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BY SAM COUGHLAN

When West Melton front-rower

Blair Colombus was diagnosed

with cancer two years ago, one

item immediately went on his

to-do list: reach 100 division

one games.

On Saturday, the 45-yearold

will bring up the milestone

when West Melton hosts

Hurunui in their final combined

country match of the season.

Colombus was left stranded

on 94 games after being

diagnosed with stage-three

bowel cancer in June 2024. The

cancer has since progressed to

stage four, but he returned to

the team determined to reach

100 games.

“It’s been something I’ve been

looking forward to, I missed

running out with the guys and

playing a bit of rugby,” he said.

“I’ve missed celebrating the

wins and going through the

losses with the team.”

Saturday’s match will also

be Colombus’ last for the

foreseeable future. He begins

a new treatment regime

next week that requires a

chemotherapy port to be fitted

in his chest, meaning he will no

longer be able to play.

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Blair Colombus, left, puts in a tackle during West Melton’s defeat to Oxford on Saturday. The front-rower is poised to play

his 100th division 1 game on Saturday despite battling bowel cancer.

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Selwyn Times will be hitting

letterboxes on a Thursday from

July 2.

The change from a

Wednesday delivery has been

made to better serve readers

from a news and advertising

perspective.

Editor Barry Clarke said the

current editorial deadline was

mid-afternoon on a Monday,

meaning happenings later on

Monday and Tuesday could not

be covered.

“Selwyn Times has seen huge

readership growth in recent

years and now reaches 47,000

readers aged 15-plus every

week,” he said.

“The Selwyn District is a

tremendous community with so

much going on so this move to a

Thursday delivery timeslot will

be very beneficial.”

The new publication day will

also allow for better advertising

booking flexibility with the time

frame moving to Monday 5pm

prior to publication.

Previously the deadline for

bookings was Thursday 1pm.

Said Allied Media regional

manager Steve McCaughan:

“The move benefits local

advertisers, giving businesses

greater flexibility and the

opportunity to connect with

readers closer to the weekend,

when many people are planning

activities, shopping, and

making important purchasing

decisions.”

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You have to take your hat off

to Blair Colombus, the subject

of our front page article

today.

Blair is 45 and is poised

to play his 100th division 1

match for West Melton on

Saturday. Playing top rugby

at that age is no mean feat,

and particularly when he is

in the rough and tumble of

the engine room. And what

is even more remarkable

is Blair has stage 4 bowel

cancer. He has set himself

a number of must dos

– including reaching that 100-

game milestone.

He told sports reporter

Sam Coughlan he was due

to start a new regime of

treatment this week which

requires a port to be installed

in his chest to administer

chemotherapy. That would

have meant no rugby.

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Said Blair: “They wanted

to do it this week, and

I said, sorry, I’ve got an

appointment on Saturday, I

need to be well for it, it’s a big

one. So they deferred things,

and Monday morning, I go

and get my port put in.”

That’s a great fighting

spirit.

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Holiday closures to trim costs

as rates rise nears sign-off

In brief

BY DANIEL ALVEY

Libraries and the Selwyn Sports

Centre will now close between

Christmas and New Year to save

about $53,000 for ratepayers.

The decision was made as the

council works towards finalising

its Annual Plan, which will be

adopted on June 30 and sets out

spending for the coming year.

Final modelling is still being

completed, but the council is

forecasting an average rates

increase of 4.5%.

Selwyn Sports Centre and

libraries are already closed on

public holidays but now will also

be closed from December 27 to

January 4, excluding Te Ara Ātea.

Te Ara Ātea will remain open

with reduced hours on Anzac

Day and Matariki. The Selwyn

Aquatic Centre will close only on

Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New

Year’s Day and January 2.

Mayor Lydia Gliddon said the

first year of the closures would

effectively be a trial.

“We will very quickly get

community feedback on this,”

she said.

The council has also decided

not to proceed with a proposal

to make its facilities cashless.

The change would have saved

about $20,000 a year, but strong

public feedback saw the idea

shelved.

The council has confirmed libraries will be closed on public holidays and from December 27 to January 4.

“Submissions support retaining

cash as a payment option,

particularly for older residents

and those concerned about

emergency resilience,” the

council said.

A shift to a user-pays rubbish

collection system at the

Upper Selwyn Huts was also

confirmed, replacing communal

bins.

A survey by the Selwyn Huts

Owners Association found a

preference for individual bins

for each property.

Council solid waste manager

Andrew Boyd said once the

council knew which properties

had ordered bins, staff would

work with the association on

placement in order to avoid

congestion on collection days.

The council also deferred

setting a licence-to-occupy fee

for the settlement until the

2027/28 financial year.

Interim chief executive Steve

Gibling said the council would

continue working with residents

on any future fee and noted they

already paid rates on the land.

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there are no further lines of

inquiry. Anyone with information

should call 105 or visit 105.police.

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Land wanted for fire station

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a new station in Leeston. A FENZ

spokesperson said its existing

building on Station St is too

small and within a flood zone.

“This purchase is planned for the

2026/27 financial year. However, a

new site has not yet been secured

or negotiated.”

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Error spotted

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BY DANIEL ALVEY

Selwyn Water has corrected

a mistake which led some

residents to believe they would

have to pay a higher than

expected wastewater charge.

The council-owned company

made an error in the fees and

charges schedule of its water

services strategy consultation. It

incorrectly stated the owners of

properties on roads with sewer

lines they were not connected

to would still have to pay the

same full rate as a property

using the sewer line.

Currently property owners in

that situation would pay 50%

of the annual $952 wastewater

charge so they would be able to

switch from septic tanks to the

sewer network in the future.

The error was noticed by

several submitters, including

the Rolleston Residents

Association.

Selwyn Water chief executive

Alex Cabrera said the company

was aware of the error.

“This was an oversight in how

it was presented in the fees and

charges schedule,” he said.

“As part of reviewing that

feedback, we identified that the

charge had been incorrectly

entered as 100% rather than the

intended 50%.

“The error occurred because

the water supply serviceability

charge is set at 100%, and

that figure was inadvertently

replicated for wastewater.”

Cabrera said the fee will

remain as it was before Selwyn

Water took over the delivery of

drinking water and wastewater

services from the council last

July.

“We will be

reviewing our

strategy and

pricing again

in line with the

council's next

Long Term Plan

and will continue

to engage with

the community on

any changes.”

Residents’

association chair Mark

Alexander was relieved the

charge was an error.

There were 128 public

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submissions made on the water

services strategy, which sets

out Selwyn Water’s plan for the

next 12 months. The submitters

were also asked if they would

support bringing infrastructure

upgrades forward when the

district’s growth was faster than

expected if it would mean there

bills increased.

The majority of the

submitters did not support the

move.

Cabrera did not say whether

the public feedback would

affect Selwyn Water’s plan to

meet the demand from new

growth.

“Through our engagement,

we’ve been clear that

wastewater capacity is an issue

we need to investigate further.

We are undertaking detailed

work on this now and once that

is complete, we will re-engage

with the community to discuss

the options and next steps.

“We have also been up front

that we cannot compromise

on public health and

environmental requirements.”

In 2026/27, the company

plans to spend $15.758 million

on upgrades to the district’s

water network to keep up

with growth. It also plans to

spend $24.194m on wastewater

network projects over that

period.

Selwyn Water’s strategy

stated: “In several cases,

actual development demand

is exceeding the assumptions

used in earlier infrastructure

models, creating a material

gap between existing capital

budgets and the investment

now required to maintain levels

of service.

“In water and wastewater

reticulation networks, growth

has created the need for

accelerated and expanded

upgrades, including new pump

stations, reticulation and

storage to manage increasing

peak demands and improve

resilience.”

The Selwyn Water board is

due to approve the strategy

by Friday. It will then report

back on how the community

feedback was included in its

decision by June 30.

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Council sticks with LGNZ as reforms loom

BY DANIEL ALVEY

The council will remain a

member of Local Government

New Zealand.

Mayor Lydia Gliddon said she

preferred “to be in the tent than

out of the tent” amid ongoing

local government reforms.

“In my view, there is power

in numbers in the

situation we have

in front of us,”

she said.

Councils have

53 days to submit

plans to the

Government on

how to amalgamate

with other

councils in their Lydia Gliddon

region, which

came on top of rates capping

and Resource Management Act

reforms.

Councillors voted six to two

to remain a part of the national

association, which represents

councils across the country.

Gliddon voted to retain the

membership along with Sophie

McInnes, Denise Carrick, Rhys

Laraman, Aaron McGlinchy,

and Sarah Barnsley.

Samuel Wilshire and John

Verry voted against renewing

the council’s membership, while

councillor Tracey Macleod and

deputy mayor Brendan Shefford

abstained. Elizabeth Mundt

was absent from the meeting.

The annual membership

costs $63,000 and provides

the council with five votes at

LGNZ’s annual general meeting,

with additional costs for event

The council will remain part of Local Government New Zealand for another year.

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LGNZ was previously chaired

by Sam Broughton, who

resigned from the association

after losing the mayoralty in

October.

Carrick said she had changed

her view on the association.

“I was probably one of the

ones that thought it was a waste

of money… but I went to the

LGNZ (conference) in Christchurch

and did change my mind,

and one of the things that

changed my mind is that different

people are leading it,” she

said.

Wilshire

labelled LGNZ “a

bunch of headless

chickens”.

Wilshire has

been an opponent

of the group since

last year’s local

government election

campaign.

“I don’t like the

Samuel

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fact that at the AGM, how many

votes you get depends on the

size of the membership fee,”

Wilshire said.

He said the councils best

placed to navigate local

government reform were those

not affiliated with LGNZ.

Currently, seven councils do

not belong to the association,

including Christchurch and

Auckland.

McInnes, the longest-serving

current councillor, described

LGNZ as “immensely valuable”.

“At the moment, there are an

awful lot of webinars on the

reform programme barrelling

towards us like a freight train,

and that is information we

would struggle to get access to

directly otherwise,” she said.

McInnes said LGNZ provides

support for elected members in

an otherwise “lonely job”.

“This is the closest you have to

a union as an elected member.

There are support groups

for women, there is access to

counselling through this.

“We don’t get access to any

of this because we are not

employees of a council,” she

said.

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Ellesmere to

benefit from

legacy funds

BY DANIEL ALVEY

More than a quarter of a million

dollars will be returned to the

Ellesmere community through

a new fund established by the

council.

The $263,000 balance is what

remains of the now-dissolved

Ellesmere Reserves Board Fund.

Last year, the council decided

the remaining money would be

used to maintain and upgrade

reserves across the district.

However, last week councillors

unanimously backed a notice of

motion from councillor Tracey

Macleod to instead establish a

community fund for the Ellesmere

Ward.

The fund has its origins in

1921, when Thomas Evans Gamble

left about 105ha of farmland

to the Crown. The land was later

established as a reserve managed

by the Ellesmere Domain

Board.

Parts of the land were leased

for farming, golf and other uses,

generating income that was used

to support recreation reserves

within Ellesmere.

Macleod said keeping the

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MacDonald walks back toll road comments

BY DANIEL ALVEY

Christchurch City councillor

Sam MacDonald has backed

away from his controversial toll

road comments.

MacDonald said at a city council

meeting earlier this month

that Selwyn and Waimakariri

residents could be tolled for

entering Christchurch if their

councils refused to merge with

the city council.

He was questioning how costs

could be recouped from the

neighbouring districts for the

facilities and infrastructure they

use in the city.

“Do we put toll roads on and

insist they can’t come in without

finally paying their fair share?”

The comment gained national

media coverage and upset

Selwyn district councillor Samuel

Wilshire and Mayor Lydia

Gliddon.

But MacDonald

told Selwyn Times

some people took

his comment too

literally.

“It was an illustrative

example

of when we are

thinking longer

term about Canterbury,

the value

that should be put

Sam

MacDonald

on whether everyone is contributing

equally to the assets

we are benefiting from. I think

everyone jumped straight to

that I’m going out next week

to install toll roads and build a

wall,” he said.

Wilshire hit back at MacDonald

after his initial comment,

saying people in Christchurch

eat food produced by Selwyn

farmers, wear wool from its

sheep and drink wine from its

vineyards.

Wilshire believes Selwyn has

also paid its fair share for new

facilities, such as the $683 million

One NZ Stadium, through taxes,

with $230m of the cost covered by

the Government.

“Compared to co-funded projects

in Selwyn, they do receive

the lion’s share,” Wilshire said.

MacDonald acknowledged the

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He said assets like the stadium

are built to generate economic

activity by attracting people to

stay in the city.

“The reality of our

neighbouring councils is they

often don’t have to do that.

Christchurch will pay for events

for the city Selwyn and Waimak

are often the beneficiaries of

that.”

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 MacDonald

“laughed it off” and tried to give

it back.

MacDonald said Canterbury

councils need to look at what’s

best for the region, not just their

own district.

“The biggest risk I see is we fall

into patch protection and looking

after our jobs and not thinking

what is best for Canterbury.”

Gliddon said she wants the

focus to be on what is the best

proposal for Canterbury, not

councillors from neighbouring

districts getting into slanging

matches over tolls.

Village will continue

work on kea bylaw

BY DANIEL ALVEY

Advocates seeking a bylaw to

stop people from feeding kea will

continue their push despite being

knocked back by the council.

The council said the bylaw

proposal for Arthur’s Pass does not

fit within its legal powers.

“This is not something council

would lead through a bylaw,

as it sits outside our statutory

role and is already addressed

within the existing legislative

framework,” said council head

of regulatory Jacquie Muir.

Kea Conservation Trust

community engagement

co-ordinator for Arthur’s Pass,

Renée Habluetzel, disagreed

with the council’s opinion.

She said the community had

received an informal legal

opinion suggesting there may be a

workaround to progress a bylaw.

“Our understanding is that

a kea feeding bylaw would fit

with the Local Government

Act because of the harm to

property, the public health risks

from food attracting rodents,

and the distress caused to

people when kea are fed,” she

said.

Muir said kea are a protected

species and primary

responsibility for their management

rests with the Department

of Conservation, which administers

the Wildlife Act 1953.

However, Habluetzel said the

Wildlife Act does not prevent

people from feeding the birds.

She said the ultimate goal of

a bylaw would be to encourage

kea back into the bush,

where they are less exposed to

risks associated with human

interaction.

Habluetzel said the bylaw

would be used primarily as

an educational tool, with

enforcement considered a last

resort.

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“They wanted to do it this

week, and I said, sorry, I’ve got

an appointment on Saturday, I

need to be well for it, it’s a big

one.

“So they deferred things, and

Monday morning, I go and get

my port put in.”

Bowel cancer runs in Colombus’s

family. His grandfather

Billy Young died before he was

born, and Billy’s brother Robert

died when Colombus was a

child.

“It was always on my to-do

list (to get checked), I just didn’t

realise I was going to be this

young having to do it,” he said.

“But I’m glad I did go and get

checked, it could have been a lot

worse. When I was diagnosed, it

was stage three, so it was pretty

bad at that stage. The fight

started straight away.”

His only symptom before diagnosis

was persistent diarrhoea,

which he initially thought was

a stomach bug picked up on a

family holiday in Fiji.

When it went on for more than

a month, he went to his doctor

and mentioned his family history.

Blood tests came back negative

but Colombus was referred

for a colonoscopy, which found

a tumor in his colon. He had surgery

to remove the tumour, but

subsequent lumps were later

found in his lungs.

After his diagnosis, Colombus

made a list of goals he wanted to

achieve.

Playing his 100th game for

West Melton was one of them.

Another was finishing a Bachelor

of Management at the University

of Otago, which he completed

earlier this year. He also wanted

to keep up the family tradition of

holidaying in Fiji.

This year, 18 friends joined the

family on the trip, and next year’s

holiday is already being planned

for April.

He is still able to work as a

production manager at the

Christchurch Engine Centre, who

helped fund his bachelor's degree

– an achievement he said he was

proud of.

Colombus with wife Eliza, and their children Amelia and Levi, who both play rugby

at West Melton.

"Managing to finish it off was

pretty cool. Hopefully the kids

will see me and think ‘if Dad can

finish something when he's not

too well, why can't I?’"

Colombus and wife Eliza have

two children, 13-year-old Levi

and nine-year-old Amelia, who

both play rugby for West Melton.

He expects Saturday’s milestone

to be emotional, and said

the club had been a huge support

for his family.

“When I went through my first

lot of chemotherapy, I was pretty

sick, and my wife and the family

weren’t able to do too much at

home, so (the club) dropped me

out shopping and fuel vouchers

and stuff, it was pretty special.

“The people down there, even

people that I don’t directly talk

“I’ll get sick, there will

be days when I’m down

in the dumps, and there

will be days where

hopefully I’m good and

able to come to work like

normal. That’s the goal.”

Blair Colombus

to, they know what’s going on

with me, they always come up

to say ‘hi, how are you doing’,

check in on me.”

Colombus said there were

times the diagnosis hit him hard,

but he tried to keep himself busy

rather than dwell on it.

“You actually feel fine in yourself

and in your body, it’s just

what’s growing inside is what’s

killing you. It’s a bit of a mind

game,” he said.

“I’ve got to keep my head up.

My motto is I’ve just got to keep

on smiling and live for today.”

The treatment next week

is known as the Breakwater

regimen and involves a mix of

chemotherapy, tablets and other

IV treatments that have shown

success overseas.

“I’m living in hope, I don’t

know what’s involved,” he said.

“I don’t know how many times

a week I’ve got to go there, if

it’s weekly or fortnightly. I’ve

got these chemo tablets I’ll be

having as well

“And yeah, I’ll get sick, there

will be days when I’m down in

the dumps, and there will be

days where hopefully I’m good

and able to come to work like

normal. That’s the goal.”

Struggle of Sleep After 60

Alison had been struggling with

a problem shared by many Kiwis

over 60.

”I’ve never been one to sit

still,” she laughs. “There’s always

something happening, someone to

see.”

If she’s not down at her local

pool, Alison can often be seen

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with friends. The 64-year-old

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organise a coffee catch-up, last to

leave a dinner party, the one who

remembers everyone’s birthday.

But lately, Alison was quietly

struggling with sleep. Her energy

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leaving her exhausted, more than

she realised.

“When I don’t sleep well, I really

notice it,” Alison explains. “Without

good sleep, I struggle to keep up

with my activities. It starts to impact

everything.”

The pool sessions became harder

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like a chore rather than a joy. She

found herself making excuses to

stay home.

“I was becoming someone I

didn’t recognise,” she admits. “The

woman who always said yes was

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Research confirms Alison’s

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CouncilCall

Wednesday 17 June

Council and Community

Board Meetings

Council Briefing

Wednesday 17 June, 9.30am

Council Chambers

Extraordinary Council Meeting

Wednesday 24 June, 9.30am

Council Chambers

Roading programme delivered early and under budget

Smarter, more innovative roading maintenance is

delivering strong results in Selwyn — with collaboration

and techniques like microsurfacing delivering projects

ahead of schedule and under budget.

By April, officially marking the end of the roading

construction season, the Council had completed 83

km of resurfacing on time and nearly 14% under budget.

It had also passed its plan to rebuild 7.5km of road,

completing more than 12 km, and 9.5% under budget.

These savings have funded upgrades to an additional

12 km of road, while early delivery helped avoid rising fuel

costs, saving ratepayers even more.

This reflects the strength of our teams and contractors,

working smarter to improve safety and deliver the best

outcomes for our community.

Where to get roading updates

You can stay up-to-date with current road closures and

upcoming maintenance works across the Selwyn district

on our website: selwyn.govt.nz/roadworks

To get updates directly to your device, join our

Road Works and Public Notices Facebook

group (Facebook account required) or

messenger.com/channel/SelwynDistrictCouncil

Councillor Briefing

Wednesday 24 June, 2pm

Council Chambers

Malvern Community Board Meeting

Thursday 25 June, 2.30pm

Darfield Library and Service Centre

All livestreamed on the Council YouTube channel.

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week

This week, as we mark National Volunteer Week and The

Big Shout Out, it’s important to pause and recognise

the people who quietly keep our community strong.

From sports clubs and community groups to charities,

volunteers give their time, skills and compassion to

Selwyn every day.

We would like to offer a special thank you to Selwyn’s

emergency management volunteers. NZRT21,

the Selwyn Response Team, provides vital rescue,

reconnaissance, and flood and storm support. The

Selwyn Emergency Support Team (SEST) cares for

displaced residents and assesses welfare needs, and

our Community Response Teams remain our trusted

eyes and ears within communities.

Together, these teams, and all the volunteers who stand

alongside them, work to strengthen resilience, connection

and wellbeing in our district. Thank you for everything you

do for Selwyn, your dedication does not go unnoticed.

During this week, we encourage everyone to

acknowledge and celebrate the volunteers around them,

today and throughout the year. Your efforts truly make

Selwyn a stronger community for all of us.

Members of NZRT21, the Selwyn Response Team.

Big changes are

coming for councils

Should we consider merging with

other councils, go it alone or let the

Government decide? Tell us in our

short online survey.

selwyn.govt.nz/headstart

Events

RPM Ride of Support for Diabetes

Saturday 20 June 8-10am

Selwyn Sports Centre

Ride with purpose. Join two themed team rides to

raise awareness and support diabetes education.

Prize for best dressed!

14+ years.

Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events

Midwinter Market

Sunday 21 June, 9.30–12.30pm

West Melton Community and

Recreation Centre

Our midwinter indoor market brings the community

together under one roof with a wide variety of stalls to

explore – from clothing and toys to homewares and

more. Free to attend as buyers, $20 for stallholders

Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events

Matariki

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your whānau and friends as Rolleston lights up for

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All ages welcome, drop-in

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Building from the ground up

Teaching was always a calling

for West Rolleston Primary

principal Sylvia Fidow. Reporter

Daniel Alvey sat down with her

to reflect on more than 30 years

in the profession

Sylvia Fidow prides herself on

knowing the first names of all

760 pupils at West Rolleston

School.

Fidow has been principal

since the school opened in 2016

and says she never imagined it

would grow so quickly.

“I don’t think anyone expected

the growth we’ve had, and we

didn’t expect the diversity of the

population,” she said.

As a New Zealand-born

Samoan woman, Fidow has

drawn on her own experiences

to build a school culture centred

on belonging.

“It’s about always making sure

people feel that sense of belonging,

and they can be themselves,

and their culture can be honoured

in the school setting.”

That belief has been shaped by

her upbringing in Christchurch,

where she experienced racism

at school.

“In the 80s, growing up with

brown skin, there was racism, so

you always had to prove yourself

slightly more.”

Fidow attended St James

School in Aranui. Her parents

separated when she was 11,

but her father, Alex, a wellknown

boxing trainer, remained

a strong influence on her

education.

Alex immigrated from Samoa

in the 1950s and initially worked

on the railways before becoming

a skilled welder, despite having

Fidow still likes to read to classes when she gets time.

West Rolleston Primary School principal Sylvia Fidow has been at the school since it opened in 2016.

no formal qualifications.

“My dad had to leave school

at the age of 12 to work on the

plantation, and because of that,

he was very strict on the importance

of schooling,” Fidow said.

To help pay for her education,

Fidow began working at 12,

tending the gardens at TVNZ’s

Gloucester St premises after

school while attending Sacred

Heart College, now Catholic

Cathedral College.

Although teaching was always

her passion, Fidow initially

enrolled at Canterbury University

to study law in an effort to

fulfil her father’s wishes.

“I only did it for one year – it

really wasn’t for me.

“I soon realised that was not

a passion and diverted back to

teaching, which was my passion.

“Teaching is a bit of a calling.”

After graduating from Teachers’

College, she taught at Levin

Primary School for a year before

returning to Christchurch.

She then taught at North New

Brighton, now Rāwhiti School,

and Richmond Primary before

being appointed assistant principal

at Shirley Primary.

About four months after the

birth of her son, Ezra, Fidow was

asked to step up to acting principal

when the school’s principal

left to undertake humanitarian

work in Africa.

At the time, her husband Tony

Green was studying, allowing him

to stay home and care for their

children.

Fidow later became principal

permanently and remained in the

role until 2015.

While at Shirley, the biggest

challenge for Fidow was dealing

with the aftermath of the February

22, 2011, earthquake.

When it struck, Fidow was conducting

an enrolment interview.

“I remember pulling the mother

and the child under the table. It

was so terrifying,” she said.

Following emergency procedures,

the school evacuated to the

field before liquefaction began

erupting from the ground.

“It happened so quickly –

the mud was coming up to our

knees.”

Fidow made the decision to

bring everyone back inside.

PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

The challenges continued in

the months that followed.

The school reopened with

portaloos, children were unable

to play outside because of

the dust, and Shirley took in

students from schools too badly

damaged to reopen.

Another challenge was the

number of families leaving

the city, meaning pupils were

regularly losing their friends.

In 2015, Fidow successfully

applied for “the opportunity

of a lifetime” – the chance to

be the foundation principal at

West Rolleston School.

“You are building a community

from the ground up, so

everything you do is new and

navigating change the whole

time.”

Since then, Fidow has hired

every staff member at the

school and personally conducts

all the pupils’ enrolment

interviews.

Fidow said keeping up with

growth remains a challenge.

The roll peaked at 850

students last year before the

opening of nearby Te Rau

Horopito this year eased some

of the pressure.

To create additional space,

the school has been allocated

two prefab classrooms but still

requires funding to have them

installed.

In the years ahead, the school,

which currently sits on the

“You are building a

community from the

ground up, so everything

you do is new and

navigating change the

whole time.”

Sylvia Fidow

edge of Rolleston’s urban area,

will be surrounded by housing

developments.

Outside of education, sport

has remained an important part

of Fidow’s life.

Although she never stepped

into the boxing ring, she trained

at her father’s Woolston gym

while playing social football for

New Brighton AFC, now Coastal

Spirit FC.

“My women’s football team

would go into dad’s gym in

Woolston and do some training,

but I would never get in the

ring.”

While she no longer plays,

Fidow remains a keen football

supporter. Earlier this year,

while on a family holiday,

they went to see her family’s

favourite team, Liverpool, in

action.

In late 2022, Fidow was

diagnosed with breast cancer.

After treatment and recovery,

she returned to running as part

of rebuilding her fitness.

“Since then, I’ve run 10

half marathons and rejoined

my running club. It has been

amazing.

“I run three to four times a

week – it helps me keep my

sanity,” she joked.

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return to socialising with family and

friends without feeling self-conscious.

Cosmetic Denture Clinic is running

several excellent promotions until

September 8th, including an opening

special: a $150 initial hygiene

appointment, reduced from $225, or

buy 1 get 1 50% off (value $225), and up

to 20% off denture services. If you refer

a friend, you both receive a $40 credit

toward your next visit. There’s also $150

off a take-home whitening kit and a

rewards system in which your 10th visit

is free.

Get your smile and confidence back at

Cosmetic Denture Clinic, which is open

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,

and Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm,

with the dental hygienist available for

appointments on Saturday only.

Vernon Drive Lincoln

Now Open

• The Bicycle Thief Restaurant

(ex old Tai Tapu Road)

• The Turkish Grill Restaurant

(also in Rolleston)

• Lincoln Hair Design

(relocated from Gerald Street)

• Hear Audiologist

• Da Vinci European Food & Wines

There are 2 units

available for lease

at 12 Vernon

Unit 6 - facing Vernon Dr 100m 2 - fitted

out with reception, 4 treatment

rooms, lighting, ceiling, toilet and

staff room, (ideal for woman’s

beauty, counselling etc)

Unit 8 - facing carpark 184m 2 - open

space, includes two toilets,

cleaning room, two sets of doors.

Coming Soon...

• Bayleys Real Estate.

• Lincoln Travel

• Cosmetic Denture Clinic

• Motus Health (relocated from 3 Vernon Drive & Lincoln University)

• Westpac mobile bank

(fortnightly from 7.5.26 9.30am to 3.30pm, 12 Vernon carpark.)

The emerging town centre

Detailed design is being done now for stage 2. Similar design,

space and more carparking. Businesses offering goods and

services complementary to what is offered in Lincoln at present

very welcome.

• Design and build to suit your business.

• Input offered into layout and services, including unit dimensions,

plumbing, HVAC, access etc.

• Good frontage, easy parking, simple rectangular space, services ready.

• Near New World supermarket and soon to be new Woolworths

supermarket Cnr Gerald and Springs Rd.

• 36 businesses established in the Vernon Dr area.

• Near Lincoln University, AgResearch, Crop & Food Research,

Landcare, PGGWrightson Seeds.

• Construction of stage 2 expected to be ready for fit out 31.8.27.

• Traffic lights being installed Vernon/Gerald & Gerald/Springs.

Also available for lease

Unit 7 - 3 Vernon Dr (ex Motus)*

147m 2 available now, Reception, 5 treatment rooms, Staff

room - 2 Toilets , Open space, Polished concrete floor,

Ceiling, lighting, Air conditioned, Double glazed well

insulated, 100% NBS, 64 onsite carparks

Note * First space of 11 units at 3 Vernon to come available

since construction in 2017 A strong testament to the

strength of the Lincoln market

Unit 12 - 8 Vernon Dr

First floor 90m2 office, Available approx. 30.6.26, Open

space, kitchenette, Carpeted, Air conditioned, Toilets, 100%

NBS, 48 onsite carparks.

Enquiries to Mike mike@bel.nz mobile 027 570 7674

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Questions raised over new Hororata culverts

As someone who has been

observing flooding around

Hororata for 40 years and the

co-author of a report presented

to councils, I would like to ask

the council some questions re the

new culverts.

The culvert by the scout den.

Our observation was that this

needed to be increased threefold,

more now there is extra

water heading its way from the

back of the domain.

My question is, why did they

not leave the existing culvert in

place with the new one beside it?

We don’t have traffic lights on

a one-way bridge, so why the

need for traffic lights when the

road is one way when installing

the culvert?

The 40cm culvert on Scotts Rd

has never run anything like full,

so why was this replaced with a

90cm culvert?

The culvert on Downs Rd

cannot run full as the bank

on the upper side is some

40cm lower than the top of the

culvert.

The high flows simply flow out

into the paddock. But it would

be great if this is increased in

size and made two lane and

work is done on the approaches.

My big question is why is the

road going to be closed for five

weeks so they can do this job?

The 20-plus kilometre oneway

detour is costly and time

consuming to residents.

- Mike Davies, Hororata

Council infrastructure and

property executive director Tim

Mason responds: “This is important

work for Hororātā and it has

been a long project to carefully

plan the infrastructure needed to

make sure it significantly reduce

the flood risks around the township

in the long-term.

“Because this is a complex

job, we are meeting or speaking

directly with people to discuss

specific technical questions.

So, if people do have technical

questions we would encourage

them to contact us so we can

provide thorough answers.”

Gravel pit

I was pleased to see the new

gate, signs, and cameras at the

old gravel pit near Bells Rd,

West Melton.

It is comforting to know that

while roads, rates and rural

services may trouble lesser

minds, civilisation itself has

been saved from the grave

danger of children finding a

place to play.

No doubt the council has good

reasons. Councils always do.

If a puddle is discovered, a

committee is formed. If a child

climbs a bank, a sign is erected.

If fun is detected, the fun police

arrive with a gate, a camera,

and a budget code.

Ratepayers may now sleep

soundly, provided they do not

ask what it cost.

- Zoran Rakovic

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Shuttle service to

casino on the cards

BY RAPHAEL FRANKS

Selwyn residents may soon be

able to catch a free shuttle bus

directly to Christchurch Casino

in the central city.

The casino is considering

introducing a chartered return

service from locations around

Canterbury, including Selwyn.

It is seeking public feedback

via social media on where in

Selwyn the bus should operate

from, and the level of demand

for the service.

Christchurch

Casino chief

executive Brett

Anderson said

the proposal is

not intended to

compete with

Environment

Canterbury’s Brett Anderson

public bus

network.

“Our thinking is more

focused on areas that aren’t

Christchurch Casino is considering introducing a chartered return service from

locations around Canterbury, including Selwyn.

necessarily serviced by latenight

transport options,

particularly further afield

locations,” he said.

“We’re always looking at

ways to improve the experience

for our guests and make it

easier for people from across

Canterbury to enjoy a night out

at Christchurch Casino.

“We know there are many people

living outside Christchurch

who enjoy visiting the city for

dining, entertainment, events

and social occasions.

“We thought a return bus

service could offer people a

convenient way to enjoy a night

out without having to worry

about driving home afterwards.”

Anderson said initial

public response had been

“encouraging”.

“The response has given us

confidence that there may be

genuine demand, particularly

from regional centres and towns

that don’t have convenient latenight

transport options into and

out of Christchurch, which is

why we’re taking a closer look

at whether the concept could

work.”

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:

• 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

Kā Kōrero o Waikirikiri

Your Say Selwyn

• 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


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Responsible

business

awards open

for entries

Lincoln Envirotown Trust wants

businesses to get involved with

its Responsible Business Awards.

The biennial event showcases

businesses that promote

sustainability and community

engagement, and will be held on

October 30.

To support businesses with

the application process, the trust

has appointed Chris Stagg as

Selwyn Responsible Business

Network Assessor.

Stagg’s

background

spans business

development,

operations,

manufacturing,

marketing,

customer

relationships,

health and safety, Chris Stagg

and sustainabilityfocused

problem-solving.

Trust project manager Dave

Fitzjohn said Stagg’s role is

to assist businesses with the

application process.

“We hope that many businesses

will again take up the opportunity

to enter and enjoy celebrating

their achievements.”

• For further information on the

business awards and the network,

contact Stagg by emailing

selwynrbnawards@gmail.com or call

022 4767932

Letting high school students have a go

Girls from Rolleston and

Ellesmere colleges spent the

day finding out what a career

in electrical infrastructure

would involve.

The Girls with Hi-Vis

programme day was hosted

by electrical infrastructure

contractor, Connetics, in

Rolleston. The students worked

through hands-on exercises

with lines and street-lighting

plus a substation workshop

using the same gear the work

crews use.

Said Connetics capability

manager Peter Wilson: “You

can talk to a teenager about a

career in the trades all day, but

it clicks the moment they've

got the gloves on and have

actually done it.

“There's a generation of

work ahead as the country

builds a cleaner energy system,

and we need more people, and

more young wāhine, coming

through to do it.

“The best thing we can do is

open the doors and let them

have a go."

Girls with Hi-Vis is an

annual month-long series

of events developed by

Connexis, an infrastructure

training provider for the

civil construction, energy,

telecommunications and water

industries.

Another group of Rolleston

and Ellesmere college students

also spent a day at HEB

Construction, while a Rolleston

College group will spend the

day at Isaac Construction in

Christchurch on Tuesday.

‘Gold and glitter’

at 50th celebration

Lincoln Senior Citizens has

celebrated its 50th anniversary.

President Evelyn Carmen said

the group continues to grow and

currently has 63 members.

“They clearly enjoy the entertainment

and the chance to be

with old friends and meet some

new ones,” she said.

Carmen said last week’s celebration

included “lots of gold

and glitter”.

“They really enjoyed catching

up with friends, and some great

food from Selwyn Lions ladies.”

The group meets at 1.30pm on

the first Tuesday of the month at

the Lincoln Event Centre.

“We have a popular low-cost

raffles and sales table, and of

course, a scrumptious afternoon

tea. We try and have at least

three bus trips a year to places of

interest and with a lunch to follow

and lots of time to chat with

friends.”

Rolleston College year 12 student Suraya Johnstone climbs a ladder at Connetics.

From left – Kathleen Edge, John Tindall, Trish and Chris Baugh cut the Lincoln

Senior Citizens 50th birthday cake.

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Beyond the

Boarding Pass

Hello Selwyn, I’m Shannell

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Travel has changed a lot over the years, but one

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Protect yourself and your whānau

The flu vaccine provides

the best protection against

influenza. It helps reduce

severe illness, hospitalisation,

and the spread of flu in

communities.

An annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone

over 6 months. It is FREE for:

• people aged 65+

• during pregnancy

• children under 4 who have been hospitalised for, or

have a significant history of respiratory illness

• people with underlying health conditions including

those with mental illness or addiction.

For more information or to book your vaccine, visit

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Creek’s comeback powered by volunteers

Proud to be Me is a series telling the stories of Selwyn people. It

is National Volunteer Week, and Coen Lammers speaks to Hamish

Jones, the driving force behind the Boat Creek Restoration Project

Hamish Jones and the band of

volunteers who help out on the

Boat Creek Restoration Project

are a textbook example that

many hands make light work.

Over the past seven years,

Jones and a core group of fellow

volunteers have been at the

heart of a mega-effort to restore

18ha of land surrounding Boat

Creek, a spring-fed tributary

flowing into the lagoon at

the mouth of the Rakaia

River.

The project, running

along the southern boundary

of Rakaia Huts village,

was last year recognised

at the Selwyn Awards,

winning both the Community

Volunteer Award and

the Environmental Action

Award.

“There have been about 70

people involved one way or

another, contributing in excess

of 8500 hours of voluntary

labour,” Jones said, adding that

a core group of about four to six

people has carried the project

from “the get-go”.

Jones, who has lived at Rakaia

Huts for nearly nine years, said

the work has often been full on.

“When you’re on a roll, there’s

just so much work that needs

to be done and you don’t necessarily

stand up and have a

look at what you’ve achieved

until somebody else says maybe

you’ve actually done quite well,”

Hamish Jones

Jones said, referring to the

awards ceremony last August.

In its award entry, the project

was described as “an exceptional

example of what can be achieved

when a community unites behind

a shared vision” – a volunteer-led

effort that has turned a flooddamaged,

weed-choked reserve

into a haven for native wildlife

and a valued public space.

For the 67-year-old

Jones, restoration was

never going to mean planting

a few trees, cutting a

ribbon and walking away.

“Our goal right from the

get-go was that we didn’t

want to be one of those

projects that got some

money, planted some trees

and then five years later it

was all just long grass and

a few trees,” he said.

“We wanted to make sure that

we would look after what we set

out to do.”

That promise was also made

to the people and organisations

that backed the work financially,

he said.

“We wanted to make sure

the people that gave us money

could see value in what they had

funded us to do.”

Jones is proud of the scale

of what has been achieved by

a small band of volunteers

through thousands of hours of

unpaid work, planting more than

12,000 eco-sourced native plants,

From the first planting day in 2019 until now, Hamish Jones and a band of

volunteers have transformed the land surrounding Boat Creek.

restoring water flow, improving

water quality and fish spawning

habitat, and developing

walking tracks that have helped

reconnect local people with the

reserve.

He is quick to also acknowledge

the wider effort behind

the project – local whānau,

volunteers, businesses and environmental

experts – and said the

restoration’s deepest impact has

been the pride and stewardship it

has fostered in the community.

Jones said the group has completed

stage one, restoring 3.5ha

of the 18ha block.

Like many volunteer organisations,

the biggest challenge now is

sustaining the project.

“It’s very easy to get people

to come along and plant trees,

because that’s fun and exciting,”

he said.

“But it’s not so easy to find

people who will turn up for

one or two hours a week and

just ferret away at all the little

jobs that always need to be kept

on top of – weed control, track

maintenance, looking after the

creek,” Jones said.

“So someone will always

have to chip away at invasive

weeds such as old man’s beard

or convolvulus to stop them

getting hold and strangling the

good work.”

Jones and his wife settled at

Rakaia Huts after 20 years in

social services, managing up

to 300 staff in senior roles with

IHC and Idea Services around

the South Island.

He had never been involved

in a conservation project

before, but his experience

developing services for people

with disabilities and their

families proved unexpectedly

useful.

“You need to be able to work

with communities. You need to

be able to work with agencies.

You need to be able to bring

people along with you.

“That’s exactly what you have

to be able to do when you work

with a community volunteer

group as well.”

Jones said the Boat Creek

restoration is a legacy project

and many of the volunteers –

aged from 40 to well into their

80s – will never see the full

fruition of their work.

“We’ve got kahikateas and

totaras that can grow 30-50

metres tall, but we will never

see that. So we’re doing this for

the generations beyond us.”

Jones enjoys the thought of

leaving something behind for

younger generations to enjoy.

“We want to make sure we

are leaving it in a condition

that is worth looking after in

the future, and hoping someone

in the future will also see the

value in it and look after it.”

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Selwyn Shield debut adds

spice to Friday night clash

BY SAM COUGHLAN

The long-awaited first

competition clash between

Rolleston College and Lincoln

Combined is on Friday night.

The two sides met in preseason,

with Lincoln winning

35-13, but this will be their first

official match, with the new

Selwyn Shield on

the line for the

winner.

Rolleston has

home advantage,

with the match to

be played at Foster

Park, kicking off at

6.30pm.

The shield

was donated by

Ellesmere Rugby chair Leslie

Greenslade and her family.

The Selwyn

Shield

Greenslade previously worked

as a rugby administrator at

Lincoln High School for 17 years.

She said it was an exciting

time for the region, with both

schools now competing in the

Miles Toyota Championship.

Previously, Rolleston, Lincoln,

Darfield High and Ellesmere

College combined as Selwyn

Schools in the premiership.

“Hopefully it encourages people

to play for their school and

still get a pathway to go and play

higher honours.

“It would be great to have

those boys playing at a higher

level and bringing that back to

Rolleston prop Patrick Halligan tries to push through the tackle of Lincoln’s Reagan

Duckmanton when the teams met in pre-season in April. PHOTO: ANDREW HALLIGAN

the clubs to play

club rugby.”

Lincoln are

enjoying a strong

debut campaign,

sitting fourth on

the table with

three wins from

their opening four

games. They beat

Cashmere High

36-14 on Saturday.

In contrast, Rolleston have

struggled in their opening

Leslie

Greenslade

matches, winless in four outings

after going down 37-22 to leaders

Christchurch Boys’ High second

XV on Saturday.

Greenslade said she expected a

tight contest between the sides.

“I’ve been watching a little bit.

I went and watched them in the

pre-season when they played

each other, which was a pretty

good game.

“I think Lincoln’s doing

slightly better than Rolleston,

but we’ll have to wait and see

what teams they’ve played. It’s

early days to see how they’re

going to end up.”

Greenslade sat on the fence in

terms of picking a winner.

“My heart would say Lincoln

should win, because that’s

where I was the rugby administrator,

but Rolleston’s team is

good as well.

“I wouldn’t pick one but I would

sort of like Lincoln to win.”

Waihora attempt to defend their own line in the 26-17 defeat to Glenmark-Cheviot

in their semi-final on Saturday.

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Waihora, Darfield

bow out in semis

BY SAM COUGHLAN

Ellesmere will have no

representatives in Saturday’s

Combined Country final after

Waihora and Darfield both fell

one game short.

Waihora topped their group

unbeaten, edged Ashley in the

quarter-finals and struck early

in the semi-final against Glenmark-Cheviot

on Saturday.

However, they paid the price

for scoring just one try after the

10th minute, going down 26-17

to a side they had beaten during

round-robin play.

Darfield were competitive

in a 32-29 defeat to unbeaten

Kaiapoi on the road, but left

themselves with too much to do

after falling 18 points behind

with 20 minutes remaining.

Tries to Toby Kars and

Fletcher Mason, along with a

late penalty from Alister Collins,

narrowed the margin, but

Kaiapoi held on to secure a

place in the final, which they

will host.

The teams now have a week

off before the return of the

Coleman Shield competition.

Darfield will host West Melton,

Waihora will be at home to

Southbridge, and Lincoln will

travel to face Prebbleton.

The Coleman Shield will run

for a further three weeks before

the semi-finals.

White scores breakthrough

GT4 race win in Queensland

Chris White and Daniel Frougas after their win at Queensland Raceway on

Saturday night.

BY DANIEL ALVEY

Chris White has claimed his

first win in Australia.

White, alongside co-driver

Daniel Frougas, won race one of

the Monochrome GT4 Australia

Series under lights at Queensland

Raceway on Saturday.

The Prebbleton 19-year-old

earned the drive with GWR

Racing by winning the GR86

championship earlier this year.

“A massive team effort from

GWR Australia and Daniel,

no one in the team put a foot

wrong for the whole race, starting

4th to finish 1st overall,” he

said after winning.

It was also the first win in

Australia for the GT4 Toyota

Supra.

Frougas started the race

before the pair took the lead

during the driver change pit

stop, with White bringing the

car home.

“Once we got under way

again, I got a three-second gap

that was short-lived as another

safety car came out. I repeated

the process, getting a gap until

a third safety car came out,”

White said.

“Once the race got under way

with four laps to go, I stood my

ground 1.2 seconds ahead to

take the chequered flag.”

The second race ended in disappointment,

with a DNF after a

small hole was punched into the

radiator, causing all the water

to drain out.

White will next race in

Darwin on July 24-26.

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The

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Wayapples

Nigel Slater helps warm our

BAKED APPLES WITH RAISINS, cranberries to the crumbs.

HONEY AND CRANBERRIES • Warm the redcurrant jelly

days with a broth of leeks

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You can use a Bramley-style in a small saucepan until it

and lentils, followed by baked

cooking apple or a large, sweet melts, then stir into the crumb

dessert apple for this. Do score mixture.

apples with honey and raisins

the skin of each apple around • Stuff the hollows of the

its tummy, so the skin splits apples with the fruit and

A deep broth of lentils or

in a wide smile as they bake. crumb filling using a teaspoon,

beans is a celebration of winter

vegetables, sometimes made

even better by thick slices of

toast at the bottom of your

bowl, sodden with hot broth

and as comforting as a buttered

crumpet.

Then a proper pudding will

be needed. A tray of baked

apples will do nicely, their

cores removed, the hollows

filled with sponge cake, raisins

and cranberries. There will be

crimson juice to pour over their

snowy flesh and, more than

probably, a jug of cream.

(Should you forget, your apples

may explode into a sweet,

frothy mess.)

Ingredients

Serves 6

6 large apples

100g plain cake crumbs or

brioche

½ tsp mixed spice

4 Tbsp runny honey

3 heaped Tbsp golden raisins or

sultanas

60g cranberries, fresh or frozen

scattering any surplus around

the base of the fruit.

• Pour the orange juice into

the baking dish, then bake

for about 50 minutes until

the skins have split open. The

apples should be soft and

frothy, but not collapsed, so

keep an eye on them.

• Serve with the juice in the

baking dish spooned over them

or with a jug of cream.

A SOUP OF LEEKS

AND LENTILS

A light main course, substantial

enough for lunch and, if you

include the stems of rainbow

chard, rather more cheerful than

the usual lentil soup.

Ingredients

Serves 4

600g leeks

30g butter

250g carrots

2 stalks celery

75g small lentils, green or brown

1 litre vegetable stock

1 heaped Tbsp light miso paste

150g leaves of spring greens,

cabbage, chard

1 small lemon

Method

• Cook the lentils in boiling,

lightly salted water for about

15 minutes, until tender but not

soft. Drain and set aside.

• Trim the leeks, discarding

the roots and the tough tips of

the leaves. Slice the leeks into

rings about as thick as a pencil,

then pile into a colander and

wash very thoroughly in cold

water.

• In a large saucepan, melt

the butter, stir in the leeks and

cover the surface with a piece

of greaseproof paper or baking

parchment. This will help the

leeks to cook in their own steam

without browning.

• Cover with a lid and leave to

simmer.

• Peel and finely dice the

carrots and add to the leeks,

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then finely dice and stir in the

celery. Continue cooking for

about 10 minutes, until the

vegetables are tender.

• Stir in the vegetable

stock and the miso paste and

continue cooking for about 10

minutes.

• Wash the greens, roll them

up and shred into ribbons. I like

to keep them quite wide, like

pappardelle.

• Stir them into the soup and

continue cooking for 3 or 4

minutes until the greens have

relaxed.

• Finely grate the lemon and

stir into the leek soup and

check the seasoning, adding salt

and black pepper.

• Ladle the leek soup into

deep bowls, the lentils scattered

over the surface.

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250ml orange juice

To serve

A jug of cream

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.

• Remove the core from the

apples with an apple corer or

small, sharp knife. Score the

apples around their horizon,

cutting through the skin, but

not too deeply into the flesh.

• Place the apples in a baking

dish, but make sure they are

not quite touching. Allow them

a little room in which to puff

up.

• Make the filling by

crumbling the sponge cake

crumbs into a mixing bowl.

Then add the mixed spice,

honey, golden raisins and

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Storytimes

Tomorrow 10-10.30am

Lincoln Library

Enjoy the magic of stories,

activities and songs with our

preschool storytime sessions.

Share the joy of reading and make

new friends. For 3–5 years. Free.

Drop-in.

Local History Drop-in

Tomorrow 10am-noon

Leeston Library

Needing help with finding

Selwyn heritage information and

resources? Drop in and see the

heritage team who can assist you

with research and digitisation

advice and support, advice on

caring for your photographs,

papers and other taonga at

home, oral history, and using

the scanners to copy your old

photos. Free, drop-in.

Everyday Lives: Uncovering

Selwyn’s Archaeological Past

Tomorrow 7-8pm

Te Ara Ātea

What can a former pub, a

farm labourer’s cottage, and a

country store tell us about life

in the Selwyn district in the 19th

century? This talk explores the

archaeology and history of three

local sites, sharing the stories of

the buildings, the people, and

the everyday objects they left

behind. This event is for ages 10+

years. Free. Bookings required:

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RPM Ride of Support for

Diabetes

Saturday 8am-10am

Selwyn Sports Centre

Ride with purpose. Join two

themed team rides to raise

awareness and support diabetes

education. Prize for best

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team superhero’s theme. For 14+

years. Regular group fitness class

cost applies. Bookings required

via the group fitness portal at

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Celebrate Matariki with Dr

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Saturday 10.30-11.30am

Te Ara Ātea

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book signing to mark Matariki

2026. She’ll reflect on new

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Ara, and share thoughts and

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ages 13+ years. Free. Bookings

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Adults’ Book Club

Saturday, 10-11am

Leeston Library & Service Centre

Book discussion groups are a

fun and popular way to expand

your reading subjects, meet

Looking After Your Roses

Saturday 10.30-11.30am at Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens

Liz Willis will conduct a basic workshop on pruning and caring for your roses. No bookings required, but a donation

appreciated. For more information, contact Ruth 021 074 3905.

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Women and Girls Pool Nights

Saturday 5.30-8pm

Selwyn Aquatic Centre

An evening designed to

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safe using a pool facility. These

private sessions for women and

girls offer a supportive and safe

space, and a prayer room is

available for anyone who needs

it. Friendly female staff will be

there to support you in your pool

experience throughout the night.

All ages welcome, normal pool

entry applies.

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Sunday 9.30am-12.30pm

West Melton Community and

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The mid-winter indoor market

brings the community together

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variety of stalls to explore, from

clothing and toys to homeware

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browse for unique bargains,

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Tuesday 10-10.30am

Darfield and Lincoln Libraries

Giggle and wriggle with our

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HOME PROFESSIONALS

Cebelio: innovation and expertise in plastics

From residential to commercial to

industrial, Cebelio has specialised in

plastics for nearly 20 years, and is

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your plastic-related needs.

Smart, sustainable home decking and

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The future of home decking and

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Whether you choose Futurewood

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properties of these recycled

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They are low-maintenance, waterproof,

and will not rot, splinter or lose their

colour. Most of all, they are far more

longlasting than traditional decking and

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for years. Enjoy all these benefits, while

adding longterm value to your property!

Professional services: cutting,

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Cebelio has deliberately built the

inhouse expertise to deliver your job

from design to completion. It stocks a

huge range of acrylics, polycarbonates,

polyethylenes and more. Cebelio can

cut, engrave and fabricate these into

whatever you need. From a homeowner

needing a bespoke pet door, to helping

a commercial partner achieve precisely

engineered parts, Cebelio can deliver the

complete project to your door.

Sustainability at its heart

Three years ago, Cebelio moved out

of crowded, traffic-bound Woolston to

establish its current purpose-built facility

in Wigram, deliberately situated to be

easily accessible to both Christchurch

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The facility integrates state-of-theart

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Extraction equipment for the cutting

machines is purpose built. The

wastewater catchment tank installed

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micro-waste and sediment issues.

Cebelio’s excellent recycling partners

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Co-owners Glenn and Barry extend

the same level of care to their small,

happy and dedicated team of around 12

people, many of whom have worked with

the company for years. A top priority in

setting up the new location was to create

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Protect your most valuable asset

Local company Gumleaf Gutter Guard

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Attached to the roof, the guards keep

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snow to nesting birds and even rats. No

more vermin in the roof or floods from

blocked-down pipes and spouting.

If leaves or other debris get clogged

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BEFORE

do significant damage to your costly

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litter. Worse, if the spouting and down

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eaves and soffit (overhanging section of

roof), and from there, into the house, is

a common – and costly – consequence.

Having these guards installed is a

huge benefit – quite simply, they extend

the life of the spouting to the life of the

roof.

The Gumleaf Gutter Guard was

AFTER

developed in Australia more

than 20 years ago, and has been

providing a quality and effective

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decade.

Gumleaf is happy to install the

guards themselves, although the

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installation is 100% DIY-friendly.

Company owner Rohan Rudd says:

“As long as you have a head for

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guarding is as easy as A B C – made

even easier with the guidance

of our instructional PDFs and

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Gumleaf has also partnered

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means that you can now access a

coordinated design and install of

any aspect of quality spouting and

guttering, Gumleaf gutterguarding,

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with professional installation to ensure

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Much of Gumleaf’s work had already

been coming from repeat business,

customers being happy with both

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Customers requesting a quote receive it

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HOME PROFESSIONALS

Winter gardening in Canterbury

At Intelligro Landscape Supplies, we’re

proud to help Canterbury gardeners,

landscapers and DIY enthusiasts create

thriving outdoor spaces year-round. We

offer a wide range of landscape supplies,

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While winter may seem like a quiet

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best seasons to prepare for strong spring

growth.

Feed your soil

Winter is the perfect time to improve

soil health by adding compost to garden

beds, vegetable patches, and around

trees and shrubs. Compost helps improve

soil structure, increases moisture

retention, encourages beneficial soil life,

and provides valuable nutrients that will

be available when plants begin growing

again in spring.

Mulch matters

A fresh layer of mulch is one of the

most valuable additions you can make

to your garden during winter. Mulch

helps suppress weeds, protect plant

roots from frost, reduce soil erosion,

and retain moisture. It also improves

the appearance of garden beds while

gradually breaking down to enrich the

soil.

Tackle landscaping projects

The cooler weather makes winter an

ideal time to complete landscaping jobs

before the busy spring season. Consider

installing new garden edging, pathways,

raised beds or gravel areas now so

they’re ready to enjoy when warmer

weather arrives.

For these projects, our hire equipment

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transporting materials and green waste

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Plant winter crops

Canterbury gardeners can still enjoy

productive gardens through winter.

Garlic, onions, broad beans, brassicas,

spinach, silverbeet and winter lettuce

varieties all perform well during the

colder months.

Get ahead for spring

The work you do now will pay

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Visit Intelligro Landscape Yard this

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RURAL LIFE

Ten years of environmental impact, together

A decade of Central Plains Water

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That’s tens of thousands of indigenous

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CPWL is now welcoming applications

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landowners, mana whenua, schools

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CPWL Chief Executive Susan

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Together, we are restoring and

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generations to come. The passion

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core purpose – sustainable water use,

positive environmental outcomes, and

strong Selwyn communities now and

in the future.”

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Visit the CPWL website to browse the

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In 2025, EMF funding supported

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and native corridors are stabilising

waterways and reconnecting habitats.

Boat Creek, supported in part by the

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It’s time for the hardiest plants

Expert advice on what to do for

your garden this week

VEGETABLES

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 (crowns) that

have been in the same site for

several years can be broken up

with a sharp spade.

Replant pieces in heavily

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 that the blackened

soil surface absorbed more

sunlight warmth than lighter surfaces,

encouraging early growth.

Asparagus plants should be cut

close to the ground.

An old practice was to leave the

tops on the bed until they were

thoroughly dry.

They then were burned there,

allowing the ashes to lie on the

soil.

The idea was that, as well

as adding nutrients to the soil,

burning destroyed any ripened

seed, preventing random, inferior

asparagus plants appearing

in places where they were not

wanted.

Unfortunately, fire bylaws in

most areas mean this is no longer

possible, so the cut stems should

be removed and any berries

picked off the soil and thrown

away.

Grape hyacinths (Muscari) may be showing a few blooms. Also known as match

heads Muscari are tough bulbs that multiply rapidly in cool, reasonably well-drained

soil. As well as producing dozens of tiny bulblets around each parent, some also selfseed

if the seed heads are left to mature.

Jerusalem artichokes 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.

PHOTO: GETTY

FLOWERS

Grape hyacinths (Muscari) and

the bravest snowdrops may be

showing a few blooms.

Also known as match heads

Muscari are tough bulbs that

multiply rapidly in cool, reasonably

well-drained soil.

As well as producing dozens of

tiny bulblets around each parent,

some also self-seed if the

seed heads are left to mature.

As well as the common midblue

single, there are doubles

(Blue Spike and feathered M.

comosum Plumosum), white (M.

botryoides Alba), ice-blue (Iceberg,

Barbara) and M. latifolium,

a species from Turkey that has

flowers of dark violet on the

lower two-thirds of the stem,

while the upper part is blue.

Snowdrops (Galanthus) are

also reliable, hardy early-flowering

bulbs, perfect for southern

regions, as they need cool conditions

to flower well.

There is also a double form.

Closely related to snowdrops

are snowflakes (Leucojum

aestivum), enjoying a comeback

in some parts of New

Zealand as they are easier to

grow in warmer climates than

Galanthus.

They need moist soil and tolerate

sun or shade.

There is also an autumn-flowering

species, L. autumnale and

a pink form, L. roseum, unfortunately

difficult to obtain.

FRUIT

Since the arrival of the

American gooseberry mildew in

1984, the number of gooseberry

varieties has shrunk and only

two named varieties, Invicta and

Pax, have so far proved resistant

to the mildew curse.

Grow gooseberries in an open,

sunny part of the garden where

the soil does not dry out.

Gooseberries fruit on old wood

and on last season's growth.

Prune to keep the bushes open

to let air circulate and to make

picking fruit easier.

Cut out any suckers below

ground level.

Encourage vigorous growth

by mulching with an organic

manure and a top-dressing of potash

at the rate of 50g a bush.

Small trees that are decorative

as well as useful include the mulberry,

medlar and olive.

The medlar (Mespilus germanica)

is a hardy deciduous tree

native to southeast Europe.

It will grow to about 8m, has

white flowers in spring and

brown fruit.

The fruit must be “bletted”

(allowed to half-rot) before eating.

The black mulberry (Morus

nigra) comes from western Asia.

It will grow to 10m or 12m and

has been cultivated for centuries

for its edible fruit, which looks a

little like a blackberry.

The leaves were sometimes

used for feeding silkworms,

although white mulberry (M.

alba) was preferred.

Do not grow mulberries near a

path, as fallen fruit will stain it.

Grow gooseberries in an open, sunny part of the garden where the soil does not dry out.

Prune to keep the bushes open to let air circulate and to make picking fruit easier.

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• Trees & Shrubs Topped, Shaped or Removed

• Qualified Arborist

• Landscaping / Water Systems

• Shelterbelt Clean-ups - Mulching

• Section Clean-ups / Site Scrapes

• Fully Insured

Phone

Stu Reid:

(03) 325-4664

Mob:

021-500-519

hedgesandmore.co.nz

26 Robinson Street, Ashburton

03 308 9888

www.ashburtonpowdercoating.com

ashburtonpowdercoatingservices@gmail.com

• Driveways

Pathways

• Dairy Sheds

• Solar Panel Wash

• All Exterior

Cleaning

• Competitive Prices

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Architectural

Design/Drafting

Free Quotes

New homes

and alterations

Phone 022 650 7541

Licensed Building

Practitioner

shelterbelt trimming

Boundary Trimming

Call Tony Dempsey

Mobile 0274 323 943

PETER DIVER PLUMBING

Got a plumbing or gas job in Rolleston,

Leeston, Rakaia, Lincoln or Burnham?

We’re already neighbours!

Peter Diver Plumbing has team

members based in your community,

ready to help with everything from

leaky taps to gas installations.

Local service, backed by a trusted

Christchurch-wide team.

0800 4 DIVER (0800 4 34837)

www.peterdiver.co.nz

PLUMBER

NEED A PLUMBER?

• Father & son Plumbing Business with

over 40 years experience.

• Specialising in Bathroom Alterations,

Shower Replacements and Cylinder

replacements.

• We do all small jobs.

Call us now for fast friendly service.

Get your problems sorted out

quick smart - on time!!

THOMSON & SON PLUMBING

Previously Elite Plumbing Christchurch

Phone Eugene now

Phone 03 377 1280 | Mobile 021 898 380

• Roof Moss

Treatment

• Exterior House

Wash

• Exterior Window

Clean

• Gutter Clean

• Driveways

IF YOU NEED IT CLEAN

GIVE ME A RING

Phone John 021-256-2409

TRADES & SERVICES

ARBOR-TEK Complete

Tree Care, Tree

maintenance, felling,

hedges, shelterbelts,

stump grinding,

powerline clearing. No

job too big or small. Call

03 349 7143

BRICK & BLOCK

LAYER / TILER

25 + years experience,

LBP, all aspects covered.

For the best results

phone Devon

021 375 888

CARPET LAYING Exp.

Repairs, uplifting,

relaying, restretching.

Phone John on 0800

003 181, 027 240 7416

jflattery@xtra.co.nz

Trustworthy Professionals

Fully Insured

All of Christchurch

14 years experience

Streak free

Latest equipment

• Louvres

• Pathways

• Dairy Sheds

• Solar Panel

Wash

• All Exterior

Cleaning

• Competitive

Prices

CARRS CHIMNEY

CLEANING Servicing

Lincoln, Tai Tapu,

Motukarara, Ladbrooks,

Broadfields, Springston

& Prebbleton, Rollestion,

Halswell and the rest of

the Selwyn County. $90

a Chimney. Phone

Rodney 03 324-2999 &

leave message

W I N D O W C L E A N I N G

Get in touch for a free quote

CHIM Chim Chimney

Sweeps - We'll sweep

your logburner's flue,

check firebricks, baffles,

airtubes and controls.

We sweep coal-ranges

and any sized open fire.

We quote and undertake

repairs, flue extensions

and install cowls and

bird netting. 0800 224

464 www.chimchim.nz

Residential - Commercial - Retail

www.mrslickwindowcleaning.co.nz

Email - mrslickwindows@gmail.com

0 2 2 1 3 6 6 0 4 1

W I N D O W C L E A N I N G

WINDOW TINTING

tintawindow

advanced film solutions

99% uv block

fade protection

heat control

reduce glare

25 Years Experience

TRADES & SERVICES

privacy films

frosting designs

non-darkening films

Workmanship Guaranteed

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films

UV

block

TRADES & SERVICES

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts

03 365 3653 0800 368 468

TRADES & SERVICES

GARDENER

AVAILABLE

for weeding, pruning,

regular garden

maintenance, rubbish

removed. Experienced

& qualified.

Ph Richard

0274 918 234

INSECT SCREENS,

BLINDS AND SECURITY

DOORS Custom made

security doors, also

flyscreen windows and

doors ,and stylish blinds.

Quality you can trust.

Colombo

We also repair existing

screens and doors etc.

Canterbury Blinds and

Screens. Ph 03 3589237

for a free quote

LANDSCAPING Paving,

Lawns, Irrigation,

Decking, Fencing. Kanga

& small digger services.

Check out Squire

Landscaping on

Facebook. FREE

QUOTES. Ph Arthur 347-

8796, 027 220-7014

Edwin 027 220-7154

PAINTING

Indoor / Outdoor, over

30 yrs exp, same day

quotes, ph Steve 021

255 7968

UDI PAINTING &

DECORATING

QUALIFIED

• Wallpapering

• Old and New House Painting

(interior and exterior)

• Spray Painting

• Roof Painting

• Platering, Skim coating

• Wood Staining

QUALITY SERVICE

AND GUARANTEE

Free Quoting

udipaintingndecorating@gmail.com

Contact Udi Aale

Ph. 021 074 2075

PLUMBER Do you need

a reliable plumber?

Quality and timely

services. No job too big

or small. Phone V

Plumbing Ltd. 022 351

4125

SELWYN PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE, for

home maintenance jobs,

small decks &

landscaping,

waterblasting, fence

painting, handyman &

general services.

Contact Mark on 027

231 1766 to discuss

your requirements.

PLUMBER Over 40 years

experience. Available for

maintenance jobs in the

Selwyn area. Ph Peter

0274 332 082

STUMP GRINDING &

small tree removal. Tony

0275 588 895

7”, 45’s, singles, eps

records wanted, any

amount top prices paid.

Pennylane Records, 430

Street,

Sydenham, ring Dave

021 222 6144, 7 days

ALL JAZZ Records

wanted: Kiwi and

overseas artists, Blue

Note, Prestige, Riverside,

ECM, Verve, Impulse,

CTI, Milestone etc; top

prices paid for good

titles. — Please phone

Dave 021-222-6144,

Pennylane Records, 7

days.

DVDs AND CASSETTE

tapes

wanted,

NICKI'S LIFESTYLE Pennylane Records, 430

BLOCK / RESIDENTIAL Colombo Street,

PET CARE SERVICES Sydenham, 7 days

WHILE YOU'RE AWAY

Qualified veterinary FOLK RECORDS

nurse so know what I'm WANTED mouse in a

looking for in terms of teapot, Tamburlaine, Bill

animal health. Contact Fay, Affinity, Tudor

me for further details. Lodge, Nick Drake, David

0274 497 254

Hollis etc, excellent

prices paid. Pennylane

Records, 430 Colombo

St, Sydenham, 7 days or

Dave 021 222 6144

BAILEY

PAINTING

CONTRACTORS

Interior & Exterior

Residential

Prebbleton Based

Prompt, Efficient and

Dedicated Service

Large & Small Projects

Free Quotes

Ph Brent

021 363 432

E brentbailey.bpc@gmail.com

baileypaintingcontractors.com

To place your advertisement

contact Heather Hood

021 372 481 or email

heather.hood@ncnews.co.nz

TRADES & SERVICES

WANTED

PENNYLANE RECORDS

always buying records.

Excellent prices paid.

430 Colombo Street,

Sydenham, 366 3278,

open 7 days

TOOLS, Garden, garage,

saw benches, lathes.

Cash buyer. Phone 355-

2045.

WANTED - LAND OR

BUILDINGS Private

Buyer seeking property

to purchase. Open to a

range of options

including standalone

buildings, yard

space/land. Flexible on

size and location for the

right opportunity. If you

have a property or know

of something coming

available, I'd love to hear

from you. Call Bill on 03

961 4000 or 021 743

464

WANTED - LAND OR

BUILDINGS Private

Buyer seeking property

to purchase. Open to a

range of options

including standalone

buildings, yard

space/land. Flexible on

size and location for the

right opportunity. If you

have a property or know

of something coming

available, I'd love to hear

from you. Call Bill on 03

961 4000 or 021 743

464

WANTED OLIVER

LINDSAY-SCHMITT -

Graffenstadden - will pay

$500. Pennylane

Records, 430 Colombo

Street, Sydenham, 7

days or 021 222 6144

Dave

WANTED TO RENT Long

Term. Move in date

August onwards but

flexible.

Rolleston/Lincoln Area.

2-3 Bedroom house.

Clean Tidy Tenant. Refs

available Telephone Gail

027-2176431


CLASSIFIEDS

CARS WANTED

PUBLIC NOTICES

Advanced Service,

Advanced Upholstery

Auto & Marine Upholstery

• Auto restoration

• Boat upholstery

• Caravan & motorhome

squabs & awnings

• Machine, truck & ute

covers

• Farms Covers

• & Much More!

• Authorised agents for Cvana awning

3967 West Coast Road (between Waddington & Darfield)

Tue/Wed/Fri: 8am – 4.30pm • Thur: 8am – 6.30pm

Sat: 8.30am – 12noon • Closed: Sun & Mon

Ph 03 318 7378 www.advancedupholstery.co.nz

FARM MACHINERY

WANTED

Anything considered

Ph 027 4317 259

FOR LEASE

LINCOLN

CONTAINER

STORAGE

Insulated & secure

containers

Ph 027 4336913

www.lincolncontainer

storage.co.nz

PETS

AUTOMOTIVE SALES

FARM APPLIANCES

FRENCH BULLDOG

Puppies: Registered

Purebred Breeder MDBA;

health and DNA checked

and microchipped. — For

viewings 021-325-632.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

MILITARY EXERCISE

2/1 RNZIR Navigation Activity

24 – 30 June 2026

The general public is to be advised that a New

Zealand Army Course will be conducted in vicinity of

Castle Hill and Mistletoe Flat campsite area over

the period 24 – 30 June 26.

The exercise will involve up to 55 personnel of

2/1 Royal New Zealand Infantry Battalion from

Burnham Military Camp.

Training will involve soldiers on foot carrying

weapons and packs utilising navigational aids

moving to different points on the ground.

Blank ammunition will be used. Soldiers will be

navigating by night on the 24 – 25 June, this will

be completed no later than 11:59pm. Vehicles will

be involved only to transport soldiers in and out

of training areas. This Course will be completed by

12:00am on 30 June.

The New Zealand Army takes fire risk seriously and

will ensure fire mitigation is present.

For more information please contact:

Course Manager on Work Mobile Ph 021 954710

CARS WANTED

CAR REMOVALS

$$CASH PAID$$

CARS, VANS, UTES

& 4X4 WANTED

We use world class vehicle

depollution systems

0800 77 80 80

www.pickapart.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

NZ OWNED

AND

OPERATED

FOR

24 YEARS

Tawera Rural College, in conjunction

with Lincoln University, is offering

subjects from the Regional Diploma in

Agriculture as night classes in 2026.

You can complete the Diploma in two

years, or select individual subjects for

a Certificate of Proficiency.

Semester Two starts on

Monday 20 July.

Papers offered are

MGMT025R - Farm Management B

ENGN023R - Farm Engineering

Classes are held on Mondays and

Thursdays from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

For further information,

contact Rex Smith

021 0757145

or rs@darfield.school.nz

The Annual General Meeting of the Lincoln & Districts

Community Care Assn Inc will be held in person:

Wednesday June 24th 2026 at 3.30pm

at the Community Care Centre,

16 Lyttelton Street, Lincoln, in the Rata Wing

Business:

1. Consider minutes of the last Annual General Meeting

2. An annual report on the operation and affairs of the

Association

3. We will present our audited annual financial

statements for that period

4. Elect a Patron

5. Elect Board Member’s from those nominated as

described in Clause 8.1

6. Appoint an Auditor

7. Decide on any resolution of which the mover shall

have given not less than 14 days’ notice in writing

to the Board of his or her intention to move

8. Fix Annual Membership fee(s)

Lester Ballantine

Chairperson

Lincoln & Districts Community Care Association Inc.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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.

Sarah Perriam-Lampp

CEO & Editor-in-Chief, CountryWide Media

Award-winning rural broadcaster and journalist with

more than 15 years’ experience across television, radio,

print, and podcasting. Host of Sarah’s Country, reaching

more than 30,000 listeners each month.

starnews.co.nz

CLASSIFIEDS/MOTORING Selwyn Times, June 17, 2026 | 39

PUBLIC NOTICES

Upper Ellesmere Water Race Network

Dates: 1st July - 12th July

Location: Upper Ellesmere Water Race Network

Details: Water Race Maintenance

Note: Please be advised that the Upper Ellesmere water race

scheme will have temporary low flows and intermittent flows

during pond maintenance and cleaning.

Work required: Pond maintenance and silt removal.

During this period, water supply will be fluctuating.

We recommend making necessary arrangements in advance.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation while

essential maintenance work is carried out.

For any queries, please contact the Surface Water Team on

SurfaceWaters@selwyn.govt.nz

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

S-Cross is Suzuki’s

quiet little achiever

Motoring with Bob Nettleton

A major styling refresh three years ago

breathed new life into the ageing Suzuki

S-Cross SUV, first launched in 2012,

and it has continued to be a solid seller

on the strength of that well-executed

update.

Clever visual enhancements, including

a raised bonnet line and hexagonal

gloss piano-black grille, gave the S-Cross

a more muscular appearance than its

rather dowdy-looking predecessor.

Beneath the sharper styling, however,

it continues to use the same triedand-tested

drivetrains and chassis,

albeit with a series of updates and

refinements.

The second-generation S-Cross is

marginally larger, offering slightly more

passenger and cargo space. While the

gains are modest, they were enough

to make it the largest member of the

Suzuki family. That mantle has now

been passed to the larger e-Vitara EV,

launched here recently.

Completely new from the ground up,

the e-Vitara is one of the most important

models in Suzuki's history as its first

fully electric vehicle, heralding a new

chapter for the brand.

Built at Suzuki's state-of-the-art

plant in Gujarat, India, the e-Vitara is

already being exported to more than 100

countries and has made an encouraging

start, earning a place among the

contenders for the 2026 World Car of the

Year award.

Meanwhile, the S-Cross range has been

trimmed back to a single high-spec JLX

turbo-hybrid model, available in either

two-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive form.

The latter features Suzuki's capable

AllGrip AWD system with four selectable

drive modes operated via an easy-touse

rotary controller. For everyday

driving, Auto mode is the best option,

prioritising fuel efficiency while

automatically engaging AWD if wheel

slip is detected.

The S-Cross AWD I drove has

transitioned seamlessly to hybrid power,

centred around Suzuki's proven 1.4-litre

BoosterJet turbocharged engine. It is

now essentially a two-horse race, with

the front-wheel-drive JLX retailing for

$43,995 and the AWD version costing an

additional $2,000.

Given New Zealand's demanding

roads, varied terrain and unpredictable

weather, the AWD model is the more

compelling proposition and should also

hold its value better on the second-hand

market.

Suzuki's latest-generation

turbocharged engine remains

impressive.

Turbo lag is minimal thanks to a

compact turbocharger mounted directly

to the cylinder head.

Its 95kW of power and 235Nm of

torque provide plenty of punch on

Rating out of 10: Performance 7; Handling 7;

Build quality 6; Comfort 6; Space 7; Value

for money 7

Fuel economy: On-road test average

consumption 6.5L/100km

Safety: Ancap crash rating not available

Price: $45,995

Overall points out of 10: 7.5

undulating roads, while a favourable

power-to-weight ratio keeps the S-Cross

moving smartly in both urban and openroad

driving.

The slick six-speed automatic

transmission is an excellent match for

the hybrid powertrain. Engine and

gearbox work together seamlessly,

making the S-Cross one of the betterdriving

compact SUVs in its class.

Front occupants benefit from a

generous 929mm of legroom, while rear

passengers enjoy 814mm — more than

respectable for a compact SUV. Boot

capacity is up to 440 litres with the 60:40

split-folding rear seats in place.

The test vehicle was fitted with

Suzuki's upgraded 360-degree camera

system. Four cameras feed images

to the nine-inch display, providing a

comprehensive view of the vehicle's

surroundings, including a useful 3D

view before setting off.

The JLX also includes wireless Apple

CarPlay, Android Auto and voice

recognition. A rear cross-traffic alert

system proves particularly useful when

reversing out of parking spaces with

restricted visibility.

The robust suspension is well suited

to New Zealand's challenging roads and

increasingly unpredictable weather.

Ride comfort is generally good,

although over heavily potholed and

rutted surfaces the S-Cross can lose

some composure and become noticeably

noisier.

Comfort appears to have been

prioritised over outright grip and

handling sharpness.

Its handling remains competent and

well balanced, reacting quickly to road

imperfections and surface disruptions.

However, at higher speeds over

undulating roads and through tighter

corners, the S-Cross begins to feel

slightly outside its comfort zone,

encouraging a more measured pace on

winding roads.

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

Summerset Prebbleton

Open Day

Summerset Prebbleton is a growing village with a vibrant community. Our village centre

is underway, and once complete, will feature fantastic indoor and outdoor facilities for

residents to enjoy.

“We’ve met a lovely group of people around our age that are just like us, active and get out

and do things. We’ve made more friends now than we’ve ever done in our whole life. It was

the best decision we made” NOEL & MARIE, RESIDENTS AT SUMMERSET PREBBLETON

We know that moving to a retirement village is a big decision. So why not come along to our

upcoming Open Day. See for yourself why our residents love the Summerset life.

Love the life you choose.

Open Day

Thursday 18 June, 10am - 2pm

Summerset Prebbleton

578 Springs Road, Prebbleton

03 353 6312 | summerset.co.nz/prebbleton

All Summerset homes are sold under a licence to occupy and are subject to availability. Summerset does not offer rental accommodation. Images are indicative.

SUM9526_FP

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Connecting Your Local Community

starnews.co.nz

INSIDE

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Opening

Soon

03 347 9949 | 12 Vernon Street, Lincoln


Located in the heart of Lincoln

Bayleys Lincoln is Opening Soon

Gerald Street

Our new office sits on a sun-drenched corner

in the heart of Lincoln, close to the university,

surrounded by great local amenities, and freshly

refurbished from the ground up. It’s a space

built for proper conversations about property,

in a neighbourhood we’re committed to being

part of for the long term.

Murray

Place

Vernon Street

Marion Place

Lincoln is growing, and with that growth comes

real opportunity, for homeowners, investors,

and business owners alike. We want to be the

team people turn to when those decisions

matter, bringing local knowledge together with

the depth and resources of the Bayleys network.

Armil Place

New

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That network spans residential, commercial,

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Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing,

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Hasendene Drive

We’re not here to simply open an office and

wait for the phone to ring. We’re here to build

relationships, understand what’s happening in

this market at a street level, and offer advice

you can actually rely on.

Kakahi Street

If you’d like to talk through where the Lincoln

market is heading, or simply want to introduce

yourself, we’d welcome the conversation.

Come and find us on the corner.

Urszula

Bedggood

With over a decade in Canterbury

real estate, Urszula Bedggood

is proud to help clients achieve

exceptional results. Known for

her warm, personalised approach

and clear communication, she

creates tailored marketing

strategies that work. Friendly and

professional, Urszula is someone

you can trust to guide you

through every step confidently.

027 338 7889

urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz

Haley

Smith

Haley Smith is a Bayleys Selwyn

real estate professional known

for her care-first approach and

strong local knowledge. With

a background in construction

project management, she

delivers smooth, detail-driven

results. Friendly, calm, and

dedicated, Haley builds trusted

relationships and works

tirelessly to achieve the best

outcomes for every client.

027 341 3846

haley.smith@bayleys.co.nz


Lincoln residential market update April 2026

MEDIAN

HOUSE PRICE

( PAST 3 MONTHS )

$921,250

CHANGE IN LOCAL

HOUSE PRICE INDEX

( PAST 3 MONTHS )

TOTAL NUMBER

OF SALES

( PAST 3 MONTHS )

+ 3.2%

104

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SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

Lincoln 1A Burnett Lane Lincoln 32 Perthshire Crescent Lincoln 57 Verdeco Boulevard Lincoln 12 Frank Chittock Street

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE

Lincoln 69 Waikirikiri Avenue Lincoln 288 Southfield Drive Lincoln Units 1-6 Fitzgerald Lane Lincoln 29 Voss Road

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE

Lincoln Units 25-29 Fitzgerald Lane Lincoln 1 Matanui Street Lincoln 11 Vitalia Crescent

Lincoln Stage 24 Rosemerryn


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• 293m² former showhome

• Award-winning kitchen & WIP

• Large living w/ feature ceilings

• Seamless indoor-outdoor flow

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• Two well positioned offices

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91 Kimberley Road, Darfield

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5 Ormond Road, Lincoln

4A2B2L2J519F

• 6,020m² lifestyle property

• Expansive 336m² home plus

82m² covered portico

• Multiple living zones + study

• Kitchen with waterfall island

& Blum fittings

• 4 bedrooms, 3 with WIRs

• 160m² shed plus oversized

internal access double garage

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Dwayne Bloomfield

021 163 9874

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• Stunning 4-bedroom family

home completed in 2017

• Open-plan living flowing to

patio, plus a separate lounge

• Kitchen boasts walk-in pantry

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• Ducted heating throughout

• School zones: Ararira Springs

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• Sunny open-plan living area

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• Kitchen features double wall

ovens, induction hob & WIP

• Spacious separate lounge

• Plus log fire, HRV, in-built

speakers, alarm, keyless entry,

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soaring mono-pitch ceilings

• Patio with motorised louvres

• Kitchen has Bosch double

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• Separate lounge plus a study

• Bathrooms have tiled showers

• Beautiful landscaped gardens

• Private lane with tennis court

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80 Farthing Drive, Prebbleton

3A2B2L2J

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with feature ceiling & floating

flooring

• Separate lounge with log

burner and timber feature wall

• 4 bedrooms incl. the master

with ensuite & WIR

• Drive thru double garage with

insulated garage doors

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• Luxurious spaces

• In-slab underfloor heating

throughout

• Beautiful outdoor living area

with louvre system

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• Turn key package with deposit

• Complete with hard and soft

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• Suit investors, first home

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home

• Generous lounge area,

modern kitchen

• Double glazing, heat pump

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• Separate single garage

• Great location, close to local

amenities

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Rolleston

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Land 1000m2 - 4 hectares

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Doug Marshall 027 825 1147

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Section up to 800m2

Flexible budget

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2 living areas or 1 plus study

Low maintenance section

Price up to $900,000

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Rolleston

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2 living areas, 2 bathrooms

Section 900m2 minimum

$800,000 - $1,100,000

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Rolleston

Prebbleton

Older part of Rolleston preferred 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

2-4 bedrooms 3 car garaging, newer high spec home

Land 1000m2

Section 600m2 - 700m2

Late $600,000's - low $700,000's Price $1,200,000 - $1,400,000

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3 car garaging, newer high spec home


Price $1,300,000 - $1,600,000

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West Melton & Surrounds

Multi-generations living wanted

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2-4 hectares

Price $1,200,000 - $1,600,000

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Arno Bekker 027 468 3049

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Lincoln

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750m2 section

2-3 car garaging

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2 bathrooms

$700,000 - $730,000

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Susan Lock 027 491 8836

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Rolleston

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2 bathrooms

Around Brookside Road/Stonebrook


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Susan Lock 027 491 8836

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Rolleston

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2 living areas, the newer the better

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Harry Wright 027 787 4479

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Rolleston

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Ideally a new build near completion

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Georgia Schofield 027 887 7282

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Selwyn

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Selwyn

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2 living areas


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Land up to 4000m2

3 bay shed


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Lincoln

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3 car garaging



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Rolleston

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Triple garaging minimum

Plenty of driveway space

$1,100,000 - $1,200,000

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Cole Mills 021 048 6831

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Rolleston

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Older part of Rolleston preferred

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$750,000 - $800,000

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• How will you use your house? It’s

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sheltered outdoor living. Imagine

your home in various seasons.

• Landscaping is important. Look around

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native style?

• Sustainability and future-proofing

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be environmentally friendly. Research

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07

June ’26

In this issue:

Investing for tomorrow, today 2

Our CPP plan at a glance 3

What you told us 4

Community

Update

Kia ora

koutou

Nigel Barbour

The Orion Group Chief Executive

The decisions we make about our electricity

network now will shape the lives of the people

who live and work here for decades to come.

Everything we do is shaped by the environment

we’re operating in. Orion has a safe and reliable

network, but many of our assets are getting

older and will need replacing over time. At the

same time, Selwyn and Ōtautahi Christchurch

are growing much faster than the rest of

Aotearoa New Zealand, with Selwyn’s population

expected to more than double by 2055.

We also live in a place where earthquakes

are a reality, and severe weather events are

becoming more frequent and intense. On top of

this, more people are electrifying their homes,

businesses, and transport, and adding solar

and batteries, a shift we strongly support.

Together, these changes are putting increasing

pressure on a network that wasn’t originally

designed for this level of demand.

Customers have consistently told us that

safety, reliability, and resilience matter most.

You also support investment in the transition

to a low-emissions future and expect us to use

smarter systems and technology to run the

network efficiently. These priorities are reflected

in the investments we’re planning. I’d like to

sincerely thank everyone who has provided

feedback on our plan, your input has helped us

to shape our region’s energy future.

We’ve also heard clearly that affordability is

a major concern, especially with wider costof-living

pressures. We’ve taken this on board

and shaped our investment plan to carefully

manage risk, keep the power on, and help keep

electricity affordable, now and into the future.

We recently applied to the Commerce

Commission for a customised price-quality

path (CPP), which will allow us to increase

investment in the network. It’s important to

remember that a larger investment programme

does not mean an unconstrained one. We’ve

had to carefully justify every part of our

investment plan and show that it’s the minimum

needed to meet customers’ needs. We’ve also

looked at alternatives to traditional network

investment where they offer better value, and

our cost estimates have been independently

reviewed. The plan now will be rigorously

assessed by the Commerce Commission before

they make a final decision.

We’re confident this investment plan is

sensible, well thought through, and focused on

delivering good outcomes for our communities.

INVESTMENT:

Investing in

tomorrow, today

What is a customised

price-quality path?

We’ve applied for a customised pricequality

path for the period between 01

April 2027 and 31 March 2032. Over this

five-year CPP period, we plan to invest

a total of $1.51 billion in the electricity

network, comprising $932 million in

capital expenditure and $578 million in

operating expenditure. This is around

$260 million more than under a default

price-quality path.

Our capital expenditure focuses on

increased asset renewals, targeted

resilience programmes, and network

upgrades to keep pace with forecast

growth in population and peak demand.

The increase in operating expenditure

will support increased maintenance

activity, expanded vegetation

management, and enhanced capability

to manage a more complex and dynamic

electricity network.

These investments are focused on

maintaining current service levels while

positioning the network to meet future

needs. Delaying this investment would

increase total costs over time, leading to

greater future price impacts and poorer

outcomes for customers and our region.

The Commerce Commission regulates the

revenue we can earn from lines charges, and

the service quality we provide, through a

default price-quality path.

We currently face a unique set of challenges

and opportunities, and if we stay on the

default path, we won’t recover enough

revenue to make the investments needed to

avoid deteriorating network performance and

higher costs in the future.

A customised price-quality path allows

electricity distributors, like Orion, to apply

to the Commerce Commission for different

revenue limits to meet the specific needs of

our customers and network.

2 Orion Community Update

INVESTMENT:

Our CPP plan at a glance

Proposed expenditure Strategic priority area Investment focus areas Customer outcomes

$710m

Maintaining safety

& reliability

• Lift asset renewals to address

ageing fleets and past deferrals

• Upgrade critical zone substations

• Expand preventive and corrective

maintenance

• Target local safety and supply

quality risks

• Reliable supply with outages

maintained at current levels

• Reduced risk of major outages

• Improve reliability of supply in

localised areas

$282m

Supporting polulation

&demand growth

• Deliver major capacity and system

growth projects

• Reinforce 11kV network and clear

backlog constraints

• Shift to proactive LV

reinforcements

• Connect over 4,000 new

customers per year

• Capacity to support growth and

economic activity

• Timely, reliable new connections

• Electrification enabled through

a mix of increased network

utilisation and upgrades

$78m

Strengthen

resilience

• Replace ageing subtransmission

cables and reconfigure network

• Increase vegetation management

• Replace poles in high wildfire risk

areas

• Establish emergency fuel storage

• Faster restoration following

disruptions

• Reduced risk of widespread

outages

• Improved performance during

extreme weather events

$34m

Prepare for

future needs

• Improve network visibility, data and

analytics

• Enable flexible connections and

active network management

• Deploy non-network solutions (e.g.

batteries, demand response)

• Support low-carbon technologies

and DER integration

• Easier uptake of EVs, solar and

batteries

• Reliable network as demand

patterns evolve

• Lower long-term costs from

increased network utilisation

$106m

Enhance efficiency

& capability

• Complete transition to modern ICT

and data platforms

• Enhance operational technology

and automation

• Expand analytics and AI capabilities

• Strengthen cybersecurity and

digital services

• Faster restoration and more

responsive service

• Better investment decisions and

network performance

$300m

More efficient

operations supporting

lower long-term costs

• Expand workforce and delivery

capacity

• Build capability in advanced

planning, risk and digital operations

• Upskill workforce and address

emerging capability gaps

• Provide facilities and resources to

support programme delivery

• Timely delivery of investment

programme

• Efficient delivery supporting

value for money

Total investment of $1.51 billion to deliver a safe, reliable, efficient, and future-ready network

that meets customer and community expectations and serves their long-term interests.

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available to help 24/7, you can call us on

0800 363 9898.

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What you told us

Over the past eighteen months, we’ve worked

closely with customers, stakeholders, and our

community to shape an investment plan that

reflects what matters most to you.

Through consultation, surveys, community workshops, and

conversations, you’ve consistently told us you want a network that

is safe, reliable, and resilient, one that can support growth and is

ready for the future. You’ve also been clear that affordability is

a priority, and that any investment must be carefully considered,

efficient, and well justified.

Here’s what we heard:

• Safety and reliability come first – a safe and reliable power

supply is essential. Most customers are satisfied with current

levels of reliability and want us to maintain these, rather than pay

more for higher performance.

• Support for growth, at the right pace – you expect the network

to keep up with population growth and increasing electricity

demand. However, there is a preference to time investment

carefully, avoiding both overbuilding and underinvestment.

• Resilience matters – given the risks we face, particularly from

earthquakes and severe weather, resilience is highly valued.

Customers support targeted resilience investment where it

delivers clear benefits, such as reducing outage risk and speeding

up restoration.

• A flexible approach to the future – you recognise the need to

prepare for a changing energy future, but prefer a strategic

and considered approach, supporting innovation and new

technologies where they deliver clear value, while avoiding over

commitment to uncertain solutions.

• Efficiency and good service – you expect us to run our network

and business efficiently, make prudent investment decisions, and

provide a responsive service, so we can deliver better outcomes

and keep costs down.

Your feedback has directly shaped our investment plan.

We’ve adjusted the scope, timing and trade-offs in response to what

you told us. This has resulted in a reduction in planned investment

from $1.73 billion in our 2025 Asset Management Plan Update, to

$1.615 billion in our draft plan, and $1.51 billion in our final plan.

This helps limit future cost increases while continuing to focus on the

safe, reliable and resilient network you’ve told us you value most.

What a CPP means for customers

Next steps

The benefits you can expect from increased investment include

sustained levels of safety and reliability, a more resilient

network, increased network capacity to support growth,

and a network that is future-fit and continues to support the

decarbonisation of our region.

A customised price-quality path will mean an increase in lines

charges. Once the Commerce Commission has determined

our final investment plan, we can then set lines charges for the

CPP period.

As your electricity bill reflects the cost of all parts of the

electricity supply chain, and electricity retailers determine

how lines charges are included in your bill, we cannot

accurately forecast total customer bills as a result of our

investment plan. However, we expect that the lines charge

increase for typical residential or small business customers

will be on average around $4 per month higher under a

customised price-quality path.

We’ve submitted our application for a customised pricequality

path to the Commerce Commission.

They will now check it for compliance and then review it

in detail, including seeking feedback from customers and

stakeholders. As part of this process, they will assess

whether our proposed investments are prudent, efficient,

and in the best long-term interests of customers.

The final decision may differ from what we’ve proposed. The

Commission will set the customised price-quality path, which

determines how much revenue we can earn over the fiveyear

period. This will be reflected in customers’ power bills

from 1 April 2027.

You can find out more about our customised price-quality

path application at www.oriongroup.co.nz/your-energyfuture/customised-path

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Rural confidence returns

as Property Brokers settles

$684 million in farm sales

Property Brokers is celebrating one of the most significant settlement

periods in its history, completing 128 rural property settlements worth more

than $684 million between 28 May and 5 June 2026.

The milestone reflects the strength of New Zealand’s

rural property market and growing confidence

throughout the country’s primary sector, with activity

levels reaching heights not seen for many years.

Of the 128 settlements completed nationally, 81 were

dairy farms, accounting for $555 million in transactions

and delivering a median sale price of $5.5 million. Across

all rural property types, including dairy, grazing, finishing

and mixed farming operations, the median sale price

was $3.85 million.

Canterbury played a significant role in this result,

contributing 24 settlements with a combined value

of $180,257,074. Dairy farms continued to lead the

market, with 16 Canterbury dairy farm settlements

totalling $161,487,074.

Property Brokers Canterbury Rural Manager Gareth Cox

says the results are a reflection of renewed confidence,

strong buyer demand and the enduring appeal of

quality farming assets.

“These results reflect the trust placed in our

business by farming families across the country.

Our people understand rural New Zealand because

they live it every day. We combine local specialist

expertise with national reach and scale, and that’s

proving incredibly powerful in today’s market.”

The settlements span the length of the country and

have generally progressed smoothly, supported by

favourable seasonal conditions, robust sale and purchase

agreements, and strong collaboration between Property

Brokers’ rural teams and the wider network of rural

professionals involved in each transaction.

A key driver behind the company’s success continues to

be its collaborative approach.

“Our Property Brokers rural model is built around

collaboration. Our rural agents work together

across regions to connect buyers and sellers and

achieve premium outcomes. The results we’re

seeing are a clear signal of long-term confidence in

New Zealand’s primary industries.”

Demand remains particularly strong for quality farming

businesses, with well-presented properties featuring

sound production fundamentals continuing to attract

significant buyer interest.

The strong settlement figures coincide with improving

conditions across the wider rural economy. Higher

commodity prices particularly across dairy and red meat

sectors, lower interest rates, improving farm profitability

and stronger overall sentiment are all contributing to

increased market activity.

Just twelve months ago many farming businesses

were focused on managing uncertainty. Today, the

conversation has shifted toward opportunity, growth

and investment.

There is renewed energy across the sector as farmers

look ahead with confidence, businesses invest in growth

and rural communities benefit from improving economic

conditions.

The strength of the rural property market extends well

beyond individual farm transactions. Strong farming

businesses support local contractors, service providers,

rural professionals and provincial communities

throughout New Zealand.

For Canterbury, the message is clear: buyer confidence

has returned, quality rural assets continue to attract

strong demand, and the region remains one of New

Zealand’s most active and highly sought-after rural

property markets.

With market conditions continuing to improve and

renewed optimism across the primary sector, now is an

excellent time to understand where your property sits in

the current market.

Gareth Cox

Rural Sales Consultant | Canterbury Rural Manager

Whether you’re considering your options, planning for the future, or simply seeking a

confidential market update, don’t hesitate to contact one of our local Property Brokers rural

specialists for an informed discussion.

Gareth Cox

Canterbury Rural Manager

021 250 9714

Matt Collier

Central Canterbury

027 205 6626

Robbie Polson

Central Canterbury

021 530 338

Grant McIlroy

Central Canterbury

027 345 9262

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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 center of the

home, the spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area creates the perfect hub for everyday living and

entertaining. A second separate lounge provides added flexibility for families or quiet relaxation.

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


bayleys.co.nz/5530735

NEW LISTING

Darfield 65 Summers Road

Dream started, your opportunity awaits

Originally planned and partially developed as our vendors' forever family home, this property represents years of

long-term planning, investment and hard work. Circumstances have changed, and with the owners now opting to

stay in the North Island. They are offering a unique opportunity for someone with the same vision to take over where

they left off and complete something truly special. Set in the popular Torlesse Estate development offering a

peaceful rural location with established surroundings and stunning mountain vistas of the Torlesse Range, this

property already has much of the expensive groundwork completed. The vision was simple: build the infrastructure

first, establish a premium workshop and storage facility, then construct the dream family home on the carefully

positioned building platform.

2,669 sqm

Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 16 Jul 2026

3 Deans Avenue, Chch

Chris Flanagan 027 433 4657

chris.flanagan@bayleys.co.nz



bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING

Boundary lines are indicative only

Leeston 12 Spring Place

Packed with potential

Held by the same owners since 1987, this home is now ready for its next chapter. Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac on

approximately 923sqm, it offers a solid starting point for buyers looking to add value over time. A sunny entrance

welcomes you into the home and provides a pleasant spot to relax, while also accommodating the laundry. The

bathroom is conveniently positioned off this space. Beyond, the modern kitchen flows through to the open-plan

dining and living area, creating a functional hub for daily life. A heat pump and log burner provide warmth through the

cooler months, while partial double glazing adds to the home's comfort. The home includes two bedrooms and a

functional layout that will suit a range of buyers, whether you're entering the market, investing, or searching for a

project. Outside, there's plenty on offer.

2 1 1 1

For Sale offers invited over $450,000

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz

John Bailey 027 893 0234

john.bailey@bayleys.co.nz




Merivale 401/18 Carlton Mill Road

Ideal apartment living, serious motivation

Positioned on the fourth floor of sought-after Kamahi Apartments, this exceptional residence enjoys panoramic

views across the Avon River, Hagley Park and the Christchurch skyline. Extensively renovated and earthquake

strengthened to 100% NBS, it offers contemporary style, comfort and peace of mind. The modern galley kitchen

features timber accents, tri-stone benchtops, premium appliances and LED lighting, while the open-plan living area

flows to two generous bedrooms and a fully tiled bathroom with underfloor heating. Additional features include

double glazing, a heat pump, secure keycard and lift access, basement parking, a storage locker and a beautifully

maintained communal courtyard garden. Offering the perfect balance of riverside tranquillity and city convenience,

this is a rare opportunity in a tightly held location. The vendors are highly motivated and committed to a sale.


2 1 1 1

Auction (unless sold prior)

11am, Thu 25 Jun 2026


View 11-11.30am Sun 21 Jun or by appointment

Nick Booth 027 306 3186

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz

Brad Wise 027 291 7994 brad.wise@bayleys.co.nz


bayleys.co.nz

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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 astro-turf

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.


5 3 3 3

Auction (unless sold prior)

11am, Thu 25 Jun 2026


View 4.15-4.45pm Wed 17 Jun & 3-3.30pm

Sat 20 Jun & Sun 21 Jun or by appointment

Nick Booth 027 306 3186

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz


NEW LISTING

Rolleston 127 Wards Road

A property years in the making

Set on 4.3ha (more or less), this beautifully presented lifestyle property combines comfortable family living with an

exceptional outdoor environment. The permanent material home has been designed for easy living, offering three

bedrooms, open-plan living spaces, and excellent indoor-outdoor flow. The existing solar panels contribute to yearround

energy efficiency with a heat pump and log burner providing warmth and ambience. Established gardens

create privacy and shelter. Years of planning are evident throughout the property, with all the hard work already

done and ready for the next owners. Quality outbuildings complement the home, while the well-considered layout

ensures the property is easy to manage. Located within easy reach of both Rolleston and Christchurch, this is an

opportunity to enjoy the benefits of country living without sacrificing convenience.

4.3 ha 3 2 2



View by appointment

Craig Blackburn 027 489 7225

craig.blackburn@bayleys.co.nz

Caleb Tod 027 450 1008 caleb.tod@bayleys.co.nz



bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING


West Melton 37 Bradley Road

Secluded lifestyle living on four hectares

Hidden away on a non-exit rural road, this near-new home offers the ultimate in modern amenities plus the best in

tranquil living.

Built in 2024, this expansive home has five bedrooms, two large living areas, including a separate lounge. All the living

areas open out to the large sun-drenched deck and outdoor fire area, creating the ultimate in indoor-outdoor living

while overlooking your own four-hectare paradise. A true entertainer's kitchen complete with dual ovens and an

extra-large butler's pantry is situated in the true heart of the home, allowing ease of entertaining and keeping an eye

on the family whether they are inside or outside living the Kiwi lifestyle dream.


5 2 2 5



Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz

Hayley Johnston 027 379 4964

hayley.johnston@bayleys.co.nz


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Combining a serious understanding of property with

an open and positive approach, Tony Coughlan is

committed to achieving the best result for your home.

Drawing on over 30 years of experience across

property development, operations, project delivery,

personal ownership, and investment, Tony offers

practical guidance that makes the property journey

clearer, calmer, and less stressful.

027 870 1113 tony.coughlan@bayleys.co.nz


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Welcome to life on

Shrubbery Lane

Expertly designed, these award winning Arbor Green homes each feature

a lightfilled open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, enhanced by a

striking cathedral ceiling that creates a wonderful sense of space.

Large sliders provide seamless indoor-outdoor flow to multiple alfresco

entertaining areas, while leafy outlooks across the neighbourhood reserve

and playground give these homes a peaceful, open feel. Fully fenced,

low-maintenance landscaping makes them ideal for young families,

downsizers or professionals seeking easy-care living

Light-filled open-plan kitchen

Cathedral ceiling inliving area

Stone benchtops

Internal access garage

10 year Masterbuild guarantee

Fisher & Paykel appliances

Plentiful Storage

Wool carpet

Timbertop flooring

Award winning design

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Bayleys Canterbury

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Ray White Town & Lifestyle Ltd

4.45pm – 5.15pm 11 Full Moon Lane, Rolleston


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12.00pm – 12.30pm 115 Northmoor Boulevard, Rolleston


12.30pm – 1.00pm 740 East Maddisons Road, Rolleston

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12.30pm – 1.00pm 10 Dunbars Road, Halswell


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10.30am – 11.00am 11 Seckles Lane, Rolleston


10.45am – 11.15am 22 Greenslade Drive, Lincoln

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1.15pm – 1.45pm 53 Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston


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2.00pm – 2.30pm 1/1132 Old West Coast Road, West Melton


2.00pm – 2.30pm 50D Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston


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2.15pm – 2.45pm 17 Delamare Way, Rolleston

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2.15pm – 2.45pm 142 Ed Hillary Drive, Rolleston

Ray White Town & Lifestyle

2.30pm – 3.00pm 15 Longore Way, Rolleston


3.00pm – 3.30pm 41 Sheridan Drive, Rolleston

Bayleys Canterbury

3.15pm – 3.45pm 38 Wakeman Drive, Lincoln

McRae & Knowler

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10.15am – 10.45am 15 Longore Way, Rolleston


10.30am – 11.00am 80 Farthing Drive, Prebbleton


10.30am – 11.00am 24 Gracia Avenue, Rolleston


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86 Monarch Drive, Rolleston


49 Thames Drive, Rolleston


99 Ridgeway Avenue, Rolleston


10 Duggan Close, Rolleston


11 Marquess Avenue, Halswell


15 O’Halloran Drive, Halswell


4 Monte Crescent, Lincoln

McRae & Knowler

22 Everest Way, Springston

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11 Lunn Crescent, Leeston

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4 Finstock Way, Rolleston


27 Lunn Crescent, Leeston

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38 Wakeman Drive, Lincoln

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30 Chapman Street, Leeeston

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57 Beaumont Drive, Rolleston


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Bayleys Canterbury

22 Greenslade Drive, Lincoln

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60 Waikirikiri Avenue, Lincoln

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492 Hoskyns Road, Rolleston

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