up.”
Malvern Community Board
member and Arthur’s Pass
resident Barry Mackenzie said
the council’s legal team is looking
at how a bylaw could meet
the requirements of the Local
Kea regularly hang around the Arthur’s Pass Village looking for an easy meal.
Government Act
and how it would
be enforced.
Habluetzel
said the idea for
a bylaw started
several years ago
when the village
had a resident
who was regularly
feeding the kea.
“Lots of locals
Barry
Mackenzie
tried to talk to him about it and
tell him it was not good for the
birds.”
Habluetzel said the resident
had since left the village.
Arthur’s Pass Café & Store
manager Arieta Jackson said a
bylaw would help reinforce the
message to visitors.
She said staff were constantly
reminding customers not to feed
kea, despite clear signage around
the café.
“I tell people probably 100
times a day not to feed them.”
Jackson often comes across people
who continue to feed the kea
despite being told not to.
“I told one lady recently not to
do it, and she kept doing it and
told me there were no rules and
she could do what she wanted,”
she said.
Habluetzel said the best thing
people can do for kea is to treat
the birds like any other wild
animal and avoid interacting with
them.
“I try to be as boring as possible
around kea,” she said.
The Woolworths on Goulds Rd is expected to be completed mid-2027
Construction under way
on new supermarket
Building work has started on a
second Woolworths in Rolleston.
The supermarket on Goulds Rd
is expected to be completed in
mid-2027.
Woolworths director of property
Matthew Grainger said the
store will provide greater convenience
to the Faringdon and
Arbor Green subdivisions.
“We think residents on the
southern side of Rolleston will
love the choice and convenience
the new Woolworths Faringdon
store will bring them, and we
know there is a lot of anticipation
already,” he said.
In addition to the supermarket,
the development will include
space for four retail stores.
“This is a really significant project
for Woolworths as we are
developing more than just a freestanding
store. This is a retail
centre with potential to have a
real impact on the Faringdon
An artist’s impression of the new
Woolworths.
neighbourhood,” said Matthew
Grainger.
The supermarket will feature
an online delivery hub
and an eight-bay direct-to-boot
collection facility. The wider
retail centre will also include
provision for up to four complementary
retail tenancies to help
meet the needs of the growing
community.
Rolleston is currently served
by a Woolworths at Rolleston
Square, a New World on
Tennyson St and a Pak’nSave on
Levi Rd.
Clearance zones
Growth limit zone
Cut back zone
Notice zone
Vegetation should remain out of this zone
under all conditions. A cut or trim notice
may be issued.
When vegetation is cleared, it is to
be removed so that it does not enter
this zone. A hazard warning notice
may be issued to warn of clearance
requirements.
If vegetation enters this zone, a hazard
notice may be issued to warn of clearance
requirements.
Keeping your trees pruned and clear of lines
helps us keep the power on for our community
NOTE
— These are the required distances from the power line in any direction.
— The distances are from the power line, not the power pole.
— These distances are a minimum and apply in all conditions including
high wind or snow.
— Clear to the sky only applies to 33kV and 66kV lines.
— Clear to the sky does not apply where trees are council protected or
power lines are insulated.
Vegetation falling on power lines is one of the
leading causes of power outages on our network.
It also creates a major safety risk.
Trimming trees safely
We recommend you hire trained professionals with the
necessary expertise and safety procedures to competently carry
out tree trimming.
33kV & 66kV Clear to the sky
Clear to the sky
(applies to 33kV and 66kV)
400V & 11kV Radial Clearance
Hazards from trees that are too close to lines include:
— Fire caused by electrical sparking from vegetation coming
into contact with lines.
— Risk of electrocution for children or anyone climbing trees
close to lines.
— Risk of electrocution from vegetation becoming electrically
live in severe weather conditions.
— Trees and vegetation causing power outages.
— Tree roots growing around underground cables, damaging
the insulation and causing power supply failure.
Trees near power lines are dangerous
The Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations were updated
in October 2024. This update includes new minimum safe
distances between trees and power lines and a new ‘clear to the
sky’ requirement, the new regulations have a grace period that
lasts until 16 October 2026.
Contact with a power line can cause:
— Risk of electrocuting yourself or others.
— Damage to property and other trees.
— Damage to the electricity network.
— Livestock death or damage.
If you or someone working for you intends to work within 4
metres of power lines, a close approach consent is required from
Orion before work commences.
Fines for non-compliance
If a cut or trim notice is given to you and you fail to have the tree
trimmed and/or advise us of the time and location of the trim
without a reasonable excuse, this is an offence.
— This will make you liable for a fine not exceeding $10,000.
— If the offence continues, you will be liable for a further fine of
not more than $500 for every day or part day during which
the offence continues.
For more information, visit oriongroup.co.nz/trees and if you have any questions, call us anytime on 0800 363 9898. We’re here to help.
A. Growth Limit Zone
B. Cut Back Zone C. Notice Zone
Overhead Line Voltage Growth Limit Zone Cut Back Zone Notice Zone
230-400 V 0.5m 1.5m 2.5m
11 kV
1.6m 2.6m 3.6m
33 kV (clear to the sky)
2.5m 3.5m 4.5m
66 kV (clear to the sky)
4.0m 5.0m 6.0m
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LETTERS
A toll to Chch?: ‘Impractical, naive’
The idea (Christchurch City
councillor Sam MacDonald) of
charging non-residents to enter
or use Christchurch is narrow,
impractical and economically
naïve.
Christchurch is not an isolated
city-state; it is the hub of a
regional economy. People from
Selwyn, Waimakariri, Hurunui,
Banks Peninsula and beyond
come into the city to shop,
work, study, attend medical
appointments, use the airport,
visit family, go to events and
support local businesses.
The wider region contributes
significantly to Christchurch’s
prosperity. Surrounding
communities are not a burden
on the city – they are part of what
keeps it alive.
Any attempt to separate
“residents” from “non-residents”
would be expensive, bureaucratic
and unfair. It could require costly
vehicle recognition systems,
create confusion for people
who live, work or own property
across district boundaries,
and damage the relationship
between Christchurch and the
communities that support it.
Christchurch should be
thinking like the centre of a
shared regional economy, not
like a gated suburb. Policies
that punish people simply
because they live outside the
council boundary show a
lack of understanding of how
communities actually interact.
A modern city needs co-operation,
not small-minded division.
Christchurch City councillor Sam MacDonald’s suggestion that non-Christchurch residents could be charged a toll to enter the
city has been met with strong criticism.
Christchurch succeeds when the
wider region succeeds with it.
- John Maillard
House heights
It is with great interest the
height houses have to be now
(Selwyn Times June 3). It appears
the majority of Darfield is also
in a flood zone under this new
ruling.
No one in living memory can
remember the specific area I
am located in being flooded. It
has come close (250m) but that
was because the riverbed under
the bridge at Bangor Rd had not
been cleaned out.
This is another good example
of someone blindly using a
computer program with no
practical experience and not
talking to those on the ground.
One major effect of this is the
hike in insurance costs which
cannot be afforded.
- I Evans, Darfield
Rates
The council deserves a lot of
credit for their efforts to hold
rates to about 8% including
water.
Council has got right down to
the granular area by addressing
dog registration, cutting event
funding and even fitness classes
an additional 30c.
Another approx $100,000 can
be saved by making the two
unelected Ngāi Tahu positions to
council voluntary. Perhaps the
iwi could pay their salaries.
- Les Wade, Rolleston
I consider the new rates
increase by the Selwyn District
Council to be acceptable. My
only problem is with Selwyn
Water.
Setting up a new entity to
control water seems to be an
expensive and unnecessary
waste of ratepayers money. At
We want to hear your views on the
issues affecting life
in Selwyn
Send emails to:
barry@
alliedmedia.co.nz
Letters may be edited or rejected at
Allied Media’s discretion. Letters should
be about 200 words.
A name, postal address and phone
number should be provided.
Please use your real name, not
a nickname, alias, pen name or
abbreviation.
a time when other councils and
government are doing away
with such entities, such as Environment
Canterbury, we have
Selwyn creating more.
Extra running costs involved in
setting up a new administration
team and board seem to treat
ratepayers as a bottomless pit.
- Wayne Loader
Lincoln alcohol ban
How dumb is it to propose a
ban (Selwyn Times June 3).
We are uni town. Let the kids
learn, work hard and play.
How dare they impose rules
about play and pleasure.
If you want better outcomes
and young people won’t comply
then police it. Or reduce access.
- Paul Howard (abridged)
Focus for Future
Environmental Film
Competition 2026
Lincoln Envirotown Trust is again
urging everyone to take up their
phones, cameras or anything
else needed to start production
of a short film that showcases an
issue of interest or importance in
our environment.
This competition is now held
every two years, and it is always
clear to the judges, the public,
schools and friends of entrants that
this media gives a very enjoyable
and insightful means of examining
environmental issues.
In 2022 the overall
winner was an excellent
film in the open
adults’ category which
powerfully examined
the deterioration of
Lake Waihora. In 2024
it was won by a great
individual primary
age entry that took us
through the building and
opening of a “Bug Hotel”
There is something for
everyone, as all films
receive a prize and there
are different category
prizes as well as the
overall Kea Trophy for
the best film of the year.
At the “Oscar like”
awards evening where
all films are viewed,
Overall winner
of the Kea Trophy
in 2024,
Cashall Ranubu
it is always very clear that the
production teams have enjoyed a
great deal of satisfaction
from their hard work
and creativity.
So please everyone,
start planning and
filming to “FOCUS FOR
FUTURE”.
The closing date is
September 1st with
the Awards evening
provisionally set for
17th September.
To enter see the poster
with this article or head
to Humanitix “Focus
For Future” for detailed
information and an
entry link. Previous films
can also be viewed here.
events.humanitix.com/
focus-for-future-2026
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CouncilCall
Wednesday 10 June
Council and Community
Board Meetings
Finance and Performance
Committee Meeting
Wednesday 10 June, 9.30am
Council Chambers
Council Meeting
Wednesday 10 June, 1pm
Council Chambers
All livestreamed on the Council YouTube channel.
Do you know a young driver getting their restricted
licence soon?
This half-day course introduces young drivers to a
range of practical skills such as emergency braking and
avoidance, hazard awareness and spatial awareness on a
closed track to help develop their ability, knowledge and
awareness to keep them and others safer on our roads.
Your young person has only just started their driving
journey – help prepare them for years of better,
safer driving with this in-car, hands-on course run by
professional instructors.
The course costs $150 per young driver, which includes
entry for one parent/guardian.
Saturday 20 June, 10am–2.30pm
Air Force Museum, Wigram
Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events, as spaces
are limited.
The course is subsidised for Selwyn residents and
endorsed by the Selwyn District Council Road Safety Team.
Safer Speeds
for Selwyn
Community Halls Engagement
Tell us what you think about the
future of your community hall
Selwyn District Council is starting a conversation about the future
of some community halls, and the first step is listening. Community
halls are important local landmarks. We want to hear:
We want to hear what you think
about proposed speed limit
reductions at 41 locations across
our district.
• how halls are used today and in the past,
• what people value most about them
• what ideas communities have for their future
This stage is about listening, not making decisions. Your local
knowledge matters.
Join us to discuss:
• Greendale Hall
• Greenpark Memorial
Community Centre
• Mead Community Hall
• Sheffield Community Hall
• Tawera Memorial Hall
Come along to a community
meeting or drop‐in session
To find out more and to book
visit selwyn.govt.nz/communityhalls
For more information
and to make an online
submission, scan the
QR code or visit
selwyn.govt.nz/
saferspeeds
Submissions close at 5pm, Monday 22 June 2026.
Events
Age Concern Drop-in
Thursday 11 June, 9.30am –12pm
Darfield Library and Service Centre
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.
Healthy Living with
FREE
Lewis from Motus Health
Tuesday 16 June, 6.30-8pm
Selwyn Sports Centre
Did you know that your strength can predict your
future health? In this session, Lewis will show you what
to measure, why it matters and how to train smarter.
Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events
Celebrate Matariki with
Dr Hinemoa Elder
Saturday 20 June, 10.30–11.30am
Te Ara Ātea
Join psychiatrist and bestselling Aroha author
Dr Hinemoa Elder for a special kōrero and book signing
to mark Matariki 2026. She’ll reflect on new beginnings,
FREE
talk about her books including the recently published Ara.
13+ years.
Bookings required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events
For all the latest news and events visit our website selwyn.govt.nz or follow us SelwynDistrictCouncil | 0800 SELWYN (735 996)
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Kate Olijakan, left, and Kaylee Hill planting their totara tree.
Celebrating young leaders
Lincoln Rotary presented its
2026 Young Tōtara Awards to
two outstanding young women –
Kate Olijkan and Kaylee Hill.
The awards recognise leadership,
courage, community spirit
and a commitment to creating
positive change. Recipients
receive a certificate, a lapel pin
and a young tōtara tree.
• Kate was recognised for
her dedication, leadership and
commitment to the local youth
community.
She has actively developed
her leadership skills through
roles including head student at
Lincoln High School, as well as
participation in Rotary Youth
Leadership Awards and the
Aspiring Leaders Forum.
More recently, she has taken
a leading role in establishing
He Ara Rangatira, a local youth
group.
Through her efforts, Kate has
made a significant contribution
to the local youth community
and has emerged as a strong
role model and leader for the
future.
• Kaylee was recognised for
her strength of character, determination
and commitment
to making a difference in the
community.
She has worked with local
MPs on issues surrounding
modern slavery and human
trafficking, a cause she began
advocating for while still at high
school.
Kaylee’s dedication has helped
bring attention to the issue,
with a Member’s Bill aimed
at reforming New Zealand’s
response recently passing its
first reading in Parliament.
She has also been a delegate
at the Aspiring Leaders Forum
and will return this year as a
facilitator.
Kaylee has demonstrated how
passion and commitment to a
cause can create meaningful
change, not only within the local
community but across New
Zealand.
What’s On
in Selwyn
Abstract and Colourful
Exhibition
Now until June 28
Down By The Liffey Gallery, 1
James St, Lincoln
Abstract and Colourful features
artists Lesley Brown and
Christine Watton. These talented
artists' works explore abstract
through a colourful and bold
lens in their own individual
style. Opening hours are:
Thursday – 11.30am-2.30pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
– 10am-4pm.
Healthy Snack Tasting
Tomorrow 5.30-7.30pm
Selwyn Sports Centre
Make a night of it with the girls.
Enjoy healthy snack inspiration,
complete with tastings and easy
recipes, then browse the latest
activewear trends at the Lorna
Jane Pop-Up. Free, drop-in
Slime Time
Friday 3.30-4.30pm
Lincoln Event Centre
Unleash your inner scientist and
dive into the colourful world of
slime making!
Experiment with different
colours and textures as you
create your own gooey slime
to take home. A fun, hands-on
activity for curious kids. For 7+
years, $8 per child, bookings
required: selwyn.govt.nz/events
Canterbury Cat Lovers Festival
Saturday 10am-4pm
Lincoln Event Centre
Come and see Long and Short
Hair cats strut their stuff at the
Burmese Cat Club of NZ annual
Selwyn Libraries Book Sale
Saturday 10am-1pm and Sunday 10am-1pm at Te Ara Ātea
Mark your calendars! Do not miss the book sale, featuring a fantastic
selection of withdrawn books, puzzles, and magazines. There are incredible
bargains waiting for everyone in the family. Come explore and find your next
treasure. Drop-in.
show. There will raffles, prizes,
face painting, craft table, cat
videos, cat-themed stalls,
Children under 13, $5, adults
$10, and families $20.
“Jandal-nomics” with Sidekick
and renowned NZ Economist
Cam Bagrie
Tuesday 6-8pm
Te Ara Ātea
A pragmatic and unbiased look
at the good, bad and the ugly of
a flip-flopping economy in an
election year. If you have ever
listened to Cameron Bagrie
speak, you will know he does
not sugar-coat things. With the
economy doing a bit of backand-forth
and an election year
thrown into the mix, there’s a lot
of noise out there. This is about
cutting through it. A straight-up
look at what’s actually going
on, and what it means for
businesses like yours. Tickets
$20. Proceeds will be donated
to Life Education Trust. To
purchase tickets head to: https://
shorturl.at/uXme9
Healthy Living
Tuesday 6.30-8pm
Selwyn Sports Centre
Did you know your strength
can predict your future health?
The physios at Motus Health
can guide you on how to reduce
your risk of decline and stay
active for years to come. In this
session, Lewis will show you
what to measure, why it matters
and how to train smarter. Free,
bookings required: selwyn.govt.
nz/events
Youth BoxFit
Wednesday 4-4.45pm
Selwyn Sports Centre
Come along for energising
sessions featuring simple
exercises and boxing routines,
set to upbeat tunes. These
classes are not just about fitness;
they help reduce stress and
boost memory. Perfect for all
levels, this is your chance to feel
great while supporting your
wellbeing. For 12-17 years $7.20
a class. Bookings recommended:
selwyn.govt.nz/events
Selwyn Art Show 2026:
Celebrating 24 Years of Creativity
The much-anticipated Selwyn Art Show returns in
2026 for its 24th year, continuing its long tradition
of celebrating creativity and artistic talent from
throughout Canterbury and beyond. The event
will be held at the Rolleston Community Centre,
opening on Friday evening 12th June and open to
public Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th June 2026.
Featuring over 70 artists, as well as talented
youth artists and artwork from local schools,
the exhibition will showcase a diverse range of
painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking,
ceramics, and fibre crafts. Organised by the Arts
Heart Selwyn Central Arts Council, the show has
become one of Selwyn’s most anticipated cultural
events, drawing visitors from across the region
each year.
This year’s featured
artist is Selwyn based
Brett Pettit, a painter
and mural artist with
strong ties to Kaikōura
and the South Island
landscape. Brett
began painting murals
while growing up in
Kaikōura. Around 36
years ago, a business
next door to his family
home asked him to
paint a large mural on their wall, launching what
would become a lifelong creative journey.
Art was always close to home. Brett’s mother
owned a gallery on Kaikōura’s main street, and
whenever he painted something, she would sell it.
Entirely self-taught, Brett describes learning mural
work in public spaces as being “thrown in the
deep end.” Painting large-scale works outdoors
could often be fraught, but those experiences
helped shape his artistic confidence and style.
Brett draws much of his inspiration from the
wilderness and wildlife of the South Island.
He has long admired Robert Bateman, whose
work influenced his appreciation for nature and
realism. For Brett, the landscapes he paints need
to feel personal and familiar. In Kaikōura, simply
looking at the skyline evokes
memories and ideas that
naturally find their way into
his work. He believes he must
have a genuine connection to a
place to create meaningful art.
While Brett is well known for his
dramatic seascapes filled with
movement and atmosphere, his
recent work has shifted toward
the interior landscapes of the
Mackenzie Country, particularly
its tussock-covered plains. After
building a tiny home near Twizel, the region has
increasingly appeared in his paintings. Despite
this new direction, the pull of the ocean remains
strong, and seascapes continue to feature
prominently in his art because of the “drama and
life” they contain.
Visitors to the Selwyn Art Show will have the
opportunity to view and purchase Brett’s latest
work alongside pieces from many other talented
local and regional artists.
An Opening Night event will be held on Friday
12th June. Tickets can be purchased through the
Arts Heart website. Guests will enjoy drinks and
nibbles while having the exclusive opportunity
to view and purchase artwork before the show
officially opens to the public.
The Selwyn Art Show will be open Saturday and
Sunday from 10am to 4pm at the Rolleston
Community Centre (94 Rolleston Drive). Artwork
will be available for purchase throughout the
weekend, and EFTPOS will be available on site.
Art lovers of all ages are invited to come along,
support local creativity, and enjoy the vibrant
artistic spirit of the Selwyn community.
SELWYN
ART
SHOW
GOLD COIN ENTRY
www.artsheart.nz
13 & 14 June 2026, 10am-4pm
Rolleston Community Centre
94 Rolleston Drive
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Selwyn Times, June 10, 2026 | 11
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Margaret had tried everything.
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but I’d still wake at 2am,” she says.
“Nothing helped me stay asleep.”
Then her daughter mentioned
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“What I noticed immediately
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The retired teacher now follows
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“Within days, my Fitbit was
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From Prebbleton to the World Cup
SAM COUGHLAN
Next week New Zealand will
return to the FIFA World Cup
for the first time in 16 years –
with Prebbleton’s Finn Surman
likely to be in the thick of the
action.
Surman, 22, is expected to
start in defence for the All
Whites in their World Cup
opener against Iran on Tuesday
after playing in both of New
Zealand’s World Cup warm-up
matches – a 4-0 defeat to Haiti
and a creditable 1-0 loss to
England.
The centre-back grew up
in Prebbleton and played for
Selwyn United as a youngster
before moving to
Wellington at 15
to join the Wellington
Phoenix
academy.
He went on
to play for the
Phoenix in
the Australian
A-League and
now turns out
for American
Lee Padmore
club Portland Timbers in Major
League Soccer.
Since making his
international debut in 2023,
Surman has played 18 times for
the All Whites.
Lee Padmore coached
Surman at Selwyn United and
later at the Phoenix, and said it
had been special to watch his
rise through the ranks.
“There’s a lot of pride. He’s
still the same kid he was back
Finn Surman battles Lionel Messi during Portland Timbers’ match against Inter Miami last month. The 22-year-old defender
will represent New Zealand at his first FIFA World Cup this month.
PHOTO: GETTY
in 2013. You get what you work
for and he’s worked extremely
hard to be where he is.”
Surman’s rapid rise saw him
mark Argentina captain Lionel
Messi – widely regarded as one
of the greatest footballers of all
time – when Portland faced Inter
Miami last month. Miami won
the match 2-0.
Said Padmore: “That’s the
beauty of New Zealand, you
can be playing a small country
club, living in Prebbleton, and
10 years later you’re at a World
Cup and mixing it with the best
in the world.”
Padmore backed Surman to
make his mark in New Zealand’s
group matches against Iran,
Egypt and Belgium. The All
Surman played for Selwyn United as a
junior before leaving at 15 to join the
Wellington Phoenix academy.
PHOTO: TANIA MCKAY
Whites have never won a World
Cup match.
“It’s a great opportunity. People
forget he’s only 22 years old,
so he’s still young in the grand
scheme of things.
“The best thing about Finn is
he’ll go in at a level and always
work his way to the next level.
That’s what he did in the MLS
and the A-League, and he’ll do
the same at the World Cup.”
Surman is not the only All
White with Selwyn links. Leftback
Francis de Vries spent time
with Lincoln-based Asia Pacific
Football Academy before coming
through Cashmere Wanderers
and attending Cashmere High
School.
• The All Whites open their
World Cup campaign against
Iran at 1pm on Tuesday at SoFi
Stadium in Los Angeles.
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SPORT
Darfield daring
to dream of
return to final
BY KEES CHALMERS
Twenty-one years ago, twins
Lance and Kieran Meikle were
ball boys at Darfield’s last
combined country final, when
the side beat Southern 10-8.
On Saturday, Lance will have
the chance to help Darfield reach
their first final since that 2005
triumph. Kieran, meanwhile, has
spent most of the season sidelined
with a broken leg.
Standing in their way is
Kaiapoi, who topped pool B with
eight wins from eight matches.
Darfield player-coach Harrison
Groundwater is aware of the
challenge ahead.
“They’re unbeaten for a reason.
We’ve just got to throw
everything we can at them. That
will be the mindset this week,”
he said.
“We’re trying to do something
Darfield hasn’t done in over 20
years, so there’s a bit of motivation
there for us to create our
own path as a Darfield team.”
Darfield booked their place
in the semi-finals with a 35-26
quarter-final win over Ohoka
on Saturday, reaching the last
four for the first time since
2017.
“I’ve never been part of a
combined country semi since
I’ve been at Darfield and there’s
a lot of boys in the same boat as
well,” Groundwater said.
“You probably only have this
group of fellas together once
Twin brothers Kieran, left, and Lance Meikle were ball boys when Darfield last won
the combined country title in 2005, defeating Southern 10-8 in the final.
Darfield player-coach Harrison Groundwater looks to make a clearing kick
against Ohoka on Saturday.
PHOTO: ABRAHAM ATHERTON PHOTOGRAPHY
– it’s just trying to create a bit of
history with the players you’re
playing beside.”
Groundwater’s co-coach, Blair
McIlroy, played in Darfield’s
victorious 2005 grand final as
a 21-year-old openside flanker.
More than two decades later, he
still occasionally pulls on the
boots when required.
“It’s been a long time and to
still be hanging in there is quite
nice. I just love the Darfield
feel,” McIlroy said.
He played alongside his twin
brother Scott and older brother
Mark.
The Meikle twins, who were
five at the time of Darfield’s
last title, have both gone on to
play more than 100 division 1
matches for the club.
Joining them on the century
list is tighthead prop Colin
Payne, who brought up his 100th
division 1 appearance for Darfield
in Saturday’s quarter-final
win.
He played his first game in
2014 and was converted into a
front rower, having previously
played second-five and No 8.
After spending several seasons
back at his original club, Kirwee,
Payne returned to Darfield in
2019 and has since become a
stalwart in the front row.
“I’m one of those people who
would prefer to go out with the
team, but getting out there by
yourself and having a look at the
clubrooms, the lads and all the
support you’ve had over those
100 games, it makes it pretty
COMBINED COUNTRY SEMI-FINALS
(3PM SAT)
• Darfield v Kaiapoi, Kaiapoi Park
• Waihora v Glenmark Cheviot,
Rhodes Park
easy to play for a club like Darfield,”
he said.
Groundwater said taking their
opportunities, making first-up
tackles and staying connected
would be crucial against Kaiapoi.
“If we can do that, then we’ll
give ourselves a good chance, but
if we can’t defend then it could
be a long day at the office.”
Rather than focusing on
weaknesses in the opposition,
Groundwater said Darfield
would concentrate on their own
strengths.
“Our forward pack has been
immense this year, they’ve really
held it down for us and we’ve got
a few exciting outside backs that
if we get them in some space can
be pretty lethal.
“We’ll get some strong carries
through them (the forwards) and
try and find a bit of joy in that.”
If victorious, Darfield will face
either unbeaten Waihora or
Glenmark-Cheviot in the final.
Waihora edged Ashley 31-28
in their quarter-final and are
chasing back-to-back combined
country titles.
Colin Payne
running
hard in the
Coleman
Shield final
in 2022.
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District goes the distance for marathon
Nearly 1000 runners and walkers
took part in the Selwyn Marathon
during King’s Birthday weekend,
starting and finishing at the
Lincoln Event Centre.
Organised by Selwyn-based
CJM Events, the race route ran
out to Rossendale Winery and
along Old Tai Tapu Rd, with
competitors enjoying warm
autumn conditions and a vibrant
atmosphere.
The men’s marathon was won
by Andy Good in an event record
time of 2hr 27min 37sec, with
Maya Edmondson claiming the
women’s marathon in 3hr 1min
45sec.
Brett Clifford won the men’s
half marathon in 1hr 12min
31sec, while Mel Aitken set a new
women’s event record of 1hr
22min 46sec.
The 10km event also produced
a new record, Cameron Avery
winning the men’s title in 29min
18sec. Alexandra Hawke won the
women’s 10km in 38min 33sec.
Event director John Moore
said the quality of racing was
outstanding.
“To see records falling across
several events despite the warm
and humid conditions was
exceptional. The standard of competition
continues to improve
every year.”
One of the day’s most inspiring
performances came from Aucklander
Garth Barfoot. At 90 years
old, he completed the 10km event
in 2hr 28min 22sec, winning the
specially-created 90-plus age category
and proudly standing atop
the podium afterwards.
“Watching Garth finish was
one of the highlights of the day,”
Moore said.
“He reminds us that these
events aren’t just about winning.
They’re about setting goals,
staying active and proving age
doesn’t have to define what you
can achieve.”
Garth Barfoot atop the podium after winning the 90+ age
category for the 10km. The 90-year-old, who was the
oldest competitor, finished in 2hr 28min 22sec.
Men’s marathon winner Andy Good comes through the finishing
chute in a time of 2hr 27min.
Lincoln’s
Samuel Lane
is joined by his
children for the
home stretch
of the halfmarathon.
Nat Anglem
was third in
the marathon
with a time of
2hr 50min.
Runners leave the Lincoln Event Centre at the start of the 10km event at the Selwyn Marathon.
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Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School
Opportunities "Schooling for the Whole Child"
The focus of a successful school is the student. The growth of our
children at Kahikatea Kirkwood is supported by the many extension
opportunities we offer over and above our classroom activities.
We work on extending learning opportunities in a number of areas.
Technology
At Kahikatea Kirkwood, our Technology programme
inspires creativity, innovation, and
real-world problem solving through
a wide range of engaging, handson
learning experiences.
Students explore multiple
specialist areas including Food
Technology, Electronics, Soft
Materials, and Hard Materials
(wood, metal, and plastics).
Learning is built around key
technological practices including
Planning for Practice, Brief
Development, and Outcome
Evaluation, helping students
develop practical skills alongside
critical and creative thinking.
Sports / Hākinakina
Apart from the regular physical
education programmes within the
classrooms there are many other sports
offered at Kahikatea Kirkwood.
Awards
Some of the sports played are Netball,
Football, Cross Country, Swimming, Rugby,
Basketball, Water Polo, Korfball, Mountain
Biking, Rippa Rugby, Hockey, Rugby League
and Table Tennis.
We value and encourage personal excellence which is recognised with our
‘Blues’ Awards system.
Open Day and Open Night
Monday 29 June 2026, 9am – 10:30am and 5:30pm – 7pm
We are really proud of our newly refurbished school and our children.
Parents/Caregivers/Whānau who may be interested in coming to Kahikatea
Kirkwood Intermediate School in 2027 are welcome to join us.
Performing Arts / Toi Whakaari
Music, dance and drama is taught as part of
the performing arts curriculum in all classrooms
however, extra opportunities are available for
students to learn a wide variety of music.
We offer opportunities for the Guitar,
Piano, Violin, Cello, Drums, Flute, Clarinet,
Saxophone, singing in the Choir and playing
in the Orchestra as well as Music extension
classes focusing on composition.
Each year our Choir performs at the
Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival.
Extension Opportunities,
Competitions and Events
Extension opportunities include the
following:
• Academic
• UC Kiwi Competitions (Mathematics,
English, Science and the Spelling Bee)
• Pasifika STEM Group
• Technology
• Extension classes
• Robotics
• Electronics
• EPro8 and RoboCup Challenges
• Designing and creating personalised
outcomes
• Creating products using our laser cutter
• Food design and production
• English
• Kahikatea Whaikōrero Speech
Competition
• CAIMS Speech competition
• Kids’ Lit
• Christchurch Word Festival
• English extension classes
• Mathematics
• CantaMath Competition
• Otago Problem Solving
• Mathematics extension
2027 Enrolments
As Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School has a
school zone, we are encouraging all applications,
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31 August 2026 for the 2027 school year.
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website for further details: www.kirkwood.school.nz.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate
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• School Council
• Sports Rangatira
• School Librarians
• Audio Visual Leadership Team
• Language Ambassadors
• Sports Team Captains
Phil Tappenden, Principal
260 Riccarton Road, Christchurch 8041
Email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz
Phone 03 348 7718 www.kirkwood.school.nz
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Every row, column and box should
contain the digits 1 to 9.
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words of three or more letters,
How
including
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words
can you
of
make
three
from
or
the
more
six
letters, using each letter only once? No foreign
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letters, Good using 20 each Very letter Good only 26 once? Excellent No 32 foreign
No words beginning with a capital are
words Solution or words 356: ACROSS, beginning
allowed. There’s
arc,
at
arco, with
least
arcs, a capital
one
ass, car, are
six-letter
cars,
allowed. cor, cos, There's crass, cross, at least oar, oars, one oca, six-letter ocas, orc, word. orca,
word. orcas, orcs, oscar, OSCARS, roc, rocs, sac, sacs, scar,
scars, soar, soars, sos. TODAY
Good 20 Very Good 26 Excellent 32
letters, including plurals, can you make
Solution 356: ACROSS, arc, arco, arcs, ass, car, cars,
cor, cos, crass, cross, oar, oars, oca, ocas, orc, orca,
orcas, orcs, oscar, OSCARS, roc, rocs, sac, sacs, scar,
scars, soar, soars, sos.
22 23 24 25 26
27 28
29
Across
1. Triumph (14)
10. Dogma (5)
11. Self-assured (9)
12. Act (7)
13. Most simple (7)
14. Dig (5)
16. Intimidate (9)
19. Chances (9)
20. Throw out (5)
22. Liberate (7)
25. Periodic, recurring (7)
27. Stubborn (9)
28. Grab (5)
29. Previously said (14)
Decoder
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2. Female singing voice (9)
3. Exceed (5)
4. Matter-of-fact (9)
5. Distribute (5)
6. Astral prediction (9)
7. Chosen few (5)
8. Playhouse (7)
9. Foolish (6)
15. Stress (9)
17. Revive (9)
18. Rash (9)
19. Facade (7)
21. Pantry (6)
23. Lariat (5)
24. Wipe out (5)
26. Enthusiasm (5)
Crossword
Across: 1. Accomplishment, 10. Tenet, 11. Assertive, 12. Perform, 13.
Easiest, 14. Delve, 16. Terrorise, 19. Prospects, 20. Expel, 22. Release, 25.
Regular, 27. Obstinate, 28. Seize, 29. Aforementioned.
Down: 2. Contralto, 3. Outdo, 4. Pragmatic, 5. Issue, 6. Horoscope, 7.
Elite, 8. Theatre, 9. Stupid, 15. Emphasise, 17. Resurrect, 18. Impulsive,
19. Persona, 21. Larder, 23. Lasso, 24. Erase, 26. Gusto.
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lab, flea, fled, lab, lad, lade, lea, lead, leaf, led.
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464
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
Eastern Plains Land User Group Incorporated
Tuesday 30th June 2026, Tai Tapu Community Centre
What’s ahead for the rural economy?
5:30 pm – Food and cash bar
6:30 pm – AGM
To follow – Guest speakers
All members and interested community members encouraged to attend.
To vote at the AGM you must hold a current EPLUG membership.
AGM documentation will be emailed to current members prior to the meeting.
Guest speakers:
Brad Olsen
Chief Executive and Principal Economist, Infometrics
Brad will share the latest economic trends, discuss how
global events are influencing the primary sector, and explore
what these developments mean for Canterbury farmers and
rural communities. One of NZ’s most respected economic
commentators.
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CEO & Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide Media
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CLASSIFIEDS Selwyn Times, June 10, 2026 | 31
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
Notice of Intention to Take Land
Rolleston / State Highway 1 Access Local Road
Upgrades Project, Selwyn District
NOTICE is hereby given that Selwyn District Council proposes to take,
under the Public Works Act 1981, the land described in the Schedule to
this notice (Land).
The Land is required for construction of the Rolleston / State Highway 1
Access Local Road Upgrades Project (Project). More particularly, the
Land is required for road for the Project.
The reason why Selwyn District Council considers it reasonably necessary
to take the Land is to improve the safety and efficiency of the local road
network by upgrading two key intersections in Rolleston. These include
the realignment of Two Chain Road and Jones Road, and the construction
of a new one-lane roundabout at the intersection of
Two Chain Road and Walkers Road.
The owner of the Land and those persons with a registered interest in it
have been served with notice of Selwyn District Council’s intention to take
the Land and advised of their right to object.
Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection
to the Registrar, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services
Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, or by post to: WX11113
Christchurch, within 20 working days after the date of publication of this
notice.
If any objection is made in accordance with this notice, a public hearing
will be held with the right of the objector to appear and be heard
personally, unless the objector otherwise requires, and each objector will
be informed of the time and place of the hearing.
Any person requiring further information in respect of this advice should
contact Sarah Oakley, The Property Group Limited, Level 2, Lion House,
169 Madras Street, Christchurch Central 8011. Postal Address:
PO Box 7240, Sydenham 8240. Email: soakley@propertygroup.co.nz.
Phone: 021 231 3569.
The Land is located at 183 Two Chain Road, Rolleston, Christchurch.
Canterbury Land District – Selwyn District
Schedule - Land
Area
Ha
Description
0.1666 Part of Lot 1 Deposited Plan 33398 (Record of Title CB13K/1247);
shown as Section 3 on Survey Office Plan 627751
Dated at Rolleston this 27th day of May 2026
Stephen James Gibling
Chief Executive Officer
Selwyn District Council
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LIVE FIRE TRAINING
WEST MELTON
RIFLE RANGE
16th & 17th June 2026
NZ Police will be conducting
some Live Fire Training at the
West Melton Rifle Range on the
16th and 17th June. Expected
hours will be between 1300 and
2359 hrs daily.
Any issues please contact
Deon on 021 191 1968
Notice of Intention to Take Land
MILITARY EXERCISE
EXERCISE PURPLE RAIN
17-18 June 2026
The general public is to be advised that a New
Zealand Army Exercise will be conducted in the
Canterbury Region, including Burnham Military
Camp and associated training areas and West
Melton Rifle Range area over the above period.
The exercise will involve up to 40 personnel of
Defence Health School from Burnham
Military Camp.
Training will involve NZDF personnel conducting
a range shoot at Aylesbury Range using small arms
on 17 June between 3pm and 7.30pm, followed
by a night walk to West Melton Rifle Range.
Personnel will also be transported in the areas
using vehicles by day and night. Various medical
scenarios will be conducted in the Burnham
Military Camp training areas.
The New Zealand Army takes fire risk seriously and
will ensure fire mitigation is present.
For more information please contact:
Jess Lemmens on Mobile Ph 021903441
Rolleston / State Highway 1 Access Local Road
Upgrades Project, Selwyn District
NOTICE is hereby given that Selwyn District Council proposes to take,
under the Public Works Act 1981, the land described in the Schedule to
this notice (Land).
The Land is required for construction of the Rolleston / State Highway 1
Access Local Road Upgrades Project (Project). More particularly, the
Land is required for road for the Project.
The reason why Selwyn District Council considers it reasonably
necessary to take the Land is to improve the safety and efficiency of
the local road network by upgrading two key intersections in Rolleston.
These include the realignment of Two Chain Road and Jones Road, and
the construction of a new one-lane roundabout at the intersection of
Two Chain Road and Walkers Road.
The owner of the Land and those persons with a registered interest in
it have been served with notice of Selwyn District Council’s intention to
take the Land and advised of their right to object.
Any other person having the right to object may send a written objection
to the Registrar, Environment Court, Justice & Emergency Services
Precinct, 20 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, or by post to: WX11113
Christchurch, within 20 working days after the date of publication of this
notice.
If any objection is made in accordance with this notice, a public hearing
will be held with the right of the objector to appear and be heard
personally, unless the objector otherwise requires, and each objector
will be informed of the time and place of the hearing.
Any person requiring further information in respect of this advice should
contact Sarah Oakley, The Property Group Limited, Level 2, Lion House,
169 Madras Street, Christchurch Central 8011. Postal Address: PO Box
7240, Sydenham 8240. Email: soakley@propertygroup.co.nz. Phone:
021 231 3569.
The Land is located at 208 Two Chain Road, Rolleston, Christchurch.
Canterbury Land District – Selwyn District
Schedule - Land
Area
Ha
Description
0.0743 Part of Lot 2 Deposited Plan 357704 (Record of Title 234636);
shown as Section 5 on Survey Office Plan 627751
Dated at Rolleston this 27th day of May 2026
Stephen James Gibling
Chief Executive Officer
Selwyn District Council
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Connecting Your Local Community
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INSIDE
Every drop.
Every generation.
Kia ora, we’re your
new water services
organisation
Selwyn Water is your new water
services organisation, responsible for
delivering safe, reliable drinking water
and wastewater services across the
Selwyn District.
Water is part of everyday life and
something we all rely on, every day.
Selwyn Water has been created to
make sure it’s properly looked after,
with a dedicated focus on drinking
water and wastewater services.
That means looking after the
services our communities depend
on, keeping them safe and reliable
now and for future generations.
Because looking after water isn’t
just about managing pipes and
infrastructure, it’s about protecting
the place we all share, one precious
drop at a time.
Over the past few months,
we’ve been preparing to take
over customer billing for drinking
water and wastewater services
from the Council. We’ve also been
engaging with our community
to understand what matters
most to you. That feedback
is helping shape how we work.
From 1 July, you’ll start receiving
your water bills directly from
Selwyn Water. Our team is focused
on making this change as smooth
as possible, and you’ll hear more
from us about what this means
for you in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, visit our
website or follow us on social
media to stay up to date.
We’re 100% owned by Selwyn
District Council, so everything we
do is for our community and we’re
accountable to you.
What this
means for you
From 1 July, Selwyn Water will take over
billing for drinking water and wastewater
services from Selwyn District Council.
If you receive drinking water and
wastewater charges through the Council:
• These charges will no longer
form part of your rates bill
What you
need to do
Keep an eye out for your new quarterly
bill from Selwyn Water from 1 July.
You’ll receive a mailout with more
information on how to read your bill.
Visit our website for answers to our
most frequently asked questions.
• You will no longer receive
a separate invoice for your
metered water use
Instead, you will receive one combined
bill per property, each quarter, billed by
Selwyn Water.
This will include:
• All drinking water (including metered
water usage) and wastewater
charges, depending on the services
currently provided to your property.
While there are changes to how you
are billed, the services you rely on will
continue as normal – now supported
by a dedicated team with a stronger
focus on how they are managed and
maintained for the future.
Manage your account
with MyWater
From 1 July, you’ll be able to access
our online portal, MyWater.
MyWater makes it easy to manage
your account in one place.
You can:
• Check your balance
• Make payments
• Access useful forms
Do it online
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FEATURING THE BEST
PROPERTIES ACROSS
THE SELWYN DISTRICT
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
WEEK COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, 10TH JUNE 2026
A rare lifestyle offering
Set on 1.0132 hectares (more or less), this beautifully
established lifestyle property offers space, comfort,
and a home filled with heart. Lovingly built in 2018, this
contemporary residence has been thoughtfully designed and
carefully maintained, creating a property that has been truly
treasured. Now, with the next chapter ahead, the decision
has been made to downsize and take this special property
to Auction, presenting an exceptional opportunity for new
owners to enjoy all it has to offer. A welcoming entrance
leads through to light-filled living spaces with quality fittings
and fixtures throughout. The open-plan kitchen, dining and
living area forms the heart of the home, complete with a
study nook, quality appliances, walk-in pantry, and central
island bench. A separate lounge provides additional living
flexibility, while a gas fireplace and two ceiling-mounted heat
pumps ensure year-round comfort. The home offers four
generous double bedrooms, including a spacious master suite
with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite featuring a tiled walk-in
shower and tiled underfloor heating. The family bathroom
also enjoys tiled underfloor heating, alongside a bath and
separate toilet with handbasin.
Designed for practical family living, the home also includes
excellent storage, a generous separate laundry with skylight,
five security cameras with hard drive, and seamless indoor/
outdoor flow to verandah-style partially covered decking and
a private patio entertaining area. The peaceful rural outlook
is enhanced by beautifully landscaped park-like grounds,
established trees, and mature hedging that create a true
sense of privacy and tranquility. Adding further appeal is
the double internal access garage along with a substantial
separate building incorporating double garaging and two
workshop spaces. Ample off-street parking, fully fenced
grounds, two interlinked water tanks and pressure pumps,
raised vegetable gardens, and a greenhouse complete the
offering.
Auction: From 11am, Thursday 18 June 2026
3 Deans Ave, Christchurch (unless sold prior)
www.bayleys.co.nz/5530663
Whalan and Partners Ltd, Bayleys
Licensed under the REAA 2008
Jo McIntosh
Mobile: 027 384 4279
jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz
Millie Adams
Mobile: 027 556 5600
millie.adams@bayleys.co.nz
695 McLaughlins Road, Darfield
Phone for viewing times
Jo McIntosh and Team
Leading Local Real Estate
Jo McIntosh and her team are built on honesty, trust, and integrity
providing transparent, reliable service every step of the way.
Give one of the team a call today for a confidential chat.
Jo McIntosh | 027 384 4279 Millie Adams | 027 556 5600 Lisa Mohi | 027 859 3185
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
JO MCINTOSH AND TEAM
LEADING LOCAL REAL ESTATE
OF BAYLEYS SALES
TOP 5% PEOPLES 2025/2026
BAYLEYS CANTERBURY
#6 OVERALL SALESPEOPLE 2025/2026
BAYLEYS NATIONALLY
#8 SETTLED RESIDENTIAL DEALS 2025/2026
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We had the pleasure of celebrating the 2026
Bayleys Canterbury Awards at the incredible
One New Zealand Stadium.
It was a fantastic evening recognising
achievements across the business and
celebrating another successful year.
Congratulations to all award winners.
Awards 2026
Our team was honoured to receive a number
of awards, and we are incredibly grateful to our
valued clients. Your continued support means so
much, and we look forward to continuing to grow
and deliver exceptional results across the market.
027 220 5043 | chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz | chrisjonesbayleys.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
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Charing Cross 714 Courtenay Road
Stylish country living with space, shelter and shed
Set on 4 hectares of well-sheltered and fenced land, this appealing lifestyle property offers the perfect balance of
comfort, space, and rural charm.
The beautifully presented three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been refreshed throughout, featuring new
carpet, fresh interior paint, and stylish new drapes and blinds. The master bedroom includes its own ensuite,
providing a private retreat for homeowners. The heart of the home is the sunny open-plan kitchen, dining and living
area, designed for easy everyday living and entertaining. A log burner adds warmth and ambience during the cooler
months, while the updated kitchen includes a new dishwasher for added convenience.
4ha 3 1 2
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
1pm, Thu 18 Jun 2026
Adrienne Goodeve 021 977 877
adrienne.goodeve@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5530705
Darfield 4 William Hyde Place
Contemporary comfort with rural tranquillity
Situated in the highly desirable Cressy Oaks subdivision, this exceptional family home delivers modern comfort,
quality finishes, and an enviable lifestyle setting with Southern Alps views on a substantial 714sqm section.
Spanning an impressive 218sqm, the home has been thoughtfully designed with family living in mind and features
three generously sized bedrooms and two stylish bathrooms. The master suite offers a true retreat, complete with a
walk-in wardrobe, ensuite, and sliding doors opening directly to the outdoor entertaining area.
At the centre of the home, the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area creates the perfect hub for
everyday living and entertaining.
3 2 2 2
For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty
(unless sold prior)
2pm, Thu 18 Jun 2026
Phone for viewing times
Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409
sam.chamberlain@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5530735
bayleys.co.nz
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OPEN HOME
Lincoln 69 Waikirikiri Avenue
Motivation meets magnificence
Our vendors have secured their next move - this stunning high-spec home must be sold on or before auction day.
Perfect for astute buyers, this premium residence offers absolute class and comfort:
• Interior: Four bedrooms (boutique master), tiled bathrooms, dedicated office, high ceilings, ducted heating, and
two spacious living areas
• Exterior: Fully landscaped low-maintenance sanctuary with a premium louvre roof and an oversized double
garage
Bags are packed, and time is of the essence. Call today to view.
4 2 2 2
Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 18 Jun 2026
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
View Sun 3.15-3.45pm
Melanie Webb 027 635 2643
melanie.webb@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5530701
bayleys.co.nz
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NEW LISTING
Boundary lines are indicative only
Doyleston 1441 Leeston Road
Lincoln 11 Vitalia Crescent
Big section, big garaging, big
potential
Relocating vendors present a fantastic opportunity to
secure this property, set on a generous 1,616sqm
(approx.) section in the community of Doyleston.
Offering space, versatility, and endless potential, this
home will appeal to families, hobbyists, and car
enthusiasts alike. A standout feature is the exceptional
garaging, with both a double garage and a separate
garage complete with workshop space, ideal for
storing vehicles, pursuing projects, or simply enjoying
extra room.
bayleys.co.nz/5530747
3 2 1 3
Deadline Sale (unless sold prior)
2pm, Tue 16 Jun 2026
Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519
suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz
John Bailey 027 893 0234
john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Pristine executive luxury
Skip the build delays - this impeccably crafted
residence delivers premium, high-spec living where
every single detail is entirely complete.
If you have been searching for a home that
compromises nothing on quality but frees you from
the endless maintenance of a sprawling section, 11
Vitalia Crescent is your answer.
Intelligently designed to maximise its footprint, this
home offers sophisticated, low-maintenance
executive living at its finest.
bayleys.co.nz/5530253
4 2 2 2
For Sale offers invited over $1,089,000
View Sun 2.15-2.45pm
Melanie Webb 027 635 2643
melanie.webb@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008
Boundary lines are indicative only
Rolleston 130 Glenbogle Drive
Taste of Tuscany with huge landbanking opportunity
Located right on the fringe of the developer's hotspot in Rolleston,130 Glenbogle Drive offers both an idyllic lifestyle
opportunity plus massive future potential. 317sqm, four bedrooms plus office home has a Tuscan resort feel.
Plastered concrete block construction gives peace of mind for buyers searching for a rock-solid low maintenance
home. The large kitchen/living area with an impressive 4.1m high stud is the true heart of the home that opens out to
the sun-drenched patio and heated pool area. An adjoining second lounge also offers the same indoor-outdoor flow
and creates a resort-style of living. The master bedroom and an office occupy one wing of this impressive home,
and the other three bedrooms are at the opposite end of the home, giving space and privacy.
bayleys.co.nz/5530672
4ha 4 2 2
Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 18 Jun 2026
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930
andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz
Hayley Johnston 027 379 4964
hayley.johnston@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz
6
Rolleston 19 Brenley Drive
Immaculately presented, one to love
Superbly designed and immaculately presented, this exceptional home combines quality, functionality and style.
From its timeless block and cedar cladding to the light-filled interiors, every detail has been thoughtfully considered.
At the heart of the home, the beautifully appointed kitchen features stone benchtops, premium appliances, a 90cm
stove and a walk-in pantry, flowing seamlessly to expansive living spaces and a spacious outdoor entertaining area.
High-stud ceilings, neutral tones and quality finishes enhance the sense of space throughout. Four generous
bedrooms include a master suite with a walk-in robe, tiled ensuite and garden access. Additional features such as
Bluetooth speakers, multiple heating options, a carpeted double garage and exceptional storage complete the
package. Stylish, sophisticated and undeniably impressive, this is modern living at its finest.
4 2 2 2
For Sale offers invited over $879,000
View 2-2.30pm Sun 14 Jun or by appointment
Nick Booth 027 306 3186
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz/5530571
Rolleston 41 Sheridan Drive
Resort style luxury, unrivalled family living
Welcome to a property that redefines lifestyle living in Rolleston. Privately positioned within the prestigious Kajens
subdivision, 41 Sheridan Drive combines luxury, space and exceptional entertaining. The resort-inspired outdoor
setting features automatic louvres, a heated saltwater pool, spa pool, woodfired pizza oven and a full-sized astroturf
tennis court. Inside, multiple living areas are centred around a stunning open-plan kitchen with seamless indooroutdoor
flow. Five double bedrooms offer flexibility for modern family living, including a private master suite and
separate accommodation wing with its own living area and ensuite. Ducted heating, extensive garaging,
established gardens and outstanding amenities complete this impressive offering. A rare opportunity to secure an
exceptional lifestyle in one of Rolleston's most sought-after locations.
bayleys.co.nz/5530536
5 3 3 3
Auction (unless sold prior)
11am, Thu 25 Jun 2026
3 Deans Avenue, Chch
View 4.15-4.45pm Wed 10 Jun
& 3-3.30pm Sun 14 Jun or by appointment
Nick Booth 027 306 3186
nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz
WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
bayleys.co.nz
Make your new home street smart
When choosing a plan, something that is often forgotten is how
the house will look from the street.
Developers of residential subdivisions
generally have covenants
relating to this and will require
concept drawings along with a
landscape plan to be submitted
for approval before lodging a
building consent application.
Their aim is to preserves
the quality of the subdivision,
something that benefits all who own
properties there.
Certain claddings may be specified
along with range of roof pitch and an
expectation for windows on the side of
the home facing the street, as well as
landscaping that enhances the overall
look of the subdivision.
To avoid slowing the process down
it is best to plan all aspects of your
home’s design before seeking developer
approval and lodging consent documents
with the Council.
In viewing the plans for a home, the
developer will want to see a street frontage
that is attractive. Garages that have
plain walls on the street side may be
frowned on with a request for changes
to be made. There may even be specific
requirements in relation to the garage
door.
Where a street frontage faces north
or west, large windows and sliders are
likely. When the front of the home faces
south so will not capture any sunlight,
there may be less desire to include
windows however this is often something
a developer requires. An option
is to incorporate long narrow windows
which give a home street presence yet
do not compromise interior wall space.
Opaque narrow windows can be incorporated
into the garage to break a stark
wall with the added advantage of providing
light while hiding what is inside.
Many covenants have clauses relating
to the parking of caravans, motorhomes
or boats often requiring these not be on
view, back from the street, and screened
off. The same applies to sheds and other
structures. Even the meter box, heating
systems and solar panels often need to
be out of site from the street.
While plant species may not be
required, height, width and an impression
of plant types are often expected
to be stated, to illustrate the final look.
This is something that a landscape
designer or nursery can provide help
with. The letterbox too may need to be
constructed from materials in line with
those used on the home.
The type of fencing is likely to be stipulated
with any high fences to be back
from the street and not over a certain
height, something that is also reflected
in the Selwyn District Council’s best
practice guidelines.
Take time to read a developer’s covenants
before and after purchasing land.
If you have any concerns talk to your
builder and developer’s representative.
It may save you money and time.
DEADLINE 3 2 SALE 2
59 MARKET STREET, LEESTON
3 1 1 1
STEPHAN KNOWLER
stephan@mkrealestate.co.nz
027 229 9522
2 2
110m 672m
Positioned in a growing community close to schools, shops, and parks, this tidy, lightfilled
home is ideal for first-home buyers, investors, or those seeking easy everyday
living.
23rd June 4pm
*Please note that the property will not be sold prior to the Deadline Sale date.
**Offers under the benchmark price as previously offered to Ngāi Tahu will not be considered by the vendor.
Featuring three well-sized bedrooms, open-plan living, a separate laundry, and a
single garage with added storage, the home offers a practical and comfortable
layout. Healthy Homes compliant and move-in ready, it also presents a great rental
investment opportunity.
Follow the QR code for more information.
COURTNEY GOSNEY
courtney@mkrealestate.co.nz
022 132 1539
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Good design ensures a weatherproof home
The leaky homes crisis of the early
2000s was borne from a relaxation
in building design and emphasis on
self-regulation during the 1980s and
1990s. With a more open interpretation
of building standards some poor designs
crept in.
Official response to the leaky home
crisis has been to tighten up building
by-laws with more thorough building
inspections introduced. The consent
process was upgraded again after the
earthquakes.
Houses are now built to a higher quality
and are generally more structurally
sound than ever before.
Every new home is thoroughly
inspected at significant stages during the
build. These are listed on the consent
document and include checking before
a concrete slab is poured to ensure
foundations (including placement of
reinforcing steel) are prepared as per
their design; that frame and roof fixings,
and all flashings around windows
are in place; and ensuring insulation is
installed.
All tradespeople working on a residential
home must now be under the
responsibility of a licensed building
practitioner and each trade must sign
off the work they do, via the official PS3
documents that the approving Council
requires for building consent.
While Canterbury’s drier climate
translates to less likelihood of a home
developing leaks some buildings have
experienced damage from the elements
over time. It therefore makes sense to
choose a house design which will cope
with extreme weather conditions, while
also looking good in years to come.
In relation to the roof of a home, more
frequently applied are hip, gable and
skillion roofing styles. Hip and gable
roofs with a reasonable overhang of the
soffit, help protect the walls and prevent
water from penetrating between
the cladding and house frames. With
skillion roofing, a pitch of upwards of
10 degrees is a better option as lower
pitches have the potential to be problematic
so require thought and detail in
their design.
Flat or low pitch roofs do need to be
installed correctly so it is best to engage
a professional who has the expertise
and experience for the job. Other issues
with the roof can be internal gutters
which can accumulate rain water if
spouting is blocked causing it to bank
up, pool and potentially penetrate
the roof cavity thereby damaging the
ceiling, walls and other aspects of the
structure.
Fixing snow straps or gutter guard
to the roof spouting will help prevent
buckling should there be a heavy snow
storm, a feature worth installing if
building in Selwyn.
The use of quality cladding and
flashings (a waterproof strip around
windows and doors) is not only peace of
mind but also ensures your home looks
good going forward. All claddings are
now required to be on a cavity system.
This is an air gap between the timber
framing and cladding, usually 20mm or
40mm for brick cladding.
Hip & gable roofs with a good soffit help protect the walls of a house
Involve a professional if choosing a flat or low pitch roof
When choosing your new home’s
design, discuss how it might be made
more weather resistant.
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New Listing/Open Home
DEADLINE SALE
20 Tauhinu Avenue, Lincoln
• Bespoke 293sqm former Benchmark Homes Showhome
• Award-winning kitchen with stone benchtops & WIP
• Spacious living zones with feature scissor-truss ceilings
• Seamless in/outdoor flow to expansive decking spaces
• Central heating throughout & heat pump for comfort
• Master w/ deck access, WIR, tiled ensuite & tiled shower
• Two separate office spaces ideal for working from home
• Private outdoor oasis with established landscaping
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/PRB30790
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
Deadline Sale
6pm Wednesday 24th June 2026
(unless sold prior)
View
Thursday 12.30 - 1.00pm
Sunday 1.30 - 2.00pm
4A2B2L2D2J800F
Kate Cameron
027 688 8057
kate.cameron@raywhite.com
New Listing/Open Home
New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
11 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston
3A1B2L2J
FOR SALE
10 Sudbury Way, Rolleston
4A2B1L2J
• Immediate possession
available
• Renovated throughout in
2019
• Freestanding 6m x 9m garage
with workshop space
• Complete with double glazing
• Dedicated laundry & option
for a fourth bedroom
For Sale
Offers Over $765,000
View
Saturday 1.30 - 2.00pm
Sunday 2.30 - 3.00pm
Rowan Shepherd
027 303 1565
rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com
Jeremy O'Connor
022 1087 400
jeremy.oconnor@raywhite.com
• 188m2 floorplan | 536m2
section
• Family sized kitchen with
scullery and stone tops
• Exposed mono pitch roofline
through living area
• Tiled bathrooms/showers
through-out
• Built in 2025
For Sale
By Negotiation
View
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Caine Hopcroft
027 330 1002
caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com
Nicole King
027 7219 383
nicole.king@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC31295
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
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New Listing/Open Home
DEADLINE SALE
115 Northmoor Boulevard, Rolleston
• Sizable 244m² dwelling built in 2023 by Peter Ray Homes
• Sunny open-plan kitchen, dining & living area with skylight
• Kitchen features double wall ovens & 90cm induction hob
• Separate lounge with cathedral ceiling & cavity sliders
• Master suite with WIR & ensuite with large tiled shower
• Extensive storage throughout, including attic with ladder
• Premium comforts: log fire, HRV system, in-built speakers
(indoor & outdoor), alarm, keyless entry & garage carpet
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC31097
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Deadline Sale
2pm, Thursday 25th June 2026
(unless sold prior)
View
Thursday 1.00 to 1.30pm
Sunday 2.00 to 2.30pm
4A1K2B2L2J
Emma Langton-George
027 555 0568
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Dwayne Bloomfield
021 163 9874
dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com
New Listing/Open Home
DEADLINE SALE
1 Tauhinu Avenue, Lincoln
• Bespoke home on a spacious landscaped section
• Expansive open-plan living spaces with high ceilings
• Stylish kitchen with excellent storage & 2 skylights
• Separate lounge opening to a private outdoor patio
• Various entertaining areas, including a louvred deck
• Master w/ tiled ensuite, underfloor heating & tiled shower
• Gas fire, heat pump & ducted heating for comfort
• Secure off-street parking for a boat, trailer or caravan
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/PRB30797
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Deadline Sale
6pm Thursday 25th June 2026
(unless sold prior)
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Thursday 1.15 - 1.45pm
Sunday 2.15 - 2.45pm
4A2B2L2J1018F
Kate Cameron
027 688 8057
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New Listing/Open Home
New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
26 Rosalind Avenue, Darfield
• 187sqm house on a 695sqm
section
• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Walk in pantry
• Separate laundry
• Open plan living
For Sale
Offers Over $775,000
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4A2B1L2J
Arno Bekker
027 468 3049
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DEADLINE SALE
18 Jacqueline Drive, West Melton
• 256 sqm on 1,200 sqm
• Internal and external ceiling
speakers
• Covered outdoor area
• Safe, secure and private
• Excellent community
Deadline Sale
6pm Wednesday 17th June
2026 (unless sold prior)
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Sunday 12.00 - 12.30pm
4A1K2B2L1D2I2J1E
Arno Bekker
027 468 3049
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'Big Red' Shefford
027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/WMN30233
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/WMN30313
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New Listing/Open Home
New Listing/Open Home
FOR SALE
5 Wakefield Drive, Rolleston
3A2B1L2J
FOR SALE
86 Monarch Drive, Rolleston
4A2B1L2J
• 152m2 floorplan | 431m2
section
• Owner occupied since 2021
build
• Walk in pantry + study nook
• Fully tiled ensuite
• Raked ceiling through living/
dining/kitchen
For Sale
By Negotiation
View
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Caine Hopcroft
027 330 1002
caine.hopcroft@raywhite.com
Nicole King
027 7219 383
nicole.king@raywhite.com
• Modern 2025 build
• Master bedroom with ensuite
and walk-in robe
• Open-plan kitchen, living, and
dining area
• Walk-in pantry with great
storage
• Heat pump for year-round
comfort
For Sale
By Negotiation
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Saturday 12.15 - 12.45pm
Sunday 11.00 - 11.30am
Nicola van Keulen
027 609 4101
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'Big Red' Shefford
027 224 4733
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Open Home
DEADLINE SALE
10 Barbary Street, Rolleston
4A2B1L2J
FOR SALE
24 Gracia Avenue, Rolleston
3A2B2L2J
• One-owner Greenland home
• 4 bedrooms + study nook
• Opposite open green space
• Room for kids & trampoline
Deadline Sale
4pm Tuesday 16th June
2026 (unless sold prior)
View
Saturday 12.30 - 1.00pm
Sunday 2.30 - 3.00pm
Rhys Kerr
027 260 5764
rhys.kerr@raywhite.com
Jeremy O'Connor
022 1087 400
jeremy.oconnor@raywhite.com
• 291m2 floor plan | 746m2
section
• High-stud ceilings + floor-toceiling
windows
• Two lounge areas, separate
laundry
• Tiled ensuite, underfloor
heating
• Log burner + 2 heat pumps
For Sale
By Negotiation
View
Saturday 1.15 - 1.45pm
'Big Red' Shefford
027 224 4733
brendan.shefford@raywhite.com
Nicole King
027 7219 383
nicole.king@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32889
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32718
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
FOR SALE
712B East Maddisons Road, Rolleston
4A2B3L3I2J
FOR SALE
712c East Maddisons Road, Rolleston
3A2B2J
• Built by Stonewood Homes
• Two-storey 302m2 home on
1453m2 established section
• 4 bedrooms upstairs with
rumpus area, 2 bathrooms,
separate toilet
• Downstairs - 2 living areas,
open plan kitchen/dining/
living & separate toilet
For Sale
Offers Over $1,179,000
View
by appointment
Leisa Webster
027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
• Timeless 1920s cottage
reimagined with premium
modern upgrades
• Historic Canterbury pieces
woven throughout
• Eco features ahead of their
time
• Craftsmanship you can’t
replicate
For Sale
Offers Over $899,000
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by appointment
Leisa Webster
027 722 5537
leisa.webster@raywhite.com
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32117
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL32821
Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)
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Dunsandel 10 Hororata Dunsandel Road
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Charming country living with endless potential
Situated in the heart of the welcoming rural township of Dunsandel, this character-filled 1940s home offers an
exciting opportunity for first-home buyers, families, downsizers, or investors seeking an affordable freehold
property in a growing Canterbury community. This warm and inviting home combines classic charm with everyday
practicality, offering comfortable living while still providing scope to modernise and add value over time.
Constructed with dependable roughcast cladding and an aluminium roof, the property offers peace of mind
alongside timeless appeal. Inside, the 93m2 floor plan has been thoughtfully designed to maximise functionality
and comfort. Natural light flows throughout the home, creating a bright, welcoming atmosphere. The living area
provides a cosy central hub for relaxing with family or entertaining guests, while the practical kitchen and dining
spaces are well-positioned for everyday convenience. The home features three well-proportioned bedrooms,
making it ideal for growing families, couples needing extra space, or those working from home.
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Ben Findlay
M 027 719 0205
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Prebbleton 92 Hodgens Road
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Award-winning luxury
Thoughtfully designed and award-winning in pedigree, this 364.4m2 residence delivers refined modern luxury on
approximately 7 hectares of exceptional lifestyle property. Constructed by DNA Structures Limited in 2015, the
home achieved regional Gold at the 2016 House of the Year Awards and was recognised among the top 100 new
homes nationally within its category. Showcasing contemporary craftsmanship throughout, the home features
expansive open-plan living. The kitchen, dining and living domain forms the heart of the home, complemented by
an office, a formal lounge and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a sheltered alfresco area. Accommodation
comprises four generous bedrooms and three bathrooms, with quality finishes throughout. Outdoors, the
entertaining space is enhanced by a fireplace, water feature and expansive irrigated lawn, creating an exceptional
environment for year-round use. Set within versatile grounds, the property includes a three-bay pole shed with the
surrounding land currently used for silage production and grazing for animals.
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Shelter, shrubs and superberries
Expert advice on what to do for
your garden this week
VEGETABLES
Hedges can protect vegetable
crops from wind damage but,
because they need regular clipping,
busy gardeners and those
with small patches may prefer to
use windcloth, manuka scrub or
similar.
The ideal shelter hedge is no
more than 1.5m tall. Keep its
base compact by clipping plants
hard from the earliest stages of
growth and keep soil around
them free of weeds.
Lonicera nitida, an evergreen
honeysuckle sometimes sold
as box, is suitable as a closegrowing
shelter hedge with
small-leaved, dense growth.
Propagate from cuttings taken
in autumn and winter. Growing
best on moderate to heavy soils,
it has a root system which does
not travel far into neighbouring
plots.
Golden akeake or akiraho
(Olearia paniculata) and Escallonia
— the pink-flowered form
is best — are other hedge plants
suitable for the vegetable garden.
They can be grown from
cuttings but a head start will be
achieved if plants two or three
years old are used.
Broad beans and globe or
Jerusalem artichokes will give
temporary shelter to protect
tender crops from strong earlysummer
winds.
Jerusalem artichokes, shallots
and garlic are among the few
crops that can be planted in the
open ground at this time of year.
Provided the soil is not frozen or
waterlogged, these hardy plants
do best when planted now, coming
away quickly in early spring.
Rhubarb plants that have been
in the same site for several years
can be broken up with a sharp
spade. Replant pieces in heavily
Shrubs suitable for seaside gardens include rosemary, ngaio (pictured) and lilac.
The ideal shelter hedge is no more than 1.5m tall. Keep its base compact by clipping plants hard from the earliest stages of
growth and keep soil around them free of weeds.
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manured, deeply dug soil.
Keep autumn-sown onion
seedlings free from weeds
by lightly hoeing around the
rows. The old practice was
to apply soot to stimulate the
young plants into growth when
warmer weather returned. The
theory was the blackened soil
surface absorbed more sunlight
warmth than lighter surfaces,
encouraging early growth, but
this is not now recommended.
FLOWERS
Even the smallest section
should have some space for a
shrub or two, perhaps an azalea
or rhododendron, a camellia,
lilac or an evergreen native
shrub.
Identifying a site’s soil condition
will help determine what
will grow best. Transforming
hard clay or a rocky, dry slope
into an area of fertile, friable soil
is hard work but there are attractive
shrubs that will grow in poor
soils.
There are plants to withstand
salt-laden winds and others that
will grow in locations where high
trees, steep slopes or tall buildings
limit direct sunlight.
Avoid digging holes for shrubs
in the middle of an uncultivated
area. Circles of cultivated ground
surrounded by firm soil collect
rainwater. Dig over a larger site
to surround the spot where the
shrub is to grow, covering the soil
later with groundcover plants or
wood chips.
Add compost, well-rotted stable
manure, leaf mould or rotted
straw to the soil. Let this settle for
a few days before planting.
Always consider how wide and
tall the shrub will grow and provide
sufficient space. If planting
several in an area with a main
focal point of view, ensure tall
specimens are at the back and
short ones near the front.
Shrubs suitable for seaside
gardens include rosemary, ngaio
(Myoporum laetum) and lilac.
For lime-free soils, try rhododendrons,
azaleas, Kalmia,
daphne, erica, camellias, Pieris,
magnolia, Gaultheria and
hydrangeas.
For heavy, clay soils, Deutzia,
firethorn (Pyracantha), Spiraea
and Weigela are useful, while
Tamarix and the spindle tree
(Euonymus) are strong enough
for windswept gardens.
Rock rose (Cistus), rosemary
and many South African and
Australian shrubs are suitable
for dry, stony soils, and for shade
or beneath trees, rhododendrons,
Cistus and Viburnum are options.
FRUIT
Blueberries are an antioxidantrich
superfruit (superberry) and
their popularity is increasing
worldwide.
The blueberry is native to the
eastern United States and the
fruit has been eaten by native
Americans for centuries, but
it was not until the early 20th
century that work was undertaken
on developing large-fruited
hybrids.
In New Zealand, efforts started
in about 1979 to breed new cultivars
with an eye to developing an
export market. Blue Magic and
Tasty Blue are among the New
Zealand-bred varieties.
There are three main types of
blueberries: highbush, rabbiteye
(the most heat-tolerant) and
southern highbush.
Blueberries are often unsuccessful
when tried by home
gardeners, mainly because
they will not do well in heavy
clay soils and hate lime. Like
rhododendrons, they prefer
well-drained, damp, peaty soil.
The fruit ripens from mid- to late
summer and the bush need to be
picked over several times as not
all the fruit ripens at once.
Blueberries are often unsuccessful
when tried by home gardeners, mainly
because they will not do well in heavy
clay soils and hate lime.
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Transform your home with
winter improvement ideas
While winter invites you to cosy up
indoors, it’s the perfect time to tackle
those renovations you’ve been putting
off and get ahead for spring with some
exciting home makeovers. Plus, you’ll
likely find skilled tradespeople are more
available during these months, making
it easier to refresh and update your
home’s interior.
Refresh with paint or wallpaper
Applying a fresh coat of paint is a
straightforward way to revitalise your
room; you could also paint the trim in
a contrasting colour. Keep in mind that
drying time and finish can vary with
temperature and humidity. Aim for
around 15-16°C, so using a heat pump
beforehand can be beneficial. While
your paint dries, open windows for
ventilation or use a dehumidifier to
help clear any fumes. And don’t forget,
wallpapering is another fantastic option
for a winter refresh.
Small décor changes
Enhancing your space doesn’t
have to cost a lot of money. You can
transform your room by rearranging
furniture, adding or swapping rugs, or
repositioning wall decor, such as mirrors
and artwork. Another option is to
update your drapes or lighting fixtures,
or even reupholster your favourite piece
of furniture. Small changes can make
spaces feel fresh and inviting.
countertop above your washer and
dryer.
Garage upgrades
For many Kiwi homes, the garage
is much more than a place to park
cars. It may be used as a workshop or
DIY space, a home gym, a hobby or
creative space, or, of course, the popular
“man cave”. There are many ways to
transform your garage so you can make
the most of that extra space, no matter
the season. There are options for garage
flooring, such as durable epoxy coatings
or cosy carpeting, both of which can
create a clean, inviting atmosphere.
To keep things organised, consider
investing in smart storage solutions
like cabinets, shelving, bike hooks, and
wall-mounted tool racks. Maximising
your garage’s functionality is helpful,
but making it a more enjoyable space
also gives you more options for how to
use it. Insulating your garage door helps
maintain warmth, while upgrading the
lighting to brighten the area is an easy
improvement.
Upgrade your laundry
Transform your laundry room with
simple upgrades to make it both inviting
and functional. Your laundry space
doesn’t have to be just about chores.
Consider using peel-and-stick wallpaper
to brighten the area and add some
personality, avoiding the hassle and
fumes of paint. For greater functionality,
add shelves and bins for laundry baskets
and detergent. You could also create
an ideal folding space by installing a
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30 Finstock Way, Rolleston
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THIS WEEKS SELWYN DISTRICT OPEN HOMES
Wednesday 10th June
4.15pm – 4.45pm 41 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
5.00pm – 5.30pm 109 Halswell Junction Road, Halswell
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
5.30pm – 6.00pm 49 Stonebridge Way, Prebbleton
Bayleys Canterbury
Thursday 11th June
12.00pm – 12.30pm 11 Nettleship Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.00pm – 12.30pm 12 Texel Crescent, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
12.30pm – 1.00pm 20 Tauhinu Avenue, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm 115 Northmoor Boulevard, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm 120 Shepherd Avenue, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
1.15pm – 1.45pm 1 Tauhinu Avenue, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2.00pm – 2.30pm 1/1132 Old West Coast Road, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
Saturday 13th June
10.30am – 11.00am 11 Seckles Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.15am – 11.45am 74 Longcot Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.15am – 11.45am 27 Nicolau Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.30am – 12.00pm 10 Beckford Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.30am – 12.00pm 109 Halswell Junction Road, Halswell
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.00pm – 12.30pm 21 Anaru Road, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.00pm – 12.30pm 6 Barcote Lane, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
12.15pm – 12.45pm 86 Monarch Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.15pm – 12.45pm 4A Chaucer Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.30pm – 1.00pm 11 Nettleship Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.30pm – 1.00pm 10 Barbary Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
12.30pm – 1.00pm 34A Brookside Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm 29 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm 2 Nethercote Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.00pm – 1.30pm 54 Lucca Crescent, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
1.00pm – 1.30pm 12 Texel Crescent, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
1.15pm – 1.45pm 24 Gracia Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.15pm – 1.45pm 53 Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.30pm – 2.00pm 10 Longfields Road, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.30pm – 2.00pm 10 Sudbury Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.30pm – 2.00pm 11 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1.30pm – 2.00pm 4 Peek Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2.00pm – 2.30pm 120 Shepherd Avenue, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
2.15pm – 2.45pm 58 Overbury Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2.15pm – 2.45pm 142 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
2.30pm – 3.00pm 15 Longore Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
3.00pm – 3.30pm 1/1132 Old West Coast Road, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
Sunday 14th June
10.00am – 10.30am 15 Longore Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
10.30am – 11.00am 21 Anaru Road, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
10.30am – 11.00am 49 Stonebridge Way, Prebbleton
Bayleys Canterbury
10.45am – 11.15am 10 Sudbury Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.00am – 11.30am 29 Hungerford Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.00am – 11.30am 49 Thames Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.00am – 11.30am 99 Ridgeway Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11.00am – 11.30am 86 Monarch Drive, Rolleston
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Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
17 Genesis Drive, West Melton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
152 Dunbars Road, Halswell
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
7 Henley Close, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
76 Summers Road, Darfield
Property Brokers
5 Wakefield Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
27 Nicolau Avenue, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
18 Jacqueline Drive, West Melton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
201 Brookside Road, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
12 Texel Crescent, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
111 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
92 Hodgens Road, Prebbleton
Property Brokers
5 Meadowmere Lane, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11 Nettleship Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
4 Peek Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11 Marquess Avenue, Halswell
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
109 Halswell Junction Road, Halswell
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
3 Rabbit Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
6 Barcote Lane, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
39 Da Vinci Avenue, Leeston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
54 Lucca Crescent, Rolleston
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
120 Shepherd Avenue, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
25 Chris Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
33 Tiny Hill Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
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53 Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
37 Suffolk Drive, Kirwee
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
84 Kimberley Road, Darfield
Property Brokers
142 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
17A Appledore Street, Prebbleton
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
10 Longfields Road, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
20 Tauhinu Avenue, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11 Seckles Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
115 Northmoor Boulevard, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
14 Wallingford Crescent, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
4A Chaucer Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
26 Rosalind Avenue, Darfield
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
1/1132 Old West Coast Road, West Melton
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty
19 Brenley Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
11 Vitalia Crescent, Lincoln
Bayleys Canterbury
1 Tauhinu Avenue, Lincoln
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
10 Beckford Way, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
10 Barbary Street, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
11 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
23 Flint Road, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
41 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston
Bayleys Canterbury
1600 Clintons Road, Darfield
Property Brokers
69 Waikirikiri Avenue, Lincoln
Bayleys Canterbury
331 Hawkins Road, Hororata
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
22F Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston
Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd
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