Selwyn_Times: December 06, 2023

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Neighbours should know about land changes 

• By Daniel Alvey 

A COUPLE fighting to stop a 

business park being developed 

on three sides of their property 

say developers should be forced 

to tell neighbours of their plans. 

Jill Gordon and Ross Thomas 

were “gobsmacked” when they 

found out late last year their 

5.37ha property in Lincoln 

was up for rezoning from rural 

to a mix of industrial and 

residential during the District 

Plan review. 

The submission by their 

neighbours Lynn and Carol 

Townsend, Rick and Diane 

Fraser, and Malcolm and Lynn 

Stewart for a 27ha business 

park on Springs Rd was rejected 

by a hearings panel in August. 

The group has now appealed 

to the Environment Court to 

have the decision overturned. 

Gordon found the submission 

on the council website 

two years after it had been 

submitted by the group. She 

says all property owners should 

Controversial plan 

pages 8, 9, 11 

be notified by developers 

wanting to rezone land. 

Gordon wanted the 

legislation changed for District 

Plan reviews to make the same 

as the notification process for 

private plan charges. 

Under the District Plan 

review the council did consult 

on the plan as a whole, but did 

not specifically alert property 

owners about individual 

rezoning requests. 

“The council follows the legal 

requirements laid out in the 

Resource Management Act for 

notifying people affected by 

proposed land zone changes,” 

council acting executive 

director for development and 

growth Robert Love said. 

Currently, the act requires 

submissions to the District 

Plan be notified as a whole, 

while private plan applications 

require both public notices 

and letters to directly affected 

landowners. 

Springs Ward councillor 

Grant Miller said it was 

something that could be looked 

at. 

“There is a happy median 

of somewhere of having a 

notification for some things 

and notification of everything.” 

Miller said any notification 

process has to be fair both to 

the proposer and the affected 

residents. 

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The Shands Rd Christmas Experience opened for the 

festive season on Saturday. Carl and Yvonne Yates 

(inset) doubled the size of the light show last year, 

expanding it into a neighbouring paddock. Story 

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living on the boundary of 

the planned business park in 

Lincoln kicking up. 

Equally you can’t be too 

critical of the landowners 

who want to convert 

the empty block into 

commercial use. It will be a 

great source of income. 

On pages 1, 8, 9 & 11 we 

examine the controversial 

issue. We talk to those 

trying to get the business 

park over the line and why, 

those who are against it and 

how the plan all came about. 

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after a hearings panel turned 

down the bid in August. 

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Wednesday December 6 2023 Selwyn Times 

• By Dylan Smits 

EIGHTIES MUSIC star Rikki 

Morris has been added to the 

Selwyn Sounds line up and is 

scheduled to open the day-long 

festival in March. 

Morris is best known for his 

chart-topping hit Nobody Else 

which won him New Zealand 

songwriter of the year in 1988. 

“We’re really, really pleased 

to have him on board. It just 

gives us more depth to our 

already fantastic lineup,” 

said festival promoter David 

Parlane. 

The singer-songwriter 

performed at Selwyn Sounds in 

2019, alongside a who’s who of 

New Zealand musicians known 

as The Golden Kiwis. 

He will play to an expected 

crowd of 10,000 at Lincoln 

Domain on March 2. 

Morris has a long history in 

New Zealand music. 

He is younger brother of the 

late Th’ Dudes member, Ian 

Morris, with whom he released 

music. 

The musician has worked as a 

sound technician for tours and 

as a TV presenter. 

He was also briefly a member 

of The Crocodiles pop band. 

After a 25-year hiatus, 

Morris made a strong return 

in 2021 with the release of his 

single The One Thing I Can’t 

Live Without. The song topped 

artists, as well as Rikki Morris. 

the New Zealand iTunes charts 

after its release. 

In celebration of the 35th 

anniversary of Nobody Else, a 

duet version of the song was 

released in October, featuring 

Morris and Anika Moa. 

Headliners for Selwyn 

Sounds are synth-pop duo The 

Human League, pop duo Go 

West and singer-songwriter 

Nik Kershaw. 

“Three major 80s UK artists 

coming to New Zealand will 

certainly be a highlight of the 

festival,” said Parlane. 

The 1980s cover band, 

AutoMatic80s will also return 

as part of the lineup. 

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Rikki Morris steps up to open concert 

ROCK ON: The Selwyn Sounds music festival will take place in March and feature UK 80s 

“The AutoMatic80s have 

been a crowd favourite for 

years at Selwyn Sounds,” said 

Parlane. 

Presale and first release 

tickets sold out on November 

15. 

Second release tickets are on 

sale now ($149). 

Parlane said he expects 

Selwyn Sounds will sell out 

completely before March. 

“This has been an extremely 

exciting year for us. Our ticket 

sales have been going through 

the roof.” 

Final release tickets will be 

available on Friday morning at 

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THE LINE-UP 

The Human League 

• Formed in 1977 

• Best known for Don’t 

You Want Me 

Go West 

• We Close Our Eyes released 

in 1985 

Nik Kershaw 

• Shot to fame with his 

1984 album The Riddle 

• Wrote Chesney Hawkes’ 

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In Brief 

TEEN CHARGED AFTER 

TECH STORE BREAK-IN 

A 15-year-old has been charged 

with burglary after a tech store 

break-in on Labour Day. Six 

youths smashed their way into 

the Vernon Dr store at 4.15am. 

Owner Toyaz Yadav estimated the 

loss to be about $25,000, including 

stolen items and damage to the 

shop. 

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zone at the intersection of State 

Highway 1, Dunns Crossing Rd 

and Walkers Rd. The agency is 

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Applications for the Selwyn 

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support communities and groups 

and their heritage activities. 

It assists residents and visitors 

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Shands Rd Christmas Experience 

gets bigger and brighter again 

• By Geoff Sloan 

A POPULAR Canterbury 

Christmas light display, billed 

as the biggest of its kind in 

Australasia, switched on its lights 

over the weekend. 

The Shands Rd Christmas 

Experience opened on Saturday 

and will be on every night 

during December. 

About 50,000 people visit 

the Prebbleton property each 

Christmas. And its owners, Carl 

and Yvonne Yates, say they are 

predicting a bumper turnout 

again this year. 

“We’re slightly insane and 

people seem to enjoy seeing what 

insane people get up to.” 

The festive attraction features 

dozens of colourful new lighting 

designs and animated carnival 

displays, all choreographed to 

rock music. 

The interactive Christmas 

wonderland expanded into 

a neighbouring paddock last 

year, doubling the display space 

available. 

Yates said their ‘village’ has 

now been fully completed, taking 

the whimsical wonderland to 

“the next level”. 

SPECTACLE: The Shands Rd Christmas Experience will run until December 30. 

He has no plans to expand 

the display further at this stage 

and plans to re-design the 

main display area as next year’s 

project. 

“It’s not going to end. There’s 

so much new stuff that is 

wanting to jump out of my brain 

that I want to give it a go.” 

Yates admits it cost a lot to run 

the light show, with hardware, 

traffic management, and $80,000 

a year spent just on the lights 

alone. 

He said, surprisingly, power is 

their cheapest expense at $2500 

for December, thanks to the 

energy-efficient LED lights. 

“Hundreds of thousands of 

dollars go into this, but it’s worth 

it. 

“And, (as) the old saying goes, 

we can’t take it with us when we 

die so we might as well enjoy it 

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and share it around a bit.” 

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Experience is open from 8.30pm 

to 11.30pm, until December 30. 

Entry is $5 per child and $15 for 

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Broadfield Garden, a 4.9ha 

property on Selwyn Rd, is 

one of New Zealand’s most 

awarded. 

It is for sale by auction 

tomorrow, unless sold 

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Bayleys salesperson 

Chris Jones said Broadfield 

was recognised by the 

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international significance”. 

“The grounds . . . sit amongst 

Chris Jones 

the country’s most beautifully 

designed and delivered outdoor 

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“A regular feature in gardeners’ 

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curated garden plots, 

including pristine lawn, a 

beech forest, rose garden, 

daffodil walk, berry 

house and kauri forest, 

the 30-year-old property 

is in a league all of its 

own,” he said. 

Jones said the owner, 

David Hobbs, had planned the 

plantings to reflect a devotion to 

natives and New Zealand-bred 

varieties of exotics. 

“The result is a one-of-akind 

property which has been 

beautifully maintained to offer 

an abundance of opportunity, 

whether a new owner wishes 

to investigate commercial use 

options, expansion as a private 

lifestyle property, or continue 

Mr Hobbs’ legacy as a landmark 

garden open for visitation.” 

Initially a retirement project 

that grew from a paddock, 

Hobbs engaged landscape 

architect Robert Watson to 

support his plan for the property 

with themed areas. 

Space was set aside for a house 

to be built, Jones said. 

“A portion of the site’s western 

flank has been reserved as a 

future build site for a luxurious 

home, with a cricket oval and 

totara hedge immediately in 

front, followed by a reflective 

view of established treeline in 

a manmade canal and circular 

sedge pond,” he said. 

Flower plantings include a rose 

garden, and magnolias, azaleas, 

camellias and rhododendrons. 

Jones said the extensive natives 

attract plenty of birdlife. 

“The native cohort of kauri, 

totara, lancewood and kowhai 

have attracted about 20 bird 

species, including a resident 

population of silvereyes, fantails 

and grey warblers,” he said. 

Numerous community events 

have been held at Broadfield, 

including the annual Ellesmere 

Spring Fling. Jones said the 

new owner could also use it for 

weddings and private events. 

“Equally, we expect a serious 

gardener to fall in love with 

the grounds and resolve to 

add a dwelling so they can live 

amongst this award-winning 

botanical oasis,” he said. 

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8 

NEWS 


The arguments for and against 

A bid to rezone land 

for a 27ha business 

park backing onto the 

border of the Lincoln 

township failed in 

August. Now the 

developers are trying to 

overturn the decision 

in the Environment 

Court. Daniel Alvey 

backgrounds the 

plan and the conflict 

between neighbours 

over it 

WHEN JILL Gordon and Ross 

Thomas first found out about 

a plan to rezone their land to 

industrial they were caught 

completely off guard. 

They live on a 5.37ha block on 

Springs Rd. Their neighbours 

Lynn and Carol Townsend, Rick 

and Diane Fraser, and Malcolm 

and Lynn Stewart are trying 

to have the land around them 

rezoned for a 27ha business 

park. 

The group argues Lincoln 

needs industrial land, with no 

land in the town currently zoned 

for it. They say a business park 

will provide employment and 

business opportunities. 

On December 1, 2020, Gordon 

attended a meeting with the 

Stewarts, Fraser, Townsend and 

consultant Fiona Aston to discuss 

a rezoning submission to the District 

Plan review, which involved 

subdividing the land into large 

lot residential. 

Gordon said Townsend invited 

them to discuss the potential 

rezoning of the four properties. 

“They talked about how many 

houses they could harvest from 

the land,” Gordon told Selwyn 

Times. 

At the meeting, Gordon said 

she and Thomas did not want to 

be to be involved at their stage of 

life, and did not want their block 

to be part of any rezoning. She 

made it clear they did not want 

to subdivide their property. But if 

in the future they changed their 

mind they would be happy with 

large lot residential sections as it 

LOCATION: Jill Gordon and Ross Thomas look out onto farmland, which would change if 

their neighbours’ business park appeal bid is successful. 

PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY 

would be most in keeping with 

the existing land use, she said. 

Townsend’s account differs. He 

said Gordon and Thomas were 

happy with the rezoning but 

did not want to subdivide their 

property. 

“They were quite happy 

to come along for the ride,” 

Townsend said. 

Gordon disputes that: “We said 

quite clearly we did not want to 

be involved.” 

At the meeting how the submission 

would be funded was 

discussed. Gordon told the group 

she and Thomas did not want to 

be involved and they would not 

put any money towards it. 

Townsend told Selwyn Times 

he and the Stewarts are funding 

the submission. 

Gordon said no mention of 

industrial zoning was brought up 

at the meeting. 

The land is zoned rural. 

Eight days after the meeting 

the Townsends, Frasers and 

Stewarts put in a submission into 

the council’s District Plan review 

– which Gordon and Thomas say 

they were unaware of. Townsend 

disputes this. 

The submission, which has 

now changed, presented three 

options – 39ha of land rezoned to 

all residential, all industrial, or a 

mixture of the two. 


the desire was to have a mix of 

the two split down the middle 

by transmission lines which run 

‘I know people can do it 

legally but actually I find 

it morally repugnant that 

people can actually do that 

and not pick up the phone’ 

– Jill Gordon 

across the block. 

Fast forward nearly two years, 

Gordon and Thomas had a visit 

from Townsend who asked if 

he could have their property 

surveyed. 

Thomas did not think much of 

it and agreed. But when Gordon 

found out later that day, she 

and Thomas asked Townsend 

for more specifics and why the 

surveyors needed to look at their 

property. 

Townsend said he was looking 

at options for his property, which 

included using it for commercial 

businesses. 

Gordon and Thomas allowed 

the survey, under the impression 

if anything was going to happen 

Townsend would notify them. 

Townsend told the Selwyn 

Times he could not recall the details 

of this conversation but did 

remember having a survey team 

at the property around that time. 

He thought he showed them a 

copy of the plan. 

Gordon said no plan was 

shown, and the submission was 

not mentioned. 

When the survey team arrived 

and started taking photos, which 

included the inside of the couple’s 

shed, Gordon became concerned, 

so she went onto the council 

website and found the December 

8, 2020 submission. 

“I started searching on the 

council proposed District Plan 

submissions and that’s where I 

found it, I found the plan,” Gordon 

said. 

“We were gobsmacked.” 

Gordon said the group should 

have told them about the plan 

and submission. 

“I know people can do it legally 

but actually I find it morally 

repugnant that people can actually 

do that and not pick up the 

phone.” 

Townsend 

told the Selwyn 

Times he had 

no obligation to 

inform Gordon 

and Thomas. 

“I reject all 

such comments 

because I was 

not morally 

obliged to do 

anything,” Townsend said. 

Lynn 

Townsend 

Gordon said they had got along 

with the Townsends, Frasers and 

Stewarts, but that changed when 

she discovered the December 8 

submission. 

Now Gordon will not talk to 

any of them. Thomas will only 

speak to them about shared water 

supply matters. 

When Gordon discovered the 

December 8 submission it was 

too late to object to it. So she 

emailed the council expressing 

concern and opposition. The 

council responded the same day, 

acknowledged their opposition 

and added it to a report being 

prepared for a hearings panel 

which was due to consider the 

submission in February this year. 

The council also informed the 

group consultant, Aston Consultants, 

about Gordon and Thomas’ 

opposition. 

But by early February this year, 

just weeks before the hearing, the 

plan had changed significantly. 

The group had amended the 

original submission. 

Gordon and Thomas’ property 

was removed from the rezoning. 

Three blocks owned by the Long 

family along Tancreds Rd were 

added and all of the land would 

be zoned industrial. 

This became known as option 

B, the 27ha business park 

currently being appealed to the 

Environment Court. 


the changes were made because 

of the objections from Gordon 

and Thomas and Crown owned 

research institutes Plant and 

Food Research and AgResearch. 

The research farms provided 

written evidence opposing the 

submission prior to the hearing 

taking place.



NEWS 9 

controversial business park bid 

The research farms were 

concerned about not being able 

to use part of their land due to a 

1km setback between residential 

and intensive rural activity. 

AgResearch said in evidence to 

the hearings panel 26.5ha of its 

land would become unusable. 

The setback is not required for 

industrial. 

The hearings panel sat on 

February 21 and considered 

options. 

Faulks Investments, developers 

of the upmarket subdivision 

Barton Fields where the 

development would back onto, 

also opposed the application. 

In August the hearings panel 

released its decision rejecting the 

group bid. 

The group has 

appealed the 

decision to the 

Environment 

Court. A hearing 

date is yet to 

be set. 

Margot 

Perpick 

Margo 

Perpick, a 

lawyer who 

specialises 

in resource management and 

environmental law, told Selwyn 

Times depending on how many 

expert witnesses are called and 

the length of the process, the 

appeal could cost up to $100,000. 

The cost though would be 

worth it, if the appeal was successful. 

Real estate agent Brendan 

Shefford said industrial land in 

the district is valued about $380 

per sq m. 

Despite Faulks Investments 

opposing the submission at the 

hearings panel, it is not fighting 

the appeal in the Environment 

Court. Faulks Investments 

managing director Tony Faulks 

would not tell the Selwyn Times 

why. 

Along with Gordon and 

Thomas, AgResearch and Plant 

and Food Research, three more 

parties are opposing the appeal 

to the Environment Court. 

Fletcher Residential is building 

Greenstead subdivision, 

along Tancreds Rd which when 

PLAN: A map of the proposed business park showing who 

owns the land around it. 

finished will back up onto the 

proposed business park. 

Fletcher Residential representative 

Julie Comfort said Fletcher 

had no issue with the original 

plan for the residential rezoning. 

The submission did not include 

the block that backs onto the 

Fletcher development and was 

added as part of the business 

park proposal. 

“But they now are seeking to 

have it as an industrial. They 

(Fletcher Residential) are little 

concerned by what might be 

there and about the process.” 

PGG Wrightson Seeds is also 

opposing the appeal because its 

Kimihia research farm is on the 

opposite side of Tancreds Rd, 

and is arguing may be affected 

by the development. 

Barton Fields resident Jason 

Scott lives on Benashet Dr, which 

backs onto the proposed development. 

He is also opposing the 

appeal because he is concerned 

about storm water running off 

onto his property. 

Scott only became aware of the 

development after reading about 

the appeal in Selwyn 

Times in October. 

The hearing panel 

said in its decision to 

reject the bid there is 

no need for industrial 

land in Lincoln. 

“The rezoning sought 

would inappropriately 

extend Lincoln’s urban 

form by extending it 

beyond the township boundary 

to the west of Barton Fields and 

would therefore not contribute 

to a well-functioning urban 

environment,” the panel’s 

decision said. 

“Ninety per cent of traffic 

would enter the site from Springs 

Rd. The higher volume of 

movements at the Springs Rd/ 

Boundary Rd intersection would 

increase the risk of crashes. 

The panel was not persuaded 

the land in the submission was 

not highly productive. 

The land the group wants to 

develop has a mixture of soil 

classifications of LUC one to 

three, which are protected from 

Jason Scott 

development under the National 

Policy Statement – Highly 

Productive Land. 

Barton Fields residents 

canvased by Selwyn Times said 

they were unaware of the 

development, with others 

like Scott only finding 

out about the proposed 

development by reading 

Selwyn Times. 

Following the article, 

Barton Fields resident 

Jeffery Geayley wrote 

a letter to Selwyn Times, 

published on November 8. 

“A development of this nature 

will seriously affect the amenity 

of the adjacent residents through 

possible visual (despite proposed 

setbacks), noise, odour, and 

traffic congestion on already 

stressed infrastructure,” Geayley 

said in his letter. 

It triggered a response from 

Townsend, who replied with a 

letter on November 22, saying 

Barton Fields residents had 

“moat syndrome.” 

“I felt the need to respond 

to Mr Geayley’s concern about 

the new Business Park proposal 

(Selwyn Times November 8). 

• Turn to page 11 

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“Some 28 years ago we 

purchased 5ha of what had been 

part of the Barton Fields dairy 

farming enterprise. 

“Our land had been planted 

out in various types of trees. This 

proved to be a non-viable venture 

so they were progressively 

removed. 

“It has been however, a great 

place to raise two young sons. 

“Then, along came a new 

residential subdivision next door, 

also on the Barton Fields land. 

All good. New residents arrive. 

All is happy! 

“Until we want to develop our 

piece of land. Then, it seems, then 

moat syndrome applies. No one 

else is allowed in! 

“Because of the transmission 

lines, parts of the property is not 

suitable for residential. Hence the 

reason for light commercial. 

“Did Barton Fields new residents 

really expect the rural land 

to the west would stay that way 

forever?” Townsend wrote. 

Whether Lincoln needs 

industrial-zoned land will be one 

the key factors to whether the 

appeal succeeds. 

In the previous District Plan, 

there was 11.4ha of industrialzoned 

land on the far east side 

of Lincoln on Springs Rd. The 

land was never developed and is 

now zoned for medium-density 

housing. 

Townsend argues Lincoln 

needs commercial zoning. That 

land was not suitable for companies, 

he said. 

“Companies want a location 

where they can be visible,” 

Townsend told Selwyn Times. 

He said his block offers that 

visibility. 

Townsend said since 

Selwyn Times published 

the article on 

the appeal in October, 

he had received three 

expressions of interest 

to use the land. 

“I’ve got three people 

now that want to 

buy land. 

“The council says there is land 

over at Rolleston, but these people 

don’t want to go to Rolleston,” 

Townsend said. 

Those interested were a storage 

company, a security fencing 

company, and a small warehouse 

for an online retailer. 

Bayleys real estate agent Chris 

Jones said there may be a need in 

the future for industrial land as 

more subdivisions like the huge 

1710 Lincoln South development 

on the east side of Lincoln is 

built, which was controversially 

signed off as part of the District 

Plan while it was under appeal by 

advocacy group Lincoln Voice. 

At the time of the hearing in 

February, there was 235ha of 

vacant industrial land in the district, 

with almost all of it being in 

Rolleston. 


The commissioners found 

there was a sufficient supply of 

industrial land in Selwyn and 

that there was no need of any in 

Lincoln. 

Before the submission in 2020, 

Townsend said the idea had come 

up in conversation with 

Springs Ward councillor 

Grant Miller. 

The pair had discussed 

the need for industrial 

land in Lincoln and were 

of the view that there was a 

demand for industrial land 

in the town. 

“In my view, there is a 

requirement for industrial 

land in Lincoln somewhere. 

“We have a number of things 

like panel beaters, electricians, 

firewood, storage units. 

“My personal view is that I 

don’t see Rolleston as servicing 

Lincoln. It is too far away,” Miller 

said. 

Miller thought the proposed 

land would be a good spot. 

“I think it that is one of the 

suitable books within Lincoln.” 

Springs Ward councillors 

Malcolm Lyall and Debra Hasson 

were not approached by 

Townsend, Fraser or Stewart. 

Both declined to comment on 

the need for industrial land in 

Lincoln, with both being involved 

in the District Plan process as 

hearing commissioners. Lyall was 

a commissioner in the February 

hearing. 

NEWS 11 

Does Lincoln need industrial-zoned land? 

Grant Miller 


HAVE YOUR SAY: 

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LETTERS 13 

Mana whenua partnership voting 

rights viewed as ‘undemocratic’ 

Our mayor’s response to my 

letter (Selwyn Times, November 

29) is somewhat disingenuous. 

It is correct that people who 

have expertise or have input 

of value are appointed to 

committees and advisory boards, 

etc. 

However, the issue is the 

mayor states these people have 

the same voting rights on council 

decisions as democratically 

elected council members. 

These members are 

accountable to the ratepayers 

and have certain responsibilities 

to fulfil. If, as the mayor states, 

Selwyn District Council has 

been operating like this for 

many years, would he inform 

us how many unelected people 

have been making decisions 

which affect the lives of Selwyn 

residents and who are they and 

what agendas they have? 

Holding elections would seem 

to be a waste of time if people 

can just be appointed as virtual 

councillors with no scrutiny. 

-Les Wade, Rolleston 

The mayor’s response to Mr 

Wade (November 29) is exactly 

what we would expect of him. 

It can be beneficial to have 

persons with appropriate skills 

or qualifications to assist the 

council in coming to the correct 

conclusion. The point the mayor 

conveniently forgets is these 

parties are there to give helpful 

advice and understanding. They 

are not there to have access to 

confidential information nor 

should they have voting rights. 

Democratic government is 

VOTING RIGHTS: 

Mayor Sam 

Broughton’s 

response 

to a letter 

questioning why 

mana whenua 

partnership 

representatives 

should have 

voting rights 

on council 

committees has 

come up short for 

some readers. 

understood by all those that 

subscribe to it to be for the 

people by the people. If we follow 

the logic espoused by the mayor, 

then why do we bother to spend 

large sums of money at election 

time electing councillors. Is 

this, as Mr Wade alludes to, the 

beginning of the slippery slope to 

a virtual group convened at the 

mayor’s behest interest. 

-John McKim, Rolleston 

Our whole country was 

established on a democracy that 

was fair and free for all who 

wished to take part. 

We now see more elected 

officials eroding that fair part 

by appointing individuals to 

council. The biggest part of a 

democracy is anyone can stand 

in an election. Our current 

mayor appears not to understand 

this. 

We have elections every 

three years for a reason. There 

is no need to appoint someone 

to council based wholly on 

their ethnic background. 

This is blatant discrimination 

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on the issues affecting life 


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and again at 1am on November 

23. 

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NEWS 15 

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22 

RACING 


Charges dropped 

after 17-month 

harness racing 

investigation 

A MAJOR undercover police 

investigation into alleged race 

fixing and drug offences in the 

harness racing industry appears 

to have ended with the final 

charges being dropped. 

Operation Inca was a 

17-month investigation involving 

phone taps, bugged cars and 

hotel rooms, and police officers 

following harness racing drivers 

to race meetings, the bulk of the 

inquiry focused on the Canterbury 

harness racing scene. 

It became public when 11 racing 

industry participants were 

arrested in September 2018, most 

charged with involvement in fixing 

the outcome of races. 

It can now be revealed Judge 

Michael Crosbie ruled in the 

district court on November 10 

the last two charges should be 

stayed, effectively dropped. No 

race fixing or corruption has 

been proven, the New Zealand 

Herald has reported. 

Other similar or related 

charges were also dropped last 

year after lengthy delays. 

Most of the 11 people charged 

have interim name suppression 

and are applying for that to 

become permanent. 

Some of harness racing’s most 

successful horse people were 

among those arrested, while 

many others were questioned 

by police – but none have been 

found guilty of race fixing or any 

form of corruption involving 

racing. 

There were admissions of recreational 

drug use after evidence 

of that was also scooped up in 

the Operation Inca net but that 

resulted in guilty pleas and, being 

of a minor nature, diversion 

was granted. 

Harness Racing New Zealand 

bosses are awaiting Judge Crosbie’s 

written findings, scheduled 

for February. 

“HRNZ is still waiting for official 

confirmation that Operation 

Inca has come to an end and that 

charges have been dropped. We 

are currently seeking that information 

and confirmation,” says 

HRNZ chief operating officer 

Mauro Barsi. 

“This has been a challenging 

time for the industry and once 

we know more, we may well look 

to see how these events unfolded 

and what next steps are needed 

to support our participants and 

our integrity.” 

Police yesterday declined to 

comment until February citing 

suppression orders in place. 

James Rapley KC, who acted 

for three of those charged said 

while the cases are now over, the 

damage to his clients and the 

others charged remains. 

“There were accusations of 

corruption and race fixing and 

the arrests were very public, but 

after five years it has come to 

nothing,” Rapley 

said. 

“This investigation 

and the 

hearings have 

caused divorce, 

depression and 

have had real 

James 

Rapley 

human consequences.” 

One of the 

accused has spent more than 

$400,000 on legal bills. Rapley 

said his clients will be seeking 

costs but a “woefully outdated 

act dating back to 1967” makes 

it near impossible for defendants 

cleared of any wrongdoing to get 

adequate compensation. 

Selwyn Times understands a 

large part of at least one defendant’s 

legal bill was fighting to 

stop the Racing Integrity Board 

gaining access to the police 

evidence, which may have led to 

prosecutions under the rules of 

racing, for which the penalties 

including lengthy bans can be 

severe. 

Judge Raoul Neave made a 

final order several months ago 

denying the RIB access to the 

police file. 

The New Zealand Herald 

reported questions will be asked 

as to how the investigation got 

so big when, in one example of 

alleged match fixing, the race 

in question involved a bet of a 

mere $200 by one of the winning 

horse’s owners for a $280 profit. 

Horse race or match fixing 

is an unusual charge in New 

Zealand because the prosecution 

must prove that an act was done 

with intent to influence a betting 

outcome by manipulating the 

race result, and in doing so, the 

accused obtained an advantage 

or caused loss to another. 

Franco Indie’s sire continues to deliver 

• By Jonny Turner 

ALABAR’S GIFT that keeps 

giving delivered again when 

Franco Indie took out the 

Akaroa Cup at Motukarara on 

Saturday. 

The All Stars pacer justified 

his hot favouritism when adding 

his first victory on grass to his 

impressive résumé. 

Franco Indie has breeding 

giants Alabar and Nevele R Stud 

among its big group of owners. 

The two studs stand the pacer’s 

sire Always B Miki, and they 

backed the stallion by purchasing 

Franco Indie as a yearling. 

A standout two and threeyear-old, 

the pacer now looks 

ready to step back into the open 

class big leagues after producing 

back-to-back wins. 

“He is a lovely horse; it is good 

to have him back,” Alabar NZ 

general manager Graeme Henley 

said. 

“Obviously, he was a pretty 

special horse as a two-year-old 

and then he was a favourite for 

some of the biggest races as a 

three-year-old. 

“He has had a few problems, to 

the point that at one stage having 

a six-month spell was the best 

option. 

“It has taken a while, but it is 

wonderful to have him back.” 

As he has done throughout his 

career, Franco Indie added to a 

solid season’s tally for Always B 

Miki with his Akaroa Cup win. 

The sire is sitting second on 

the two-year-old pacing sires 

premiership in New Zealand, 

while in sixth place in the overall 

standings. 

“Miki is having a really good 

year this year; it is good to see 

him leaving some really nice 

two and three-year-olds, while 

ALL STAR: Franco Indie won the Akaroa Cup on Saturday. 

Aardies Express and Franco Indie 

are flying the flag among the 

older horses,” Henley said. 

“One thing about Miki is he 

has shown he can leave a top 

horse.” – Harness Racing Desk 

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24 

SPORT 

‘My job is to provide for my family’ 

– Mo’unga says sayonara to ABs 

SWAN SONG: Richie Mo’unga in the World Cup final loss 

to South Africa in what is likely to be his last game for 

the All Blacks. Above – Mo’unga and Beauden Barrett join 

other All Blacks for a season in Japan. PHOTOS: GETTY 

DEPARTED ALL Blacks No 10 

Richie Mo’unga has no thoughts 

about wearing the black jersey 

again as he begins his stint in 

Japan. 

The 29-year-old has begun a 

three-year deal with the Toshiba 

Brave Lupus in Japan’s League 

One. It is understood the deal 

is in the region of $2 million a 

season. 

He is joined at the club by 

Highlanders and All Blacks 

flanker Shannon Frizell and 

former Crusaders centre/wing 

Seta Tamanivalu while the side is 

coached by former All Black and 

Crusader Todd Blackadder. 

Mo’unga could, potentially, 

return to New Zealand in 

mid-2026 and put himself in 

the frame for the World Cup 

in Australia the following year 

by first playing the provincial 

season. At that point, he will be 

32. 

However, the multiple 

Crusaders Super Rugby 

champion says he can imagine 

playing in Japan “until I retire”. 

“I’m focused on the present, 

I just want to give all I can to 

Toshiba,” he said. 

“I really can see myself playing 

here as long as I can until I 

retire.” 

Mo’unga started in the Rugby 

World Cup final defeat to South 

Africa, his 56th test for the All 

Blacks. He sits fourth on the alltime 

list for most points scored 

for the All Blacks with 466. 

Fellow departed All Blacks 

now readying for a season in 

Japan include Aaron Smith, 

Beauden Barrett and Brodie 

Retallick while captain Sam 

Cane is taking a sabbatical and 

skipping Super Rugby Pacific to 

play for Suntory. 

“I don’t like using the term 

‘sabbatical’,” Mo’unga said. 

“This isn’t a rest for me, it’s 

not a one-year thing. I’m fully 

involved and fully committed.” 

Toshiba Brave Lupus finished 

fifth last season, just outside the 

playoffs. 

“Every year for a long number 

“My job as a father and a husband is to provide for my 

family and put them first in decisions.” – Richie Mo’unga 

of years, it’s been the same, same, 

same,” he said. 

“This is an experience for 

myself to test my abilities in a 

different environment.” 

Mo’unga said last year he was 

ultimately swayed by the chance 

to set his family, which includes 

young daughter Billie and son 

Marley, up for life. 

“It’s a touchy thing when 

people are going overseas but 

you can’t hide away from the 

fact it’s life-changing for me and 

my family,” Mo’unga told the 

Herald. 

“My job as a father and a 

husband is to provide for my 

family and put them first in 

decisions. That’s basically what 

I’m doing. 

“I’ve got a short window 

to play rugby so it’s taking 

advantage of that. Japan is a 

really good fit for me and my 

family and the age my kids are 

at. We’re excited to indulge in the 

culture.” 

– NZ Herald 

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SPORT 27 

Self belief and top support team 

- Razor’s mantra for success 


• By Will Toogood 

ALL BLACKS coach Scott 

Robertson is under no illusion 

as to the task he has undertaken 

and is prepared to ride the highs 

and lows that come with one of 

the most heavily scrutinised jobs 

in the country. 

Appearing in his first radio 

interview since taking the All 

Blacks top job with Newstalk 

ZB’s D’Arcy Waldegrave, the 

man known as “Razor” says 

it’s his support network and a 

backing of his own ability which 

give him confidence, not the 

calls from some that he is the All 

Blacks’ “saviour”. 

“It’s an interesting narrative. 

I just back myself and the rest 

works out. I’ve got some good 

people around me, I think that’s 

the first thing. I’ve got an incredible 

pitch-in group,” Robertson 

said. 

“They bring a lot of ideas to 

life. One thing, I’m an ideas 

man so I need people to close 

and finish for me. For the team 

I’m going to have a really good 

story and a theme that will drive 

a lot of our passion, a lot of our 

connection piece to the public. 

That’s something I love and what 

CONFIDENCE: Scott Robertson knows having a good support network and believing in 

his own abilities will get him far. 

PHOTOS: GETTY 

the jersey deserves.” 

While Robertson is the most 

successful Super Rugby coach 

of all time, having last season 

hoisted a record seventh consecutive 

title with the Crusaders, 

he is aware of just how high the 

stakes now are as he enters the 

international arena. 

“I know the international 

game is a game of small margins 

and I know you have to prepare 

your group to be world class 

every week and that’s something 

I look forward to.” 

As he enters said arena, not 

only do the on-field stakes raise 

but those in the media, social 

media and pub conversations 

around the country. The All 

Blacks coach perhaps comes second 

only to the Prime Minister 

in this country in terms of the 

microscope they are under and 

Robertson told Waldegrave it 

comes with the territory. 

“It’s part of the job. People are 

going to write an article if you 

win or lose and then people are 

going to write another article to 

create content. That’s opinion 

pieces, columnists – that’s part of 

who we are,” he said. 

“You have to deal with that, 

you have to be strong, you have 

to be very thick-skinned, you 

have to understand it’s coming 

but make sure you have a really 

good support base.” 

The 23-test All Blacks loose 

forward assumes the role of 

coach of his former team after 

a turbulent World Cup cycle 

in which results, the coaching 

staff and players came under 

immense pressure. Robertson 

understands better than most 

what it takes to deal with all that 

comes with representing your 

country. 

“Adversity is going to come, it’s 

how you deal with it and your 

mindset towards it. That’s the 

way I shape it in my mind. 

“I love it. I want the arena, I 

want the big stage . . . it excites 

me, so I walk towards that.” 

He told Waldegrave he thinks 

back to 2003 when he was 

dropped by then-All Blacks 

coach John Mitchell before the 

World Cup and then again in 

2019 when he missed out on 

coaching the All Blacks himself 

as proof he can deal with that 

adversity. 

“I was honest with myself, I 

was doing the best job I could, 

and then, head down and march 

on. 

“Back to your vision and 

believe what you’re about.” 

– NZ Herald 

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Storytimes 

Thursday, 10-10.30am 

Enjoy the magic of stories, activities 

and songs with our preschool 

Storytimes sessions. Share 

the joy of reading and make new 

friends. Aimed at 3–5 years. 

Free, no bookings required. 

Leeston Library 

Boardgames 

Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm 

Love board games? Head along 

to Leeston Library to play a variety 

of exciting games. Suitable 

for those new to board games, as 

well as regular players. Free, no 

bookings required. 

Leeston Library 

Adults Book Club 

Thursday, 6.30-7.30pm 

Book discussion groups are a 

fun and popular way to expand 

your reading subjects, meet people 

in your area and share your 

thoughts and ideas about reading. 

Free, no bookings required. 

Lincoln Library 

Christmas Wreath 

Saturday 

Darfield – 10.30-11.30am 

Te Ara Ātea – 1.30-2.30pm 

Learn skills from local flower 

farmer and florist Emily, from 

Flowers in a Box, as she runs 

you through the basics of wreath 

making just in time for Christmas. 

In this demonstration, 

you will be introduced to the 

techniques and materials needed 

to make a variety of wreaths, 

perfect for table settings and 

door pieces. For 18+ years. Free, 

bookings required: selwynlibraries.co.nz/events 

Darfield Library and Te Ara 

Ātea 

Scrabble Club 

Mondays 

Leeston – 10.30am-noon 

Lincoln – 11am-noon 

Whether you’re a competitive 

player or just happy to play and 

enjoy a social chat, this club is a 

great place to get to know other 

locals and take part in a good 

game of scrabble. Everything is 

provided. Suitable for all ages. 

Free. Bookings not required. 

Leeston and Lincoln libraries 

Coding for Beginners 

Mondays, 3.30-4.30pm 

Join the weekly Coding Club 

sessions for some hands-on coding 

and problem solving. Aimed 

at 9-11 years. Please bring your 

Mini Gym End of Year Party, Monday from 10-11.30am at Selwyn Sports Centre 

Celebrate the final week of Mini Gym preschool classes with a party. There’ll be 

bouncy castles, face painting, a Lu Uno wall and loads more fun. For ages 6+ months 

to 5 years. Cost: $5 per child. Bookings required: selwyn.govt.nz/events 

own device if you have one. 

Free, bookings required through 

Selwyn Libraries website. 

Te Ara Ātea 

Get Your Skates On Disco 

Tuesday, 3.30-5pm 

Celebrate the final week of Get 

Your Skates On with an end of 

the year roller disco. Open to all 

ages so the whole family can join 

in the fun. All gear provided. 

Cost: $7 per person. Bookings 

required: events.humanitix.com/ 

get-your-skates-on-disco 

Selwyn Sports Centre 

Upcycle Crafts 

Thursday, Dec 14 

Pop down to the community 

centre to make your very own 

recycled plastic bottle planter. 

All ages welcome. $5 per person. 

Bookings required: https://www. 

selwyn.govt.nz/news-Andevents/events/upcycle-crafts 

West Melton Community and 

Recreation Centre 

Selwyn Business Event 

Thursday, Dec 14, 4.30-6pm 

If you’re a local business representative, 

don’t miss the chance 

to network with others and say 

farewell to 2023, looking ahead 

to another successful year. Join 

chief executive Sharon Mason 

along with other speakers as we 

introduce the work the council 

is doing to support economic 

development in the region and 

your important role in shaping 

Selwyn’s economic future. 

Refreshments and networking 

from 4.30pm, with presentations 

starting from 5pm. 

Registration is essential: 

https://events.humanitix.com/ 

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Kick off your Summer in Selwyn with 

a Season of Fun Events and Activities 

Summer in Selwyn is making a splash once again, bringing the community over 40 

whānau-friendly events and activities from January to February 2024. From paddle 

boarding to BMX coaching, nature photography to Pickleball, there's something 

for everyone. 

The district’s latest ‘What’s on in Selwyn’ guide featuring all the Summer in Selwyn 

sporting, cultural, and family fun experiences is out now and available online and at 

Council service centres. 

Get ready for a season filled with favourites like the Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Kite 

Day. Don't miss your chance to come and have a go at snorkelling and scuba diving, 

or sew your own book bag and create a LEGO masterpiece when the 

Edge Connector mobile library comes to an area near you. 

Jump and Juggle bouncy castles return to the Selwyn Sports Centre this year, and 

the Emergency Services Family Fun Day at the Rolleston Community Centre will 

highlight Selwyn’s emergency service providers, their equipment and skills. With 

live entertainment, fun activities, and food stalls, it promises to be a fantastic day 

out for the whole whānau. 

Download your copy of the ‘What’s on in Selwyn’ guide featuring a handy 

Summer in Selwyn event calendar at selwyn.govt.nz/events. 

Summer Selwyn 

JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2024 

What’s On 





for details. 

Group Fitness 

Recreation 

Pools 

Libraries 

Events 

Latest updates to District Rule Book Available 

The District’s rule book has been updated to 

help people looking for the latest information. 

Decisions from public hearings on the proposed 

District Plan were announced in August with a 

period of appeals closing in October. 

Any parts of the plan that were not appealed 

are now in effect and the Council has updated 

the Decisions Version of the Partially Operative 

Selwyn District Plan with an Appeals Version 

which identifies which rules are now in effect and which rules are subject to 

an appeal. 

The Appeals Version will be updated as appeals are resolved and provisions 

become operative. 

The Appeals Version of the plan and further information about the district plan is 

available to view at selwyn.govt.nz/districtplanreview, along with links to view 

further information on the appeals. 

Council Call 

Event guide out now! 

Pick up a copy from any Council facility, 

or view and book online: 

selwyn.govt.nz/summerinselwyn 

SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL 

Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston 

Ph 0800 SELWYN (735 996) 

Biodiversity Consultation Drop in 

Sessions Next Week 

How do we protect and enhance our natural heritage? 

We’re looking for your support in growing a strategy to protect, restore and 

enhance Selwyn’s unique biodiversity. 

Biodiversity describes everything living on land, in fresh water and the sea; 

and encapsulates the diversity of all flora and fauna. In Waikirikiri Selwyn we 

have a unique blend of biodiversity not seen anywhere else. 

How should we work with the community and landholders and where 

should we prioritise to protect, restore and enhance this unique heritage? 

Our plan, with goals and actions to do this is set out in the Selwyn 

Biodiversity Strategy, which is out for your feedback until 

7pm Friday 15 December. 

To help, our biodiversity team is holding three drop-ins next week for 

you to talk with the team and ask any questions. 

The three drop-ins will be held at: 

Darfield Library, 3–7pm 13 December 

Council Rolleston Offices, 3–7pm 14 December 

Leeston Library, 3–7pm 15 December. 

Resilient Economy Shows 

Impressive Growth 

Waikirikiri Selwyn remains one of the fastest growing economies in the 

country, new economic figures show. 

Latest figures from economic analysts Infometrics show Selwyn's economy 

grew by 3.5% GDP over the year to September 2023, making it the third 

fastest growing territorial authority. 

This growth was supported by robust employment and consumer spending. 

A 5.9% growth in employment of Selwyn residents over the year to 

September underlines the growing diversity of the Selwyn economy with 

growth in every industry except agriculture. 

This employment surge is underpinned by strong population growth, 

estimated at 5.2% for the year to June 2023. Consumer spending in Selwyn 

has seen an impressive increase, with a 12.4% growth over the year to 

September 2023. This growth accelerated to 15% in the September 2023 

quarter, highlighting the district's robust economic health. This trend not only 

points to economic prosperity, but also signifies a high level of consumer 

confidence within the district. 

While house values in Selwyn experienced a moderate decline, sales were 

up by 9.1% over the year to September 2023, compared to the 13.7% fall 

nationally during the same period. 

The figures suggest a slow down in new house building, with the 291 new 

dwellings consented in the September quarter the lowest quarter since 2019. 

The continued growth in the economy highlights how the district's economy 

is becoming more diversified and less reliant on construction. 

Mayor Sam Broughton expressed optimism about Selwyn's economic 

trajectory, "Our community's resilience and adaptability are evident in these 

figures. We remain committed to fostering a vibrant economy that not only 

grows but does so sustainably, creating opportunities for our residents and 

businesses alike and supports strengthening our community." 

TE ARA ĀTEA 

56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston 

Ph 347 2880 

DARFIELD LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

1 South Terrace, Darfield 

Ph 318 8338 or 347 2780 

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Notices 

INTENTION TO GRANT A DEED OF LEASE — LINCOLN RUGBY CLUB 

Pursuant to Section 54(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977, notice is hereby given of an intention to 

issue a Deed of Lease to Lincoln Rugby Club for the term of ten years with two rights of renewal 

of ten years each, over approximately 4.4m2 of land, being a Recreation Reserve legally known as 

Reserve 4200 Rural Section 41606 and Rural Section 42054, Block V, Halswell Survey District, 

held in Gazette Notice 1986 p 2229, commonly known as Lincoln Recreation Reserve, for the 

purposes of installation of an electronic scoreboard. 

Any person objecting or submitting to this proposal can do so in writing no later than 5pm 

on Monday, 8 January 2024. To make a submission or objection or to find out more about this 

proposal please contact the Acquisitions, Disposals and Leasing Department by e-mail to 

property@selwyn.govt.nz or post to PO BOX 90, Rolleston 7643. 

ALCOHOL NOTICES 

Randhawa Enterprises Limited (Dalchini Taste of India) has applied to renew its On Licence. 

Objections to this application are open until 23 January 2024. Kynd Liquor Limited (Liquorland 

Rolleston Drive) has applied to renew its Off Licence. Objections to this application are open 

until 29 January 2024. For more information visit selwyn.govt.nz/alcoholnotices. 

Meetings 

Public Forums: Council and Community Board meetings are open to the public. Time is available at the 

start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern. Please notify Therese Davel or Bernadette 

Ryan if you wish to speak at the Council meeting at least five days before the meeting by emailing 

meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz 

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARD MEETINGS 

Long Term Plan Workshop* 

Wednesday 6 December 8.30am 

Wednesday 13 December 9am 

Council Offices Rolleston 

Extraordinary Council Meeting* 

Wednesday 6 December 1pm 


Extraordinary Finance & Performance Committee* 



Council Meeting* 



Our roading crews continue to be out across the district doing 

upgrades and repairs to maintain the district's roads. For a map 

of all our road works around Selwyn follow the QR code or visit 

selwyn.govt.nz/roadclosures. Please take care around work sites 

and follow site signage. 

Selwyn Welcomes 129 New Citizens 

in Recent Ceremonies 

* Livestreamed on the Council website 

and YouTube channel 

Friends, family, and supporters joined in celebration as 129 new citizens were warmly welcomed at 

two of the Council’s latest citizenship ceremonies held at Te Ara Ātea and Tai Tapu in November. 

While the majority of our new citizens originated from South Africa (19), India (17), the Philippines 

(16), and the United Kingdom (12), the global representation spanned 31 different countries, 

including Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Poland, and Hungary. These newest Kiwis proudly contribute to the 

732 individuals welcomed to the Selwyn community in 2023 from 61 countries. 

Throughout the year, the success of these ceremonies owes much to the valued presence of special 

guests, including Councillors, representatives of Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki, the Defence Force and the 

Christchurch Multicultural Council. The participation of local school children and kapa haka groups 

have also made these occasions memorable for our 

new citizens. Together, they have embraced and 

celebrated the diverse backgrounds that now enrich 

Selwyn's community. 

Deputy Mayor Lyall who attended the most recent 

ceremony said, "It was a real privilege to welcome 

so many new Kiwis and to share such a special and 

happy occasion with them. Over the year, we have 

seen a diverse group of people from various corners 

of the globe, all choosing to make Selwyn their home 

by becoming New Zealand citizens, which has been 

truly special." 

GET HOME 

SAFE 

AFTER WORK 

Event Guide 

Thursday 7 December 

At Home Exhibition Tour 

Te Ara Ātea, 6–6.30pm 

Learn about the art at Te Ara Ātea. Join curator 

Erin Lee as she walks you through the exhibition, 

At Home, exploring ideas of place, identity and 

home making. The tour will begin in the community 

lounge at Te Ara Ātea. Free. Bookings required 

at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events. If no spaces are 

available, please call (03) 318 7780 to be added to 

our waitlist. 

Saturday 9 December 

Christmas Wreath Demonstration 

Te Ara Ātea, 1.30–2.30pm 

Learn skills from local flower farmer and florist Emily, 

from Flowers in a Box, as she runs you through the 

basics of wreath making. You will be introduced 

to the techniques and materials needed to make 

a variety of wreaths, perfect for table settings and 

door pieces. Suitable for 18+ years. Free. Bookings 

required at selwynlibraries.co.nz/events. If no spaces 

are available, please call (03) 318 7780 to be added to 

our waitlist. 

Monday 11 December 

Mini Gym End of Year Party 

Selwyn Sports Centre, 10–11.30am 

Let’s celebrate the final week of Mini Gym preschool 

classes with a party! There’ll be bouncy castles, face 

painting, Lu Uno wall and loads more fun. 6+ months 

to 5 years. $5 per child. Bookings required at 

selwyn.govt.nz/events. 

Monday 11 December 

LEGO® Time 

Leeston Library, 3.30–4.30pm 

Come and play with our new LEGO® collection and 

make a new creation. Free. Drop in only, with limited 

spaces. No bookings taken. Recommended for 

primary school aged children. Children under 

8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 

Tuesday 12 December 

Volunteering Canterbury 

Darfield Library, 10.30am–12.30pm 

Want to volunteer; need a volunteer or advice? 

A Volunteering Canterbury outreach coordinator is 

available to talk about anything do with volunteering. 

Free bookings not required. 

Tuesday 12 December 

Get Your Skates On Disco 

Selwyn Sports Centre, 3.30–5pm 

Celebrate the final week of Get Your Skates On 

with an end of the year roller disco! Open to all 

ages so the whole family can join in the fun. All 

gear provided. $7 per person. Bookings required at 

selwyn.govt.nz/events. 

FOR MORE COUNCIL EVENTS VISIT 

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ/EVENTS 

LEESTON LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

19 Messines Street, Leeston 

Ph 347 2871 

LINCOLN LIBRARY & SERVICE CENTRE 

Gerald Street, Lincoln 

Ph 347 2876 

0800 SELWYN 

SELWYN.GOVT.NZ 

SELWYNDISTRICTCOUNCIL


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The twin motor 230kW 

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At the time of writing, just under 

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Night works on SH76 

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Around Wilsons Road 

Orion is installing new 66kV 

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Brougham Street near Wilsons 

Road during December. 

Please expect delays and allow extra 

time for your journey. Thank you. 

To do this construction work safely, 

traffic management will be in place. 

We are working at night from 

6pm until 6am, seven days a week. 

Brougham Street will be open while we 

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The traffic management will change as 

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Keep pea roots moist 

with rich soil trenches 

Fruit and Vegetables 

Peas can still be sown this 

week and dwarf varieties, such 

as Novella, will produce plump 

pods in nine to 11 weeks from 

sowing. Greenfeast takes 11 to 13 

weeks. 

Peas do best in trenches filled 

with rich soil and compost 

topped with ordinary soil. Add 

50g of superphosphate for every 

metre of the row and keep the 

top of the filled-in trench a little 

below ground level. This will 

help keep the pea roots moist for 

longer after watering if conditions 

become dry later in the 

season. 

If the trench method is not 

used, good garden peas can be 

grown in any rich, moist soil. 

Like peas, celery and leeks can 

be planted in heavily fertilised 

trenches topped with soil. 

Brussels sprouts plants put in 

now will give an early crop for 

picking in late autumn. Another 

planting at New Year will mature 

over the winter and through to 

early spring. 

Outdoor tomatoes should be 

making strong growth. Keep 

side shoots pinched out, stake as 

required and do not overwater 

PHOTO: GETTY 

at this stage if soil moisture is 

plentiful. 

When the fruit begins to swell, 

mulch the ground under the 

tomato plants with straw to keep 

the soil warm overnight. 

Late-season potatoes such as 

Rua, Moonlight, Red Rascal, 

Heather and Agria should go in 

as soon as possible. 

Choose a sunny, moist not wet 

spot with plenty of compost to 

feed the potato plants. Animal 

manure that has not rotted completely 

will give potatoes scabbylooking 

skins. 

Main-crop carrot and beetroot 

seed can be sown. Cylindra is 

a proven beetroot, useful for 

bottling. Water dry soil liberally 

the day before sowing carrot or 

beetroot seed. 

Cucumbers and pumpkins 

can be planted now throughout 

the south. These plants demand 

extremely rich soils and warm 

situations. 

Late November is usually the 

last chance to sow sweet corn, 

french and butter beans to get 

reasonable crops. 

Flowers 

Violas and pansies will flower 

over a longer period and the 

quality of the blooms will be 

better if deadheaded regularly. 

This also prevents hundreds of 

seedlings later, often of so-so 

colour. When the flowers start 

losing their quality, cutting the 

plants back a few centimetres 

above ground level can prompt 

new growth and more flowers in 

a surprisingly short time. 

Wallflowers, forget-me-nots 

and other spring-blooming 

plants that have finished flowering 

can be pulled up and spaces 

made for summer annuals. 

Calendula, nasturtium, Cosmos 

and cornflower plants also 

do well in poor, dry soils as long 

as they get plenty of sun. 

– ODT 

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Tree peony 

highly regarded 

THERE IS nothing ordinary 

about the tree peony. 

Known as mudan in its native 

China, its medicinal use dates 

back more than 2000 years. The 

naming of the genus Paeonia 

originates from Ancient Greek 

mythology, after Paean, the 

physician of the gods. Although 

peony was initially revered 

for its healing properties, the 

beauty of the flowers soon became 

the most popular reason 

for growing them. 

Tree peonies have a woody 

structure which becomes 

deciduous in autumn. Below 

ground one of the reasons for 

the success of this hardy plant 

is the tuber it grows from. A 

tuber is a swollen underground 

stem, branch or root that has 

evolved to store food to sustain 

the growth of the plant. Tree 

peonies prefer cooler temperatures 

and grow quite slowly, but 

if grown in good, rich, welldrained 

soil will continue to 

increase in size each year. 

Today, tree peony cultivars 

are highly regarded, quite 

expensive and a fine addition to 

any garden. Centuries of breeding 

and selection have 


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resulted in a range of large 

exotic flowers. They are winterhardy 

and come in a wide range 

of colours – white, yellow, red, 

all shades of purple and pink. 

The well-named classy tree 

peony Black Panther has 

flowers of the darkest blackish 

red. In contrast, the flowers of 

Souvenir de Maxime Cornu 

are big and blowsy. These huge 

fully double flowers age from 

an intense salmon orange to a 

strong yellow. – ODT 

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Gallery displays 

mix of mediums 

The team at Lakeland Art Gallery 

in Leeston would like to extend their 

best wishes to everyone for a happy 

festive season. 

Located just 20 minutes from 

Rolleston and Lincoln, the gallery 

has a large display of artwork in a 

mixture of mediums – paintings, 

sculptures, ceramics, glassware and 

giftware. You are invited to take a 

day trip to visit the gallery, especially 

through December and January 

during the members’ exhibition. 

The spacious gallery opened in 

2017 and is managed entirely by 

volunteers. If you would like to be 

a contributing artist, call in and have a 

chat to the duty person and pick up a 

copy of the ‘Wish to Join’ and Terms and 

Conditions for exhibiting. Work can be 

placed in the gallery throughout the year 

(subject to approval). 

There is a featured ‘artist of the month’ 

from February to November, along with a 

changing floor display each month. 

They also have a separate tutor room 

80 High Street, Leeston 

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from all the VOLUNTEERS at LAKELAND ART GALLERY 

Starting 5th December thru to 31st January we bring you 

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An eclectic display of ‘ Members of the Gallery’ artwork -Acrylics, 

Oils, Pastels, Drawings etc plus Sculptures, Ceramics, Glassworks, 

Jewellery etc. 

Open 10am to 4 pm Tuesdays to Sundays, 

(Closed Mondays) 

Closed 25th/26th Dec and 1st/2nd January - 

27th Dec to 31st January open 11am – 3 pm. 

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where monthly workshops and regular 

group painting days are held, while from 

time to time, clay making, print making 

and other art/craft days also take place. 

Lakeland Art Gallery is proud to be 

part of the Hapai Access Group. 

For opening hours, see the 

advertisement on this page. To contact 

the gallery, email lakelandart@yahoo. 

com, phone 027 820 3045 or visit them 

on Facebook. 

Crafty gifts to suit 

all budgets 

Described as an “artisan studio for 

homeware, gifts and makers’ makings”, 

The Makery, which opened this year in 

Leeston, is filled with charming handcrafted 

items ideal for Christmas giving, 

as well as assorted materials for creative 

people who enjoy making things. 

For owner Julia Stead, the focus is on 

traditional and sustainable products. They 

include Fair Trade items, crafts made 

by residents of Hohepa Homes, and arts 

and crafts from talented New Zealand 

artisans. Nothing plastic. 

Among the extensive selection you 

will find woodcrafts, hand-spun South 

Here to help your 

making & giving. 

Shop local this 

Holiday Season. 

Island wool, knitted and crocheted 

items, jewellery, hand-poured soy wax 

scented candles, bags, garden tools and 

metal garden ornaments, while as a keen 

craftsperson since childhood herself, 

Julia hopes to inspire creativity in today’s 

youngsters with special children’s craft 

kits. 

Prices range from under $10 to $100- 

plus, so there is something to suit all 

Christmas-list budgets. 

Located in High Street, Leeston, The 

Makery is open Wednesday to Sunday. 

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Summer 

colours 

on show 

at fashion 

boutique 

Bright pinks and apple greens are the 

fashion colours of the season, and Hello 

Dolly in Leeston has an exciting selection 

of the latest designs in these eye-catching 

hues. Popular labels include Lemon Tree, 

Minx and Mimoso, while a piece of Aunty 

Bee’s charming jewellery adds the finishing 

touch to any stylish outfit. 

Hello Dolly has a ’12 days of Christmas’ 

promotion on Facebook – check it out for 

the daily deals. And the store’s festive vibe 

continues with gift vouchers for Christmas 

giving and free gift-wrapping. 

Hello Dolly is now open seven days 

a week right through summer, along 

with most retail businesses in Leeston, 

including the craft and gift shop, The 

Makery. 

The only fashion shop in Leeston, Hello 

Dolly opened in March 2021 offering 

residents from across the Selwyn District a 

range of on-trend styles for any occasion. 

Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday 

and Friday, 10am-4pm, Wednesday and 

Thursday, 10am-5pm, Saturday and 

Sunday 10am-3pm. 

Look for the bright pink sign outside the 

store. 

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Landscape products to 

enhance your outdoors 

For many of us, the Christmas holiday 

season means entertaining family and 

friends at home with barbeques and relaxing 

get-togethers outside. 

To ensure you have your outdoor area 

looking its best when visitors come, 

XCV84U Garden Supplies in Leeston Road 

has all the landscaping products you will 

need. For example, to suppress weeds and 

keep the garden looking smart, they have 

two grades of bark, as well as the latest trend, 

black bark, which is proving very popular. 

Helping your business thrive and grow 

First Class Accounts in Leeston offer 

proven methods to increase sales and 

customers, set and manage performance 

targets and KPIs, and ensure your 

personal wealth grows and reflects the 

efforts you have made. 

Moving your business to cloud 

accounting is a key driver of growth and 

is the base component of the company’s 

fixed price accounting and taxation 

service. 

Their unique, one-page business plan 

and 27-point financial health check 

Takeaway Cakes & Desserts 

Open Thursdays & Fridays 2-7pm 

Also on offer are Teddington chips, lime 

chips and a range of attractive landscaping 

stones, while for smartening up the 

driveway, there are grey chips. 

Other products available at this longestablished 

Leeston business include 

screened soil, compost, and builder’s premix. 

Courtesy trailers are available, or they 

offer delivery around the Selwyn district. 

XCV84U Garden Supplies have been 

operating from their site at 1552 Leeston 

program can help you grow your business, 

save costs, increase profit, improve cash 

flow, and protect assets. 

Products or services with the highest 

gross profit margin are the most 

important, as they generate more money. 

First Class Accounts show you how to 

identify these items, establish higher sales 

targets for them and devise strategies for 

improvement. 

They help you to maintain and manage 

the required cash in your business, and 

in your personal life, with a management 

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Products include a selection of 

attractive garden chips 

Rd for more than 20 years, so they have 

the knowledge and experience to advise 

on product selection. You will find them 

opposite the aeroplane house – as featured 

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budgets and forecasts, and cash-flow 

projections. 

They offer taxation advisory and 

planning services together with 

streamlined compliance services, and can 

show you how to legally minimise the tax 

you pay and, therefore, retain more of 

what you earn. 

Leading up to Christmas, there will be 

a Christmas tree by the front desk and 

you are invited to leave food and gift 

donations for the Ellesmere Foodbank. 

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Gift-wrapping 

on a budget 

As we know, Christmas is an expensive time of 

year, so finding ways of saving a few dollars can help 

ease the budget. One creative way to save is, instead 

of buying rolls of gift wrap, make your own from 

materials you have around the home, which has the 

added bonus of reducing waste. 

Before you start, though, choose a flat surface such 

as a table or hard floor for the task. This will make it 

easier, and the wrapping will look more professional. 

Recycling is easy to do with gift-wrapping. For 

example, those numerous paper bags you have 

stashed away in the kitchen drawer are ideal, 

especially for odd-shaped gifts. To give them a 

Christmassy look, glue on some left-over pieces of 

wrapping paper from last year or cut out images 

from used Christmas cards and add a candy cane or 

chocolate with the gift tag. 

Wrapping your gifts in fabric will give them a 

unique and quirky look that’s sure to intrigue the 

recipient. You could cut up a garment you no longer 

wear or look out those left-over pieces from curtains 

or clothing you have made. Tie the gift with fabric 

ribbon to complete the effect. 

Using newspaper or cardboard boxes as wrapping 

is another useful way of recycling and saving money. 

Again, you could add a festive look by glueing on 

pieces of used Christmas wrapping or cut-up cards. 

For long-shaped gifts, why not wrap them to look 

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Artworks for 

Christmas giving 

like a Christmas cracker. Place a tube of cardboard 

around the item, then put it inside a sheet of recycled 

wrapping paper, secure it with tape then scrunch up 

the ends like a cracker and tie them off with coloured 

ribbon. 

For that special gift in a small box, kitchen foil is 

ideal. Being silver and shiny it already has a festive 

look, which you could complete with bright-coloured 

ribbon. 

Use a container, such as a jar or tin, as part of 

the gift. Fill it with chocolates, nuts or home-made 

biscuits and wrap in clear cellophane tied with 

bright-coloured ribbon. 

Te Huanui’s annual summer cash and carry exhibition takes 

on a slightly different format this year. More market, less gallery 

in style, it has artists from the Selwyn area and slightly beyond, 

clearing out their studios of experiments, maybes and seconds 

(slightly flawed artworks), with much of the artwork reasonably 

priced. 

The Summer Market/Studio Clear Out exhibition will run from 

Friday, December 1 through until late January 2024. While no 

official opening will be held, three late nights will be running 

from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Wednesdays December 6, 13 and 20, 

with drinks and nibbles provided. So, grab a group of friends and 

shop local and handmade this Christmas. 

Gallery 2 will also be brimming with beautiful artworks by 

artist members, suitable for gifts also. 

Te Huanui is open 11am to 2pm, 

Tuesday to Thursday and 10am to 

4pm Friday to Sunday, closing for the 

holiday period Saturday, December 

23, and reopening Tuesday, January 9, 

2024. 

Artworks by Olwyn McKinlay. 

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Year 

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regularly to maintain quality and freshness. Not only do we pride 

ourselves on having the highest quality local meat available, but also on 

delivering the highest level of customer service. 

Dual operation home kill 

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with over 30 years experience 

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 5.30pm 

Sat 9am-12pm, Sun closed 

35 South Terrace, Darfield. P: (03) 925 8956 

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They know the business inside out. 

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Monday to Friday – 7am to 5pm 

Saturday 9am to 12pm 

Sunday closed 

We have a large range of sewing 

& crafting accessories 

as well as gorgeous 

giftware, baby clothes 

& toys & more. 

• Patchwork fabric 

• Cross stitch kits • Wool 

• Smocked dresses 

• Baby wear • Giftware 

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A friendly place 

to celebrate 

The Grain & Grape in the heart of 

Darfield is the ideal place for celebrating 

with family and friends this festive season, 

with several areas indoors and outdoors 

where everyone can relax and enjoy the 

friendly hospitality. 

The chefs have created a delicious menu 

using fresh, local products, and with daily 

specials, so there’s 

something to suit all 

preferences. There 

is also a Christmas 

menu for larger 

groups, with seating 

available for up to 

60 guests in the 

garden bar, while 

for a more intimate 

setting, there is 

private dining for 

small groups upstairs 

– owners Bernie and 

Murray suggest you 

make your Christmas 

bookings now. 

Wednesday night 

is quiz night, at 

the Grain & Grape, it’s cocktail night 

Thursday, while live music sets the scene 

on Sundays from 4pm. And it’s happy 

hour from 4pm to 6pm every day, which 

they say is ‘the best deal in town’. 

There’s a 10 per cent Gold Card discount 

on food and drink Monday to Thursday, 

and a courtesy van is available on request. 

Darfields friendly local for 

great food and drinks 

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Lighting up Christmas 

for local children 

The Darfield Residents Association 

(DRA) is urging households and 

businesses to get behind its Christmas 

Lights Trail to create a great spectacle for 

local children this Christmas. 

Registration for the Light Trail is open 

now and free on the DRA Facebook page 

or with any of its sponsors, with prizes 

of $500, $300, and $150 for residential 

homes and bragging rights and a winner’s 

trophy for the best-lit business. 

For the youngsters, there’s Santa’s Grotto 

with Father Christmas in residence and, 

sponsored by the Community Board, he 

will be at the Jail in the week leading up 

to Christmas from 3pm to 6pm daily for 

up to 12-year-olds. Entry is free with a gift 

from Father Christmas for each child. A 

mailbox for letters to Father Christmas 

will be located at the Jail. 

On Saturday, December 23 the DRA 

will have a fun morning in the park by the 

Jail with free sausages, lolly scramble, and 

entertainment. 

The DRA sees all these events as an 

opportunity to create a Christmas to 

remember for tomorrow’s generation. 

The association offers special thanks 

to its sponsors: Grace Gifts (second 

place sponsor) Leech Drainage, Gnomes, 

Challenge, Dairy Farm Management 

System (sponsor of business award), 

Bridgestone, Darfield Meats, Absolute 

Homes, Malvern News and Darfield 

Pharmacy. 

delicious food 

friendly staff 

relaxing atmosphere 

indoor/outdoor seating 

gold card discount 

live music 

happy hour 4-6 

functions catered for 

great coffee 

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Lincoln Christmas Parade and 

On Saturday 9 December, Lincoln will 

be transformed into a festive wonderland, 

bringing families, neighbours, and friends 

together for a morning filled with joy, 

laughter and community spirit. 

Year after year, for over 40 years, the 

community has come together to celebrate 

the spirit of Christmas, making this event 

a cherished tradition for generations. 

The Market 

Stalls open from 9am, offering 

everything from mouth-watering treats 

from food vendors to unique handmade 

crafts. There are a few spaces left, so 

contact the organisers by emailing 

lincolnxmas.stalls@gmail.com 

The Parade 

The Parade starts from The Event 

Centre at 10.30 am, travelling along 

North and South Belt to Gerald Street. 

This glorious parade of floats brings such 

excitement and joy. 

There’s still time to claim your spot: put 

your club, group or families’ imagination, 

creativity, and talents together to create 

a float and build memories. Register by 

emailing Lincoln.xmasfloats@gmail.com 

The annual float competition offers 

fantastic prizes, with First Place receiving 

$500, Second Place $200 and Third Place 

$100. Competition is fierce! 

Children (and adults) of all ages are 

also welcome to join in with the Parade 

by cycling, riding or driving… as long as 

they’re dressed for the occasion, of course! 

Kids’ competitions and activities 

The popular Decorated Bike 

Competition runs again this year for 

children from pre-school to year 6. Gather 

under the big oak tree beside the library 

ready for judging by 10am. Just turn up, 

no registration required. All the children 

are then invited to join the Parade, proudly 

riding behind Father Christmas. 

An abundance of other activities will also 

keep the little ones entertained throughout 

the morning, from facepainting to clowns 

to pony rides. 

Live music 

• The talented Ellesmere Concert Band 

plays in front of the Gerald St shops, 10am 

to noon. 

• The fabulous Woolston Brass Band is 

on The Green by The Lab, 11.30am to 1pm. 

Father Christmas! 

No Christmas celebration is complete 

without a visit from the man in red 

himself! After the Parade, children can 

share their wishes and dreams with Father 

Christmas in his enchanting grotto, 

situated on the lawn in front of Selwyn 

Print, 13 Gerald St. 

Practical stuff on the day 

1. To ensure a safe and enjoyable 

experience for everyone, the dedicated 

committee members will be on hand, 

easily identifiable in their pink High-Vis 

vests. 

2. The streets from Edward Street Bridge 

Wishing you 

a wonderful 

festive season. 

77 Gerard Street, Lincoln 

Ph: 03 325 2829 

Open 7.30am - 9pm Mon - Sun 

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Enquiries 

Phone 

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For 

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Market – this Saturday! 

to the Challenge Petrol Station will be 

closed, 8am to 1pm. 

3. Buses will detour from New World via 

Southfield Drive to Edward St. 

4. There’s portaloos at Selwyn Print, 13 

Gerald St. 

5. First Aid will be delivered by North to 

South First Aid, 16 Gerald St. 

Districtwide invite from the 

organisers 

“As our town continues to grow, so does 

the enthusiasm for this cherished tradition. 

The Christmas Parade is not just an event, 

it’s a testament to the warmth and unity 

of our community. So, come one, come 

all! Let’s make this year’s parade the most 

memorable one yet.” 

Big thanks to the Sponsors 

STM Traffic Management: The Director, 

who has become a Lincoln local, has 

offered to cover the traffic management 

costs for the next three years. Huge 

Shout Out to STM! 

Readylawn: Roger Morgan 

New World Lincoln: Kyle and Helen 

Burnett 

Bayleys: Urszula Bedggood 

Maxeprint: Greg Downie 

The Laboratory: Mark and Leigh Drewitt 

Roper & Son: Lance Roper 

Duet: Lee Parker 

North to South First Aid 

Selwyn Print 

Programme 

8am: Road closures and bus detours in 

place. 

9am: Market is open! 

9.30am: Adam All Sorts, clowning around 

for the children, on the green in front of 

Selwyn Pharmacy. 

10am: 

• Decorated Bikes and riders, ready for 

judging and prize giving, under the 

oak tree by the library. (No registration 

required.) 

• Ellesmere Concert Band plays until 

noon, outside iSushi, Gerald St. 

• Lavender Fairy Kaitlyn: Face painting, 

next to the Grotto, 13 Gerald St. 

10.30am: Parade starts from The Event 

Centre, 15 Meijer Drive. 

10 45am: Parade travels along Gerald 

Street. 

11.30am: Woolson Concert Band 

performs on The Green near The Lab. 

11.15am: Father Christmas is in his 

Grotto, on the lawn in front of 

Selwyn Print, 13 Gerald St. 

12.30pm: Stalls close. 

1pm: Roads reopen. 

URSZULA BEDGGOOD AND TEAM 

Proud to be a part of 

the Lincoln Christmas 

Parade and Market 


Join us at this year’s event and 

enjoy the Float competition, 

Santa’s arrival and a wide range 

of craft and market stalls. 

Urszula Bedggood 

027 338 7889 

Haley Smith 

027 341 3846 

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Merry Christmas 

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in 2024 

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Rural Telethon: the “Big Feed” 

• By Isabelle Teresa 

Thursday 14 December is the day – 

the day of the Big Feed. This live rural 

telethon is organised by Meat the Need, 

a three-year-old charity that is farmerfounded 

and farmer-led. 

Produce, in the form of premium 

mince and milk, is donated by farmers 

and put into the hands of foodbanks and 

community organisations, who already 

know the needs of their local community 

and have the channels to distribute the 

support. 

Financial donations are also very 

welcome. Anyone can donate a “Virtual 

Animal”, to their choice of amount, by 

credit card or internet banking. Rural 

business supporters are also welcomed. 

There’s still just time to organise and 

register any fundraising event – get this 

registered by Friday 8 December and 

hold it any time through to the big day. 

Fundraising events and totals get special 

shout-outs during the telethon, and you 

can even submit video footage of your 

event. 

Donate now! 

The website is open for donation 

pledges now: meattheneed.org 

The charity accepts sheep, beef or deer, 

and also milk. It works with livestock 

reps such as Silver Fern Farms, and with 

milk processors such as Fonterra and 

Miraka, to streamline the process of how 

donations are enacted. The website has 

easy-to-use forms to make this happen. 

On the Day 

The live rural telethon runs from 

6am to 8pm on Thursday 14 December, 

livestreamed from Lincoln University. 

In the classic tradition of NZ telethons, 

there are lively hosts, public phone-ins, 

running total updates, wacky challenges 

and general mayhem. 

Hosts this year are former professional 

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On 28 November, Greenpeace 

launched an interactive map showing 

drinking water nitrate levels across 

New Zealand: www.greenpeace.org. 

On opening the colour-coded 

Know Your Nitrate map, you can 

instantly see that Canterbury has the 

largest orange area in the country, 

orange indicating high. 

Enter your address to see your 

specific level, the mean amount of 

nitrate present, and the health risks 

associated with that level. 

The entry also provides full data 

about the number of tests from 

which this information is collated, 

both groundwater monitoring and 

Greenpeace tests. Over the last two 

years, Greenpeace has offered free 

testing of rural bore water, through 

community testing events and a 

mail-in water testing service – there’s 

a form on the website to request your 

free testing kit. 

The dataset informing this map 

is already the most detailed on this 

topic in the country, and its precision 

continues to increase as more and 

more people request local tests. 

Why does the testing matter? Well, 

nitrate has no odour, taste or colour, 

so many households on self-supply 

bore and well water are simply 

unaware of their potential exposure. 

The health risks are significant, and 

increase with longterm use. Scientists 

warn that this could be causing 

100 cases of bowel cancer and 40 

deaths per year in NZ. The Ministry 

of Health and The New Zealand 

College of Midwives warn about 

increased risks of miscarriage, 

preterm and underweight birth, 

along with “blue baby syndrome” 

if high-nitrate water is used for 

infant formula. (See the Greenpeace 

site for the full list of research and 

references.) 

Rural residents are the most 

at risk, living in areas impacted 

by intensive dairying and high 

synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use to 

accelerate grass growth for cows. 

Worrying news – but what can 

we do? While treatment processes 

such as ion exchange, distillation, 

and reverse osmosis can work, these 

can be expensive and cause other 

problems. Unfortunately boiling, 

filtering, or chemical disinfection – 

including chlorination – does not 

work. Sourcing drinking water from 

a rainwater tank may be a solution 

or, if possible, drilling a deeper 

bore well or connecting to the town 

water supply. 

If you want to act on a wider 

level, Greenpeace coordinates 

various petitions and campaigns 

on this topic, including a focus on 

regenerative farming – check out 

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iodiversity consultation: 


The Council’s draft biodiversity strategy is 

an interesting kettle of fish. 

It addresses much relevant material, 

history and context, and meaningfully 

weaves te ao Māori perspectives 

throughout. It strikes an appropriate 

balance between highlighting the good 

work that has been underway across the 

district for some years and the urgency of 

building a more coordinated, widespread 

understanding and response. 

But I kept flipping the pages and not 

finding the section I expected – I was 

looking for a section on rural. 

Don’t get me wrong, agriculture and the 

rural context are mentioned throughout. 

However these mentions are paragraphs 

within discussion of other overarching 

themes. And while “landowners” are 

identified as a key group, farmers and 

growers are not directly addressed within 

that. 

Given the size and scale of Selwyn’s 

agricultural economy, and the fact that 

farmers are a pre-identified group of 

people who are inherently committed 

to understanding and managing 

their land, you might expect the rural 

context to be given its own focussed 

examination, with accompanying proposed 

recommendations. 

For example, the section on wetlands 

describes: “With most of the original 

wetland area drained for settlement 

and agriculture, only remnant wetlands 

remain” – however there’s no thoughts 

offered about managing wetlands within 

farms, and associated challenges around 

setbacks. 

Likewise, the section on vegetation 

clearance points out that plants previously 

considered as “scrub” and cleared for 

pasture include indigenous kānuka, 

mānuka and pātōtara (mingimingi), all 

of which are taonga species, and also are 

good nursery habitats for other indigenous 

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applying a rural context 

Farmers probably already know this. 

What may not be so clear is what to do 

about it now? 

Section 5.3 may be of particular 

interest. Called “Attitudes, Awareness, 

and Incentives”, it is up-front by saying: 

“The protection of biodiversity on private 

land can be perceived by landowners as 

an economic liability and as having the 

potential to erode private property rights.” 

It goes on to suggest potential financial 

incentives for indigenous biodiversity 

projects, including rates relief. 

There is scope here for strong rural 

input. Consultation closes on 15 

December at 7pm, so there’s still time. Go 

to the “Your say” section on the Council 

website, or head to a drop-in session with 

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in Ukraine waiting right now for 

sponsorship. You can enable and 

encourage a whole family to lift 

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3. Consider donating towards a selfsufficiency 

project for a family like 

Mieko’s. This will give them the 

opportunity to not only survive but 

thrive ‒ $25 will provide a packet of 

seeds to grow life-sustaining fruits 

and vegetables. 

If you’d like to help in any way, please either 

visit our website mwb.org.nz/get-involved/ 

bring-hope or call us today on 0800 469 269.


Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100 

Situations Vacant 

Kaiwhakatere Team Lead 

(Teacher Aide | Learning Support) 

Permanent | Term Time Only (37.5 hours per week) 

We are seeking a highly motivated Kaiwhakatere Team Lead (Learning Support/Teacher 

Aide) who has a passion for working with learners with behavioural needs to join our 

team in 2024. Our successful applicant will join our learning support team to provide both 

Kaiwhakatere Team as well as individualised support to a range of learners who require 

physical, learning and/or behavioural support and interventions. 

The Kaiwhakatere Team Lead will work in partnership with the Teacher in Charge of 

Kaiwhakatere, If you have SENCo, experience Learning working Support with Coordinator, students who Kaiwhakatere, exhibit challenging teachers behaviour and other and a passion 

professionals 

for creating 

to promote 

positive 

the 

learning 

learning 

environments, 

and welfare 

we 

of 

encourage 

students by 

you 

providing 

to apply. 

practical 

Please apply by 

sending us a copy of your current CV with covering letter to recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz 

and learning 

Applications 

support 

will 

to 

close 

students 

at 12pm 

throughout 

on Friday 12th 

the 

May, 

school. 

2023. 

As the Team Lead you will help 

coordinate and manage the team’s day-to-day operational aspects, programmes and 

workload planning of our Kaiwhakatere Team. 

Applicants will need to be learner-centred and excited about working in a collaborative, 

flexible, responsive learning environment. This role would suit an experienced Teacher Aide 

or someone who has experience working with young people and/or ESOL (English as a 

second language) learners in a secondary school classroom environment. 

The role is a permanent, term time only position (37.5 hours per week). Grade D (Step 

negotiable for the right candidate). Please apply by completing and emailing a current CV 

with a covering letter to recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz. Applications will close at midday 

on Wednesday 13th December, 2023. 

Rolleston College 631 Springston Rolleston Road 

Phone. 03 595 2490 Email. recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz www.rollestoncollege.nz 

As we grow, we seek to expand our Learning Support team 

and employ a Learning and Behavioural Support specialist. 

The successful applicant will provide individual and small 

group support and interventions to learners who require 

learning assistance or behavioural guidance. 

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual 

who specializes in Behavioural Support to join our team. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing 

support to our teaching staff in managing challenging 

behaviour and creating a positive learning environment 

for all students. We would need you to work with students 

with challenging behaviour in a positive and constructive 

manner, while maintaining their dignity and privacy. 

Provide one-on-one support to students who require 

additional assistance in managing their behaviour and help 

create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. 


Learning and Behavioural 

Support Specialist 

Term Time Only Position (20 hours per week) 

What else might we see you bring to the role? 

• Previous experience in working with young people in an 

educational environment is preferred. 

• An understanding and commitment to The Code of 

Health and Disabilities Services Consumer Rights, the 

Treaty of Waitangi and bi-cultural practice. In doing 

so, you recognise the importance of Te Ao Māori and the 

strength of working collaboratively. 

• Proven ability to work in teams and in a ‘transdisciplinary’ 

manner. 

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport; 

proactive and responsive to learner, whānau, colleagues 

and team needs. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast paced environment. 

• A current full New Zealand driver’s license. 

If you have experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviour and a passion for creating positive 

learning environments, we encourage you to apply. The role is a permanent, part time (20 hours per week), term time 

only position (Grade C/D, Step negotiable for the right candidate). 

Please apply by sending us a copy of your current CV with covering letter to recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz. 

Applications close at midday on Wednesday 13th December 2023. 




Communication Coordinator 

(Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only Position) 

Nau mai, haere mai. We are seeking a Communication Coordinator to work alongside our 

Principal and Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement our school-wide communication 

framework and plan. 

We are seeking a team player who brings a positive can-do attitude and a sense of humour to our 

team. No day is the same, so the ability to handle pressure with competing priorities is a must. To 

thrive in this role, you will love translating complex issues into everyday language, familiarity with 

the education sector is an advantage but not necessary. You will be at ease working alongside 

traditional media channels and also in the backend of social media platforms. Using data to drive 

insights and develop meaningful communications that promote the College. 

Developing self, building communities and transforming futures through the Rolleston Spirit is at 

the heart of everything we do at our College. At Horoeka Haemata (Rolleston College), we work 

to provide contextual learning opportunities that provide our ākonga with choice and agency, 

while still gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications. Collaborative practice and 

whakawhānaungatanga are fundamental to our curriculum and philosophy as educators, and we 

look to build positive and collaborative relationships continually. 

Due to roll growth, we have several build projects underway and a planned second Senior campus 

due to open in 2025. All while continuing to build our school-wide cultural capacity towards our 

vision of a dedicated bilingual unit within Horoeka Haemata’s (Rolleston College) Senior Campus. So 

the ability to weave in our commitment to te Tiriti by developing a bicultural tikanga framework that 

supports end-to-end communications and engagement, delivering critical messages to our school 

community. 

This position is a full time, permanent, term time only position with the flexibility to work nonterm 

time. Please apply by forwarding a current CV, along with a covering letter and two verbal 

references to recruitment@rollestoncollege.nz. Applications close midday Wednesday 13th 

December 2023. 


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Public Notice 

INTENTION TO GRANT A DEED OF LEASE 

— LINCOLN RUGBY CLUB 

Pursuant to Section 54(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977, notice is hereby given of 

an intention to issue a Deed of Lease to Lincoln Rugby Club for the term of ten 

years with two rights of renewal of ten years each, over approximately 4.4m2 of 

land, being a Recreation Reserve legally known as Reserve 4200 Rural Section 

41606 and Rural Section 42054, Block V, Halswell Survey District, held in Gazette 

Notice 1986 p 2229, commonly known as Lincoln Recreation Reserve, for the 

purposes of installation of an electronic scoreboard. 

Any person objecting or submitting to this proposal can do so in writing no later 

than 5pm on Monday, 8 January 2024. To make a submission or objection or to 

find out more about this proposal please contact the Acquisitions, Disposals and 

Leasing Department by e-mail to property@selwyn.govt.nz or post to PO BOX 90, 

Rolleston 7643. 



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through 

to play-o fs 

Pages 16 & 17 

Jacob, Jill join big farmer protest 

Jacob Du fy of Darfield and his dog Ji l were among more than 2000 farmers and supporters 

who were in Darfield and L eston for the Groundswe l NZ protests on Friday. 

• More photos, story, pages 4 & 5 

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Drink driving 

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• By Susan Sandys 

A MOTORIST a legedly more 

than thr e times the drink 

driving limit was caught after 

doing a burnout near the 

Ro leston police station. 

Police say the 25-year-old 

from Burnham recorded 1026 

micrograms of alcohol per 

litre of breath. The lega limit is 

250mcg/l. He was also charged 

with sustained lo s of traction. 

Senior Sergeant 

Dean Harker 

said the driver 

was tracked to a 

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Organised by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand 

after a member of 

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s eing him 

doing a burnout 

near the Te nyson St police station 

about 10.50pm on Friday. 

“He was a noyed about something 

and decided to do a burnout, 

which wasn’t a g od l ok 

when you have b en drinking as 

we l,” he said. 

The burnout wasn’t an antipolice 

thing, said Harker. 


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Page 10 

A DARFIELD farmer has 

spoken of watching a man leap into 

the flooded Hawkins River to try and 

save himself after a helicopter winch 

rescue operation failed. 

Rod May had taken his tractor to 

the scene on Greendale Rd, to try and 

reach the middle-aged man who had 

been clinging to the branches of a tree 

in the rising waters on Sunday night. 

The man had driven into the 

flooded river, escaped from his car 

and ca led emergency services from 

his ce lphone which he managed to 

keep with him. 

Ultimately, a second helicopter 

winch operation plucked the man 

to safety after he was swept downstream. 

It was a happy ending to the 

ordeal which had lasted more than 

three hours. The rescue was among 

several in Canterbury on Sunday in 

flooded rivers. 

May said he and his family had just 

had dinner when a neighbour alerted 

them. Arriving about 8.50pm, he saw 

the floodwaters were too high for the 

tractor, however, he used its lights for 

i luminating the site where the man 

was. • Turn to page 5 

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LUCKY: The scene of the rescue on Sunday night, where emergency personnel encountered rapidly rising waters as 

they tried to rescue a man trapped in a tree in a swo len river near Darfield. Inset: Farmer Rod May i luminated the 

scene with his tractor. 

Steam trains 

to roll into 

Springfield 

Darfield 

through 

to play-offs 

Jacob, Jill join big farmer protest 

Jacob Duffy of Darfield and his dog Jill were among more than 2000 farmers and supporters 

who were in Darfield and Leeston for the Groundswell NZ protests on Friday. 

• More photos, story, pages 4 & 5 

PHOTO: SUSAN SANDYS 

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Coordinators Chris & Dianne Ward 

Phone: 027 437 1254 

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For more information call 0800 477 678 

www.prostate.org.nz 

Pages 16 & 17 

Organised by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand 

locals each week! 


A MOTORIST a legedly more 

than three times the drink 

driving limit was caught after 

doing a burnout near the 

Ro leston police station. 

Police say the 25-year-old 

from Burnham recorded 1026 

micrograms of alcohol per 

litre of breath. The lega limit is 

250mcg/l. He was also charged 

with sustained loss of traction. 

Senior Sergeant 

Dean Harker 

said the driver 

was tracked to a 

Burnham address 

after a member of 

the public reporting 

seeing him 

doing a burnout 

near the Tennyson St police station 

about 10.50pm on Friday. 

“He was annoyed about something 

and decided to do a burnout, 

which wasn’t a good look 

when you have been drinking as 

we l,” he said. 

The burnout wasn’t an antipolice 

thing, said Harker. 


Meeting 

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Meijer Drive, Lincoln 

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Physiotherapist, 

Pelvic Health and 

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Drink driving 

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Historic 

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Page 3 

NINE-YEAR-OLD Andee Chynoweth of Southbridge 

joined Black Caps superstars on the field when they 

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• By Tina Grumba l 

THE OWNER of the 

Prebbleton Dairy targeted 

four times by youth believes a 

family group conference was a 

waste of time. 

The meeting involved one 

of the teens, a 13-year-old, 

his family, Oranga Tamariki, 

police and four other victims, 

including another dairy 

owner. 

Facilitated by Oranga 

Tamariki, youth justice family 

group conferences are 

intended to help youth take 

responsibility and leave them 

with a plan for the future. 

While the victims could 

speak a the meeting, Sangeet 

Mehta said the decision had 

already been made as to what 

would happen with the youth. 

The victim’s views did not 

make a difference. 


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 Passionate about our place 


Money 

taken 

after big 

pokie win 

• By Ba ry Clarke 

A BAR patron who won $1200 

on the pokies may have been 

targeted by thieves moments after 

she co lected the money. 

A group of men who were in 

the bar a the same time are the 

focus of police inquiries. It is 

believed they watched her being 

paid, and then quickly swooped. 

The incident happened at The 

Famous Grouse Hotel in Lincoln 

two weeks ago. 

After she was paid out a the 

bar, the men who had been 

si ting nearby went over and 

congratulated her. While she was 

distracted the money disappeared 

from her handbag. She only 

realised it was gone after she left 

the hotel. 

Police have taken CCTV 

security camera footage from the 

hotel which shows the men going 

over to the woman and mobbing 

her in a congratulatory way. The 

footage also captures a hand from 

one of the men going towards the 

bag. 

Police say they may have 

identified one of the group but 

aren’t saying anymore about 

the incident. The Selwyn Times 

understands the men are from 

the Amberley area. 

Pages 4 & 5 

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Spring show largest one-day show in New Zealand 

THESE DAYS more and more 

Kiwis are growing their own 

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And more and more gardeners 

are taking a natural and organic 

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means less chemicals and more 

thought about what plants might 

be beneficial to grow nex to each 

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This approach of growing 

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nematodes (microscopic parasites 

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They’re also said to keep 

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mosquitoes. 

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performance indicators and a decision would be made 

in the coming months. The SPCA is now asking where 

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Independent reports into the welfare of dogs over the 

last 10 years have a l reported significant issues on and 

off the track. 

SPCA says to ca l for an end to an industry is not 

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GARDENING 23 

Growing season is upon us and what be ter way 

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However, there are hidden 

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Here are some guidelines to 

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•Minimise the amount of dust 

present when working in the 

garden. 

• Water gardens and indoor 

plants using a gentle spray. 

• Read the warning label on 

bagged composts or po ting mix. 

• Wear gloves. 

• Wear a mask so that any dust 

is filtered out before you can 

breathe it in. 

• Dampen po ting mixes before 

use. 

• Open bags of soil products 

slowly, away from the face. 

• Make sure the working area 

(for example, the glasshouse or 

po ting shed) is we l ventilated. 

• See a doctor if you develop a 

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worsening. 

• Wash hands thoroughly 

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continuing to enjoy their garden. 

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Big push by Kia 

in EV market 

THERE’S A BATTLE raging 

in the new car marke that 

I’m very interested in, and it’s 

not just abou the total sales 

figures. 

You see, there’s a ba tle 

within a ba tle and it is in the 

fu ly electric vehicle segment, 

those companies that have 

EVs are fighting amongst 

each other for market share. 

Of course, the winners wi l 

always be the companies that 

have affordable cars for the 

mainstream – Peugeot, MG 

and newcomer BYD wi l fa l 

into that category. 

However, you can’t 

discoun the models landing 

here from South Korea, 

Hyundai and Kia are both 

we l established in the EV KIA EV6: Range of electric models that include 

market and new models are rear-wheel-drive or a l-wheel-drive. Price start at 

landing on a regular basis. $72,990 

Kia has just introduced a models, the difference is not wind and a slight roar off the 

newcomer and it is simply just extra power on tap, but big tyres (255/45 x 20in), but 

badged EV6, it’s part of a the high output versions wi l its movement is very hushed 

series of models that wi l take you further. 

and I gue s that’s what you 

cover a broad spectrum of The evaluation car was would want and expect when 

the EV market. The EV6 isn’t the range-topper, and it buying an electric vehicle. 

mainstream, its price tag is good for almost 500km Along with a lot of innercity 

running around, I took 

from $72,990 won’t lure Joe driving distance if conditions 

Average, in fac the rangetopping 

EV6 is priced at motoring. If you feel more towards Darfield, returning 

are conducive to load-free the evaluation car west 

$109,990. However, if you are comfortable topping up via Burnham and Lincoln. It is 

determined to buy into the along the way the EV6 wi l an adept highway cruiser, it’s 

EV6 there are two variants recharge from 10 to 80 per also very swift with a standsti l 

that list from under $80k, cent in around 18min using a to 100km time of 5.2sec, 

and that wi l net you a $5750 designated charge port. and it wi lunge through a 

New Zealand Government 

highway overtake in 4.2sec 

Clean Car Programme • Price – Kia EV6 GT- (80-120km/h). Those figures 

rebate. The remaining three Line AWD, $112,990 come from the benefit of huge 

models in the line-up are 

• Dimensions – 

power figures – 225kW and 

priced at $78,990, $94,990 

and $106,990. 

Length, 4635mm; over 600Nm of torque. 

Not only is the ma sive 

That’s quite an extensive width, 1890mm; 

amount of torque something 

range, and if you are 

height, 1605mm that supplies that urgency, 

wondering where the cost • Configuration the EV6 also drives like a 

differences lie, the two 

– Two electric 

sports car. It is firmish in the 

entry models have ba tery motors, four-wheeldrive, 

225kW, 

augurs we l when quick 

suspension which always 

capacities of 58kW and 

77.4kW respectively and are 

rear-wheel-drive only, the 

605Nm, automatic corners are presented. 

The steering loads up 

rest have the high power • Performance – 

to provide solid off-centre 

ba teries and have drive to a l 0-100km/h, 5.2sec support with plenty of 

four corners, the four-wheeldrive 

models utilising two My charging experience fron tyres. That’s the kind 

feedback coming off the 

electric motors. 

consisted only of using o feel I like, the EV6 is fu ly 

The EV6 can be described the domestic supply on involving and covers distance 

as a cro sover between sedan my property. Under those like a sports car. That is one 

and a sport utility vehicle, conditions the charge time is of the benefits of electric 

its design is spherical and quite lengthy – an overnight power, there’s no point 

a l enveloping, much like a charge wi l only net you a anywhere where acceleration 

sedan, but with its height of half tank, so to speak. On a isn’t met with urgency. Of 

1.5m it is ta l and fits the SUV more positive note, I used the course, you don’t have to 

bracket. 

EV6 as many drivers would, drive the EV6 in sport mode, 

A l models have five seats when parked up hook into it’s also happy plying the city 

only, bu they share a wealth the household supply and commute or every other dayto-day 

dawdle. 

of internal space and comfort just let it continua ly top up. 

is high. The EV6 is also I found that on a standard There’s no doubt Kia is 

minimalistic in its layout. suburb to city commute it keen to impre s with its 

Don’t get me wrong, it has was more than adequate to electric-only line-up. The EV6 

a wealth of specification, keep range plentiful. 

is futuristic, yet it carries the 

yet it’s a l manipulated by What’s more, it comes with electric vehicle ingredients 

simple dial and push-bu ton decent charge cable length that wi lure those who don’t 

controls, you may expect – almost 6m which meant see fo sil fuel in the future of 

there to be a lot o functions, it was long enough for my personal transport. How it a l 

but many of those that unique situation. The type plays out is something that I’ l 

would ordinarily be guided 2 to type 2 cable (the one continue to keep an eye on, 

by switches can be made for acce sing charge ports) and it’s interesting how the 

electronica ly through one of is also quite lengthy, which raft of new EVs are pitched 

the central display screens. means you don’t have to get in terms of price, many are 

The EV6 has a high graphic too close to the structure si ting just below the 80k 

percentage, and the logic and risk bumping into it like threshold whereby owners 

behind the touch surfaces is I saw just recently when a can capitalise on the rebate. 

deep yet intuitive. 

driver of a Tesla go too close. We are certainly in for 

I find it interesting that As you would expect, the some exciting times ahead, 

both Kia and Hyundai offer EV6 drives smoothly and and Kia wi l no doubt be 

the varying power supplies quietly, there are minor a big part of how future 

for their flagship electric extraneous noises such as direction shapes up. 

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Deadline Sale : 12pm, Thu 3 Nov 2022 

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www.bayleys.co.nz/5519356 

Urszula Bedggood 

Mobile: 027 338 7889 

urszula.bedggood@bayleys.co.nz 

Haley Smith 

Mobile: 027 341 3846 

haley.smith@bayleys.co.nz 

• Two bay pole shed plus a double carport 

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• Plenty of off-street parking. 

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it an easy commute to the city. If you are looking for a change of 

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178 Hororata Dunsandel Road, Dunsandel 

Deadline sale: Tuesday 6th December 

2022 at 2.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) 

harcourts.co.nz/ RL2742 

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33 Stables Drive, Lincoln Viewing: Sunday 3-3.30pm or by appointment 

URSZULA BEDGGOOD 

AND TEAM 

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Contact: 

Mobile: 027 330 1002 

Phone:03 347 1411 

Email: caine.hopcroft@harcourts.co.nz 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008 

Although the market may appear cha lenging, our sales numbers don’t 

reflect it! After having a very successful Winter & Spring, I’m on the 

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with the right experience to get them SOLD! 

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Built by the reputable Orange Homes in 2022, this cleverly 

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requirement of many with a floor area of approx 231m². Sited 

up a private shared drive and with living spaces north west 

facing sited off the road, this home offers a sense of privacy 

for outdoor entertaining, while being located close to local 

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with the separation of the master wing from the family 

bedrooms. The spacious master offers a walk-in robe and 

quality tiled ensuite bathroom plus benefits of outdoor 

access. The remaining three double bedrooms are connected 

by the ha lway and serviced by a beautiful tiled bathroom with 

separate toilet. 

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to a quality build is evident throughout, and showcased in the 

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the home benefits from an internal access oversized double 

car garage that has a bespoke laundry area. 

8 Papatahora Drive, Lincoln 

Lincoln is a desirable town within the Selwyn District, and this 

property within the Te Whariki subdivision is within an easy 

stro l of the playground, nature reserve/wetlands and close to 

shops and amenities. 

Our owners have loved their home but changing circumstances 

for them, now represent an opportunity for the next buyer 

wanting a we l appointed, sun drenched family home. 

Price: By Negotiation 

View online harcourts.net/RL2817 

Katie Harrison 

Contact: 

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Email: katie.harrison@harcourts.co.nz 

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katie.harrison@harcourts.co.nz 

Viewing: Sat & Sun 12.00-12.30pm or by appointment 

Lifestyle Sales Consultant 

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Katie 

HARRISON 

First in, first home 

In a highly desirable and practical location, this beautifully 

presented, low-maintenance 150sqm (more or less) home 

will attract interest from a range of buyers including 

families, professionals, investors and those searching for 

an easy-care home nearby to township amenities. 

The clever layout and carefully designed features are 

complemented by three double bedrooms (master with 

walk-in robe), a family bathroom, a separate toilet, and 

the added convenience of a separate laundry. The wellappointed, 

open-plan kitchen has been thoughtfully 

configured and features a lovely bay window, flowing 

seamlessly to the open-plan dining/living area with a 

sunny, north-facing aspect. 

The neutral colour scheme lends a warm, inviting 

ambience and acts as a blank canvas for the new owner 

to easily express their own personality. A sliding door off 

the dining area provides good indoor/outdoor flow while 

a log burner, heat pump and internal access double garage 

complete the interior layout. 

The easy-care 800sqm (more or less) fully-fenced section 

has off-street parking for a boat or caravan, established 

landscaping, a private backyard with raised vegetable beds 

and two garden sheds while a north-facing deck/BBQ area 

is the perfect spot to entertain or relax. There is a primary 

school and secondary school only a very short walk away, 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd 

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making this property an ideal place to raise a family. 

This contemporary, well-maintained property represents 

a wonderful opportunity to establish yourself in a quality 

location. Call us today to learn more. 

Price: Offers/Enquiries Over $650,000 

www.bayleys.co.nz/5520972 

Jo McIntosh 

Mobile: 027 384 4279 

jo.mcintosh@bayleys.co.nz 

Karen Beatty 

Mobile: 021 985 592 

karen.beatty@bayleys.co.nz 

Make this Home Your Sanctuary! 

Introducing a stunning 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home 

that seamlessly blends modern design with a touch of 

architectural elegance. Designed to maximize natura light, 

this home is bathed in sunlight, creating an airy and bright 

atmosphere that uplifts your mood and showcases the 

beauty of the space. 

Prepare to be amazed by the soaring high ceilings that create 

a sense of spaciousness and elegance, an inviting log fire, 

providing both warmth and an a luring focal point that adds a 

touch of coziness and charm. Adjacent to the living area is the 

dining area seamlessly transitioning into the we l-appointed 

kitchen, boasting ample storage and abundant bench space. 

This culinary haven not only a lows for easy meal preparation 

but also encourages social interaction and entertaining. An 

added bonus to your living space is a stylish and practical 

study nook, offering a dedicated space for work or study 

without compromising on the open flow of the room. 

Step outside onto the sun-drenched outdoor patio, where 

you can relax, entertain guests, or simply soak up the sun. 

This private oasis provides the perfect setting for outdoor 

gatherings or those evening barbecues 

For your vehicles, this property offers a single garage and 

carport and with a separate laundry area, household chores 

become a breeze, keeping your living spaces neat and 

organized. This functional feature adds convenience and 

practicality to your daily routine. 

33 Birchs Road, Prebbleton 

34 McLaughlins Road, Darfield Viewing: Phone for viewing times 

JO McINTOSH AND TEAM 

LEADING LOCAL REAL ESTATE 

Jo McIntosh and team are built on the foundation of honesty, trust, and integrity, ensuring 

that our clients receive transparent and reliable service throughout their property transactions. 

Jo McIntosh | 027 384 4279 Adrienne Goodeve | 021 977 877 Karen Beatty | 021 985 592 

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Deadline Sale - All offers to be considered 

on or before 6pm Tuesday 11th July 2023 

- unless sold prior 

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Rare Opportunity On Riverstone Drive 

Perched at the gateway of comfort and style, this 6-bedroom 

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A seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces is achieved 

through the rear deck and expansive concrete patio, extending 

effortlessly from the living area. This thoughtful design ensures 

excellent flow, offering an ideal setting for summer gatherings 

and relaxation. The heart of the home lies downstairs, where 

a spacious kitchen takes center stage, featuring not only size 

but also a large walk-in scullery. Cleverly crafted, the design 

incorporates a dining room and a separate lounge, catering to the 

diverse needs of large families. 

The 6 well-proportioned bedrooms throughout the home are 

accompanied by 3 bathrooms, including a generously sized 

ensuite with spa bath. The master bedroom, graced with its own 

balcony, invites you to savor panoramic views of the Southern 

Alps, creating a serene retreat within the comfort of your own 

home. 

This residence is not just a house; it’s a canvas ready for your 

family’s unique story. With immediate possession available, 

this home stands poised to welcome its next family into a space 

where thoughtful design meets practical elegance. 

Deadline Sale - All offers to be considered on 

or before 4pm, Tuesday 12th December 2023 



Listing ID: LIC30577 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Ltd 

Licensed (REAA 2008) - Rolleston 

Rowan Shepherd 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 303 1565 

Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 

Contact: 

Mobile: 027 224 4733 


Open Homes: Saturday 12.30 - 1.00pm & Sunday 1.15 - 1.45pm 

Proudly 100% Locally 

Owned & Operated 

Now with 4 offices in Selwyn 

Call in and see us for all your Real Estate needs 

Rolleston - Lincoln - West Melton - Prebbleton 


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

2 

Open Home 

FOR SALE 

405 Lincoln Tai Tapu Road, Lincoln 

4A2B1J 

BY NEGOTIATION 

34 Manor Drive, Rolleston 

5A3B3J 

• 6.4806ha (more or less) block 

with a private setting 

• 15 year old four bedroom, 

two bathroom modern home 

with double-glazing 

• 7 fenced paddocks 

• Income potential from the 

currently let house & two 

sleepouts 

For Sale 

Offers Over $1,349,999+ 

GST 

View 

by appointment 

Rowan Shepherd 

027 303 1565 

rowan.shepherd@raywhite.com 

Paul Dodds 

021 210 5559 

paul.dodds@raywhite.com 

• Spacious 2,837m2 section 

• Expansive open plan living 

• A separate lounge 

• Modern kitchen with WIP 

• 3x Heat Pumps & Wood Fire 

• Great indoor outdoor flow 

• Semi self contained wing 

• Three car garaging 

• Raised vegetable gardens 

By Negotiation 

View 

Sunday-1:15-1:45pm 

Kate Cameron 

027 688 8057 

kate.cameron@raywhite.com 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/LIC30525 

Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/PRB30174 


New Listing/Open Home 


DEADLINE SALE 

13 Berners Way, Rolleston 

3A2B2J 

FOR SALE 

69 Stonebrook Drive, Rolleston 

4A2B2L2J 

• Three-bedroom home, master 

with ensuite and WIR 

• O/P living with two sets of 

sliders to the outdoors 

• Large sleek kitchen with Smeg 

appliances & double fridge 

space 

• Separate laundry, carpeted 

double garage, attic storage 

Deadline Sale 

4pm Tuesday 19th 

December 2023 (unless 

sold prior) 

View 

Sunday 12.30 - 1.00pm 

Amanda Cherry 

027 340 6955 

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com 

'Big Red' Shefford 

027 224 4733 

brendan.shefford@raywhite.com 

• Four bedrooms and two 

bathrooms 

• 197 sqm home on 610 sqm 

section 

• Zoned for West Rolleston 

Primary 

• Mike Greer Home Build 

For Sale 

Offers Over $825,000 

View 

Sunday 11.45 - 12.15pm 

Rebecca Grose 

021 266 2173 

rebecca.grose@raywhite.com 

Harry Wright 

027 787 4479 

harry.wright@raywhite.com 

rwtownandlifestyle.co.nz/RLL31255 



Town & Lifestyle Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

3 

Open Home 

FOR SALE 

39 Blunden Road, Lincoln 

3A1K2B2L2J 

FOR SALE 

1 Meadows Drive, Rolleston 

3A2B2J 

• Built with energy efficiency in 

mind, with structural insulated 

panels, ducted heating, 

thermally broken double 

glazing & solar hot water 

• Caesarstone tops in kitchen 

• Panoramic park views across 

to the hills including Sugarloaf 

• Gated RV parking with power 

For Sale 

Offers Over $1,290,000 

View 

By Appointment 

Emma Langton-George 

027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 

Dwayne Bloomfield 

021 163 9874 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com 

• Bespoke joinery, tiled 

bathrooms & high stud 

ceilings throughout 

• Modern kitchen boasts stone 

benchtops & WIP with sink 

• Open plan living area flows to 

dual outdoor living spaces 

• Master with ensuite & WIR 

• Great location for families! 

For Sale 

$845,000 

View 

Sunday 11:00 - 11:30am 


021 163 9874 



027 555 0568 

emma.langton-george@raywhite.com 







FOR SALE 

223 Brookside Road, Rolleston 

4A2B2L3J 

DEADLINE SALE 

5 Ashton Rise, West Melton 

4A2B2L2J 

• Superb outdoor entertaining 

with Kwila decking, Archgola 

& manicured gardens 

• Generous O/P living space 

with the added comfort of a 

separate lounge 

• Stone benchtops, double 

fridge space, 90cm oven & a 

large WIP 

For Sale 


December 2023- unless 

sold prior 

View 

Thursday 5.00 - 5.30pm 

Sunday 11.45 - 12.15pm 


027 224 4733 


Georgia Schofield 

027 887 7282 

georgia.schofield@raywhite.com 

• 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms + 

Study Nook 

• Open plan living/dining with 

stylish kitchen + WIP 

• Master with Ensuite & WIR 

• Private oasis featuring 848 

sqm section & 2 Archgolas 

• Solar Panels offering savings 

on monthly power bills 

Deadline Sale 

2pm, Wednesday 20th 


sold prior) 

View 

Wednesday 3.30 - 4.00pm 

Sunday 1.30 - 2.00pm 


027 224 4733 


Jayden Cullen 

027 391 6785 

jayden.cullen@raywhite.com 





4 

Can you help? 

We have buyers wanting to purchase 

the following.. 

Lincoln 

3-4 bedrooms 

450m2 plus section 

$700,000 - $800,000 

Contact 

Rowan Shepherd 027 303 1565 


Lincoln/Tai Tapu/Prebbleton 

5 bedrooms plus, 3 bathrooms 

850m2 - 1 hectare section 

Preferred self contained onsite 

$1,800,000 - $2,300,000 

Contact 

Kate Cameron 027 688 8057 


Leeston Area 

3 bedrooms 

All aged properties considered 

Up to $630,000 

Contact 

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 


Prebbleton 

4 bedrooms plus 

Post quake build 


Up to $1.6 million 

Contact 

Paul Dodds 021 210 5559 


Rolleston 

Lincoln/Rolleston 

4000m2 section in central Rolleston 

4 bedrooms 

with or without property Master separate end of house 

Ideally close to transport/public access Newer build, 700m2 plus 

All prices considered 


Contact 

Contact 

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 Georgina Christie 027 523 2641 

dwayne.bloomfield@raywhite.com georgina.christie@raywhite.com 

Prebbleton 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 


$1,000,000 - $1,150,000 

Contact 



Rolleston 

4 bedrooms 


Near new or almost completed 

$780,000 - $880,000 

Contact 

Rowan Shepherd 027 303 1565 


Rolleston 

3 bedrooms 

Any size section 

3 plus car garaging 

Up to $850,000 

Contact 



Lincoln 


Up to $700,000 

Contact 

Fiona Shearing 021 229 6009 

fiona.shearing@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

Home with a separate dwelling, 

Additonal sheds/garaging 

land over 1500m2 

Around $1,350,000 

Contact 

Leisa Webster 027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

Ambrose or original Faringdon 

3 bedrooms plus, office by front door 

Private section 

Price up to $900,000 

Contact 

Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 

amanda.cherry@raywhite.com 

Halswell 

3-4 bedrooms, 2 living 

500-700m2 section 

Near new home 

$750,000 - $850,000 

Contact 

Keren Crumpton 027 416 2773 

keren.crumpton@raywhite.com 

Rolleston 

4 bedrooms 

180m2 plus floor plan 

Double garage 

Up to $850,000 

Contact 

Holly Partridge 027 777 1270 

holly.partridge@raywhite.com 

Lincoln/Tai Tapu/Prebbleton 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 

Newer if possible, 2 living areas 


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

Contact 



Lincoln 

4 bedrooms 

2 living spaces 



Contact 

Paul Dodds 021 210 5559 


Tai Tapu 

Executive style home 

3-4 bedrooms 

Medium to large section size 

Up to $1,300,000 

Contact 



Prebbleton 


Good outdoor living 



Contact 

Paul Dodds 021 210 5559 


Lincoln 

4 bedrooms 

2 bathrooms 

Section over 600m2 

$850,000 - $950,000 

Contact 



Lincoln 


Small easy care section 

Te Whariki or surrounds 

Contact 



The difference between FOR SALE and SOLD 

ROLLESTON - LINCOLN - PREBBLETON - WEST MELTON 

347 9988 325 7299 777 7160 347 9933 


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

5 

Five FREE Hams To Give Away 

Lincoln Santa Parade & Market 

Saturday 9th December From 9am 

Our team will be handing out a FREE entry ticket to go in the draw 

at the Lincoln Christmas Parade & Market 

Draw will be made straight after the Parade outside the 

Ray White Lincoln Office 

MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! 

Merry Christmas from the team at 

Ray White Town & Lifestyle 

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



FOR SALE 

35 School Road, Tai Tapu 

4A1K2B2L2J 

DEADLINE SALE 

11 Kinglear Drive, Rolleston 

5A3B2L2J 

• Superb open plan living zones 

• Stylish kitchen with adjoining 

dining area opening to a patio 

• Main living area & separate 

lounge both open to decks 

• Log burner & 2 heat pumps 

• 2 bedrooms feature WIRs 

• Electronic gates, carpeted 

double garage & drive-thru 

Deadline Sale 

4:00pm, Tuesday 19th 

December 2023 


View 


Sunday 1.15 - 1.45pm 


027 555 0568 


021 163 9874 


• The main property offers 4 

bedrooms with an open-plan 

living/dining area 

• Updated kitchen in 2021 

• Log fire, heat pump, HRV 

System & solar hot water 

• A separate dwelling (52m2) - 

perfect for parents, teens, or 

extended family members 

Deadline Sale 



sold prior) 

View 


Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm 

Leisa Webster 

027 722 5537 

leisa.webster@raywhite.com 





6 

Lincoln 777 Ellesmere Road 

Location, size and views! 

Located right on the edge of the popular Lincoln township, this spacious (approx. 330m2) and welcoming sundrenched home 

must be on your watch list to view! As you step through into the entrance, you'll be immediately captivated by the 

breathtaking views of the meticulously maintained gardens. Inside, the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area create a 

warm and inviting space, complete with a large log burner to keep you cozy on the winter evenings. From this vantage point, 

you can enjoy the stunning vistas across the expansive land to the majestic Port Hills. For those seeking additional living space, 

a separate lounge offers a tranquil retreat. The 4 bedrooms are all generous in size and serviced by a bathroom and separate 

tiled shower room. There is also a separate laundry and great storage too. Not to be underestimated, the master suite is 

impressive in size and boasting a walk-in robe and ensuite and French doors which open out to the garden oasis. Car and DIY 

enthusiasts will appreciate the internal 4-car garage, complete with a an approx. 5.5x5.5 workshop/rumpus area and 

additional loft storage. *Price will be plus GST* 

4 2 2 4 

Deadline Sale closes Thursday 7th December, 2023 at 5.00pm, 


View Sun 10 Dec 1.30 - 2.00pm 

Web pb.co.nz/ROU172601 

Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 

Karen Harper 

M 027 444 1436 

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

E karenh@pb.co.nz 

Burnham 312 Two Chain Road 

Affordable entry level that will tick all your boxes! 

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom character home nestled on a sprawling 10-acre estate that offers the perfect blend of 

rustic elegance and modern convenience. With generously sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one of which an ensuite with 

spa bath), separate 2nd living space and a large study nook area. This home definitely provides ample space for comfortable 

family living at an affordable price. Set amidst mature trees and lush plantings, the property exudes an enchanting, tranquil 

atmosphere. A sheltered pool area invites you to unwind and bask in the serenity of your surroundings. A meandering water 

race and a picturesque pond add a touch of natural beauty to the landscape. With summer on our doorstep, the inground 

pool is going to be a welcome treat for the kids or the kids at heart to enjoy over the summer months. For those with a green 

thumb, the established orchard, complete with fruit and nut trees, is a delightful addition, ensuring a constant supply of 

seasonal treats. The inclusion of a lunging yard and cattle yard with ramps plus 5 fenced paddocks make it an ideal choice for 

those with agricultural pursuits or an animal or horse lover. 

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

4 2 2 3 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 6th December, 2023 at 4.00pm, 


View Sun 10 Dec 12.00 - 12.30pm 

Web pb.co.nz/ROU168933 

Angela Hunt 

M 021 548 777 

Karen Harper 

M 027 444 1436 

E angela.hunt@pb.co.nz 

E karenh@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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Property Brokers 

at the Lincoln 

Christmas Parade 

Christmas is on us! 

We’re giving away two ‘My Food Bag Christmas 

Classics’ (4-6+ people) 

Visit the team at the Property Brokers stall to 

get a FREE entry ticket to go in the draw at 

the Lincoln Christmas Parade & Market. 

Saturday 9th December from 9am 

Draw will take place in front of the Property 

Brokers Tent at 12pm. Must be present to win! 

If not the next number will be drawn. 

Also at the Property Brokers stall: 

• Free airbrush tattoos for the kids 

• Sausage Sizzle – proceeds to the 

Rolleston RSA 

• Perty the PB Mascot 

Merry Christmas from the team at Property 

Brokers Lincoln 

pb.co.nz 

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 

PB071462

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Rolleston 95 Wards Road 

Business options on this 4 HA Lifestyle Block!!! 

It's not often you start out talking about a shed on a property but on this occasion, size certainly does matter! Approximately 

15x12m2 with two container-height electric doors on a 300mm (approx.) concrete floor with three-phase power, this is a 

serious building for countless business opportunities. Currently being utilised as an engineering workshop, it isn't the only jewel 

in the crown. The family home provides all the necessary modern comforts one could ask for and from the workshop is only a 

small stroll to the back door. The brick house with a concrete tile roof profile is a little cracker and well looked after. The wide 

entranceway sets the scene as you turn into the open-plan kitchen/dining area with ample room for any family. The lounge 

with its pellet fire and heat distribution network also has a heat pump to keep the whole house really warm and to seal the 

deal there is a second heat pump in the master bedroom. Extra's not found in every abode include a separate laundry, 2 

toilets, and a large storage room just off the double garage. There is also a roomy office at the front of the home. 

4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Monday 18th December, 2023 at 1.00pm, 



Web pb.co.nz/ROL12963 

Justin Le Lievre 

M 022 628 1306 

E justinl@pb.co.nz 

Prebbleton Lots 1 and 9, Robinsons Road 

Now Priced - Lot 1 $960,000 and Lot 10 $950,000 

Robinsons Road Lifestyle Blocks Now Selling! 

This land is perfectly situated between two of Christchurch's most popular small towns, Prebbleton and Lincoln. These 

outstanding 4HA blocks with rich fertile soils are proving very popular. If living in the country is a must and at the flick of a 

switch being in town, tickles your fancy you may well have found your next place of residence. 

For Sale Buyers $930,000+ 

View By appointment 

Web pb.co.nz/LIL10364 

This land is an absolute must to inspect. *Titles expected soon. 

Justin Le Lievre 

M 022 628 1306 

E justinl@pb.co.nz 


Proud to be here

9 

Sheffield 8 Wrights Road 

Serene lifestyle 

Nestled within the heart of Sheffield, this 240sqm (approx.) residence sits gracefully on a sprawling 2,373sqm (approx.) rear 

section, offering a spacious and sunny family home with a serene lifestyle appeal. Thoughtfully designed and built in 2015, 

the interior features an open plan layout that seamlessly integrates the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Complementing this 

is a separate lounge, providing ample space for both relaxation and entertainment. Climate control is achieved through a log 

burner with a wetback, two heat pumps, and heat transfer system. The four generously appointed bedrooms, two bathrooms 

including a master ensuite, along with a separate laundry, offer both luxury and practicality. 

Outside, the expanse of the beautifully established section unfolds to reveal a glass house, vegetable gardens, a wood shed, a 

separate double garage, and an inviting summer shed. Immerse yourself in this fabulous family home, perfectly positioned 

within walking distance to the local primary school and the World Famous Sheffield Pie Shop. 

4 2 2 4 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 20th December, 2023 at 

3.00pm, (unless sold prior) 


Web pb.co.nz/DFU173651 

Amy Jones 

M 021 077 9945 

Shar Simôn 

M 027 555 0654 

E amy.jones@pb.co.nz 

E shar@pb.co.nz 

Kirwee 35B Tramway Road 

A quality lifestyle 

Immaculate in presentation enjoying all the benefits of a quiet and peaceful village location, this 200sqm (approx.) near new 

home rests on an expansive 3,800sqm (approx.) section, providing ample space for comfortable and relaxed living. Upon 

entering, you'll be greeted by the inviting open-plan layout, seamlessly connecting the kitchen, dining, family and living areas. 

Step outside onto the expansive sun-drenched deck, where summer BBQs and gatherings await, providing a perfect setting for 

outdoor enjoyment. Intelligently configured over two wings, two of the four bedrooms and main bathroom enjoy quiet 

separation from the master precincts where you are indulged with a walk-thru robe and ensuite. A separate laundry, excellent 

storage options and carpeted internal access double garage enhance the functionality of this residence. Adding practicality to 

this already impressive package is a substantial 108sqm powered shed, ideal for hobbies or additional storage. Superb for 

families looking to escape suburbia while still being handy to school and amenities and just a 25-minute drive from 

Christchurch Airport. 


4 2 2 2 

Deadline Sale closes Wednesday 20th December, 2023 at 

1.00pm, (unless sold prior) 


Web pb.co.nz/DFU173760 

Amy Jones 

M 021 077 9945 

Shar Simôn 

M 027 555 0654 

E amy.jones@pb.co.nz 

E shar@pb.co.nz 

Proud to be here

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12 


Harcourts Four Seasons 

P 0800 789 1011 

Enter our colouring competition and you could WIN! 

To enter simply scan or photograph your entry and post to our Facebook page Harcourts Four Seasons Realty or drop off to your local 

Harcourts Four Seasons Office in (Belfast, Kaiapoi, Hanmer Springs, Hornby, Lincoln, Prebbleton, Rangiora, Rolleston or The Palms) before 

midday Monday 18th December 2023. Winning entries will be notified on Tuesday 19th December by phone and displayed on our Facebook 

page. Additional entry forms can be found on our Facebook, Instagram and web page - harcourtsfourseasons.co.nz or collected from any of 

the above offices. Prizes: Winning entries in each age group will receive vouchers from The Warehouse: 1st $20, 2nd $15 and 3rd $10. 


Name: 

Age (please tick one) 0 - 5 years 6 - 9 years 10 - 14 

Parent/Guardian Name: 

Parent/Guardian Telephone: 

Your home for local property 

Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd | Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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14 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS 

FROM THE CHRIS JONES TEAM 

Chris and his team would like to extend a sincere thanks 

for all the ongoing support of their valued clients and 

network throughout 2023. 

It has been an exceptional year. Chris and 

the team achieved No.1 Nationwide and 

No.1 Canterbury for Bayleys in all divisions. 

Also, Chris was recognised by REINZ as the 

overall residential salesperson of the year 

for highest sales volume. As we look back 

on the past year, we can’t help but be 

excited about the year ahead. 

If you are considering a move in the new 

year, contact us today — we would love to 

discuss how we are able to achieve the best 

possible result for you. 

Lifestyle | Residential | Developments 

Chris Jones | 027 220 5043 

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz | chrisjonesbayleys.nz 

NO.1 BAYLEYS | 2022/2023 

NATIONWIDE - ALL DIVISIONS 

CANTERBURY - ALL DIVISIONS 


Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services

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NEW LISTING 

Boundary lines are indicative only 

Halswell 73 Halswell Junction Road 

Opportunity on 4,004sqm at 73 Halswell Junction Road 

Developers, land bankers and wise homeowners, 73 Halswell Junction Road is the ultimate property for you. This 

truly uniquely positioned 4,004sqm property zoned Residential Suburban presents so much opportunity for its 

new owners. The current owners have lived here for 17 years and enjoyed the space and privacy this property offers. 

This sundrenched home has been enhanced over the years and offers an excellent layout for a family to have their 

own space. Along with the comfortable family home is an excellent array of sheds offering up to 6 car 

garaging/workshop or storage areas. All this set amongst established grounds and large trees creating a very 

peaceful environment. Option B plus an additional 848sqm of bare land that allows for a larger road frontage. 

bayleys.co.nz/5522635 

4 3 2 6 

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 

2pm, Wed 13 Dec 2023 

Andrew Taylor 027 435 5930 

andrew.taylor@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Chamberlain 027 388 9409 

sam.chamberlain@bayleys.co.nz 


NEW LISTING 

Kirwee 594 Homebush Road 

Exceptional lifestyle living on rare 2.5 acres 

Set on a rare and sought-after 2.5 acres of picturesque landscape, this home offers an unrivalled blend of 

sophistication, comfort and natural beauty. Step into the heart of elegance as you enter the expansive open-plan 

living area, adorned with a cathedral ceiling and exposed timber beams that create an atmosphere of grandeur. 

Timber accents continue in the gorgeous kitchen, complete with stone benchtops, quality appliances and a large 

scullery. Year-round comfort is assured with a log fire and ducted heating, with the added benefit of solar panels for 

keeping costs down. Further appeal is guaranteed with a separate laundry, attic storage, inbuilt speakers, a well and 

irrigation. With a paddock to house the sheep and chooks, veggie beds and fruit trees for green thumbs and plenty 

of garden for the kids to play amongst, this exquisite property really does offer the best of easy lifestyle living. 

4 1 2 2 


4pm, Tue 19 Dec 2023 

View 3-3.30pm Sun 10 Dec or by appointment 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz 



bayleys.co.nz

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NEW LISTING 


Leeston 357 Tramway Road 

Character living in the countryside 

Buyers wanting to embrace rural living in all its glory will be drawn to this 4.89 hectare lifestyle property offering 

living versatility in an idyllic setting just 10 minutes from Leeston. With its repainted 1930s double-level bungalow 

design, this home offers a modernised kitchen and bathroom, four bedrooms plus a sleepout. The living room opens 

to a sunny verandah which looks out to the lawn area. The vendors introduced numerous updates during their 14 

year tenure including refencing and planting of shelter. There is extensive shedding including a three-bay shed, fourbay 

shed x 2 and another three-bay utilising one bay as a granny flat. A raised vegetable garden, orchard, chook 

house and five fenced paddocks complete the package. 

4 2 1 



Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519 

suzy.mcpherson@bayleys.co.nz 



NEW LISTING 

Rolleston 7 Lesser Close 

So much to love 

Upon entering, you'll be greeted by striking features that elevate this property to a league of its own. The high stud 

feature ceilings, solar-powered skylights, and engineered stone bench tops are just a few of the thoughtfully 

integrated elements. What sets this home apart is not just its aesthetics, but its practical innovations which include a 

custom-built dining table, attached to the breakfast bar, and a kiln fire on full wetback. The home's design reflects a 

keen understanding of the importance of natural light and warmth. The gorgeous bathrooms are a testament to the 

commitment to luxury and quality. Beyond the carpeted double garage lies a multi-purpose room, with its own 

ranch slider access, lending itself to be a teenager's retreat, a potential fourth bedroom, a 'work from home' space or 

even a gym. The property sits majestically at the head of a quiet cul-de-sac on a fabulous 848sqm section. 


3 2 2 2 



View 12-12.30pm Thu 7 Dec & Sun 10 Dec 

Sarah Booth 027 527 8258 

sarah.booth@bayleys.co.nz 

Nick Booth 027 306 3186 

nick.booth@bayleys.co.nz 


bayleys.co.nz

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Rolleston 3/1213 Main South Road 

King and country 

The site is certainly not without some challenges but for the creative and imaginative it presents as a very affordable 

solution and rare find. Perhaps you are looking for a storage solution, extra grazing, a piece of land to landbank or 

the perfect place to build your dream home. 

• Land area of approximately 4.33 hectares 

• Sole access from Justine Drive 

• Sought after location and fully fenced 

• Zoned for Weedons School, Broadfield School and Rolleston College 


4.3303 ha 

Deadline Sale (will not be sold prior) 

12pm, Mon 11 Dec 2023 

3 Deans Avenue, Chch 

Phone for viewing times 

Julia Ashmore-Smith 027 243 5543 

julia.ashmore@bayleys.co.nz 


FINAL NOTICE 

Springston 380 Ellesmere Junction Road 

First time to market - unlock the potential 

Nestled in the seldom available enclave of Springston, this cherished family home is making its market debut, 

offering a golden opportunity for a fortunate buyer. Infused with countless happy memories, this property has been 

the heart of gatherings both large and small. Featuring three bedrooms, a recently renovated bathroom, a snug 

living room, a spacious kitchen/dining area, and a separate laundry, this residence is both practical and inviting. 

Immaculate and original, it eagerly awaits your personal touch. Step outside, and discover a garage, enclosed shed 

space, and workshop, providing abundant room for hobbies and storage. Envision transforming the once 

productive vegetable gardens into your private oasis and reviving the charming old chook house. The possibilities 

are limitless. 


3 1 1 2 


1pm, Thu 14 Dec 2023 

View Sun 12-12.30pm 

Urszula Bedggood 027 338 7889 


Haley Smith 027 341 3846 



bayleys.co.nz

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Tai Tapu 386 Gebbies Pass Road 

Peaceful rural charm meets convenience 

Discover the tranquil allure of country living just a stones throw away from Tai Tapu. Welcome to 386 Gebbies Pass, 

where peaceful rural charm meets convenience with a mere ten-minute drive to Tai Tapu and only 30 minutes from 

Christchurch CBD. This idyllic three bedroom abode offers a serene escape from the bustle of city life. Each 

bedroom boasts ample space and convenient built in wardrobes, providing comfortable accommodation for you 

and your family. Warmth and comfort abound with a cozy log burner enhancing the ambience of this charming 

home. The layout offers a seamless flow, featuring a separate living area for added privacy and relaxation. The wellappointed 

kitchen with generous storage ensures functionality meets style. 


3 1 1 


2pm, Thu 14 Dec 2023 






FINAL NOTICE 


West Melton 981a Old West Coast Road 

Gold-stamped lifestyle luxury 

Celebrated with a Gold Award at the 2021 Registered Master Builders House of the Year, this residence is a 

masterpiece of modern design, unveiling everyday elegance. Extending from the home is a covered outdoor 

entertainment area, framing views of the Southern Alps. Designed with living ease in mind, the layout presents a 

cohesive string of living and dining areas, ensuring a smooth transition between indoor comfort and outdoor leisure. 

The grounds offer a heated inground swimming pool, vegetable gardens and an array of fruit trees. Situated just five 

minutes from West Melton, this secluded and sheltered 4-hectare lifestyle block comes complete with a three-bay 

barn-style shed, paddocks and its own well. This distinctive property has so much to offer. 


4 3 2 2 

Auction (unless sold prior) 12pm, Thu 14 Dec 2023 

3 Deans Avenue, Chch 

Phone for viewing times 

Chris Jones 027 220 5043 

chris.jones@bayleys.co.nz 

Sam Sidey 027 346 3500 

sam.sidey@bayleys.co.nz 


bayleys.co.nz

Your guide to all things Real Estate 

in the Selwyn District 

Stability and steady growth in 

Selwyn’s Real Estate Market 

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The Selwyn real estate market is 

displaying signs of resilience and 

moderate growth, even with rising 

mortgage rates and economic 

uncertainty. Since the election, there 

has been a discernible uptick in 

open home numbers and general 

inquiries, indicating a positive 

trend in buyer interest. This upward 

trend is confirmed by Realestate. 

co.nz, who states, “The number of 

people searching on realestate.co.nz 

also increased by 7.0% compared 

to September and was up by 3.1% 

compared to the same time last year.” 

Chris Flanagan, General Manager 

of Bayleys Rolleston, advises that the 

general demand across the Selwyn 

region remains robust, particularly 

in the lifestyle market and residential 

properties up to one million dollars. 

Notably, Rolleston has experienced 

several sales exceeding the milliondollar 

mark. He states that families, in 

particular, are showing a keen interest 

in taking the next step, whether 

moving into a larger residential 

property or investing in a lifestyle 

property. However, buyers’ concerns 

primarily revolve around potential 

interest rate hikes and increasing 

inflation, which could impact 

affordability and investment returns. 

While he advises there isn’t a 

significant surge in prices, the market 

remains stable without any drastic 

fluctuations. The average time on the 

market stands at 44 days over the past 

three months, indicating a reasonable 

pace of transactions. Working with a 

reputable agency ensures sellers will 

maximize their returns. 

Key median sale prices provided 

by Bayleys Rolleston over the past 

three months give insights into the 

market’s performance, with Rolleston 

averaging $760,064, Leeston $265,344 

and Darfield $589,184. 

Meanwhile, Nick Hallpike, Ray 

White Group Manager, confirms 

Selwyn continues seeing exceptional 

demand from buyers. There continue 

to be low levels of listings in Selwyn, 

and with limited choice, some great 

prices are being achieved with reduced 

days on the market. He suggests, 

“Right now is a great time to sell.” 

The Selwyn real estate market 

presents a stable and steadily growing 

landscape. With consistent demand 

from buyers, the region remains an 

attractive prospect for both buyers and 

sellers. The change in government and 

the newly signed coalition agreement 

by the leaders of National, Act and 

NZ First may still impact the market 

further in the coming months. The 

increased activity post-election being 

experienced is currently contributing 

to a healthy and optimistic property 

market outlook in Selwyn. 

NEW LISTING 

West Melton 48 Rossington Drive 

3,563sqm of style and sophistication 

Located in a very quiet and private corner of the very sought-after Gainsborough Subdivision in West Melton is a 

stunning 335sqm four bedroom home built by the multiple award-winning Metzger Builders. Hidden from the road 

therefore ensuring the utmost in privacy, this home will impress even the fussiest of discerning buyers. Built in 2012 

and featuring a 2.7m stud plus over-height doors and windows ensures a sense of space and quality as soon as you 

walk in the front doors. The feature solid Rimu wooden floors in the expansive kitchen/living area create a warmth 

and natural softness for your everyday living areas. Large sliding doors open the separate lounge to the main living 

areas creating a very large entertaining area that can also be minimised down to create a warm and inviting area 

complete with a feature gas fire. 

4 2 2 3 

For Sale offers invited over $1,790,000 






bayleys.co.nz/5522745

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This immaculate and homely property is sure 

to impress with: 

• A spacious living/dining/kitchen 

• Large walk in pantry 

• 3 Double bedrooms 

• Master ensuite and walk in robe 

• Double internal access garage 

• An easy care fully fenced 

section, green house, gardens 

• GJ Gardner Home - Built 2015 

• Section size: 611m2 

• House Area: 174m2 

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A lot of planning and emotion has been lovingly 

put into designing this high spec Peter Ray 

home and has clever surprises throughout, 

with: 

• 4 Double bedrooms, master bedroom with 

ensuite with walk through robe and sliding 

doors to outside 

• Separate lounge 

• Heat pump/heat transfer system 

• Pellet Fire 

• Established 747m2 section 

with fruit trees 


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This pristine family home is offering the X and 

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• 4 double bedrooms - master with ensuite, 

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• Separate lounge 

• Heat pump/HRV system 

• Spa pool - 5 person HotSpring 

with colour changing lights 

• Arch Gola with outdoor fireplace 

• Section size: 793m2 


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Are you 55 years old and want to socialise more? 

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• Spacious bedrooms, dining and living areas 

• An open-plan kitchen with high-quality 

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• Underfloor heating in the bathroom and 

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• Double glazed with a Master 

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