Guardian Property | December 9

Property

December 9, 2016

& LIFESTYLE

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Mixing Real Estate with children

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Open Homes

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Mid Canterbury open homes

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The layout is very functional and offers features that

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A HOME TO CALL YOUR OWN

Allenton

118 Alford Forest Road

For Sale Offers over $279,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/553657

Now is the time buy this brick home, in a sought after location. Enjoy the open plan kitchen and living. The plus is a sunroom, giving you that extra needed space. Priced for a first home buyer, so move the family or just yourself. The well maintained section has lots of parking, large garden shed, plenty of space for vegetable gardens and that trampoline.

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Allenton

92 Belt Road

For Sale $398,000 View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment

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Totally unrecognisable from the street, this four or five bedroom home has had a huge makeover.

New roof and exterior colour scheme set in structured landscaped grounds. New insulation underfloor, walls and ceiling. Modern kitchen and bathroom. This really is a great family property.

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Allenton

PRICED TO SELL

Allenton

62 Farm Road

For Sale $560,000 View Sat 11.45am-12.15pm or by appointment

37 Kelvin Crescent

For Sale $569,000 View Sat 11.30am-12.00pm or by appointment

A large 320m² contemporary style home. With four bedrooms, bathroom and living areas all upstairs and two bedrooms, and laundry/ bathroom downstairs. The generous lounge has the most fabulous views over "Coniston" and beyond. A real treat is the huge triple car garage with storage rooms attached. Plus there is lots more! This property really is something special for Ashburton and is certainly a family home.

Eliza Waszczak

M 021 039 1770 B 03 307 7377 eliza.waszczak@bayleys.co.nz

www.bayleys.co.nz/553654

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.

You must see to appreciate this home and especially the beautiful section complete with the added area for extra car parking and also if you have a motor home there is even a covered carport with power point (designed for a large motor home). This type of home is rarely available and so sought after. The 1,188m² section and the home is two story with five bedrooms and two bathrooms, heated by a compliant log burner.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553144

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/552902

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.

STUNNING DESIGN

Allenton

ALLENTON TOWNHOUSE

Allenton

10D Primrose Place

For Sale $635,000 View Sat 12.15-12.45pm or by appointment

1/18 Woodham Drive

For Sale $315,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment

Brand new four bedroom home finished to the highest standard. Superior specification including feature tiles, insulated garage door and landscaped gardens. Master bedroom with striking ensuite bathroom and generous walkthrough wardrobe. Located at the end of a cul-desac in the popular Lochlea subdivision.

www.bayleys.co.nz/552184

Brad Wallis

M 022 350 2269 B 03 307 7377 brad.wallis@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Lovely two bedroom front townhouse on the westside of Ashburton. Your peace won’t be comprised with vehicle movements as this property is situated on a no through road with the Allenton shops in close proximity. The heat pump will keep you cosy and the manicured grounds/ gardens will keep you happy. This property is well fenced for your security, children or pets and includes an attached garage.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553575

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.

BEAUTY ON BURNETT

Ashburton

LOOKING FOR CENTRAL?

Ashburton

372 Burnett Street

For Sale $280,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment

32A Havelock Street

For Sale $415,000 View Sat 12.15 - 12.45pm or 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 03 307 7377 brad.wallis@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Needing to downsize and want to be close to town. We have found just the property for you.

Just a stroll to the CBD and library this brand new three bedroom townhouse is nearing completion.

Finished to a high standard there will be a stylish palette throughout. The open plan living area flows to the easy care section with a patio with which to enjoy a cupa in the sun. Attached garaging allows ease of access.

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

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Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006

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

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WHAT A FIND

Ashburton

LIVING A PLENTY

Hampstead

8B Goldrich Grove

For Sale $535,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/553579

86 Beach Road

For Sale $369,000 View Sat 11.30am-12.00pm by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/553063

A home you will be proud to have visitors to with seriously good indoor/outdoor living spaces.

Comprising of four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living areas. Heated via a log burner and heat pump. Professionally landscaped and in pristine condition both inside and out, giving you many maintenance free years of happy living.

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.

This fantastic family home is both private and secure. The sunny living area interconnects to the dining and kitchen and there is the addition of a second huge living space that flows to the large decking area and onto the private back yard.

Three good sized bedrooms and family bathroom areas. Large double garage and fab sized section for the kids to play. Plenty of room to store the caravan, boat or trailer.

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 212 8668

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

CHARMING BUNGALOW

Hampstead

NOT JUST A TOWNHOUSE

Hampstead

84 Chalmers Avenue

For Sale $335,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment

157 Kermode Street

For Sale $480,000 View Sat 11.30am-12:00pm or by appointment

Comfortable and practical it is warm and cosy with the compliant log burner, separate kitchen, French doors lead from the dining through to living and on to the hugely spacious sunroom. Three bedrooms, master with built in robe. The outdoors features a children’s play area and mature gardens.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553391

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006

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

A quality build it has all the bells and whistles.

The modern functional central kitchen overlooks the outdoors and blends seamlessly with the living area and a separate lounge with a gas fire.

The main living is heated with a heat pump. Tiles feature in the entrance way, kitchen and bathrooms which have quality fixtures and fittings.

Three bedrooms, master with an ensuite and WIR and attached double garage.

www.bayleys.co.nz/552842

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006

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

WELCOME TO EASY CARE LIVING

Hampstead

GOOD BUYING AT $210,000

Netherby

80A Oxford Street

Deadline Sale

69 Davis Crescent

For Sale $210,000 View Sat 11.30am-12.00pm or by appointment

Tidily presented with room to add your own style, this standalone townhouse is sunny, spacious and privately positioned at the end of the drive.

The layout is very functional and offers double internal access garaging, a roomy living area and a great sized garden and lawn which can be kept low maintenance or landscaped further. With three bedrooms this home is the perfect base for an easy lifestyle.

Offers invited in the vicinity of $339,000 on or before 2pm, Tue 13 Dec 2016 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/553670

MOVE STRAIGHT IN

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QUIET LOCATION

Tinwald

78 Grove Street

For Sale $278,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment

68 Nursery Drive

For Sale Offers over $475,000 View Sat 12.15-12.45pm or by appointment

This Grove Street property is an excellent option for anyone wanting to get into their first home or perhaps get a group of friends together to invest.There is a significant chattels list that goes with this property so it is perfect for those looking to move out of Mum and Dad’s place and into your own. Whatever your situation, this three bedroom brick home has plenty to offer.

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Two bedroom brick and tile home on Davis Crescent. A solid first home option to get you started on the property ladder or consider this as an addition to your rental portfolio (short term tenancy at $400 per week). A tidy home on a good sized section with fully fenced back yard.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553264

Brad Wallis

M 022 350 2269 B 03 307 7377 brad.wallis@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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

www.bayleys.co.nz/553633

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.

Step inside and enjoy the warmth of this modern property. Featuring four bedrooms, master with ensuite and W.I.R. Main living area integrates the kitchen and dining and flows to the outdoors. The separate living area incorporates a gas fire and flows out to another option of outdoor living. Good storage and attached double garage.

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

www.bayleys.co.nz/553296

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006

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

www.bayleys.co.nz

THIS PROPERTY IS WAITING FOR YOU

Lake Hood

A LITTLE BIT OF COUNTRY

Chertsey

20 Ludlow Drive

For Sale $625,000 View by appointment

31 Chertsey Line Road

For Sale $339,000 View by appointment

You could be easily fooled from the driveway, but I will share a little secret, this property is sizeable.

The absolutely essential view of the lake and with four bedrooms or three and a second lounge, this home has options to accommodate guests or family. The home has open plan living, a large outdoor space that provides a sheltered area and access to the lake. Living at the Lake is like being on holiday.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553503

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.

This Chertsey property allows for ease of access to Rakaia, Christchurch or Ashburton. Tidy three bedroom house with open plan living overlooking the front garden. The yard houses a large two car garage plus workshop and separate utility room ready for whatever you need it for. Large quarter acre section with loads of off-street parking for caravan, trailer or bus. Room for the children and pets and all their toys.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553170

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006

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

ENVIABLE LIFESTYLE

Ashburton

FAMILY, LIFESTYLE AND LOCATION

Ashburton

57 Northpark Road

For Sale $797,000 including GST View by appointment

160 Racecourse Road

For Sale $1,280,000 plus GST (if any) View by appointment

Built in 2009 this superb home comprises four double bedrooms, open plan kitchen and dining, separate lounge and boasts modern conveniences that you would expect in any new build. Set on a private 1.1 hectares of land fenced into two paddocks with a young but establishing garden. A separate double garage and range of implement sheds complete this stunning lifestyle package.

www.bayleys.co.nz/552973

Mike Preston

M 027 430 70441 B 03 307 2400

George Morris

M 027 212 8668

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

This immaculately presented 10.6ha property with a spacious 390m² home built in 1996 and boasts five bedrooms (master with ensuite and WIR), two bathrooms, open plan kitchen, living and dining with doors through to a separate lounge and patio. Completing the property is a four bay shed with two bays enclosed and irrigation water available from a ground water consent.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553122

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 2400

George Morris

M 027 212 8668

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

MODERN LIFESTYLE

Ashburton

292 Seafield Road

For Sale $750,000 including GST View Sat 10.30-11.15am

The owners of this near new family home have decided to offer it to the market and let the new owners enjoy this privately positioned one hectare lifestyle property. Built in 2011 and well set back from the road, this sleek 250m² home is clad in a mix of coloursteel and concrete block with a magnificent wooden deck facing north capturing sun creating an idyllic setting. Designed for entertaining and interacting, the open plan living space will impress with the kitchen and walk in pantry. Separate media room, office, four bedrooms (master with ensuite and walk in wardrobe) and double garage with internal access complete this appealing package. Divided into five paddocks with sheep yards, chook house and fruit trees, this property offers the enjoyment of self sufficiency and relaxation.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553393

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 2400

George Morris

M 027 212 8668 B 03 307 7377

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

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

www.bayleys.co.nz

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INDUSTRY COMMENT

Mixing real estate with children Selling and buying is stressful there is no way around that, add some children into the mix and things have the potential to become very messy.

make a little cash to buy some more toys for the new house. Maybe they will want to give away their unwanted items. Even just pack away the big items and put away the things that have not been played with in a while. Once you are at the new home, maybe then they will be able to part with some possessions. Big storage containers are great for storing precious toys neatly in a garage until you move. The children can take comfort from seeing the containers in the garage knowing that they can unpack in the new home. No matter what, take down most of the pictures from the walls and remove the family photos.

Maybe you are considering buying or selling but wonder if, because you have children, is now the right time to make the move?

I bet your thoughts mirror those of many a client of mine. “How will the children cope?” “How will we cope?” “The kids have so much stuff, there is always a mess to tidy, I just don’t think I can do this right now.” Well it does not have to be difficult.

You can enjoy the process with children.

(Yes, I just said “enjoy”).

Open homes and house showing

Here are a just a few of the tips.

The house hunt Involving your children in the process is a great lesson on life. They may be old enough to search the web, compare the prices, and talk about saving money for their future. Younger children can scan the local paper and circle with a marker all the houses in your price range, or the ones they may like. How about they draw a picture about what their new room might be like? Perhaps they can borrow your phone and take a photo of the houses they just loved during the hunt. Get them to make a pros and cons list about a house they may like. Is it close to the aquatics centre, their school, the domain, near

Eliza Waszczak grandma’s? But also remember, as with any decision where you involve children, family members all contribute to the discussion, but only the adults make the final decision.

Ready for sale De-cluttering with children can seem like double the work. However, use this time to weed out toys and equipment they have grown out of, or simply don’t use. Maybe the kids themselves can sell the items, and

When you have to tidy and get out of your home quickly prior to some prospective buyers looking through, keep a box for just a few favourite toys, and the play the game “pick up ten”. How about a prize for having a tidy room by the end of the week? I always suggest having a washing basket handy to do a mad dash to pick everything up, no matter what, then hide this in the laundry, or even the boot of your car. It might be best to take the baby with you though! Always tell your agent what time of the day is best for you for open homes, and ask the agent for plenty of notice.

Focus on the fact that you do want to

sell your home, so always be ready.

Cleaning for the sale Having your house presented clean and tidy is always a must. Children can be given a task each to help with this, possibly a challenge between your children, if you know your children like a bit of healthy competition. Write the separate tasks on some pieces of paper and pop them in a hat so they can draw a different job out prior to an open home.

Don’t forget to add some outside tasks too. With teenagers, a few hours before the open home you might try turning off your wifi, to assist their motivation to help clean and tidy.

Viewing properties Open home viewing can be hard with children, so get them involved. Pop the children into easy to remove shoes, make sure they are not hungry, then quietly talk about each room as you walk around, how it might look with your furniture, whether the rooms seem big enough. Children will take your lead and be respectful of another’s home. A trip to a playground is always a must afterwards, this way you and your partner can discuss the houses while the children play. When you are back in the car discuss the best features of the house they liked the most. Last of all try and relax make the most of it!

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THE MARKET

Mortage limits ‘detrimental’ Property Institute of New Zealand Chief Executive, Ashley Church, is warning that the introduction of ‘debt-to-income’ limits on mortgage lending would have the potential to do significant damage to the Auckland housing market, and wider economy, if the Government gives the Reserve Bank the power to impose them.

If introduced, the Reserve Bank would have the power to restrict what New Zealanders could borrow for a mortgage relative to their income.

Finance Minister Bill English confirmed that the Reserve Bank has asked for such powers but indicated that the Government would not grant them lightly as they represented a “significant policy change which has never been tested in New Zealand.”

A similar policy, introduced in the United Kingdom in July 2014, theoretically restricts a buyer to a mortgage that does not exceed 4.5 times their annual earnings – and If the British rules were to be applied here the effect would be to limit a typical Auckland family to a mortgage of less than $400,000. However, the UK policy isn’t compulsory on the banks and only applies to a section of the market.

“The Brits wisely chose to use this tool as a way to protect those who were at most risk of a market crash rather than as a blunt tool to curb house price inflation.

But our Reserve Bank already has that ability, in the form of the LVR restrictions – so you’d have to question why they would want this tool unless they want to kill the market.”

Mr Church has repeated his warning, made earlier this year, that such a policy would have “serious and unintended consequences” for the Auckland property market and would “almost certainly make the Auckland Housing crisis even worse.”

Mr Church says that the probable consequences of such a policy would be disastrous.

“The number of new homes being built – the very thing that Auckland needs most – would plunge as the number of people earning enough to buy them would dwindle to a trickle. So the policy could very well kill off the one thing that can fix the Auckland housing crisis – the construction of new homes.”

Mr Church says the policy would also lead to a dramatic increase in rents over a relatively short space of time as property investors looked for ways to increase income so as to be able to buy more property.

“Most Landlords are currently showing restraint and choosing to accept lower returns because capital growth is strong.

But in an environment where every extra dollar enhances borrowing power –

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Landlords will want to maximum rentals – and they’ll be able to do it because the Reserve Bank policy will exacerbate the current housing shortage.”

P.A.

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Mr Church says house price inflation, in Auckland, has been the result of strong demand and a severe lack of supply and that the Reserve Banks attempts to artificially slow down demand have made the situation much worse.

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“There’s a strong case to be made that the introduction of stricter ‘Loan to Value’ rules has already compounded the issue and dragged out the speed at which the market corrects itself.”

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Mr Church has repeated his view that the current ‘slow down’ in house price inflation is temporary and that prices, in Auckland, will take off again in the New Year.

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“The fundamentals which are driving house price growth haven’t changed – and you won’t see an end to this thing until they’re addressed. ‘Artificial solutions’ – such as debt-to-income’ clampdowns will only slow down the speed at which the problem is solved.”

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Mr Church says history shows us that, left to run their course, property booms eventually peter out once the underlying issue – lack of supply – is resolved.

“The only sustainable way to fix the Auckland housing crisis is to build more homes as quickly as possible.”

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2 years

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Apply mulch around all your plants.

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For housing, Commercial, farm buildings and renovations, contact Des anytime for a free no obligation quote on 03 308 9936 or 027 432 3258

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What’s On Friday December 9, Saturday December 10

The Little Match Girl Venue: Event Centre

Friday, December 16

Thursday, January 5 – Tuesday, January 10

Ashburton Christmas Methven Summer At the Races School Venue: Ashburton Racecourse

Welcome to the 2017 Methven Christmas at the Races is your oneSummer School - we aim to stop Christmas Party shop, with INVOLVE, INFORM, & INSPIRE you each of the 47 events nationwide and invite your to partake in our promising fine festive food, live fantastic courses! entertainment, exciting racing action and the chance to dress Enjoy our unique region and share the knowledge of our experts. Visit See Ashburton dancers from Dance up and toast the season. Simply choose a hospitality package that Worx aged from 3-19 years bring methvensummerschool.co.nz for suits your group’s style and budget more details. this magical story alive through and turn up on the day! the joy of dance. Based on the Various inspirational Christmas Story by General Admission: free, Reindeer’s Hans Christian Anderson.

Retreat (per site): $100.00, Country Follow the adventures of the Little Match Girl as she “dreams” of attending a “Wonderful Christmas Party”, goes inside “The Magic Toyshop” and experiences Time Travel into “Futurama”.

Tickets: Adult: $22, Child: $16, Preschooler: $10, (fees apply)

7pm or 2pm Saturday, December 10

Ashburton Mitre 10 Mega Christmas in the Park Venue: Ashburton Domain Oval We are proud to bring you an evening of top entertainment, with a big concert feel, plenty of room for the picnic while special guest Dave Dobbyn joins our regions finest entertainers right here in the heart of Mid Canterbury.

The night will finish off with a Mega fireworks display and watch out for the big old jolly man in red to arrive on the stage during the evening.

7pm Sunday, December 11

The Marvellous Mayfield Christmas Market Venue: Mayfield War Memorial Hall, State Highway 72, Mayfield Village.

This indoor/outdoor market will feature around 50 eclectic stalls. Entry to this event is free, hourly prize giveaways.

Entertainment and Santa in the afternoon.

10am–3pm Sunday, December 11

Cystic FibrosisCrusaders Charity Cricket Past vs Present Venue: Christchurch Boys High School Now in its 34th year, the Cystic Fibrosis Charity Cricket match, held at Christchurch Boys’ High School, will see the favourites - the BNZ Crusaders take on an Olympic and All Star team. All proceeds from the day go to helping Kiwi kids and adults who have cystic fibrosis lead a much better quality of life.

Christmas Marquees: $75.00

11am Friday, December 16

Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas Concerts

Entry is just $5 (tickets available on the day at the door) so we hope folk will take time out from their busy Christmas preparations to enjoy this concert – a way to remember the true meaning of Christmas.

12noon and 5pm Sunday, December 18

More Magic Moments Venue: Event Centre.

More Magic Moments – with a touch of Christmas. In support of the Event Centre, directed and choreographed by Jenny Beach, Susan Spencer and Penny Wilson.

December 19-23

Cricket Venue: Ashburton Domain Mid Canterbury Cricket hosts the Canterbury regional under 15 representative age-group cricket tournament.

Entry: Free

Games at the Ashburton Domain and oval all week, with teams from Christchurch Metro, Canterbury Country, South Canterbury, Buller and Mid Canterbury.

11am

Various

Saturday, February 25

Saturday, March 11

FMG Young Farmer of The Year Aorangi Regional Final

Mayfield A&P Show

8.00am – 6.00pm

Saturday, March 11

Tuesday, February 28

Hokitika Wildfoods Festival

Food Lovers Masterclass - With Kate Meads

Dreams, Despair & Delight

During this 2 hour masterclass, you will get lots of exciting and inspiration education around ways you can reduce your food waste (Especially at home with the kids) from meal planning to smart shopping to smart storage.

Venue: Event Centre

theatre and never fail to deliver stunning shows. $23 + fees

Friday – 7.30pm; Saturday – 2pm + 7.30pm Monday, January 16 – Friday, January 20

Adventure Plus!

Holiday Programme Venue: Mania-o-roto Park

Tickets: Couple Ticket: $25.00, Individual Ticket: $25.00

10am-12noon Tuesday, February 28

Waste Free Parenting Workshop - With The Nappy Lady Venue: The Resource Recovery Park, 25 Range Street During this 2.5 hour interactive workshop you will not only learn lots about modern cloth nappies and all of your options but you will also get some fun education around other ways you can minimize waste at home with a baby.

Tickets: Individual Ticket: $25.00, Five full days of activities, including Couple Ticket: $25.00 one overnight experience. Our team of experienced leaders will share 6.30-8.30pm their knowledge in a fun, friendly safe environment.

Sunday, March 5 Activities include: boating, kayaking, cycling, poineering, cooking, techno and camping over on the Thursday night.

Registrations available for Scouts and Non-Scoutinhg youth aged 1013 years (intermediate age).

Cost: $200

Saturday, February 18 – Sunday, February 19

The South Island Mobilehome Extravaganza

Come and have #ATasteOfTheWild at the iconic Hokitika Wildfoods Festival Saturday 11th March 2017 at Cass Square, Hokitika.

To stay up to date with #WhatsWild? check out wildfoods. co.nz

10am–6pm Friday, March 17

Grumpy Old Women - Game of Crones Venue: Event Centre They conquered NZ with Grumpy Old Women, took Australia and the Universe by storm with 50 Shades of Beige and now they’re in another World. Yes! Entry: from $65

8.00pm – 10.00pm Sunday, March 19

David Strassman’s iTedE Venue: Event Centre International comedy star, David Strassman’s brand new show, iTedE is an uproarious take on our technology-laden lives.

Tickets: Premium: $79.90, A Reserve: $59.90, B Reserve: $49.90

6.00pm Wednesday, April 26

Hororata Parish Bike/ Swan Lake – Moscow Run/Walk Ballet “La Classique” Venue: Middle Rock Farm, 1160 Coleridge Road, Windwhistle

Venue: Event Centre

Enjoy a day in the country exploring The greatest success of Russian theatre is undoubtedly classical the private Middle Rock Farm, on ballet. the terraces of the Rakaia River.

With formed 4WD tracks ranging in Price: Adult$85 | Seniors/ Group 6+ $75 | Child $55 (fees apply) distance from 6km to 20km there is something for all ages and levels 7.30pm of fitness.

This is a recreational event where participant’s can bike, run or walk. Tracks open at 10am and all participants must be started by 2pm. There is no briefing, you can start anytime between 10am and 2pm, participants must be off the track by 4pm. No limit on how many laps you do of the tracks.

This event is the buying/selling of new and used Mobilehomes.

Accessories too.

Entry is $20.00 per person, $5 for a child, under 5 years free, family price (2 adults and up to three children) $45.00. BBQ and refreshments will be for sale. No pre-registration required, pay cash on the day.

9am – 4pm

10am - 4pm

Venue: Ashburton A&P Showgrounds

Venue: Mayfield A&P Showgrounds

Annual A&P Show with a fantastic Venue: Methven A&P Showgrounds, mix of traditional and unique show events including the very popular 72 Barkers Road, Methven. pig racing.

Entry: free

Venue: The Resource Recovery Park, 25 Range Street

Enjoy a light hearted show with Song & Dance, Comedy, Sing-along, For registration forms and/or a little bit of Irish and of course a more information please email: little bit of Christmas too. binghamfamily@outlook.com or Tickets: Adult $20 | Child/ Senior turkeys@xtra.co.nz or find us on $18. Fees apply Facebook at Mania-O-Roto Scout Park.

2pm and 7pm

If you would like to see your upcoming event listed here, please contact Emma - email emma.j@theguardian.co.nz

Friday, January 13 Saturday January 14

The Mid-Canterbury Summer School 2017 presents the musical Venue: St Stephens Church theatre show of Dreams, Despair & The Mid Canterbury Choir is looking Delight. forward to presenting its annual Tutors Musical Director and Christmas Concerts at St Stephens Producer Jo Castelow from Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Ashburton and Alice Sollis Director/ Friday 16th December at lunchtime Choreographer from Timaru are and teatime. well known in the field of musical Many of the Christmas Carols will be familiar – Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, Jingle Bells (well, sort of!) to name a few – you will even get the chance to sing along!

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Saturday, June 24

Liam Kennedy-Clark “Hometown Show” Venue: Event Centre Liam Kennedy-Clark returns back to his hometown of Ashburton, to put on a one of a kind show that you will not want to miss! Australian rising star, Cassi Hilbers joins him, promoting their new album “DUO”.

Liam brings a new light and fresh sound to country music, with his own unique style.

Tickets: $28 plus fees

7.30pm

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True Blue Kiwi Cowboy

John McCabe Sunday, December 25

Community Christmas lunch Venue: Sinclair Centre, The 2016 Community Christmas lunch is being held at the Sinclair Centre, at the rear of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Park Street at 12.30pm on Christmas Day.

Saturday December 10 7.30pm

This lunch is for anyone who would like to share Christmas Day with others. There is no charge.

Christmas celebrations all wrapped up

For more information please refer to the advert in the Ashburton Guardian Classified Section.

You are warmly invited to share this special time with us.

12.30pm

Members, guests and affiliates all welcome.

231 Burnett Street, Ashburton Ph 308 7149 www.ashburtonclub.co.nz

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Tour de Science

The Little Match Girl

Award-winning performer, David Klein is bringing his one-man science storytelling show to town.

5.30pm / Adult $10 / Student/Senior $5 (fees apply)

Dance Worx presents this magical story brought alive through the joy of dance.

More Magic Moments

Dreams, Despair & Delights

Enjoy a lighthearted show of song and dance with a touch of Christmas, in support of The Event Centre. Directed and choreographed by Jenny Beach, Susan Spencer, Penny Wilson.

The Mid-Canterbury Summer School 2017 presents Dreams, Despair & Delight. A mixture of intrigue, beauty and delightful melodies from over 100 talented youngsters.

2pm & 7pm / Adult $20 / Children/ Senior $18 (fees apply)

7.30pm (Fri) 2pm & 7.30pm (Sat) / All tickets $23 (fees apply)

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