Guardian Property | February 24

Property

February 24, 2017

& LIFESTYLE

Industry Comment

The importance of relationships

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What's On Events diary

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Open Homes

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Mid Canterbury open homes

Much Admired Location Proudly marketed by Bayleys FURTHER DETAILS

House of Hearing

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Ashburton Halswell Rangiora Fendalton

03 307 8949 03 322 4326 03 310 7355 03 351 3535

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FEATURE PROPERTY

Much Admired Location 23 Cameron Street Much admired home on sought after corner westside location 531sqm section close to Ashburton Domain and hospital.

Ideal retirement home with three bedrooms, sun-filled lounge/dining room facing north-west with separate kitchen and separate living with ranchslider to sunny paved courtyard.

Deadline Sale 4pm, Thursday, March 2, 2017 (unless sold prior) www.bayleys.co.nz/554140

OPEN HOME: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 10.30-11.00AM

Double car garaging with internal access.

Ray Knight

Phone 03 307 7377 or 027 434 0139

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Allenton

CHARMING COTTAGE JUST FOR YOU

Allenton

1 Bullock Street

For Sale Offers over $348,000 View by appointment

15 Charles Street

For Sale Offers over $265,000 View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment

This beautifully presented three bedroom home offers more than meets the eye. Large open plan living complete with compliant log burner that radiates warmth throughout the house. The block exterior has been recently re-painted, a modern laundry with gas hot water. The beautiful kitchen is the heart of this home. French doors lead you out to a large deck and fully fenced back yard.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553846

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.

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 threes 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.

www.bayleys.co.nz/554071

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.

BRAND NEW AND READY FOR YOU

Allenton

CATHERWOOD CALLING

Allenton

5 Charlesworth Drive

For Sale $610,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment

2 Catherwood Close

For Sale Offers over $275,000 View Sat 11.30am-12.00pm or by appointment

This brand new property is ready and waiting for its new owner. Situated in popular Lochlea the floor plan is conducive to modern living with its flowing living areas opening to the outdoors. A fantastic walk in pantry in the modern kitchen is every cooks answer to creating beautiful meals.

Three roomy bedrooms, master with dreamy walk in robe and tiled ensuite. Quality fixtures and fittings throughout this is a home to be proud of.

www.bayleys.co.nz/552837

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.

The central location makes this an option for executive couples or a quality addition to your rental portfolio. You could even enjoy retirement from this two bedroom unit with a bonus utility/ hobby room. Both bedrooms are double with good wardrobes. This property also boasts a generous kitchen with big pantry, a dining area and adjoining living area which faces the north west to capture the sun.

www.bayleys.co.nz/554035

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.

KICK THE RENT

Allenton

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

Allenton

29 Churchill Avenue

For Sale $225,000 View Sat 11.30am-12.00pm or by appointment

32 Churchill Avenue

For Sale Offers over $378,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment

Location, location, location - with an attractive price! Your chance is here to snap up this brick unit with potential to add value. You’ll find a spacious living/dining area with tidy kitchen. Both bedrooms are a solid size. The bathroom leaves scope for you to come along and update to suit your taste. As an entry level home in the desirable Allenton location, you’ll appreciate being close to popular amenities including shops and domain.

www.bayleys.co.nz/552430

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.

Great time to buy this three bedroom home in a top Allenton location close to shopping centre, schools and kindergartens. Some great renovations have taken place here, updated kitchen and bathroom, sunny living area with a great deck with BBQ and sails. The large garage is currently portioned with an air conditioned office or could be fourth bedroom. Awesome covered carport all on an easy care section.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553909

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.

WHAT’S NOT TO LIKE

Allenton

SPACE GALORE HERE

Allenton

23 Davidson Street

For Sale $520,000 View by appointment

62 Farm Road

For Sale $540,000 View by appointment

Great family home located in a very quiet street.

Four bedrooms, modernised kitchen, nice sunny conservatory/office and good sized living and dining. Big bathroom with ensuite located off the master bedroom. Double glazed aluminum windows with feature bay windows. Beautifully landscaped and private section with great outdoor living areas in two locations. Well fenced and private, inspection is a must.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553975

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.

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.

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

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.

www.bayleys.co.nz

LI ST IN G NE W FIRST HOMEBUYERS TAKE NOTE

Allenton

8 James Street

For Sale $255,000 View Sat 11.15am-12.00pm or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/554159

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

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.

PRIVATE, PEACEFUL AND PERFECT POSITION

Allenton

5 Walnut Avenue

Deadline Sale

Your outlook is ever changing here, overlooking the domain and Walnut Avenue. This classic townhouse has open plan living, two heat pumps and some under tile heating. Three double bedrooms with easy access to the spacious bathroom and separate toilet. Decor is professional throughout, well coordinated with top quality carpet, tiles and beautiful window furnishings.

2pm, Tue 7 Mar 2017 (unless sold prior) View Sat 10.30-11.00am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/554114

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.

ALLENTON TOWNHOUSE

Allenton

BEAUTY ON BURNETT

Ashburton

1/18 Woodham Drive

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

372 Burnett Street

For Sale $270,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment

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Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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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

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

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.

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Lovely two bedroom front townhouse on the westside of Ashburton. Your peace won’t be compromised with vehicle movements as this property is situated on a no through road with the Allenton shops in close proximity. The heat pump and double glazing 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.

MUCH ADMIRED LOCATION

Ashburton

WHAT A FIND

Ashburton

23 Cameron Street

Deadline Sale

8B Goldrich Grove

For Sale $535,000 View Sat 12.15-12.45pm or by appointment

Ray Knight

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.

Much admired home on sought after corner westside location 531sqm section close to Ashburton Domain and hospital. Ideal retirement with three bedrooms, 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.

4pm, Thurs 2 Mar 2017 (unless sold prior) View Sat 10.30-11.00am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/554140

MOTIVATED VENDORS

Ashburton

FAMILY FRIENDLY CHARACTER HOME

Hampstead

72 Wills Street

For Sale $395,000 View by appointment

22 Chalmers Avenue

For Sale $245,000 View by appointment

Call today to view this fantastic three bedroom home near the Domain. The vendors are motivated and the property has been priced as such. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area will suit families as will the tow bathrooms.

Placed on the front of the fully fenced 1,012sm section and has a large hobby room.

M 027 434 0139 B 03 307 7377 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

www.bayleys.co.nz/552144

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.

This character home has three bedrooms and a bathroom which has been modernised and refreshed and hot water is provided by the Rinnai gas system. The living room feels warm and inviting thanks in part, to the Masport log burner.

Families will appreciate the privacy and security that the fully fenced rear section provides and the section is large enough for plenty of off street parking.

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

www.bayleys.co.nz/553579

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.

www.bayleys.co.nz/552969

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.

www.bayleys.co.nz

INVEST IN HINDS

Hinds

JUST MOVE ON IN

Lake Hood

2 Isleworth Road

For Sale $315,000 View by appointment

20 Ludlow Drive

For Sale $625,000 View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment

www.bayleys.co.nz/553822

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.

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.

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A solid investment opportunity in Hinds, the return certainly warrants an inspection. Currently returning $400 per week or 6.6% gross yield on asking price, there is an opportunity to increase weekly rental to reflect current market rates.

There are two residential units on the 1,528m² section with a three bedroom house and two bedroom unit.

WHEN SIZE DOES MATTER

Tinwald

WESTSIDE TINWALD

Tinwald

10 Grove Street

For Sale $535,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment

31 Nursery Drive

For Sale Offers over $430,000 View Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment

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 heat pump.

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.

Great buying for young families with the park across the road. Easy care section with nice outdoor area for entertaining. Well fenced for children’s and pets security. Consisting of three bedrooms and a generous living area. The garage is big enough for two vehicles plus a boat or some other toys. Being on the western side of Tinwald its easy to get to and from town as well.

www.bayleys.co.nz/553952

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.

JUST WALK IN - IT’S ALL HERE

Wakanui

ICONIC ASHBURTON BUSINESS

Ashburton

42 Hakatere Drive

For Sale Offers over $240,000 View Sat 1-2.00pm or by appointment

86 East Street

For Sale $160,000 plus GST (if any) View by appointment

Stunning location backing onto the reserve with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Southern Alps this place is truly special!

This permanent material two bedroom home is located in the popular Hakatere settlement.

The property comes fully furnished.

This bach is very tidy and nicely presented to the market - act NOW!

www.bayleys.co.nz/553861

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.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for an Iconic local business for 50+ years.

This business is well known for its busy morning tea and lunch trade along with its substantial Takeaway menu. A fantastic takeaway business, with an outstanding reputation for their customer service and top-quality product; now it’s your chance to pick up the reins and run with it.

www.bayleys.co.nz/554116

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.

FAMILY, LIFESTYLE AND LOCATION

Ashburton

PROMINENT LOCATION

Ashburton

160 Racecourse Road

For Sale Offers over $1,200,000 plus GST (if any) View by appointment

Racecourse Road

For Sale $348,000 View by appointment

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.

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www.bayleys.co.nz/553122

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Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 2400 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

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Generous 4,371m² section Located minutes from the town centre in a popular area and close to all amenities Extremely private with own entrance and road frontage Sunny aspect - build to make the most of the due north orientation Services at boundary, zoned residential D

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

www.bayleys.co.nz/552591

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 2400 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

www.bayleys.co.nz

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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 Sales

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

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INDUSTRY COMMENT

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The importance of relationships Relationships, love them or hate them we all have them. Whether it be a relationship with another person, a relationship with an object or a relationship with a business.

Relationships are here to stay, good or bad, so make the most of them.

Most businesses value the relationships they build with their customers/clients, this is particularly so in the real estate sector, in fact I could go one step further and say without good relationship building skills, a real estate sales person will struggle in the market place.

viewing it with you.

Today, our buyers have computers and smart phones and have seen it inside, outside, Google Earthed it and the surrounding areas and built up a good idea of what they are going to look at before ringing the agent. Properties are listed on several internet sites and buyers can have emails or texts automatically sent to their computers or smart phones.

An example: two real estate agents from different companies invited to submit market appraisals as the owners were transferring out of town. On completion of the market appraisals one of the agents is appointed to sell the property. The agent who misses out asks, was there a defining reason you went with the other company? The answer was, both appraisals were similar as were the fees, however my wife has had more contact with the other agent through various groups, etc.

You see they have embraced technology and have less staff on hand to deal with the public (their customers). By not having personal relationships they are slowly alienating their customers.

The Cost of not having relationships is huge to people businesses. Talk has it that banks will lose 20per cent of their customers because those customers don’t Mick feel the relationship they had is strong Hydes Technology is advancing at a fast pace enough to stop them shopping around and it’s easy to get into the hype. It’s anymore, loyalty programmes and rebates great for the agents as well, if they don’t are counter-productive if there is no become lazy because of it. Personal personal relationship. Do we (real estate contact is still king and the real estate around. You didn’t have sign boards, agents) want to fall into the same trap? I So, the relationship doesn’t have to be industry doesn’t want to fall into the same cell-phones were big bricks if you had real estate based when it starts. Relatrap the banking industry seems hell bent think NOT. one, agreements had to have a special Do you, as a seller, have a relationship tionships are a long-term objective and clause in them if you wanted to send it via on doing. require nurturing and trust from all parties fax. You picked up prospective buyers in with a real estate agent? Your answer Today if I want to see my banking involved. your car and took them to the properties account manager, I can ring up and make should be yes, as you are dealing with probably your biggest asset and you Changes have been vast in the real available, which were general listings with an appointment, which will be in a few estate industry in a short space of time. all companies. The buyers would not have days’ time, NOT walk into the branch and need to have trust in the person you are seen the inside of the property prior to Just ask some of the senior agents see them as I used to do a year or so back. working with.

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FINANCE

Control your mortgage Finesse Finance mortgage broker John Moore said when talking to banks, borrowers need to ensure they can make extra payments if they desire.

However, handling debt responsibly can ensure it does not take over your life.

And they need to understand the exact product they are signing up to.

One of the worst debts to have is on your credit cards, this will often have higher interest rates than other loans.

A good strategy is to pay off the sums before interest is charged, and wipe any long-term debt on your credit card as soon as possible.

Mortgage debt is at more reasonable interest rates, but a housing crisis and increasing property values are seeing mortgages skyrocket to high levels.

And interest rates have increased substantially in the last year. The lowest two-year fixed rate mid February was 4.79 per cent, compared to 4.15 per cent six months ago.

While mortgages are a great tool for helping people get ahead in the property market, it is important to keep control and not end up paying more interest than necessary.

Imagine if you could save $100,000 in 10 years, just how valuable that extra money could be for you and your family.

Minimum weekly repayments for a $300,000 loan for a term of 30 years at an interest rate of 6.25 per cent, are $426. Increasing this by an extra $100 contribution after five years, to $526, results in a time saving of eight years and seven months, and an interest saving of $106,464.

Shah said paying credit and store card debt on time to avoid huge interest rates and penalties was important, and to start saving, ideally making a habit of this from an early age.

He recommended online mortgage

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Debt – it’s a four letter word. And as much as it’s something none of us particularly want, most of us have it in one form or another.

Mike Pero Ashburton financial advisor Ash Shah gives the following example.

Mortgage rates

He gives the example of a $200,000 mortgage on a 25-year term, paying $1154 per month. An agreement allowing a 10 per cent extra payment per month would enable $115.40 more to be paid off per month. However, this home owner could instead negotiate to have the ability to pay off an extra 10 per cent off the $200,000 principal, which would be a bulk payment of $20,000, substantially bringing down the principle and saving interest costs.

“There are varying products out there that will allow you to pay more off,” Moore said.

He recommended the website interest.co.nz to compare bank interest rates for both mortgages and deposits.

Just to show how much housing prices had increased in Mid Canterbury in recent decades, he gave an example of his first home in Ashburton, a three-bedroom bungalow, costing $44,500, in 1986. In 1996, the home sold for $71,000, and today it would cost about $260,000.

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Today’s construction rom Conception to Completion F is tomorrow’s legacy If a home of excellent design and exceptional quality of workmanship is important to you, then look no further than Des Millar Construction. The quality home builders.

 Housing  Commercial  Farm  Renovations

With more than 30 years of building quality homes for the Mid Canterbury community, Des has a strong reputation for “old school” workmanship, backed by results.

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

We provide a fast and efficient service to Mid Canterbury •

Aspects of expertise

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• Kitchen and bathroom renovations • Repairs and alterations domestic and commercial

Locally owned and operated

• Interior and exterior tiling including water proofing, regrouting and tile restoration

MARK BURDEN 027 517 8343 tilewise@outlook.com

Septic tank cleaning all systems Grease traps Swimming pools Drain cleaning and jetting

Phone Darryl Burrowes on 03 308 5293 or 0274 333 563

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What’s On

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

Six weeks from February 11

Saturday, February 25

Tuesday, February 28

Saturday, March 4

Ashburton Society of Arts Summer Show

Ride the Rakaia

Food Lovers Masterclass With Kate Meads

Discover Mt Hutt Open Day

Venue: Short Street Studio

Ride the Rakaia River Bridge with up to 1000 other cyclists all at once. The peloton will be approximately 1km long and will be in a controlled start until both Rakaia bridges are crossed. Then up to the Rakaia Gorge, and back.

Guest Artist – Wayne Seyb from Christchurch.

Plus 15 Local Members Exhibiting.

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, and when our sign is out.

Enquiries 308 4533

Venue: Rakaia River Bridge

Race starts 7.40am Saturday, February 25

Mt Somers Mountain Bike Ride

10.00am - 2.00pm Friday, February 24 Sunday, February 26

Venue: Start at the Mt Somers Domain

Venue: Mt Hutt Ski Area and Snow Centre

Venue: The Resource Recovery Park, 25 Range Street

Discover Mt Hutt is a community fundraiser with members of the Methven At this educational masterclass, not only will Lions Club, Mt Hutt Ski Area staff, and the you receive $100 worth of goodies from your bus drivers of Methven Travel all giving their local council, you will get lots of exciting and time to welcome visitors to the mountain. inspirational advice around ways you can Raised funds will be given to causes reduce your food waste. supported by the Methven Lions, including the planned Christchurch Hospital rooftop Topics include meal planning, smart shopping, smart storage, plus learn about the helipad. first in first out approach/method, what is the EFTPOS available for entry, but bring cash for difference between use by and best before the stalls/BBQ. The admission price includes and when all else fails the last resort options. free travel on the chairlift all day.

You can bring a friend/partner or family This is an event that caters for riders of all member free of charge! But there is only one ability with three different races. The Hokonui free pack per ticket.

Mountain Challenge - RDR Foothills Race There are limited spaces and goodie bags Skinners Bikes Mowers Saws. available at each event.

All proceeds go back to the community.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop For more information contact Barry starts.

If the weather is unsuitable, the alternative weather day will be Sunday 5th March 2017.

Information will be available on the Mt Hutt snow phone (03 308 5074) and at our website.

Visit rakaiasalmon.co.nz for more details.

McLauchlan on 307 0585.

Friday, February 24

Saturday, February 25

Bookings are essential, phone 0800 684 888.

Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition Venue: Rakaia River Rakaia’s annual Salmon Fishing Competition will be held on the Rakaia River.

Outdoor Family Movie Venue: Lincoln Green, Gerald Street, Lincoln Get your friends and family together, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a family-friendly movie outdoors this summer.

Bring a seat, bean bag or blanket and chill out in front of our huge outdoor screen watching a fantastic movie.

7.00 - 9.30pm Saturday, February 25

Ashburton Farmers Market Venue: West Street Car Park

FMG Young Farmer of The Year – Aorangi Regional Final Venue: Methven A&P Showgrounds

Tickets: Couple ticket: $25.00, individual ticket: $25.00

10am-12noon Tuesday, February 28

Waste Free Parenting Workshop - With The Nappy Lady

Come along to support the FMG Young Farmer of The Year 8 Regional Finalists compete to go through to the Grand Venue: The Resource Recovery Park, 25 Range Street Final. For more information head to our website or Facebook page.

This is a humerous, entertaining and inspirational event full of tips and ideas Entry: free around ways you can minimise waste at 10.00 – 2.00pm home. You get a free $100 goodie bag with each ticket, bursting with waste minimisation Tuesday, February 28 products.

Fun Run-Walk Series

If you wish to have a stall at the market contact - deidra@mthutt.co.nz

Tickets: Per Person: $20.00 Family: $40.00

9.00am - 4.00pm Sunday, March 5

Hororata Parish Bike/Run/ Walk Venue: Middle Rock Farm, 1160 Coleridge Road, Windwhistle Enjoy a day in the country exploring the private Middle Rock Farm, on the terraces of the Rakaia River.

There is no briefing, you can start anytime between 10am and 2pm, participants must be off the track by 4pm.

There are limited spaces and goodie bags available at each event.

Local produce, eggs, meats, honey, vegetables, plants, yummy goodies to eat with a beautiful cup of coffee/hot chocolate.

Venue: Ashburton Domain, Walnut Ave

New weekly competition.

Price: $2.00 per entry - Students Free

Entry is $20.00 per person, $5 for a child, under 5 years free, family price (2 adults and Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop up to three children) $45.00. starts.

BBQ and refreshments will be for sale. No pre-registration required, pay cash on the Tickets: Individual Ticket: $25.00, Couple day.

Ticket: $25.00

9.00am - 12.30pm

6.00pm

6.30-8.30pm

Come along every Tuesday and enjoy a run jog, or walk, or test your fitness or get fit for Winter sports

Pakeke Lions Charity Market and Garage Sale 9am Saturday, February 25 | Ashburton Racecourse

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Cash only on sale day Cakes and produce tables Household, garden, workshop and sporting goods Antiques and Collectables Sausage sizzle and morning tea available Entertainment for Children Donations of goods are required.

No small electrical equipment

10am - 4pm

LIVE BANDS EVERY WEEKEND SAT FEB 25 SAT MAR 4

END GAME DRIVE

BRUNCH FROM 11AM ONWARDS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FAMILY SPECIAL MENU SUNDAY/MONDAY/TUESDAY – $20 PP

Collections from Wednesday, February 22nd Phone George 307 2243, Anthony 308 3336, Trevor 307 2629 or George 308 8231

Pakeke Lions Charitable Trust Raising funds for our Ashburton Community

PHONE 03 307 2541 | WWW.BRAIDEDRIVERS.CO.NZ

What’s On Saturday, March 11

Saturday, March 18 Sunday, March 19

Mayfield A&P Show Venue: Mayfield A&P Showgrounds

The Original Gypsy Fair (Est’d 1990)

Annual A&P Show with a fantastic mix of traditional and unique show events including Venue: Ashburton Domain the very popular pig racing.

The “Original” gypsy fair will be holding our 25th fair for the 2016-17 Season (as we have done for more than a quarter century) At Saturday, March 11 The Wonderful Ashburton Domain on Walnut Hokitika Wildfoods Ave, “For Two days only”

Festival

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

As always we are also looking for new folk to come on tour and share our wonderful lifestyle if this is you and you wish to know more email hippyhil@vodafone.net.nz.

To stay up to date check out wildfoods.co.nz

9.00am - 5.00pm

10am–6pm

Sunday, March 19

Saturday, March 12

David Strassman’s iTedE

Lake Hood Swim – 200m/ 1km/ 2.5km/ 5km Venue: Lake Hood extension Entry for on Ashburton Masters Swimmers Facebook or from Secretary Helen Argyle, phone 03 308 6863.

Entries close March 6. Late entry $60.

Entry fee: 200m $2, 1km $20, 2.5km $30, 5km $30

9.30am 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! Geraldine Brophy directs and stars with Lynda Milligan and Julie Edwards in this hilarious piece of fantasy thankfully without nudity or real blood.

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

Wednesday, March 22

Sunday, April 2

Sue Nicholson - Answers from the Other Side

Anna Hawkins - Bold, Brave & Beautiful NZ Tour

Venue: Event Centre

Venue: Event Centre

The Star of the new Sensing Murder Series Sue Nicholson presents her Sensational live show Answers from the Othe Side.

Doors open from 7pm. Tickets available soon from TicketDirect and the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Sue’s abilities have been seen on TVNZ’s ‘Sensing Murder’, the ‘Good Morning’ show and 20/20.

As a solo artist Anna has toured New Zealand with famed Welsh tenor Paul Potts and performed at the likes of ‘Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park,’ ‘NZ Pops Orchestra,’ ‘Sunset Symphony’ and ‘ASB Classical Sparks’ in Christchurch. She’s also featured in televised events ‘Rugby World Cup,’ and ‘V8 Supercars,’ and is a regular performer at festivals around New Zealand including ‘TSB Festival of Lights,’ ‘Katikati Twilight Festival,’ ‘Auckland Seafood Festival,’ ‘Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival’ and ‘Concert in the Orchard’ which she’s performed at by popular demand 6 times.

Her incredible gift helps to create a communication link between those who have passed over to the spirit world and the living.

Through this interaction, she is able to deliver messages to loved ones and help them reach a sense of peace.

Venue: Event Centre

Restricted age group R13 to R18 accompanied by an adult.

International comedy star, David Strassman’s General Admission: $59.50 brand new show, iTedE is an uproarious take 7.00pm – 9.30pm on our technology-laden lives.

Tickets: Adult: $30.00, Child/Student: $15.00

7.30pm

The sharp-tongued Chuck Wood and loveable Ted E. Bare have been thrust into the world of social media, constantly on their iPads and iPhones, not interacting with the real world. With everyone connected to social media and the internet 24/7, will Strassman get them back under control?

Friday, March 24

In a world-first feat, Strassman simultaneously operates 5 characters in a hilarious never-before-done, 6-way conversation, using a handheld wireless remote control that sets new standards in ventriloquism.

experience.

iTedE will be sure to delight audiences with side-splitting comedy, jaw-dropping Puppetronics and a visual feast on stage. It’s the ultimate great night out.

All strummers are encouraged to bring their ukes along for a pre-performance gathering of tips.

Wednesday, April 26

The Nukes

Swan Lake – Moscow Ballet “La Classique”

Venue: Event Centre

Part vaudeville, part rat-pack, part musical car crash, this talented trio of West Auckland Venue: Event Centre musicians deliver humour and originality in Swan Lake, the spellbinding classical equal measure.

Strassman’s iTedE introduces an amazing romance of all time is brought to life by new technology that brings the world’s most Petipa & Tchaikovsky’s spectacular score Great songwriting, three-part harmony and advanced Puppetronics to the stage. masterpiece. blistering riffs create a riveting audience This 2017 March AOTNZ adventure will be a part of the group’s third album release tour and a warm-up for a number of Northern Hemisphere shows to follow.

Price: Adult$85 | Seniors/ Group 6+ $75 | Child $55 (fees apply)

7.30pm Saturday, June 24

Liam Kennedy-Clark “Hometown Show”

Tickets: from $65

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

Venue: Event Centre ‘Open Hat Night’ - No Charge prior to the event* instead, guests are encouraged to pay Liam Kennedy-Clark returns back to his what they think the evening was worth after hometown of Ashburton. the concert is finished.

Tickets: $28 plus fees

8.00pm – 10.00pm

6.00pm

7.00pm

7.30pm

METHVEN A&P SHOW

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March 18, 2017 at the Methven Showgrounds

* $20 offet any tick/17 until 1/3

METHVEN

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Magician & Fairy Highland Dancing Sheep Shearing Boru entertaining

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Gift calf auction Wine and food festival Side shows Sheep colouring-in competition

Gate charge: Adults $15 | School children free | Free parking Eftpos available at the Secretary’s office on show day.

Grumpy Old Women Game of Crones

Strassman’s “iTedE”

Fri 8pm / Tickets: A-Reserve: $79.90 B-Reserve: $65 (fees apply)

Sun 6pm / Premium $79.90 / A-Reserve $59.90 / B-Reserve $49.90 (fees apply)

Sue Nicholson-Answers from the other side

Four Flat Whites in Italy

It’s about Chucking time! Strassman returns with a brand new show, an evening of side-splitting comedy and riotous antics from Ted E. Bare and the malicious Chuck Wood. Children 12 to 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Yes they’re back! Grumpy Old Women bring their Game of Crones to answer the unanswerable! Geraldine Brophy directs & stars with Lynda Milligan and Julie Edwards in this hilarous piece of fantasy.

MARCH

Answers from the other side is the sensational live show from gifted psychic medium Sue Nicholson. Sue’s abilities have been seen on TVNZ’s ‘Sensing Murder’, the ‘Good Morning’ show and 20/20. Prepare to be amazed and enlightened.

Wed 7pm / All tickets $59.50 (fees apply)

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Four Flat Whites in Italy is the tale of Alison and Adrian, both retired librarians whose frugal life has earned them the right to a dreamed of holiday in Italy with close friends.

New friends and neighbours Judy and Harry come to the party and offer to help them out and agree to travel with them...

Tue, 13 June – 8pm

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