Guardian Property | February 3

Property February 3, 2017

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Industry Comment

Open Home etiquette

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What's On Events diary

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Open Homes

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Mid Canterbury open homes

Ideally located Proudly marketed by Bayleys FURTHER DETAILS

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• Paths & patios • Demolition • Landscape • Foundation • Drainage levelling excavation • Site clearing + so much more www.jansenandbraas.co.nz | jansen.braas@icloud.com Alex Braas – 021 716 165 | Ilco Jansen – 021 554 584

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FEATURE PROPERTY

Ideally located 2/26 Havelock Street

$335,000

Take advantage of the opportunity to own this generous three bedroom townhouse with double garaging.

VIEW BY APPOINTMENT

The location is ideal for those wanting to reside close to the town centre. The rear section has its own driveway and attractive private grounds.

Enquire today to view this affordable home.

www.bayleys.co.nz/ 553967

Jenny Gray

Phone 03 307 7377 or 027 452 2888

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A HOME TO CALL YOUR OWN

Allenton

YOURS FOR THE TAKING

Allenton

118 Alford Forest Road

For Sale $275,000 View Sat 11.30am-12.00pm or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/553657

1 Bullock Street

For Sale Offers over $348,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/553846

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.

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 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.

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

REVITALISED

Allenton

5 Charlesworth Drive

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

32 Churchill Avenue

For Sale $399,000 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.

Our vendors have outgrown this much-loved property and are reluctantly selling after many happy years. They have renovated or replaced almost everything. The garage has an internal division providing an office, which is air conditioned, and has an optic fibre connection.

House and grounds are in pristine condition, fully fenced and secure for children and pets.

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.

NEED SPACE?

Allenton

WHAT A FANTASTIC VIEW!

Allenton

50 Elizabeth Street

For Sale Offers over $399,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment

62 Farm Road

For Sale $540,000 View Sat 11-11.30am by appointment

This home is ready for a good sized family to move in and enjoy. In a top location close to the domain, hospital and schools, even towns in walking distance. With three super sized bedrooms, sunroom, huge dining room, large lounge built for the sun and the kitchen has room for everything. Well thought out sunny landscaped section with great fencing and some terrific outdoor sitting areas.

www.bayleys.co.nz/552793

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.

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.

STUNNING DESIGN

Allenton

ALLENTON TOWNHOUSE

Allenton

10D Primrose Place

For Sale $635,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment

1/18 Woodham Drive

For Sale $315,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am 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 0800 438 547 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 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.

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

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.

www.bayleys.co.nz

BEAUTY ON BURNETT

Ashburton

LOOKING FOR CENTRAL?

Ashburton

372 Burnett Street

For Sale $280,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/551337

32A Havelock Street

For Sale $415,000 View Sat 10-10.30am 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

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.

Needing to downsize and want to be close to town. This brand new property could be just for you. Just a stroll to the CBD and library this three bedroom townhouse is modern and stylish.

Finished to a high standard there is a neutral palette throughout. The open plan living area flows to the easy care section with a patio with which to enjoy a cuppa in the sun. Gardens are planted and a watering system installed.

www.bayleys.co.nz/552961

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.

THIS PROPERTY IS WAITING FOR YOU

Lake Hood

WESTSIDE TINWALD

Tinwald

20 Ludlow Drive

For Sale $625,000 View Sat 12.30-1.00pm or by appointment

31 Nursery Drive

For Sale $450,000 View Sat 12.15-12.45pm or 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.

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.

INVEST IN HINDS

Hinds

JUST WALK IN - IT’S ALL HERE

Wakanui

2 Isleworth Road

For Sale $315,000 View Sat 11.45am-12.00pm or by appointment

42 Hakatere Drive

For Sale Offers over $240,000 View Sun 1-2.00pm 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.

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.

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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.

PROMINENT LOCATION

Ashburton

AFFORDABLE GEM

Ashburton

Racecourse Road

For Sale $348,000 View by appointment

198 Racecourse Road

For Sale $537,000 View by appointment

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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

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.

Situated on a 4,436m² rear title perfectly positioned for privacy with views to the mountains and the rural surrounds. The home is set in an established garden and boasts three bedrooms, two living areas, outdoor patio and separate bathroom. An attached double carport and an extra deep double garage, small hay shed with stable and small sheep yards complete this gem.

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

www.bayleys.co.nz/553936

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 7377 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

www.bayleys.co.nz

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 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 027 434 0139 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

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INDUSTRY COMMENT

Open Home Etiquette A favourite pastime of many people – whether in the market to buy a property or simply curious – is to attend an Open Home.

If you are seriously looking for your dream home have a game plan! If you’re giving up an hour on a weekend, you might as well set aside the entire afternoon. Research properties you want to see and schedule your day so you don’t miss seeing any properties on your list. Allow yourself enough time to see each home and travel to the next one.

Debbie Boon

When you enter the property be prepared to remove your shoes and meet the Sales Person hosting the open home.

They will ask you to sign into the register, advise you of any Health and Safety issues then give you a brochure about the property.

Now take the opportunity to focus on the property, the brochure you have been given will fill you in on the main attributes of the property, hopefully size, number of bedrooms and what type of sales process is being used i.e. For Sale, Deadline Sale or Auction. Use the brochure to take notes and check off things as you walk through the house.

Always ask before taking photos, you have to remember in many cases the home is still someone’s private residence and they may not appreciate photos being taken of their private things.

You can open cupboards, pantries etc. to get the feel of the storage areas but keep in mind it may likely be somebody’s home.

Hold the criticism until you leave, the seller still calls the property their

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home and you don’t know who may be listening, the seller, a neighbour or a friend. If you end up in a multi offer situation you don’t want the seller choosing another buyer because they have heard that you were criticising their property.

It’s okay to ask about the seller’s motivation and if there are any offers.

If you are not from the area ask the host about the neighbourhood, nearby facilities and schools.

If you have genuine interest you should advise the Sales Person before you leave, if there are other interested parties they may make an offer and you could miss out altogether however on that note the salesperson should contact all the open home buyers before proceeding with presenting an offer to their seller.

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FINANCE

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Scared of paying your mortgage off early?

An interesting discussion I had the other day. I had a call from a lady who was concerned about her mortgage and looking for some advice around it. I wasn’t sure where she was coming from initially in the telephone conversation.

This is a very important point when you’re looking at taking out a mortgage and fixing your loan or renewing your loan after a fixed period. I can’t stress enough that you need to take advice from a mortgage adviser “broker” when you’re thinking of fixing your loans or taking out a mortgage. Everyone’s circumstances are different and the banks have a varying range of fees and penalty clauses.

When you fix your loans, you need to know that if you are to pay a lump sum off during that period you may have to pay a break rate on the amount that you repay.

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to be repaid when fixing the loan although this needs to be negotiated and written into the agreement;

After calling to her home and sitting down and discussing her current loans and mortgages, it became clear to me that she was scared to try and repay her loans off early because of the penalties she thought she would pay, as she had fixed her loan for a long period.

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If interest only you may not be able to repay lump sums off the loan;

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John Moore

Although in saying this every bank and non-bank has different conditions.

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Some will allow you to repay without penalty, but best to get this written into the Loan Agreement.

As you can see there is a lot to take in when fixing a loan, it must also be remembered that some Banks charge for repaying the loan anyway, this could be a $200.00 Administration Fee, again this varies from bank to bank.

It can be a mine field when looking at repaying your mortgage early. You may say hey I’m paying it off now because then it’s gone. Although it may be a case of just waiting a couple of months and you are in a better financial position by avoiding the

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fees or having an independent negotiate for you.

Back to my lady and her fixed loan, well in her case she is on interest only and fixed interest rates have increased and her banks carded fixed interest is now much higher than what she is paying. The Bank is happy for her to repay lump sums as they can lend the money back out at a higher rate. She is going to pay lump sums every 6 months as her cash flow allows.

Another story though can be Hire Purchase, when buying a big-ticket item at a store or a car, be aware of what the fees and extras you’re signing up for are.

John Moore is a Mortgage Broker and a Registered Financial Adviser Disclosure Statement is available free of charge on request.

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GARDENING

Gorgeous gaillardia Like the flowers I mentioned last month (portulaca, livingstone daisies and gazania), gaillardia is another fan of the warm weather associated with summer.

It grows well in the sun and dry conditions and will add more bright, striking colour to your garden. Though unlike the three previously mentioned flowers, gaillardia is a perennial.

Henri Ham

Awapuni Nurseries

For those of you still learning the difference between perennial and annual flowers, perennials are plants that go dormant each winter and continue to grow year-after-year. Annuals generally bloom for one

season and then need to be replaced with something else.

You can purchase gaillardia plants from our online store at www.awapuni.co.nz.

Or grab an Awapuni bundle of seedlings next time you’re at your local supermarket, Bunnings or Mitre 10. We sell two varieties, Arizona sun which produces masses of bright orange-red flowers with yellow on the tips.

And red shades which, as the name suggests produces flowers with slightly different shades of red.

Both varieties grow to a height of

around 35cm and will flower all through summer and well into autumn. They grow well in pots and they also do well in landscape plantings as they tend to ‘blanket’ the ground. Which is not surprising given gaillardia are also known as blanket flowers. And, if you still need a bit of convincing that gaillardia is the plant you need in your garden, it’s also great at attracting bees.

Once you’ve got your seedlings simply plant each one around 35cm apart from the next. To encourage more flowering, don’t forget to deadhead regularly.

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February is a good time to...

Henri Ham

Awapuni Nurseries Keep planting summer salad ingredients – lettuce, basil, spring onion and other gourmet herb and veg seedlings.

February is the hottest month of the year, so remember to keep watering. Keep watering your courgettes and beans – the more you water the bigger they’ll get.

Remember to water your strawberries and tomatoes too (avoid the leaves on your tomatoes) – the more water they get the juicier their fruit will be. If you don’t have any tomatoes yet on the plants, use a paintbrush (or even an electric toothbrush turned on, minus the brush head) to

MAKE A COMMITMENT TO PROTECT WHAT MATTERS

spread the pollen from the flowers on one plant to another plant to pollinate them.

Deadhead roses, cape reinga lilies, daisies, ladies mantle and more to tidy up and hopefully get another flowering.

Harvest fennel and give your oregano a trim. Cut it back so the stems are around 50mm from the ground. This will stop the plant going leggy. You can dry the removed branches. Once the branches are dry, peel the leaves off and chop them up then store in a jar for use in your cooking.

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What’s On Saturday, February 4

Monday, February 6

Ashburton Farmers Market Waitangi On East Venue: West Street Car Park A Farmers’ Market is a food market where local growers, farmers and artisan food producers sell their wares directly to the consumer.

Vendors may only sell what they grow, farm, pickle, preserve, bake, smoke or catch themselves.

9am - 12.30pm Saturday, February 4 - Sunday, February 5

SAA Great Plains Fly-In Venue: Ashburton Airfield Every two years the Ashburton Aviation Museum Society host the Great Plains Fly-In for the NZ Sports Aviation Association.

Waitangi on East is held yearly on Waitangi Day in conjunction with Multi Cultural Bite and is a firm favourite in Mid Canterbury.

10.00am – 4.00pm Saturday, February 11

Mill Creek Pony Club Show Venue: Mill Creek Pony Club, Trevors Road

9.30am – 5.00pm

Find our entry form on our website www.showdayonline.com.

Venue: Directly in front of the clock tower.

Over 25 stalls will be presenting dishes from their homelands, in bite sized portions to allow you to try numerous flavours from diverse heritages.

10.00am – 3.00pm

Venue: West Street Car Park

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

New weekly competition.

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New weekly competition.

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Saturday, February 18 - Sunday, February 19

Saturday, February 25

Saturday, February 18 – Sunday, February 19

Mt Somers Mountain Bike Ride Venue: Start at the Mt Somers Domain This is an event that caters for riders of all ability with three different races. The Hokonui Mountain Challenge - RDR Foothills Race Skinners Bikes Mowers Saws.

All proceeds go back to the community.

Ashburton Farmers Market

This event is the buying/selling of new and used mobilehomes. Accessories too.

FMG Young Farmer of The Year – Aorangi Regional Final

Venue: West Street Car Park

Vendors may only sell what they grow, farm, pickle, preserve, bake, smoke or catch themselves.

Plains Railway running day Venue: Plains Railway Maronan Road Ashburton’s Plains Railway on Maronan Road holds its third running day of the New Year, featuring the Vulcan Railcar RM50.

9am – 4pm Saturday, February 18 - Sunday, February 19

Hawke Cup

Entry: free

Mid Canterbury’s senior cricket side takes on Otago Country in their fourth and final Hawke Cup match.

8.00am – 6.00pm

Play starts 10.30am Friday, February 24 - Sunday, February 26

Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition

11.00am – 4.00pm

Visit rakaiasalmon.co.nz for more details.

FAT STALLION

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

Tuesday, February 28

Food Lovers Masterclass With Kate Meads Venue: The Resource Recovery Park, 25 Range Street Get lots of education around ways you can reduce your food waste from meal planning to smart shopping to smart storage.

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

10am-12noon

www.ateventcentre.co.nz 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

The Nukes

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

Fri, 24 March – 7.30pm / Open Hat Night

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.

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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.

MARCH

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

Come along to support the FMG Young Farmer of The Year 8 Regional Finalists compete to go through to the Grand Final.

Venue: Ashburton Domain Oval

Rakaia’s annual Salmon Fishing Competition will be held on the Rakaia River. Winners crowned Sunday.

DRIVE

Saturday, February 25

Venue: Methven A&P Showgrounds

Preschoolers ride for free, children $3.50, adults $8 or a family for $20. For more see the Plains Railways Facebook page.

LIVE BANDS EVERY WEEKEND SAT FEB 4 SAT FEB 11

Venue: West Street Car Park

Venue: Ashburton A&P Showgrounds

Sunday February 12

Multi Cultural Bite 2017

Ashburton Farmers Market Ashburton Farmers Market

Saturday, February 11

Tickets $10pp, phone 0800 289 849 or online 9am - 12.30pm at eventfinda.co.nz

Monday, February 6

Saturday, February 25

For more information contact Barry McLauchlan on 307 0585.

A Farmers’ Market is a food market where Fundraiser for Layna Hunt local growers, farmers and artisan food producers sell their wares directly to the Venue: Wunderbar, 19 London Street, Lyttelton consumer.

9pm

Saturday, February 18

The South Island Mobilehome Extravaganza

Saturday, February 4

Layna is going to LA as a member of the NZ Black Stars team. She is performing with the band Odyssey

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

Mill Creek Pony Club’s Annual Show gives Kennel Club Show a competitive opportunity to beginners starting out, adults returning to riding, young Venue: Allenton Rugby Club horses learning ringcraft and everyone else The Ashburton Kennel Club is holding a large who wants to attend a nice low-key day out. breed show.

Classes include showing, jumping, fancy 9.30am – (approx) 3.00pm dress and handy pony for the littlies.

Spectators welcome.

Entry is at the aviation museum. There will be opportunities for the public to walk amongst 8.30am - 5.30pm the various aircraft and talk with the pilots.

Free entry.

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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.

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The Nukes (Dave Parker, David Thile and Benjamin Collier) from West Auckland are far more than a ukulele band. Part vaudeville, part rat-pack, part musical car crash, this talented trio deliver an engaging mix of humour and originality that audiences of all ages will love.

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1:00 – 2:00pm

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11:45 – 12:30pm

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12:30 – 1:00pm

LAKE HOOD

12:15 – 12:45pm

31 Nursery Drive

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