Guardian Property - 28 April 2017

Property April 28, 2017

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Industry Comment

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FEATURE PROPERTY

23 Cameron Street, Ashburton

A much admired location A much admired home on a sought-after corner westside location, 531sqm section close to Ashburton Domain and hospital.

Ideal retirement with three bedrooms,

FOR SALE

418,000

$

sun -filled lounge/dining room facing north-west with separate kitchen and separate living with ranchslider to sunny paved courtyard. Double car garaging with internal access.

www.bayleys.co.nz/554140

Ray Knight

Phone 03 307 7377 or 027 434 0139 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz

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Allenton

CHARMING COTTAGE JUST FOR YOU

Allenton

1/4 Balmoral Place

For Sale $275,000 View by appointment

15 Charles Street

For Sale Offers over $265,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/554071

Situated in quiet Balmoral Place this tidy unit is the front one of two. Views from the kitchen window of a prize winning garden is a bonus.

Single garage has internal access to sunny open plan living. Two double bedrooms with plenty of wardrobe space. This is a lovely location on the westside of town.

www.bayleys.co.nz/554395

Jenny Gray

M 027 452 2888 B 03 307 7377 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

On offer a three bedroom character cottage in Allenton, set on a user friendly garden with play area to suit any family. The deck off the living is a great space to entertain, a fenced vegetable patch to further enhance, surrounded by trees there is also a garden pond. The home is well heated by a gas fire, heat pump and HRV. The master bedroom was once the lounge so is very sizable, the second bedroom is also a double.

Eliza Waszczak

M 021 039 1770 B 03 307 7377 eliza.waszczak@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

PRICE REDUCTION = EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR BRAND NEW

Allenton

EASY LIVING

Allenton

5 Charlesworth Drive

For Sale Offers over $577,000 View Sat 10-10.30am by appointment

46A Galbraith Street

For Sale $365,000 View Sat 10.30-11am or by appointment

Brand new property. Brand new Price! Spacious, low maintenance family home. Features include open plan kitchen/dining/family room. Spacious kitchen with separate walk in pantry. Living areas open out to a sun-drenched patio. Master bedroom with WIR and ensuite. Two further double bedrooms, large main bathroom, separate laundry and attached three car garaging.

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Situated near Racecourse Road on rear 528m² section with own driveway. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms with plenty of space. Most appealing galley-style kitchen, open plan living opens out to two patios, a big plus - all double glazed. Double garage with internal access.

SUNNY SITUATION

Allenton

SMART LIVING ON HARRISON

Allenton

11 Glassey Drive

For Sale $399,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment

55 Harrison Street

For Sale Offers over $539,000 View Sat 11.30-12pm or by appointment

This property is situated in a quiet street in Allenton (westside Ashburton) about a ten minute walk to school (pre and primary) and a vibrant shopping centre. Constructed of summerhill stone which is painted to give a more modern look. The decor is neutral bright and crisp and the carpet has recently been replaced. Generous living with a second living that could easily be a fourth bedroom. The grounds are well fenced.

www.bayleys.co.nz/552837

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

www.bayleys.co.nz/554262

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Come see this just-completed, highly spec’d, town house. There are very few houses of this quality in this popular location.

Superb layout consisting of three bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in robe; well designed spacious kitchen complete with living leading on to a gorgeous deck and a landscaped section with some mature planting. Heatpump and double garage; separate laundry.

www.bayleys.co.nz/554565

Jenny Gray

M 027 452 2888 B 03 307 7377 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

www.bayleys.co.nz/554313

Eliza Waszczak

M 021 039 1770 B 03 307 7377 eliza.waszczak@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

FIRST HOMEBUYERS TAKE NOTE

Allenton

EXCLUSIVE REAR RACECOURSE ROAD SUBDIVISION

Allenton

8 James Street

For Sale $255,000 View Sat 1.30-2pm or by appointment

Racecourse Road

For Sale View phone for viewing times

You are going to love this home with two sunny double bedrooms and good sized living areas heated via heatpump. 799m² section with easy care garden and double garage. Close to Allenton shops and school. Don´t miss out. Give John a call now!

www.bayleys.co.nz/554159

John Lamb

M 022 171 8321 B 03 307 7377 john.lamb@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Lot 3 800m² $195,000 Lot 5 939m² $212,000 Only two of these exclusive west facing sections left. All are fenced and waiting for new homes to be constructed.

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

www.bayleys.co.nz/550437

Jenny Gray

M 027 452 2888 B 03 307 7377

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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BEAUTY ON BURNETT

Ashburton

IN THE HEART OF TOWN

Ashburton

372 Burnett Street

Price by Negotiation View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment

55 Park Street

Price by Negotiation View by appointment

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Four bedroom bungalow on easy care section Recently renovated, making this a tidy investment or excellent first home Centrally located, just a short stroll to the CBD

www.bayleys.co.nz/551337

Brad Wallis

M 022 350 2269 B 0800 438 547 brad.wallis@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

55 Park Street is a large character home, a real landmark in our town centre. The beautiful sweeping staircase leads to four double bedrooms with two bathrooms. Downstairs the spacious bedroom has its own en-suite. Five generous living rooms are further complimented by character detailing of yesteryear. Virtually recarpeted and redecorated throughout. The refurbished kitchen is the hub of the home.

www.bayleys.co.nz/554267

Jenny Gray

M 027 452 2888 B 03 307 7377 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

SO CLOSE TO THE CBD

Ashburton

WHEN SIZE DOES MATTER

Tinwald

76 William Street

For Sale $350,000 View Sat 10.30-11am or by appointment

10 Grove Street

For Sale Offers over $528,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment

www.bayleys.co.nz/554555

Jenny Gray

M 027 452 2888 B 03 307 7377 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Perfect for family living, this spacious home has an appealing layout. The warmth of natural light and sun is spread throughout large living spaces with glass sliders flowing to the outdoors. Open plan kitchen and dining/living flowing to the second large lounge area, four bedrooms, master with ensuite and separate main bathroom. Some lighting has been changed to LED and year-round comfort assured with the updated heatpump.

www.bayleys.co.nz/554155

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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Fully alarmed, attractive three bedroom home only one block from town. Well fenced with sunny outdoor garden area. The bedrooms all have builtin furniture. The two living areas are heated with near new logburner. Single garage with internal access. A home of substance.

DON’T DELAY, A BRICK DELIGHT

Tinwald

HOME COMFORTS - TOWNHOUSE SIMPLICITY

Tinwald

160 Grove Street

For Sale Offers over $320,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment

76A Thomson Street

For Sale $490,000 View by appointment

This is the tidy brick home you have been searching for. Comprising of three decent sized bedrooms, modern open plan kitchen and dining.

Separate lounge with heatpump and compliant log burner. Updated bathroom and two toilets.

Updated and modern throughout. Off-street parking plus a double garage. The fully-fenced section is perfect for the children to play, playground included.

www.bayleys.co.nz/554622

Eliza Waszczak

M 021 039 1770 B 03 307 7377 eliza.waszczak@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Custom designed for sophisticated urban living an opportunity to buy brand new in a private and secure location. Contemporary interiors with quality finishes, enjoy the benefits of a ’turn key’ finish, just move in and enjoy, top quality fixtures and fittings, LED lighting, installed heatpump, completed paths and lawn allowing you to lay out the garden to your taste.Be in to choose your decor!

www.bayleys.co.nz/554106

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

’OAKLAND PASTURES’

Winchester

150 Budd Road

Deadline Sale

’Oakland Pastures’ presents the opportunity to own an exceptional, well laid out dairy farm in the heart of one of Canterbury’s prime farming areas. This 199.9671 hectare farm is currently milking approximately 720 cows on a low input, grass based system. The modern 54 bail Rotary shed is in its seventh season and comes complete with DeLaval Alpro plant, automatic cup removers, automatic drafting and milk meters, as well as in-shed feeding system. A 450 cow feed pad ensures that there is minimal damage to pasture in the wetter months of the season. ’Oakland’ is irrigated via four centre pivot irrigators and topped up with K-line pods. In the 2015/16 season the farm successfully produced over 285,000kgMS and is on-track to reach its targets this season on a relatively low cost system. Excellent standard of shedding including multiple implement and hay sheds plus a large calf rearing shed fitted with 15 automatic calf feeders and hot wash down system. Accommodation infrastructure is very good and includes five homes. With quality soils and a good resource consent to draw water, ’Oakland’ has been a high producing dairy unit for many years.

4pm, Fri 26 May 2017 (unless sold prior) View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/554494

George Morris

M 027 212 8668 B 03 307 7377

Nick Young

M 027 437 7820 B 03 307 7377

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

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For All Our residential, rural and commercial listings refer to our website bayleyscanterbury.co.nz

Mark Williams

Debbie Boon

Brad Wallis

Jenny Gray

M 027 442 2281 E markc.williams@bayleys.co.nz

M 027 448 4006 E debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

M 022 350 2269 E brad.wallis@bayleys.co.nz

M 027 452 2888 E jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz

John Lamb

Eliza Waszczak

Mick Hydes

Residential Sales Manager - Mid and South Canterbury

Residential and Lifestyle Specialist

Residential Sales

Residential Sales

Residential Sales

Residential Sales

Ray Knight

Residential Sales

Residential and Commercial Sales

M 022 171 8321 E john.lamb@bayleys.co.nz

M 021 039 1770 E eliza.waszczak@bayleys.co.nz

M 027 437 9696 E mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

M 027 434 0139 E ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz

Justin Waddell

Jon McAuliffe

Pete Hayward

Mike Preston

M 027 437 1111 E justin.waddell@bayleys.co.nz

M 027 432 7769 E jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz

M 027 433 3340 E pete.hayward@bayleys.co.nz

M 027 430 7041 E mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

Commercial and Country Sales

Rural and Lifestyle Sales

Rural and Lifestyle Sales

Rural and Lifestyle Sales

CALL THE BAYLEYS ASHBURTON TEAM TODAY FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS George Morris Rural and Lifestyle Sales

M 027 212 8668 E george.morris@bayleys.co.nz

201 West Street, Ashburton

Whalan and Partners Ltd, Bayleys, Licensed under the REA Act 2008

03 307 7377 ashburton@bayleys.co.nz

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GARDENING

Stop slugs in their slime

Henri Ham

AWAPUNI NURSERIES

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Cut the top off an empty fizzy drink bottle, leaving approximately 10cm of plastic from the lid.

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Make sure the lid is tightly screwed on.

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Make a hole next to your lettuces large enough for the whole bottle neck to fit into. The open end of your plastic bottle should sit almost parallel with the soil.

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Place three sticks approximately

Make

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15cm in height around your plastic bottle in the shape of a teepee.

Fill your bottle up to the halfway mark with beer (slugs aren’t fussy about the type of beer, but kids make sure you ask your parents first!).

To ensure that the beer is protected from rain, take the discarded end of your plastic fizzy drink bottle and cut off a section approximately 5cm from the end.

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Balance this section on the three sticks you staked earlier. This will create a lid to protect the beer against rain.

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Now all you have to do is sit back and wait. Overnight the slugs will slide their way into the beer. And don’t just stop with one beer bait bottle, make several and place them around your slug-susceptible veges.

Believe me you’ll be amazed by the results.

INDUSTRY COMMENT

Sale and purchase process

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Mortgage rates

5.29

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2 years

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2 years

5.19

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2 years

5.45

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2 years

5.19

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2 years

*At the time of printing seller who can consider the offer and take into account the amount offered and any conditions attached. The decision whether to accept or not is entirely up to the seller and the property remains available for sale and open to other offers during this process.

Practices can vary from agent to agent and from sale to sale. It is important that you understand the sale and purchase process for the house you are buying or selling. Make sure that you confirm the details with the agent.

Consult your lawyer Making and accepting an offer on a property involves signing a sale and purchase agreement. This is a legally binding contract and both buyer and seller should consult their own lawyer before signing.

Making an offer The agent will draw up the sale and purchase agreement and ask the buyer to sign it. Before doing so the agent must give the buyer a copy of the New Zealand Residential Property Sale and Purchase Agreement Guide. The buyer will be asked

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to provide confirmation in writing that they have received it. It is a good idea to read this guide before you sign the agreement. This guide is available from www.reaa.govt.nz.

Presenting an offer to the seller The agent will then present the offer to the

The agent must also give the seller a copy of the New Zealand Residential Property Sale and Purchase Agreement Guide before they sign the sale and purchase agreement. The seller will be asked to provide confirmation in writing that they have received it.

Conditional offers

 Subject to a builder’s and/or engineer’s inspection report  Subject to a lender’s valuation of the property or a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) report  Subject to finance The seller may also attach conditions.

Your lawyer can advise on this.

Both buyer and seller can negotiate the terms in a sale and purchase agreement

It is common for a conditional offer to be made. This means the offer is subject to a number of conditions being met.

Common examples include:

If the offer or conditions are not agreeable to either buyer or seller the agent can negotiate between them on price and/ or conditions with the aim of reaching a mutual agreement.

 Subject to the buyer selling their own property

Supplied by Real Estate Agent Authority 2008

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AT HOME

Property investment still a good deal While tougher loan to value ratio requirements might make some potential investors hesitate to buy properties they’ll put into the rental market, Ashburton’s relatively affordable house prices should see the investment market remain relatively buoyant local commentators say.

The new rules mean that investors now need a deposit of at least 40 per cent if they’re buying a property as a rental, but with a range of properties on the market in the $300,000 bracket, there is still every reason to buy with future profits in mind.

In many parts of New Zealand where house prices are ratcheting up at a phenomenal rate, the new LVR restrictions are seeing investors withdrawing from the market, but locally, industry sources say, there is still good interest in investment properties.

The upside of any change in the investment sector however, is that there is less competition for first home buyers trying to get a foot on the property ladder at a lower rung.

QV figures show that the returns for Ashburton investors are still good.

It puts the median rental across all property categories at $327 creating a median gross yield of 5.21 per cent. This currently shows an annual change of 0.9 per cent.

Ashburton’s median bond is $196.

For potential renters, the market is good, with Trade Me showing 54 properties listed as looking for tenants.

QV offers some solid advice for would be investors.

It suggests that one of the key factors

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and flick on relatively quickly, or do you prefer to invest in a property, rent it out and hold it against an increase in value over time?

Making a sound investment relies on buyers knowing their market and understanding what to buy and where to maximise the chances of good future profits.

QV has a range of tools on its website that buyers can use to check out trends and changing values.

Doing the sums to figure out what makes financial sense if you plan to buy, renovate and sell for a profit is critical and those calculations need to include accurate renovation costs, interest and selling agents fees.

And those sums are equally important if you plan to hold the property, rent it out and sell it at some time in the future.

You will need to consider how much mortgage repayments, rates, insurance, legal costs for tenancy contracts etc, add up to and then see if you make any profit after receiving a reasonable market rental income.

If you are renovating you don’t want to get caught short if your costs start racking up; you need to be sure you can cover the costs and that you have contingencies and you need to be able to cover costs if your property is untenanted.

PROPERTY FOR SALE OAMARU PLACEMAKERS 19 HUMBER STREET, OAMARU

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March 25 – May 7 – Uncovered | The Ashburton Licensing Trust Collection Ashburton Art Gallery ‘Uncovered’ brings to light a selection of artworks formerly scattered amongst the public spaces and offices owned by the Ashburton Licensing Trust.

Daily 10am-4pm, Wednesday till 7pm April 28 – Beating the Blues Methven Resort A seminar on boosting your connections with those around you.

Enquiries to Lee-Anne Tarling, 0800 424 399.

From 6.30pm April 28 – Too Many Chiefs Event Centre From a chance meeting in 2012, four singer-songwriter bandleaders hatched a cunning plan to join forces and present a show featuring their favourite original songs, without their usual ‘Indians’.

Open Hat Night!

7.30pm April 29 – Racing Ashburton Racecourse Ashburton Trotting Club meeting April 29 – Woodworkers Fun day Fun Day Interclub Competitions – Ashburton Woodworkers Inc. Open to the public 10am – 3pm April 29 – The Marvellous Monthly Mayfield Market Mayfield War Memorial Hall.

Get the family or a group of friends together and head to the Marvellous Monthly Mayfield Market.

Free entry.

10.00am – 3.00pm May 1 – Bridge Ashburton Bridge Club Learn how to play the card game bridge.

Lessons on Monday evening for about 10 weeks. $20.

Contact Kay Robb on 308 3838 or 027 682 2091.

7pm

May 4 – Golf Tournament Methven Golf Club Methven Lions Golf Tournament.

Open to men and women. Entry fee $30, proceeds to charity.

Contact Allan Lock 302 8030.

May 6 – Handbags fundraiser Ashburton Club and MSA Handbags and Gladrags.

Handbag donations can be dropped off at Ashburton’s Community House.

Entry fee $10, chlidren under 14 free.

Contact rakaiaanglicanparish@ gmail.com Proceeds go towards repair of St Mark’s historic Mountfort Church in Rakaia.

May 5 – May 21 – Wheels Week Cheek out the weeks programme of events by visiting our website. Something for everyone from Static Displays to Speedracing or why not take part in the Night Time Car Trail or the mountainbike event.

Visit www.wheelsweek.co.nz for more information.

7pm

11am – 4pm

May 6 – Concert Ashburton College auditorium A fundraising concert for four young Mid Cantabrians going to the world championship of performing arts.

Adults $20, children $15

May 5 – Quiz Night Fire Station, Burnett Street Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade themed quiz night.

May 7 – MX and Club TT Canterbury Motorcycles Clubs Vintage MX and Club TT racing, at a location to be advised.

Contact Shane Stocker on 027 479 9433.

May 7 – 25th Annual Classic, Vintage & Veteran Car Run 1400 Ealing Road, Coldstream $20 per car, this includes a personalised certificate, morning tea at the Showgrounds and entry for car and passengers into the venue.

For more information contact Alan on 308 8835 or Owen on 308 3442.

7.30pm May 6-July 2 – Gamebird Food Festival 2017 Hotel Ashburton is once again participating in the festival.

Come along and enjoy weekly gamebird specials. Be sure to book a table 307 8887.

May 6 – Vintage Car Club SWAPMEET Maronan Road Tinwald Experience the atmosphere of the annual Swapmeet with over 300 stalls – something for everyone.

7pm

May 7 – Motorkhana SprayMarks yard, Dobson Street Motorkhana run by the Ashburton Car Club. $40 entry fee, cars must be up to WOF standard.

Contact admin@ ashburtoncarclub.co.nz May 7 – Mud plug Mt Alford, off Alford Settlement Road.

Mt Alford Mud Plug, hosted by the Mid Canterbury 4x4 Club.

7.30am

8am –4pm

May 6 – All Vehicle Show Tinwald Domain Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade all vehicle show. All proceeds to the brigade’s fire museum building fund.

May 7 – Model Show Tinwald School grounds Gold coin donation, funds go back to the school for purchasing resources.

11am – 3pm May 6 – Plains Railway Maronan Road Preschoolers ride for free, children $3.50, adults $8 or family $20. See our Facebook page for more information.

11am – 4pm May 6 – Peel Forest Cafe Ameria Grenell and Monty Bevins are playing.

May 6 – Americar Maronan Road - Ashburton’s Americar Rod and Custom Club display and rockcover racing.

Phone Ross Edgar 027 432 7318.

1pm – 5pm

May 10 – Garage visit Bruce McIlroy Ltd hosts a rare tour of prestigious vehicles. Mini buses will be taking people to the venue.

Tickets essential, $15 each.

Tickets from Ross Butterick 027 477 8068.

May 12 – Mid Canterbury Sports Awards Mid Canterbury Sports Awards An evening to acknowledge Mid Canterbury achievers in sport.

6.30pm - 10.30pm May 13 – MTB racing Allenton Rugby club

May 7 – Private Vintage Tractor Collection 440 Corbetts Road South, Wakanui Courtesy Mr and Mrs R Bateman. A rare opportunity to view this extensive indoor collection of over 100 vintage tractors.

Friday, April 28 at 7.30pm Tickets $30

May 13 – Street Sprints Riverside Industrial Park - entry via Robinson Street, past Roscoes. Ashburton Car Club’s annual AutoSparks Street Sprints. Finals late on Sunday.

Entry fee by donation From 8.30am May 13 – Twilight autocross Ashburton Car Club event, held within the street sprints track. Open to public entry, but limited to 30 cars, and cars must be WOF standard. $70 per vehicle.

Visit www.ashburtoncarclub. co.nz May 13 – Wheelchair basketball Oxford Street stadium Paterson’s Funeral Services Wheelchair Basketballl. Contact Pauline Paterson on 308 7474.

Gold coin donation.

Saturday, April 29 at 7.30pm Members, guests and affiliates all welcome.

231 Burnett Street, Ashburton www.ashburtonclub.co.nz

Ph 308 7149

May 14 – Mid Canterbury Choir In Concert St Stephen’s Church “The Heavens Declare!”

2pm – 4pm May 17 – Suzie Morrison Memorial Trial Starting from Hotel Ashburton’s Turf Bar. Night car trial. Entries on the night. For more information contact admin@ ashburtoncarclub.co.nz 7pm

May 13 – Lauriston Hall Quiz and Auction Up to 6/team, $60/team Plate for shared supper Register on 027 631 66 42 7pm

7.30pm start

3pm

Come to the fair

A COUNTRY AFFAIR 10.00am to 2.00pm - April 29, 2017 Sinclair Centre, Park Street 11am - Celebrity country pie competition Food Stall and their by-products (from fruit to a pie, crumble, muffin, drink) Country Cafe: Teas, soup, delicious jams preserves Guess a Sheep’s weight, give the hen a name, gumboot throwing Lucky number hamper Live Country Music Family friendly activity to delight young and old

www.ateventcentre.co.nz Too Many Chiefs

Wayne Mason, Rob Joass, Andrew London & Laura Collins, who are all singer/songwriter bandleaders hatched a cunning plan to join forces and present a show featuring their favourite original songs, without their usual ‘Indians’. Their show will have elements of jazz, country, folk, blues and good old rock’n’roll.

APRIL

will be performing

10am – 12noon

May 19 – Quiz Night Collegiate South Hall Help us fundraise towards a defibrillator for the Collegiate Squash Club. Book your table

by May 12.

Call Gemma on 027 222 4766 or email gemma.sheehan@rrcl. co.nz.

Tickets: $30 per table (max 5 people).

Fri 7.30pm / Open Hat Night

The Club Orchestra

May 14 – Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/ Walk Ashburton Domain We have partnered up with the Heart Foundation to support its ‘Heart Foundation for Women’ campaign, which aims to help stop our women dying prematurely of heart disease.

For more information and ticket sales visit the website.

Family fun for everyone

10am – 3pm May 7 – Fundraiser Methven volunteer firefighters is holding a four-man ambrose golf tournament on May 7 to raise money for their Sky Tower Stair Challenge pledge for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.

For more information call Nigel Duncan on 027 319 3585.

The Mid Canterbury Mountainbike Club’s six hour relay/solo ride.

Registration 8am-9am, racing from 10am-4pm. Contact Greg gregl@lyssaghtl.co.nz

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The Addams Family

Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. Filled with quirky characters and catchy music this hilarious comedy is one not to be missed.

Sat, May 20 7.30pm | Sun, May 21 - 2pm | Tue, May 23 to Sat, May 27 - 7.30pm / Tickets: Adults $53* | Child/Students $30*

MAY

20 to 27

Toru – Crossing borders (Arts On Tour NZ)

Tiki Taane Mahuta

Wed 7.30pm / Open Hat Night

Fri, 9 – 7pm / Early Bird: $60 (til Apr 30)

Toru combine dazzling string artistry with guitars, bouzouki, fiddle and percussion with stunning vocal arrangements paying tribute to their varied heritage and other New Zealand musical heroes.

Toru will appeal to all ages and lovers of acoustic music.

JUNE

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Tiki Taane and Sam Trevethick from Shapeshifter performing live. Tiki Taane Mahuta is one of New Zealand’s largest nationally -devised productions set to the award winning soundtracks of Tiki Taane. Also combining theatre, spectacular aerials, contemporary dance, kapa haka, mau rakau and hip hop.

JUNE

Parental guidance for under 13.

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211A WILLS ST, ASHBURTON, 7700 * Fees apply

Property

GUARDIAN

Ashburton

5 Charlesworth Drive 372 Burnett Street 46A Galbraith Street 76 William Street 11 Glassey Drive 71A Cambridge Street 55 Harrison Street 8 James Street 15 Charles Street 10 Grove Street 42 Grove Street 160 Grove Street

ASHBURTON 10:00 – 10:30 10:00 – 10:30 10:30 – 11:00 10:30 – 11:00 10:45 – 11:15 10:45 – 11:15 11:30 – 12 noon 1:30 – 2:00 10:45 – 11:15 TINWALD 10:45 – 11:15 12:15 – 12:45 10:00 – 10:30

SATURDAY - APRIL 29

Is there any risk of methamphetamine (P) contamination?

If there is a body corporate (usually for apartments), what does that entail?

Are there any issues with neighbours or planned developments?

– REAA

How long has it been on the market? What is the seller’s preferred settlement date?

What maintenance, repairs or improvements have been carried out? Do these have permits?

Is there a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) available or a building report prepared by an accredited property surveyor?

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Check out the Education feature in the weekend’s Guardian.

OUT TOMORROW

Is the property insulated? If so, to what degree (eg walls, underfloor, ceiling)?

Are there any offers on the property, or have any contracts been cancelled by potential buyers?

EDUCATION FEATURE

Is the property well-maintained? What condition are the roof, piles, wiring, and plumbing in?

Have there been any issues with the property, such as earthquake damage or water-tightness?

Questions to ask at an open home

Tinwald

Open Homes