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September 26, 2014

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Town lifestyle

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Today 11am - 1pm Supported by Allenton Meat Centre.

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Town lifestyle Interested in this property?

28 Tarbottons Road, Tinwald Superb country living with the advantage of being only minutes from town and amenities.

Set on 5,001m² this well presented 12 year old permanent material home with double glazed aluminium boasts a spacious, open plan dining, living and kitchen area with walk-in pantry, and double doors which lead through to a separate formal lounge. With four generous sized bedrooms (master with ensuite and double wardrobe), separate toilet and separate bathroom catering for guests and the whole family. An office and double garage with internal access further complement the home.

Perfectly positioned to capture all day sun and with two floor mounted heat pumps aided by an HRV system ensures the home is comfortable all year round. An abundance of storage with extensive cupboards and

including an attic ladder in the ceiling. Sliding doors from the lounge lead to the outdoor patio offering flawless indoor outdoor flow perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Completing the property is the vast lawn, established shrubs and easy care garden and a Versatile garage ensures there is spot for everything.

For lifestylers or farmers looking to down size this private and secure property is a must view.

Open Home: Sunday, September 28 11.30am - 12 noon

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mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

Deadline Sale - All offers on or before 4pm, Thursday 16 October 2014 www.bayleys.co.nz/518577

Terms and conditions apply.

FURNISHINGS | FLOORING | BEDS | CURTAINS

East to Burnett Street, Ashburton Ph (03) 308 5269 | www.redmonds.co.nz

217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

SUPER SUNNY AND SPACIOUS

EASY LIVING HERE

LOVELY LOCATION

BRAND NEW PRICE

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$282,000 WEB ID AU39091 $366,500 WEB ID AU38971 $635,000 WEB ID AU34905 $485,000 WEB ID AU33824 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 106 Princes Street 3 Glassey Drive 22 Charlesworth Drive 9A Allison Street Tidy sunfilled three bedroom home with Pleased to market this well presented Fabulous new home in the popular Lochlea We are pleased to market this four 3 3 4 4 very private section. Recently had some home located in a top class Allenton subdivision. Four bedrooms, master has bedroom home (235sqm), ensuite and redecoration inside including a refresh of location. Built for sun, this three bedroom tiled shower in ensuite, great kitchen with walk in wardrobe in master and two living the kitchen. Low maintenance exterior home has great street appeal. Kitchen, butlers pantry, and living areas that open areas. Great storage and built for morning 1 1 2 2 with split stone cladding. Single garage dining area plus a separate lounge. onto patios, perfect for entertaining. and afternoon sun. Good sized second with drive through access to the section.

Separate laundry and toilet. Modernised Double internal garage. bathroom. Double garage with internal bathroom. access.

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A SUNNY OUTLOOK

GREAT BIG FAMILY HOME

WITHIN THE AVENUES

SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

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WAS $279,000 NOW $273,000 WEB ID AU37973 NEG. OVER $288,000 WEB ID AU38299 $469,000 WEB ID AU36593 OFFERS OVER $305,000 WEB ID AU38934 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 1 James Street 21 Alford Forest Road 55 Chalmers Avenue 2 Bathurst Street Handy westside location here, with easy This is a good sized weatherboard family Genuine vendors are ready to sell their Popular spot handy to Allenton Shops and 2 3 3 3 access from street to garage. Sun is a real home. 3 good sized double bedrooms, 2 spacious, well designed sunny home to Primary School. Three bedrooms, two living bonus with kitchen/living catching it all living areas, 4th bedroom or games room. new lucky buyers. Gorgeous open plan areas. Single garage with internal access. day. Ranch slider opens to north facing Nice roomy landscaped section with good family/dining room, chefs kitchen and Don't miss this opportunity.

1 1 2 1 patio and garden. Two double bedrooms sheds and garage. Modernised kitchen and granite work surfaces, sunny deck and BBQ Offers over $305,000. with large third bedroom or hobbies room. dining close to town and schools. area, easy care section.

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OFFERS OVER $279,000 WEB ID AU37493 $525,000 WEB ID AU38780 $269,000 WEB ID AU38771 $388,000 ONO WEB ID AU38503 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 79 Grey Street 26 Allens Road 15 Fairfield Avenue 10 Cavendish Street Reward yourself and own this super sunny This home has it all. Four good size Lucky you - we have available this very tidy, Sunny and secure north west facing home 3 4 3 4 townhouse situated eastside within the bedrooms. Separate lounge, open plan well presented property on a 2023sqm that's so close to shops, College and Avenues. Upstairs open plan living with all kitchen/dining and living. Ensuite off the section in Fairton. Loads of space for the Allenton School. The lounge room is day sun and under floor heating. Double master bedroom has tiled shower. kids and chooks etc. Handy to primary relaxing overlooking the private patio and 1 2 1 1 garage on easy care smaller section. Would Separate bathroom has bath, shower and school. Well fenced and very private. garden. Inbuilt gas fire plus floor mounted suit a busy professional couple. vanity. Patios, paths and driveway are air conditioning in the adjoining dining.

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OPEN HOME OFFERS OVER $395,000 WEB ID AU39006 WESTSIDE 33 Pages Road This well presented three bedroom home is 3 positioned perfectly to capture all day sun.

A spacious lounge and dining flow to north facing outdoor grounds. This 1 modern home is located in a highly sought after address. Act sooner rather than later.

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217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

YOU MUST SEE THIS!

COLONIAL SPLENDOR

OPEN HOME

NEW LISTING

ALLENTON TOWNHOUSE

ROLL YOUR SLEEVES UP

OFFERS OVER $293,000 WEB ID AU37949 $368,000 WEB ID AU39111 $239,500 WEB ID AU38813 $168,000 WEB ID AU38104 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 48 William Street 12 Cavendish Street 2/28 Cavendish Street 7 Adams Street Immaculate home, beautifully presented Attractive easy care Colonial home situated Very tidy townhouse, two double An opportunity to add some value to this 2 3 2 2 inside and out, basks in all day sun and is beside Allenton Bowling Green. Three bedrooms, brand new carpets and easy property. Some renovating and walking distance to central town and all spacious bedrooms, sunny living and care section. Handy location close to redecorating would enhance but our amenities. Open plan updated kitchen, spacious front courtyard facing north west.

Allenton shopping centre. Attached garage vendor is very realistic.

1 1 1 1 dining room flows to lounge. Lovely plain Double garage with internal access plus with internal access.

View By Appointment fresh decor. Be quick. single garage and caravan park.

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FAMILY HOME-TURTON GREEN

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU38634 $489,000 WEB ID AU38440 $379,000 WEB ID AU38303 $769,000 WEB ID AU38038 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 56 Farm Road 33 Alford Forest Road 109 Middle Road Lot 12 Douglas Drive Absolute quality 4 bedroom family home Impressive ten year old home of 270sqm Don't miss the opportunity to own this Construction is about to start for this four 4 3 3 4 that has been recently redecorated due to offering three bedrooms plus office, beautiful three bedroom character home in bedroom plus office (or 5th bedroom) the owners completing their EQC claim. double glazing, large kitchen, dining, a brilliant location. With a modern kitchen, home. Master bedroom has ensuite and From the extremely well appointed Hostess living, loads of storage, two bathrooms new eco friendly log burner in the living walk in robe. Open plan kitchen with 2 2 1 2 style kitchen, to the upmarket main and extra large internal access garaging. room and heat pump in the lounge, this is butlers pantry, living, dining area and bathroom ,and extensive ensuite a great family home. separate lounge. Three car garaging.

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217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

DAIRY SUPPORT

18.8 HA MOTIVATED VENDOR

$1,600,000 +GST WEB ID AR38821 PLEASANT POINT 701 Opihi Road Located only minutes from Pleasant Point and 20 minutes to Timaru, this unit would make an ideal dairy grazing or dairy support block. Supply silage and grain to your dairy platform. Strong soils and northerly aspect make this unit a must to inspect.

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SOILS-WATER-LOCATION

$925,000 + GST WEB ID AL37390 ASHBURTON 145 Wakanui Road

WEB ID AR32747 ASHBURTON 364 Ashburton Staveley Road View By Appointment Spring is here, the Vendors say time to move and have reduced their price. Only 2 years young, the 309sqm home was designed to face the sun and Mt Hutt basin.

In a private spot near the river it boasts four bedrooms and open plan living drenched in sun. Gourmet kitchen opens to living, dining and office nook areas all connected to the outdoors with generous double glazed ranch sliders. The decor is fresh/modern. River stones feature grace the external walls. Excellent workshop/implement shed, stable complex and storage. Irrigated land handy to Ashburton. Sanctuary found. $1,195,000 + GST

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10.8ha in top-notch location being only minutes from the town centre. Zoned Residential "D" which may give further subdivision options in the future. If that is not enough then check out the modern, warm, sunny, three bedroom homestead with kitchen/dining plus large lounge plus separate formal dining room plus self-contained sleepout. Farm buildings include a 12mx19m workshop with 3 phase power plus older store sheds and 3 silos. All set on some of the best arable soils in Mid Canterbury made secure with irrigation. Do not delay. Call now. $925,000 plus GST VIEW Saturday 27 Sep 10.00 - 10.45am

$1,195,000 + GST

$1,500,000 + GST DAIRY GRAZING/FATTENING

$1,400,000

WEB ID AL33650

WEB ID AR36204

ASHBURTON 28 Mitcham Road

ASHBURTON 570 Mitcham Road

A beautifully appointed country home built approximately five years ago. The house has been thoughtfully designed and constructed with Oamaru stone under a Gerrard roof complemented with copper down pipes and spouting. Set amidst well stocked formal gardens and a delightful sun drenched patio complete with electronic, automated pergola system.

Located only minutes to Ashburton this 18.5 hectare lifestyle unit is a must to inspect for the retiring farmer or someone looking for a rural lifestyle and income.

Excellent irrigation, great 4 bedroom 3 bathroom modern home. Excellent sheding with two bay lock up, woolshed, cattle yards etc. A great wee stand alone farm.

Don't let this one slip by or say I should have.

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The house exudes quality and style in every detail. High studs with cornicing, four large bedrooms, the master with ensuite and dressing room. The living area is open plan, bright and spacious with a pleasing aspect to the garden and countryside.

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COUNTRY LIFESTYLE

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID ROR38741 RAKAIA 94 Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road

$639,000 INCL GST WEB ID AU38378 TINWALD 112 Wilkins Road This near new family home enjoys the 4 benefits of rural living with easy care grounds and so close to town. This house design captures exquisite rural views from 2 two levels. A spacious home incorporating two living areas.

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Located on the edge of Rakaia Township is this 4.04ha lifestyle property, consisting of 2.02ha bareland zoned residential D providing the opportunity for subdivision into 5 lots, the balance zone Rural A. Nestled in a private sheltered spot is a tidy 3 bedroom home, with modern kitchen, open plan living and one bathroom.

Gas hot water plus logburner, double glazing and heat transfer system make for a warm healthy environment.

View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Wednesday 1st October 2014 at 3.00pm

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PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP

Allenton

A FAMILY DREAM

Allenton

20 Westpark Close

For Sale $645,000 View Sat 10-10.30am

88 Middle Road

Price by Negotiation

With room enough for the entire family, this home boasts five bedrooms and a separate study. Bi fold doors from both living areas allow wonderful access to the sun drenched patio. Double glazed throughout with two heat pumps and gas fire.

Triple garage with enough room to store the toys and on a well fenced 961sqm section.

Mick Hydes

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

Debbie Boon

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

Sun-drenched executive home boasting two spacious interconnecting living spaces with seamless connections to the grounds.There are five good sized bedrooms on offer, the master with WIR and ensuite. A small built in office adds more options. The very private 918sqm section is attractive and low maintenance.

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $670,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am www.bayleys.co.nz/518460

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

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

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

www.bayleys.co.nz/518396

REFRESHED AND READY

Ashburton

279 Tancred Street

Price by Negotiation

Immaculately presented three bedroom bungalow, soft and inviting decor complimented by new carpet and tiles. The main bathroom is stylishly tiled, as is the ensuite. Three spacious bedrooms with great sized storage make this home so inviting. With such close proximity to Ashburton’s CBD you could be taking a stroll to work.

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $320,000 View Sat 11.30am-12pm www.bayleys.co.nz/518494

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

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

LIVE THE GOOD LIFE 90 Eton Street Updated throughout with new kitchen and bathroom. Four bedrooms with a large separate lounge. Garden features fruit trees and vegetable gardens with two green houses to grow all your family´s fruit and veg - even a chook house. Off street parking and garaging to boot.

Hampstead Price by Negotiation

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $365,000 View Sat 1-1.30pm www.bayleys.co.nz/518480

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

SPRING INTO ACTION

Netherby

34 Bridge Street

Deadline Sale

This fantastic family home situated on a private rear section will give you everything and more for the best of family living.

This property is complimented by four bedrooms, huge well appointed kitchen with seamless flow to the second living area and to the outdoors. Family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry with good storage throughout. The 50sqm of garaging allows for cars, boats or other toys and the off street parking is an added bonus.

M 027 437 9696

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

OH SO CLOSE! "TO NEARLY EVERYTHING"

Ashburton

NOT FLASH

298 Moore Street

Price by Negotiation

79 Cambridge Street

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $498,000 on or before 3pm, Tues 14 Oct 2014 View Sat 12.15-12.45pm www.bayleys.co.nz/518711

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 home to this perfectly positioned three bedroom home. Situated for the sun it boasts large open plan living, galley kitchen, attached garaging and extra 3mx4.5m garage/workshop.

Walking distances to the CBD it is a must see.

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

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $389,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/517799

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Instructions are clear here, selling "As Is" Potential to redevelop the site, undertake major renovations or leave as is for future redevelopment when the time is right Currently returning rental income$195 per week

Hampstead Price by Negotiation

The vendor invites offers over $145,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/518387

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

THE SEARCH ENDS HERE 108a Eton Street This tidy three bedroom townhouse is sun soaked.

The spacious living area flows to the dining and kitchen area.

Neutral decor throughout and opens to the easycare garden, completed by the double garage all on a private rear section.

Hampstead Price by Negotiation

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $329,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/518426

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

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

TOO GOOD TO MISS!

Allenton

26 Middle Road

Price by Negotiation

Solid weatherboard bungalow lovingly restored with the best of taste, there is no doubt it will impress. Added features such as ensuite and walk in robe off the master bedroom further enhance the appeal. Three generous sized bedrooms then on to the superb living area configured for family and flowing easily to the sunny deck and 1012sqm section. The current owners are using the garage as an office and gym, making the options endless. So close to the Domain and sporting facilities, what more could a family want?

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $380,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/518671

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

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

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

GOLDEN YEAR’S

Tinwald

16 Johnstone Street

For Sale $410,000 www.bayleys.co.nz/517680

We have the perfect situation for your golden year´s right here in this package. Full sized (160m²) house consisting of three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen/dining and separate living with hide away office plus a double garage. All of this on a level street front section of 462m².Close to full shopping centre in Tinwald, Ashburton.

Mick Hydes

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

Debbie Boon

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

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READY, SET, MOVE

Mitcham

570 Mitcham Road

For Sale $1,400,000 plus GST (if any) View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/518436

This contemporary four bedroom, three bathroom home ticks all the boxes.The open plan living/ dining/kitchen is the hub of the home, while a second living space offers a more intimate and formal setting. The 18.4 hectare property includes sheds, sheep and cattle yards and irrigation.

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 7377 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

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

GRAZING/FATTENING WITH LIFESTYLE TO BOOT! 342 Okains Bay Road An exceptional 112.4527 hectare inner harbour land holding with superb views complemented by excellent water, numerous building sites, clean pastures and stunning areas of native bush. In close proximity to Akaroa, providing the perfect grazing and lifestyle opportunity. Currently used for heifer grazing and lamb fattening.

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

Robinsons Bay, Banks Peninsula Deadline Sale

All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 16 Oct 2014 View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/518661

Ben Turner

M 027 530 1400 B 03 375 4700 ben.turner@bayleys.co.nz

TOWN LIFESTYLE

Tinwald

28 Tarbottons Road

Deadline Sale

Set on 5,001m² this well presented 12 year old home is perfectly positioned to capture all day sun. The property boasts a spacious open plan dining, living and kitchen area, separate formal lounge, four generous sized bedrooms (master with ensuite), separate bathroom and office.

Family living just minutes from town

All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 16 Oct 2014 View Sun 11.30am-12pm www.bayleys.co.nz/518577

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.

Evan Marshall

M 027 221 0910 B 03 375 4700

www.bayleys.co.nz

Industry Comment

Buyers are carrying on

Mike Preston

The Canterbury market continues to be dominated by local buyers although there has been increased interest from outside the region.

There has also been an increase in overseas interest, particularly for dairy land. The market for high value farms has become increasingly dominated

by corporate purchasers and investment funds. Given that these are often owned by multinational shareholders their purchases usually require Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approval. Investment funds tend to purchase with a view to holding the farm for approximately 10 years, however this timeline is dependent upon the farms producing the level of return required. Farmers with multiple dairy farms are pursuing a policy of becoming self sufficient and as a result have been looking at opportunities to secure support blocks or trading some of their existing farms in order to make purchases of irrigated land. Given the wide range of different land uses, quality and locations, it is clear that over the last year values have been increasing.

Sale statistics published by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) show the median per hectare sales value of rural land in the Canterbury region has reached just under $30,000. This figure has been surpassed only twice, in the

December quarter of 2008 and the opening period of 2009.

Commodity prices, measured in world price terms, reached a record high in January 2014 according to the ANZ commodity price index, which was driven by a surge in the value of dairy products. However since then commodity prices overall have declined with the index having shed approximately 8% of its value as dairy prices have retreated and at this point has not had a negative impact on land prices.

We are now awaiting for some sales evidence that this is the case. The winter months were relatively quiet of sales turnover, the election is over, interest rates remain low and steady and with the dairy companies forecasting a $5.00kgMS to $5.30kgMS payout for the coming season, this giving some certainty we are expecting sales activity to continue but possibly at a slightly slower rate than we have just experienced but will gather some momentum as we move closer to the winter next year.

Methven Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agents REAA2008

WARM FAMILY HOME - MT SOMERS

Solid Concrete block construction in the rural Mt Somers township. Mountain and foothill views. Three bedroom home with good heating. Logburner in lounge area. Modern Kitchen design and dining area combined.

Quality bath and Shower room. Easy care well kept gardens. Large double garage with workshop ready for those home and auto projects. $285,000

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Rent out, holiday home or live in, there are options aplenty for this delightful 130sqm home. Well worth viewing this four bedroom home features a separate living area, updated kitchen, sunny conservatory. Set on 809sqm with private rear yard with great views of mountains and mature fruit trees. $259,000

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Open Home Saturday, September 27, 12 noon - 1pm 74 Pattons Road, Mt Somers

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS - DON’T DELAY

Time for action and it will be sold. Now is your chance to secure this appealing home located on one of the best streets in Methven. Price guide high $300,000 but have been instructed to present all offers. This three bedroom home has been well cared for. It has a homely feel with a spacious kitchen dining lounge area that captures all day sun.

SET SALE with offers closing September 30 unless sold prior.

Open Home Sunday, September 28, 11.30am - 12 noon 10 Morgan Street

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Ashburton Stage 2 Kelburn Estate

Ashburton 3-59 Cameron Street

Now is the time ...

Don’t let this one slip away

... to build your dream home with all the garaging and ’man cave’ space you’ll ever need.

All services including fibre optic cable at the boundary.

Very hand to Tinwald shopping amenities and golf course.

For Sale P O A View Sat 10:00 - 10:30am www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20492 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20492 Jarrod Ross 0272 594 644 03 307 8317 jarrod.ross@raywhite.com

Calling first time buyers or investors.

Two bedrooms with wardrobes, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge with an easily maintained garden.

This unit is very roomy and it has great flow through-out.

The garden is just starting to bloom in spring flowers.

Don’t miss the chance to grab this unit, immediate possession .... and it’s Westside!

For Sale $195,000 View Sat 10:30 - 11:00am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20582 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20582 Carrie-ann Summers 021 165 3091 03 307 8317 carrie-ann.summers@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA

LICENSED (REAA

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Open Home

Open Home

Ashburton 18 Harrison Street

Ashburton 12 Orchard Grove

Home now, Land Future & ready for immediate posession!!

Stylish & Sophisticated

* 3 bedrooms * Open plan spacious kitchen,dining,living * Modern & tidy bathroom * Well heated with log fire & heat-pump * Location, Location, Location * Previously returning $320 per week * Available for immediate possession

For Sale Price On Application View Sat 10:45 - 11:00am www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20482 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20482 Kim Miller 0272 368 627 03 307 8317 kim.miller@raywhite.com

* 3 Double bedrooms including master with walk-in wardrobe & ensuite with underfloor heating * Entertainers kitchen with open plan dining/living area * Great size study * Gorgeous family sized bathroom * Double garaging plus off street parking

For Sale Enquiries over $575,000 View Saturday 11:00am-11:30am Sunday 1:30 - 2:00pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20599 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20599 Jill Quaid 0274 376 755 03 307 8317 jill.quaid@raywhite.com Fay Merry 021 182 1502 03 307 8317 fay.merry@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

2008)

Open Home

Open Home

Ashburton 33 Agnes Street

Ashburton 54 Grigg Street

Elegant and Modern This lovely home comprises of: * 3 Double bedrooms * Open plan living/dining/kitchen area * Logburner and 2 heatpumps * Huge 943sqm section (more or less) * Completely secure and private Don’t drive by this immaculately presented home, call me today for an inspection.

Parkside Elegance For Sale $450,000 View Sat: 11:45 - 12:15pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20600 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20600 Fay Merry 021 182 1502 03 307 8317 fay.merry@raywhite.com

* Stately 4 bed roomed - 2 lounge plus office home * Open plan kitch/din/liv with conservatory * Consented log fire on wetback * Double garage * Space galore, 1473m2 section * Tender closing 4pm Friday 17 October 2014

Tender Closing 4pm Fri 17 Oct 2014 View Sat: 12:00 - 12:30pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20598 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20598 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

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Open plan modern kitchen and dining leading to two lounges, one with views of the hills Enquiries over $398,000 View Saturday 1:00pm-1:30pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20597 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20597 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

Great entertaining family home with off street parking for the family and toys.

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Come view this property it won’t be on the market long.

Enquiries over $495,000 View Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20590 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20590 Sue Cooper 027 331 3733 03 307 8317 sue.cooper@raywhite.com

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Rural property market readies for Data released today by the Real Estate Institute of NZ (“REINZ”) shows there were 38 more farm sales (+10.3%) for the three months ended August 2014 than for the three months ended August 2013.

sales volumes as pastoral farmers work through the seasonal peak workload period”, says REINZ Rural Spokesman Brian Peacocke, “Prices for those properties sold during August have been at healthy levels with indications at this early stage of the season that values are holding at the level of last season.”

Highlights Include: • Listings are in short supply in all districts; • Buyer enquiry is strong across the country; • Solid activity in the horticultural sector in the Bay of Plenty; • Strong enquiry for quality dairy support and cropping properties; • Investor interest is focusing on properties that generate a return acceptable to the equity market; • Environmental and compliance issues are impacting on all regions.

Overall, there were 407 farm sales in the three months to end of August 2014, compared to 512 farm sales for the three months ended July 2014 (-20.5%). 1,922 farms were sold in the year to August 2014, 24.7% more than were sold in the year to August 2013.

The median price per hectare for all farms sold in the three months to August 2014 was $26,590 compared to $21,676 recorded for three months ended August 2013 (+22.7%). The median price per hectare fell 0.3% compared to July.

The REINZ All Farm Price Index fell 2.7% in the three months to August compared to the three months to July, moving from 3,212.9 to 3,126.1.

Compared to August 2013 the REINZ All Farm Price Index rose by 4.9%.

The REINZ All Farm Price Index adjusts for differences in farm size, location and farming type compared to the median price per hectare, which does not adjust for these factors.

Nine regions recorded increases in sales volume for the three months ended August 2014 compared to the three months ended August 2013. Canterbury recorded the largest increase in sales (+14 sales), followed by Northland (+10 sales) and Nelson (+8 sales). Compared to the three months ended July 2014, two regions recorded an increase in sales.

“The latest data reflects reduced

Grazing properties accounted for the largest number of sales with 47.2% share of all sales over the three months to August, Finishing properties accounted for 16.2%, Dairy properties accounted for 6.4% and Horticulture properties accounted for 12.8% of all sales. These four property types accounted for 82.6% of all sales during the three months ended August 2014.

Dairy Farms For the three months ended August 2014 the median sales price per hectare for dairy farms was $43,125 (26 properties), compared to $36,673, for the three months ended July (47 properties), and $32,234 (35 properties) for the three months ended August 2013. The median dairy farm size for the three months ended August 2014 was 99 hectares.

Included in sales for the month of August were five dairy farms at a median sale value of $47,427 per hectare. The median farm size was 97 hectares with a range of 35 hectares in the Waikato region to 115

hectares in Southland. The median production per hectare across all dairy farms sold in July 2014 was 1,146 kgs of milk solids.

The REINZ Dairy Farm Price Index rose by 10.5% in the three months to August compared to the three months to July, from 1,932.0 to 2,135.5. Compared to August 2013, the REINZ Dairy Farm Price Index rose by 20.2%. The REINZ Dairy Farm Price Index adjusts for differences in farm size and location compared to the median price per hectare, which does not adjust for these factors.

Finishing Farms For the three months ended August 2014 the median sale price per hectare for finishing farms was $30,194 (66 properties), compared to $27,907 for the three months ended July (105 properties), and $26,107 (94 properties) for the three months ended August 2013. The median finishing farm size for the three months ended August 2014 was 41 hectares.

Grazing Farms For the three months ended August 2014 the median sales price per hectare for grazing farms was $14,995 (192 properties) compared to $15,500 for the three months ended July (225 properties), and $16,744 (156 properties) for the three months ended August 2013.

The median grazing farm size for the three months ended August 2014 was 74 hectares.

Horticulture Farms For the three months ended August 2014 the median sales price per hectare for horticulture farms was $126,236 (52 properties) compared to $134,640 (56 properties) for the three months ended July, and $127,667 (37 properties) for the three months ended August 2013. The median horticulture farm size for the three months ended August 2014 was eight hectares.

Lifestyle Properties The lifestyle property market saw a 13.9% fall (-233 sales) in sales volume in the three months to August 2014 compared to August 2013. 1,445 sales were recorded in the three months to August 2014 compared to 1,678 sales in the three months to August 2013. 103 fewer sales were recorded compared to the three months to July 2014 (-6.7%).

For the 12 months to August 2014 there were 6,361 unconditional sales of lifestyle properties, an decrease of 1.2% (-80 sales) over the 12 months to August 2013.

Two regions recorded an increase in sales compared to August 2013 while 12 recorded decreases in sales.

Compared to July, eight regions recorded an increase in sales with six regions recording decreases.

The national median price for lifestyle blocks rose by $25,510 (+5.3%) from $485,000 for the three months to August 2013 to $510,510 for the three months to August 2014. The median price for lifestyle blocks in Auckland rose by $22,000 (+2.6%) from $850,000 for the three months to August 2013 to $872,000 for the three months to August 2014.

Over the same time period for the three months ending August, the median price fell by 2.0% in Waikato to $465,000, and rose by 25.9% in Canterbury to $579,000. Compared to July 2014, the national median sales price fell by $14,490 (-2.8%) to $510,510.

The number of days to sell for lifestyle properties eased by four days, from 80 days for the three months to the end of July to 84 days for the three months to the end of August. Compared to the three months ended August 2013 the number of days to sell eased by seven days from 77 days to 84 days.

Gisborne recorded the shortest number of days to sell in August at 35 days, followed by Southland at 59 days and Canterbury at 60 days.

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spring West Coast recorded the longest number of days to sell at 328 days, followed by Nelson at 145 days and Hawkes Bay at 111 days.

REINZ All Farm Price Index – Additional Data The table (left) sets out the returns for the REINZ All Farm Price Index for the three months ending August 2014.

The graph (below, left)x shows the trends in the REINZ All Farm Price Index compared to an index of movements in the $/hectare measure of farm prices.

REINZ Dairy Farm Price Index – Additional Data The table (right) sets out the returns for the REINZ Dairy Farm Price Index for the three months ending August 2014.

The graph (below, right) shows the trends in the REINZ Dairy Farm Price Index compared to an index of movements in the $/ hectare measure of farm prices.

Commenting on the lifestyle property market Brian Peacocke said, “While the volume of sales of lifestyle properties has fallen over the past 12 months, over half of the regions have held or marginally increased levels of sales over July and August.”

“A number of districts are reporting a shortage of listings, particularly in the Canterbury region, but expectations are for improving conditions as the market emerges into spring. Quality properties that are well priced to the market continue to sell well.

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Direct from Russia "KOSTROMA” will take the audience on a bewitching journey from the Arctic north to the southern Steppes, the peaks of the Caucasus to the depths of Siberia. The Production was named after the place of its birth and the cradle of the Romanov Dynasty, an ancient Russian town situated on the banks of the Volga River.

With its unique and exuberant music and gripping effects this theatrical experience has won the hearts of audiences worldwide.

KOSTROMA presents the most refined form of Russian traditional performance art with clever great prowess, uniting lyrical sketches and elements of folklore and ancient Russian epic, preserving the flavour of both Soviet and contemporary Russia. "KOSTROMA"

truly uncovers the Russian Culture through the nature of its people, social status and national colouring. Audiences will witness the temporal, urban village. The accurately created images of mother, wife, daughter, son, husband and warrior reflect the heritage of many generations and the unique spirit of the Russian nation.

The masterly technique of 45 elite dancers, with outstanding acting performances, 600 lavish costume pieces, individually designed to recreate the authenticity, 15 reincarnations, 10 tonnes of freight, 300 items of props, 8 set changes.

This will be one of Russia's most expensive stage productions.

Friday, September 26 from 7pm Tinwald Memorial Hall Gold coin donation. Alcohol and drug free event.

Croquet and Golf Croquet "Have a go day" - Allenton Croquet Club Sunday, September 28, 1.30pm - 5.30pm Allenton Sports Club, Canvendish Street A fun way to join in and learn these games.

Nor'westers Muso's Club Monthly Jam Sunday, September 28 Feeneys Lounge, Devon Hotel, Ashburton 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Ashburton Senior Net - Question and Answer

Thursday, October 2 - 1.30pm

MSA Lounge off Burnett Street. Guest speaker: Sam from Noel Leemings. A follow-up on the tablets, ipads, and smart phones talk.

Ballroom Dance Workshop Sunday, October 12 - Ashburton College Gym Marc Auwerda with the Ashburton Latin Dance Group For more information please email pompol@xtra.co.nz with "dance" in the subject line.

Play Petanque - MSA Petanque Section 1.30pm every Tuesday, Thursday, and Family Sunday.

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9.00am - ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.00am - HAKATERE MARAE Marae Health Clinic - Postponed until further notice.

9.30am - ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD Cuppa, activities and laughter. St Andrews hall, Cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

10.00am - 50+ An interesting speaker, Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter,

Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET Local produce by local producers plus coffee!!. North End West Street car park.

9.00am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET West Street.

9.30am - ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD Community garden working bee and fellowship, each Saturday, weather permitting. Behind the St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 157 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

9.30am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East.

10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE

interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

1.00pm - 3.00pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 4.00pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Open for research, all welcome. Upstairs in the Old Polytech building, 254 Cameron Street.

1.30pm - ARTHRITIS GET TOGETHER Keeping in touch, Trevor Wilson Centre, Tancred Street.

1.30pm - R.S.A. CARD SECTION Euchre, Ashburton R.S.A. Cox Street.

2.00pm - CAVENDISH CLUB Library Circle, guest speaker from Latitude Magazine.

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New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

10.00am - 12 noon - ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10.00am - 12 noon - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Open for research, all welcome. Upstairs 254 Cameron St 10.00am - 3.00pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

12.45pm - WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB Association Croquet, singles and doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street.

1.15pm - “GOLF CROQUET” WAIREKA. Doubles, drawn partners, Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street

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The internationally acclaimed RUSSIAN NATIONAL DANCE was founded in the early 1990's

A masterpiece dance spectacular Today the image of the "girl in silver" - the famous brand symbolising the delicate image of "KOSTROMA"

filigree art, invites audiences to take a journey into the depths of Russian culture with its fairytales, legends and Russian motives!

"KOSTROMA" captures the imagination, the passion, the humour and the magic of Russia - it is truly a dance spectacular out of Russia that is set to turn theatre going into an enjoyable experience. Opening at the Issacc Theatre Royal on Monday, November 17 and Tuesday, November 18. Ashburton Event Centre on Friday November 21.

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