Guardian property january 23

Property January 23, 2015

& LIFESTYLE

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What's On P 14-15 Street Kite Day Waihi Bush Music Festival

Holiday all year round at gorgeous Lake Hood Proudly marketed by Ray White FURTHER DETAILS

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Holiday all year round 21 Torbay Avenue, Lake Hood Holiday all year round with this beautiful home at gorgeous Lake Hood.

Abundant off street parking with huge triple garage and boat parking.

Yes, it's like being on holiday year round with amazing lake access at your doorstep.

Complete with its own private jetty, boat docking zone and kayak off-water parking, this is a family playground not to missed.

Set on over 1200m2 section, this luxurious five bedroom home has all the modern appointments, including ducted air conditioning system, gas hot water and double glazing, complimented with a magnificent view and lifestyle.

Open Home: Sunday, January 25 11.00am - 11.45am

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Armand van-der-Eik Ph 021 597 527

$750,000

An elegant open planned kitchen, living and dining area flow out onto an entertainer's paradise of decked and covered bbq area which make coming home an enjoyable pleasure.

Web ID: AHB20690 www.rwashburton.co.nz

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East to Burnett Street, Ashburton Phone (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

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE

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CHARMING HOME

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$479,000 WEB ID AU40411 OFFERS OVER $359,000 WEB ID AU40573 BUYERS $535,000+ WEB ID AU40873 BUYERS $279,000+ WEB ID AU41169 TINWALD WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 10 Jordan Avenue 26 Queens Drive 15A Walnut Avenue 6 Wills Street This brand new home is well constructed Stylish with three double bedrooms plus Relax and enjoy the space of this superbly Brilliant presentation here.

3 3 4 3 containing 3 good sized bedrooms plus office. In top condition inside and out. located four bedroom home. The dining spacious living and additional lounge. This Kitchen and bathroom has been tastefully living area opens to the verandah covered Attractive 3 bedroom home on easy care home has been finialised to a good updated- just move in and enjoy the deck and offers a great space to entertain.

398sqm section close to Oak Grove.

2 1 2 1 standard and inspection will impress. neutral decor that will suit any style of An excellent Walnut Ave location, two Seldom available in this location.

Situated in a convenient west side location. living. Three heatpumps plus HRV system. living areas and great garaging.

Substantial refurbishment.

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CHARACTER HOME

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU00015 WESTSIDE 94 Middle Road

OPEN HOME

The current owners have loved this home for the past 35 years, finding it a wonderful home to live in and raise a family. Now is your chance to either enjoy this 3 bedroom character home or explore the various options the 2155sqm(1/2 acre) with a second entrance off Tucker street provides. Phone now for an inspection.

VIEW Saturday 24 Jan 10.45 11.15am DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 29th January, 2015 at 4.00pm

OPEN HOME

BUYERS $298,000+ WEB ID AU40865 $295,000 WEB ID AU41139 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 21 River Terrace 1/8 Buchanan Place Solid 4 bedroom home (with built in Seldom available in this sought after 4 2 furniture) in fact storage in abundance. westside cul-de-sac. Spacious two Roomy living area, separate toilet, bath bedroom detached townhouse, front one and shower rooms. Large single garage of two.

1 1 with auto door and internal access. Good off street parking.

This home boasts two double bedrooms, plenty of storage, sunny open plan living 1 1 VIEW Saturday 24 Jan 10.30 - 11.00am areas, private yard and single garage.

VIEW Saturday 24 Jan 10.45 - 11.15am

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SELDOM AVALIABLE

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$515,000 WEB ID AU40854 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU41116 $179,000 WEB ID AU39724 BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU41170 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 12 Magnolia Drive 1/129 Kermode Street 56 Hakatere Drive 59 Pages Road This is a 227sqm family home in a brand What a find - fancy an immaculate Treat yourself with this ideal getaway.

Attractive and modern 4 bedroom home in 4 2 2 4 new subdivision of Braebrook. 4 good townhouse close in to town with Located in desired Upper Hakatere location favoured Westside subdivision. Large sunny sized bedroom with walkin wardrobe and unbelievable garaging? it is one of the few houses with a sea and kitchen/dining living with separate lounge. ensuite off master bedroom. Open plan river view. Two or three bedroom home Master bedroom with ensuite. Attached VIEW Saturday 24 Jan 11.00 - 11.30am 2 1 1 2 kitchen, separate dining, good size living with a spacious tandem garage.

Motivated internal access garage.

DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 10th area, separate lounge. vendors and immediate possession VIEW Saturday 24 Jan 11.00 - 11.45am February, 2015 at 2.00pm, (unless sold available.

2 3 2 2 prior) VIEW Saturday 24 Jan 11.00 - 11.45am VIEW Saturday 24 Jan 11.00 - 11.30am

NEAT FAMILY HOME

OPEN HOME BUYERS $308,000+ WEB ID AU41182 EASTSIDE 68 Cambridge Street Tops in presentation. Lovely three bedroom 3 brick home with the addition of a super games room above the tandem garage.

Good outbuildings. Sit back and enjoy.

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Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

READY WHEN YOU ARE

SPACIOUS SUNNY

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NEW LISTING

$545,000 WEB ID AU41027 OFFERS OVER $488,000 WEB ID AU39796 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU41224 $189,000 WEB ID AU41221 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 10D Magnolia Drive 66 Tucker Street 90 Winter Street 150 Victoria Street Stylish living on an easy care section in Sunny Westside home set in smaller well This gracious home on an attractive section 4 4 3+ This three bedroom home is currently 3 Braebrook, this four bedroom, two landscaped garden. Larger modern kitchen is available for the character lover. rented for $250 a week to excellent bathroom home is a must see. The with pantry and mod cons, open plan tenants who would love to stay.

A great VIEW By Appointment stunning kitchen with butlers pantry is well living/dining and separate lounge. Master eastside site for your future townhouse.

2 2 1 1 DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 12th positioned, you will love entertaining. bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe. 3 Look to the future, land bank now! Phone February, 2015 at 2.00pm, (unless sold Lovely open plan living with log fire. other bedrooms, great storage and double to view. prior) garage.

2 2 2 1 VIEW Saturday 24 Jan 11.30 - 12.00pm VIEW By Appointment VIEW Saturday 24 Jan 1.00 - 2.00pm

MAKE THIS YOURS

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BUYERS $250,000+ WEB ID AU41146 BUYERS $560,000+ WEB ID AU41140 BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU41109 $420,000 WEB ID AU39684 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE TINWALD 145 Trevors Road 13 Orchard Grove 54 Grey Street 6 Braam Lane Now is your chance to put your stamp on Sit down in your living room and enjoy the With a Rateable Value of $205,000 this Two year old executive 3 bedroom 2 4 4 3 this sunny two bedroom home with a large outdoor living area, relax and take in the bungalow on an easy care section is for townhouse in Braam Lane (off Carters north facing deck and large double garage view. Super presentation both inside and genuine sale. Four plus bedrooms and Terrace). Sunny and light open plan living, with loads of workshop space. Open plan out. Everything you would expect in a near handy to schools and town. Currently dining and state of the art kitchen (plus 1 2 1 2 kitchen living. Good wardrobes in spacious new home and more. All this can be yours! tenanted. Offers considered. butlers pantry) with easy access out to the bedrooms, heat pump for winter warmth. patio garden area.

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FAMILY HOME-TURTON GREEN GREAT VALUE & LOCATION

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$459,000 WEB ID AU38440 $769,000 WEB ID AU38038 $625,000 WEB ID AU40627 BUYERS $319,000+ WEB ID AU41014 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 33 Alford Forest Road Lot 12 Douglas Drive 30 Charlesworth Drive 17 Hanrahan Street Nestled in a private back section with views Construction has begun of this four When it comes to location and value don't This three bedroom home is situated in an 3 4 4 3 of farmland and the hills is this 10 year old bedroom plus office (or 5th bedroom) go past this brand new home. established neighbourhood on the edge of home-ideally suited to an older family with home. Master bedroom has ensuite and Construction has started. This home has the Lochlea development amongst quality 2 double bedrooms and bathroom walk in robe. Open plan kitchen with four bedrooms, master with ensuite, two properties. A tidy sunny and north facing 2 2 2 1 downstairs, study, master bedroom, butlers pantry, living, dining area and living areas, great attention to detail. Tiled home with upgraded bathroom and bathroom and huge kitchen/dining living separate lounge. Good sized 1012sqm shower in ensuite, granite bench tops. kitchen. upstairs. section.

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SECTION - TOP LOCATION

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2.3HA WINSLOW BARELAND

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU41095 WESTSIDE 183 Racecourse Road • Larger 2284sqm section seldom available in this area • Great Westside location close to shops and amenities • Ideal building platform with room to landscape • Realistic price range

$220,000 INCL GST WEB ID AL39546 ASHBURTON 73 Winslow Road 2.3 hectares freehold bareland ideal for building or relocating a house. Private setting suitable for establishing your rural lifestyle. Close driving distance to Ashburton.

VIEW By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 19th February, 2015 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

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3.1 HA BUILDING SITE

$275,000 WEB ID AL40308 TINWALD Grahams Road Close to Lake Hood. Views to Mt. Hutt Basin and along the Southern Alps. Minutes to town. The best of rural living with easy reach of services. Covenants protect your investment on neighbouring titles. New boundary fences, new pasture to be sown and formal entry all to be provided by the vendors.

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PREMIUM LIFESTYLE - 1 HA

$275,000 WEB ID AL40039 ASHBURTON 77 Beach Road East • Set amongst established lifestyle properties • Privacy and sheltered • 1 km from town boundary • Subject to final survey • Good soil VIEW By Appointment

217 West Street, Ashburton

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

LIFESTYLE PLUS- 8.3 HA- SUBDIVIDABLE

NEW LISTING WEB ID AL41178

MOUNT SOMERS 153 Ashburton Gorge Road • Beautifully appointed 4 bedroom home • Large sunny living areas • Separate office • Separate games room • A great family home • Subdividable into smaller units.

A great opportunity now and for the future.

DEADLINE SALE

VIEW By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 20th February, 2015 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

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Mt Somers sits as the gateway to Mid-Canterbury's Lakes district and all the recreational activities that this area supplies, from skiing, hunting, fishing, boating, tramping etc.

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IRRIGATED- 241 HA

DEADLINE SALE HOMESTEAD PLUS 8 HA

DEADLINE SALE

WEB ID AR40962 ASHBURTON 142 Wakanui Township Road

WEB ID AL37331 ASHBURTON 376 Wakanui Road

This unit has lots to be proud of; 3rd generation family, located within the favoured Wakanui area east of Ashburton on good quality irrigated soils. Presently run as an irrigated cropping unit growing anything from vegetables, specialist small seeds, to barley, wheat and peas. Large storage sheds and grain storage (up to 1000 tonne), large header shed, workshop, and lots more. The main homestead is set in a mature sheltered setting.

VIEW Wednesday 28 Jan 1.00 3.00pm DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 25th February, 2015 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

New Year - New Approach • Located only 5kms from town centre • Quality soils • Peaceful country living • Four bedroom homestead • Good outbuildings Offers considered over $775,000 + GST VIEW By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 18th February, 2015 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

OPEN TO VIEW

BY NEGOTIATION GLENROY HOUSE

GOOD LOCATION & SOILS

WEB ID AL37390 ASHBURTON 145 Wakanui Road Quality soils in top location bring only minutes from town. Zoned "Residential D". Modern attractive homestead, good outbuildings. Vendor wishes to move. Open to looking at offers.

Be quick call now.

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BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID AR40222 GLENROY 45 Beckwiths Road Magnificent five bedroom homestead with 5 formal lounges and dining room.

Option 1: Homestead and outbuildings on 40 hectares.

Option 2: Homestead and outbuildings on 3 hectares or 4 hectares subject to survey Option 3: The balance of the bareland.

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Ashburton 18 Mitchell Place

Ashburton 60a Elizabeth Street

Ashburton 9 Avalon Grove

Solid and Spacious

Westside Townhouse

Impeccable Styling

* Fully fenced * Quiet cul-de-sac * Ample off street parking * Four bedrooms plus large conservatory

Privacy in the heart of Allenton.

3 Bedroomed Brick Townhouse Open plan kitch/din/liv, access to garden Heatpump, positioned well for sun Bath, Shower, Sep WC, Sep Laundry Double garage has auto door & internal access

$408,000 View Sat 10:00 - 10:30 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20663 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20663 Carrie-ann Summers 021 165 3091 03 307 8317 carrie-ann.summers@raywhite.com

$355,000 View Sat 11:00 - 11:30 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20615 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20615 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

LICENSED

* 4 bedrooms with notable storage * Trendz kitchen with separate scullery * Bosch appliances & soft close cabinetry * Tasteful colour palette throughout * Metro Log Fire and Panasonic Heat pump * Large double garaging with workshop space * Ample off street parking * Thoughtful design and functionality

LICENSED

(REAA 2008)

LICENSED

(REAA 2008)

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(REAA 2008)

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Ashburton 54 Cross Street

Ashburton 22 Mitchell Place

Tinwald 79 Harland Street

Fantastic Find View Now - Family plus Entertain

WOW .. What a find!!!

Total Package here

This property will not disappoint. Kitchen designed by the owner! Renovated with style, keeping children in mind, perfect double garage for the man. Lovely outdoor patio to enjoy the sun, perfect when holding those summer parties. Complimented with great double bedrooms, don’t delay on the viewing.

$390,000 View Sat 11:30 - 12:15pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20716 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20716 Sue Cooper 027 331 3733 03 307 8317 sue.cooper@raywhite.com

* 1980’s 3 bedroom brick home * Open plan living with bonus of conservatory * Land area of 669m2, single garage, mature gardens * Very tidy home

$299,000 View Sat 12:00 - 12:30pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20715 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20715 Chrissy Milne 0272 906 606 03 307 8317 chrissy.milne@raywhite.com

LICENSED

Resort Feel - Everyday 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Open plan kitchen/din/living Solar heating option Fantastic Summit umbrella outdoors area

LICENSED

(REAA 2008)

(REAA 2008)

Open Home

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Ashburton 174 South Street

Ashburton 5 Havelock Street

Ashburton 5 Geoff Geering Drive

Wanting a Unique Home - Many Fabulous Features

Summertime.. where the living is easy

Enjoy the Outdoor Living and Built for the Sun

For Sale Neg 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 LICENSED

* 3 Bedroomed well insulated home * O/p kitchen,dining,living opens to decking * Gas fire, underfloor heating, non compliant log fire * Bath, shower & 2 WC * Shadesail, swimming pool, fully fenced * Double garage, garden shed. Excellent driveway paving

(REAA 2008)

Open Home

For Sale Offers over $380,000 View Sat 2:00 - 2:30pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20597 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20597 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

* Lovely kitchen, dining and family size lounge * Master with ensuite/walk in wardrobe * Fantastic office or spare bedroom * Thermal Broken Aluminium Windows * Solar power, Wet back = Economic power bills

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

Open Home

Open Home

Ashburton 21 Torbay Avenue

Rakaia 116 Bowen Street

Rakaia 95 Elizabeth Avenue

Holiday All Year Round at Gorgeous Lake Hood

Idyllic - Parklike setting!

A Shrewd Move - Spend The New Year Here!

* Large 5 bedroom home * Amazing water views and access with private jetty * Large covered BBQ area including BBQ * Amazing open plan kitchen, dining & living area opening out to private outdoor entertaining area leading down to canal * Fenced for safety of Children & Pets

$750,000 View Sun 11:00 - 11:45 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20690 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20690 Armand Vandereik 021 597 527 03 307 8317 armand.vandereik@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

rwashburton.co.nz

* Warm and welcoming family home * Three double bedrooms, wood burner on wetback and solar panel hot water * Double insulated in ceiling and under floor insulation. HRV system * Wood shed plus workshop/storage area.

Solid brick home on a big section * Be quick to view - Excellent presentation Strong interest - Be quick

$515,000 View Sat 2:45 - 3:15pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20678 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20678 Sue Cooper 027 331 3733 03 307 8317 sue.cooper@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

Open Home

For Sale Deadline Sale closing 4pm Fri 23 Jan ’15 View Saturday 1:00 - 1:30 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20656 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20656 Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 cindy.hayward@raywhite.com

LICENSED

(REAA 2008)

* Large kitchen for family and entertaining * Open plan dining and lounges * Separate toilet (2), shower and bathroom * 3 Generous Sized Bedrooms PLUS Office/Guest Room

$575,000 View Sat 11:30 - 12:00pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20650 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20650 Kim Miller 0272 368 627 03 307 8317 kim.miller@raywhite.com

For Sale $369,000 View Sun 12:30 - 1:00pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20617 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20617 Mike Grant ncre 0212 720 202 03 307 8317 mike.grant@raywhite.com

* 3 Double bedrooms with inbuilt wardrobes * Open plan kitchen, living and dining * Separate laundry, toilet and bathroom * Double garage plus attached self contained studio flat * Fully concreted driveway and parking area

$359,000 View Sun 1:15 - 1:45pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20689 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20689 Mike Grant ncre 0212 720 202 03 307 8317 mike.grant@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

LI ST IN G NE W GREAT PLACE TO START 213 Walnut Avenue Superb investment or very affordable first home.

Permanent material, three bedrooms with updated kitchen and bathroom. This property has the added bonus of a near new roof and heatpump.

Plenty of off street parking. A great package for an affordable price.

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

Central

HAPPY TO CALL HOME

Allenton

Deadline Sale

35 Reid Crescent

Price by Negotiation

Mick Hydes

Solid three-bedroom family home featuring polished timber floors and a compliant log burner giving instant appeal and warmth. The freshly painted kitchen/dining overlooks the decking area and superb garden setting. The dining area has double doors opening to the deck for alfresco entertaining and enjoying the summer evenings.

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $265,000 on or before 3pm, Wed 11 Feb 2015 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/519366 M 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Debbie Boon

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

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $359,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am www.bayleys.co.nz/519151

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.

JUST THE TICKET

Allenton

21 Kelvin Crescent

For Sale

Presented immediately to the market in its well maintained position. A special oasis of wonderful space it is an affordable yet quite generous home with ideal proportions for the modern family with busy lifestyle. New eco friendly logburner and heatpump. Living flowing to the alfresco dining overlooking the garden. Four car spaces.

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

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

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $540,000 View Sat 11.30-12pm www.bayleys.co.nz/519240

DRESS CIRCLE LOCATION

Allenton

47 Catherwood Avenue

Deadline Sale

This property presents the new owner with great opportunities. Solidly constructed in a well established area, the kitchen and large dining area leads into the spacious living which has a compliant logburner recently installed.

Being built for maximum amount of sun and natural light.

Featuring three spacious bedrooms plus separate study area.

Both front and back gardens offer safety and space for children to play and the home is well sited on the section with ample off-street parking.

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $410,000 on or before Tues 10 Feb 2015 View Sat 10.45-11.15am www.bayleys.co.nz/519318

Mick Hydes

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

Debbie Boon

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

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

AWARD WINNING PERFECTION 113 Downs Road Well-loved, perfectly maintained and immaculately presented property that will delight you at first sight. Perfectly positioned on top of the Downs, this executive home awaits a new family or someone wishing to down size, looking for tranquility with town proximity. View quickly as our vendor is extremely motivated to see a sale.

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

SO MUCH TO OFFER

Tinwald

14 Elmwood Grove

Deadline Sale

If you require space and privacy this two year young and well presented family home could be for you. A separate study and four bedrooms provide amply for family and guests alike, the efficient kitchen is well appointed and the central hub. Extra garaging and generous off street parking in a quiet cul-de-sac. Don’t delay.

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $599,000 on or before 3pm, Wed 11 Feb 2015 View Sat 12.15-12.45pm www.bayleys.co.nz/519378

Mick Hydes and Debbie Boon

M 027 437 9696 or 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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

Geraldine

EXCEPTIONAL LIFESTYLE

Mitcham

Deadline Sale

286 Mitcham Road

Price by Negotiation View by appointment

Nicky Butler

This 20.0 hectare irrigated lifestyle property boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms, large kitchen/dining/living and formal lounge. Paved courtyards, expansive lawn and well established gardens ensure outdoor entertaining is no issue.

Complete with sheep, cattle and deer yards, two bay lockable shed and three bay lean to shed.

The vendors invite offers on or before 2pm, Tues 12 Feb 2015 View Sat 2.30-3pm www.bayleys.co.nz/519301 M 027 751 1801 B 03 307 7377 nicky.butler@bayleys.co.nz

www.bayleys.co.nz/518959

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

Mortgage rates

Interior Decor

Positively Feng Shui in 2015

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or accessories rather than with furnishings or wall colour.

BY: TONI WILLIAMS

Feng Shui is a Chinese philosophical system of harmonising people with their surrounding environment.

It can be increased simply by using the right colours, in the right corners of any home or workplace.

While people respond to colour in different ways, the energy created can be increased with the use of Feng Shui placement bringing with it harmony and balance.

EARTH

symbol of abundance: it is a potent Feng Shui cure for wealth.

WOOD

Earthy/Sandy colours, beige and light yellow are strong and harmonious Feng Shui earth element colours. Placed in Northeast or Southwest area of your home or office they will help create stability, nourishment and calm protection for all your relationships. The earth element is also needed to maintain one's health and inner balance.

Brown and green colours are in the Feng Shui wood element bringing energy of vibrant health, vitality and growth. The wood element in the East and So utheast areas is also an expression of abundance, and is used as a Feng Shui cure for wealth and prosperity.

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Gray and white colours are the Feng Shui metal elements and bring the qualities of sharpness, FIRE precision and efficiency. In the West and Northwest areas and Red is the strongest Feng Shui correctly balanced it will help you colour. It's best placed in the South live with clarity and lightness. A areas. It represents the fire element, good presence of metal element which can be both destructive and creative. Vibrant red draws the energy in your home or office will help sustain the energy of calm, crisp of joy and excitement and it can clarity and eliminate distractions. invigorate sexual desire.

In Feng Shui colour decorating in red always signifies richness and luxury. But if it's used too much it can bring restlessness, bursts of anger and over stimulation. Use with caution and remember it's always easier to add red colour splashes to your furniture

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WATER Blue and black are Feng Shui water element colours that bring the refreshing energy of calm, ease, purity and freshness.

Placed in the North areas the water element is also the ancient

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Methven Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agents REAA2008 STUNNING VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS

LOCATION, EASY CARE, AFFORDABLE

250m2 family home, ideal for a growing family, three large double bedrooms and one single, open plan living. One bathroom + ensuite, double internal access garage. Pellet fire, under floor heating, double glazed windows, fully insulated throughout to keep you warm and cosy in the winter. Added extras: stunning views of mountains, wheelchair friendly, separate garage with workshop, 30,000 litre water tank, spa bath, separate laundry and established gardens with manicured lawns. This beautiful family home is nestled on the outskirts of Methven and is not to be missed. $670,000 Open Home: Sunday, January 25 1.30pm - 2.30pm 104a Spaxton Street, Methven

On offer is a very well cared for and presented two bedroom home. Modern kitchen with open plan living, 2014 heat pump, freestanding wood burner, lovely low maintenance grounds, large deck. A great opportunity for those wanting a private, sunny, centrally located home with an easy walk to the shops. Well presented and well maintained home will be sure to please.

Little more needs to be done except perhaps adding your personal touches. Motivated vendors have purchased elsewhere and the property has been priced to sell. $325,000 Open Home: Saturday, January 24 12 noon - 12.45pm 24 Alington Street

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This lovely three bedroom home offers open plan living, one bathroom (bath + shower) with separate toilet and internal access double garage. With heat-pump, double glazed windows and fully insulated, this home will keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Located on a quiet street, with views of the mountains and a large back yard, be quick as this home won’t last long.

Price guide for this home is mid to high $300,000s’.

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Industry Comment

Is Real Estate easy money? and build their businesses in the ways that they want. Develop their client base, decide on their own personal brand and marketing and grow their business as their own. It is all up to you, there are no limits for growth of your real estate business, but you need to incorporate good business skills and develop effective marketing.

Jill Quaid Though a lot of people think a real estate career is easy money, there is a lot more to it than that.

Being successful in a real estate career isn't "rocket science," but it isn't "as easy as falling off a log" either. Entering the business with realistic expectations and a plan for overcoming obstacles will help to avoid becoming a statistic.

In real estate the 80/20 rule applies especially to income. 20% make a good income and 80% make the average which in 2012 was as follows:

Real estate can be a very rewarding career choice for just about anyone. Those entering the field have quite varied backgrounds and skill sets. You don't need to be a "salesman". This is primarily a service business, and serving your clients well will contribute to your success.

Any given day, you may bump into a real estate salesperson who's a semi-retired business executive or school teacher. Many have found it to be a natural transition from another sales career and more fulfilling to boot! After all, you're helping people in what is usually the largest financial transaction of their lives. That's not to mention the emotional impact of changing homes that may be in completely different areas of the country, or even the world.

If you question a group of brand new salespeople, you'll find very diverse reasons for choosing a real estate career. Many love the "helping people" aspect, while others want to exercise their independent nature and be their own boss.

As most real estate salespeople are independent contractors, they're able to set their own work schedules

In order to become a licensed real estate agent in New Zealand: • You must be 18 years of age or over • You must be a fit and proper person to hold a licence – we will carry out a police check. If you have convictions you may not be considered to be a fit and proper person • You must have the required qualifications • You are not prohibited from being licensed for any of the reasons set out in section 37 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008.

Continuing education • All licensees are required to complete 20 hours of continuing education each year. You are required to demonstrate you have completed this in order to renew your licence.

• You need to complete 10 hours each of verifiable and nonverifiable continuing education (10+10) • Continuing education has two parts – Verifiable and NonVerifiable. You must complete 10 hours of each before you can apply to renew your licence each year.

• This is known as “10+10 continuing education” and can be carried out over a 12 month period.

Be financially prepared for lean years in your new business Not entering the business with adequate financial resources is a common reason for failure. It's not just having enough cash on hand to make it to the first commission. It's also making a plan and a budget that is realistic in estimating expenses, allows for the unforeseen and hopefully includes a budget for marketing.

All licensees are expected to understand and comply with the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 and its regulations, and also to understand and abide by the Code of Professional Conduct and Client Care.

The stakes are high and so are the penalties If charges are laid with the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal the penalties can be • Ordering that a person’s licence

be cancelled or suspended • Ordering that their employment be terminated and that no agent employ or engage them in real estate agency work • Imposing a fine of up to $15,000 for an individual or up to $30,000 for a company • Ordering the licensee to pay compensation for actual loss of up to $100,000 to the complainant.

If the Complaints Assessment Committee finds that your behaviour is unsatisfactory conduct it can • Censure or reprimand you • Require you to apologise to the complainant • Require you to undergo further training or education • Order that you reduce, cancel or refund fees or rectify an error or omission • Fine you up to $10,000 (for an individual) or $20,000 (if a company) • Order you to pay costs to the complainant. These are set by the Complaints Assessment Committee.

In summary real estate is a career option worth considering. It is very hard work and very long hours but the rewards are there if you are able to stay in the industry long term.

It takes time to build a reputation where people trust you to do the business for them. It takes time to learn to be adaptable to different people – to know when to be serious, when to be funny, when to be supportive and when to be assertive.

It is difficult to deliver bad news in a nice way whilst being considerate of people’s feelings. Often the truth hurts but the message needs to be delivered.

Real estate requires 100% commitment to be successful, and a long term plan.

Community News

Rotary house update

BY TONI WILLIAMS

Building a house to call home.

There's a lot to consider if you've decided to build a house: there's finding the land to suit your lifestyle - and budget – and the decision of how to build.

Are you in a position to project manage or will you go with a lead builder or company to take the pressure off?

It's a big undertaking, but building the ideal house is worth it in the end to many.

It means getting the right style or design specifications you want in a brand new home tailored for you.

Rotary Club of Ashburton, with the help of lead builder Grant Love Homes, started their house building project in October.

They are building a 227 square metre four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on an easy care 700 square metre section in Braebrook Drive.

It will be sold to raise money for children's literacy programmes.

But while the house is not for them, it is being custom made to suit any potential owner, and needs to be done right.

Rotary Club of Ashburton member, and building project sponsorship co-ordinator, Walter Van der Kley says building a house means getting the right people involved from the start. Lead builder Grant Love, of Grant Love Homes, was well-known to those on the project's Charitable Trust. The Charitable Trust was set up for the project and any potential future projects by Rotary Club member Neil Sinclair. The chairman is fellow club member Roger West.

have the right designer and the right builder. Most issues in the building industry hinder around those key people," he said.

Ashburton company Chilton and Mayne Architecture modified an existing building plan to suit the width of the section and the individual requirements for the custom built house.

It now captures the afternoon sun and has an indoor/outdoor flow perfect for entertaining.

The two living spaces are separated by a central kitchen with bi-fold doors opening out to a patio area. It will be an original in the area. "(Chilton and Mayne) also put in for the (building) permit and got it out the other end," Walter said.

The community project has seen many businesses, and individuals, offer different levels of assistance along the way.

They include Antrim Developments, the developers of Braebrook subdivision, who have provided finance during the construction and of which Walter is a shareholder.

PlusSigns has assisted with front Rotary signage and updated sponsors list, ColourPlus assisted with colour consultancy, Dominator Garage Doors assisted with two sectional Cedar garage doors, Firth assisted with concrete and bricks, Martin Excavating + Contracting

(MEC) assisted with site scraping and removal, Canterbury Long Run Roofing - roofing, Elite Scaffolding - outside scaffolding, Ashburton Scaffold - inside scaffolding, Ashburton U-Hire - fencing, Shearmac Aluminium, Smith and Church - appliances and air conditioning, Trends Kitchens TriStone hard surface bench tops, Spray Marks Graphics and Fields International Ltd - signage.

It will be landscaped by Rotary Club members.

Walter said to ensure the project was professionally completed, they had used only experienced and reputable professionals.

"Generally the people

we have used we have had a relationship with in the past. There is no body we don't know, which is one of the benefits of living in small community," he said.

"It's a massive liability (building a house) and if you get it wrong it's pretty scary for those involved, so it's important to have knowledge of those doing the work."

His advice to other people looking to build was to make sure the draughting was right, and know and check the builder out through previous references, or just ask around.

He also suggested people use wellknown and recognised tradesmen which "takes a lot of stress out of any home building exercise".

Grant had previously worked with some members on other building projects.

"We have worked together for many years and Grant is well known to other members of the trust. He has been involved in other buildings and is very experienced," Walter said.

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Interior Decor

Storage organisers

BY TONI WILLIAMS

Trying to keep your bedroom wardrobe tidy can be an effort, for that matter keeping any storage space in your house in order is at times is difficult.

If you've taken the opportunity to de-clutter your home in time for the New Year and removed old unwanted, unworn or ripped/stained items or chucked out those eight inch heels you've never worn outside the house, then think about how different areas of your home could be kept tidy.

There's a solution to keeping everything in its place and where it can be easily found.

They come in the form of organisers. They can be used in adult walk-in wardrobes, kids closets, kitchens or garage spaces – basically anywhere things are stored.

In a standard wardrobe they could be fixed at the side of the space.

They can include bin-type storage where anything can be placed or shelf-type drawers.

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$559K

Hanging cube shelves, can be used to separate clothes like jerseys, sweatshirts, tee-shirts or singlet's in an ordered way. There are also handbag hangers or organisers for people to store in a natural form, rather than squashed or folded.

They can also be used to separate items in a linen cupboard. Facecloths, handtowels, dishcloths, towels and tablecloths can be easy to access.

Storage bins are generally a good idea in most areas of the house.

They easily store children's toys and are available in some funky bright colours to suit children's rooms.

They are sturdy enough to hold craft storage items and art supplies.

They also accommodate chunky heavy garage tools. Though for the most discerning, tools are mostly laid out or stored in a specific place in the garage.

Organisers can be easily used or set up in a garage to storage tools.

Mostly set up one or walls, the unit is then hidden behind doors to keep the area tidy and everything in its place in the garage.

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• Fully landscaped Artist’s impression only.

•47Two bathrooms with separate toilet Braebrook Drive - Ashburton $575,000.00 • High quality fixtures and fittings throughout • 700m2 suite size section • Master with walk in robe • 2 bathrooms with separate toilet • 207m2 size dwelling • High quality fixtures & fittings throughout • Double garage with separate laundry 2 bedrooms • 4 double • Master suite with walk in robe • 700m size section • Open2plan kitchen & dining with study nook • Double garage with separate laundry size dwelling • 207m • Four double bedrooms • Open plan kitchen and dining with study nook

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•LotTwo bathrooms plus a separate toilet 88 Oaklea – Tinwald, Ashburton $559,000.00 • High quality fixtures and fittings throughout • 818m2 size section • 2 bathrooms plus a separate toilet • Master suite with walk in robe and ensuite • 216m2 size dwelling • High quality fixtures & fittings throughout • Double garage with separate laundry • 4 double bedrooms • Master suite with walk in robe & ensuite • 818m2 size section • Designer • Double garage with separate laundry 2 kitchen with large walk in pantry • 216m size dwelling • Four double bedrooms • Designer kitchen with large walk in pantry

• Fully landscaped 2, 9D Bridge Street - Ashburton $375,000.00 •LotDouble access to main bathroom • High quality fi xtures and fi ttings throughout  411m2 size section  Fully landscaped • 10 year Master Build Guarantee  120m2 size dwelling  Double access to main bathroom 2 section • 411m  3 double size bedrooms  High quality fixtures & fittings throughout 2 • 120m size dwelling  Open plan living, kitchen & dining  10 year Master Build Guarantee • Three double bedrooms • Open plan living, kitchen and dining

• Fully landscaped 77 Oaklea – Tinwald, Ashburton $569,000.00 •LotTwo bathrooms plus a separate toilet • High quality fixtures and fittings throughout • 818m2 size section • 2 bathrooms plus a separate toilet • Master suite with walk in robe and ensuite • 210m2 size dwelling • High quality fixtures & fittings throughout • Double garage with separate laundry • 4 double bedrooms • Master suite with walk in robe & ensuite 2 • 818m size section • Designer kitchen with large walk in pantry • Double garage with separate laundry • Four double bedrooms • 210m2 size dwelling • Designer kitchen with large walk in pantry

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What's

On

Streets Kite Day

The Cancer Society's Relay for Life Mid Canterbury

Enter Your Team Now

Register your team online at www.relayforlife.org.nz

or at Property Brokers (217 West St.)

Ashburton Showgrounds March 28 - 29, 2015

RELAY RELAY FOR LIFE R

Cancer Society

New Zealand

Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back!

Whakanui, Maumaharatia,

Streets Kite Day Saturday, January 24 1pm – 4pm

Tu Atu!

Community Events

New Brighton beach, south of the pier Free entry

Theatre of Circus - Fri, Jan 23 at 7.30pm Ashburton Trust Events Centre - Tickets cost $10 from Ashburton Trust Events Centre for tickets 03 307 2010 A spectacle incorporating dance, musical theatre and amazing aerial circus performances by members of Dust Palace Circus Troupe and Inside Out Circus.

Christchurch Cricket World Cup Matches

Saturday Feb 14 New Zealand v Sri Lanka SOLD OUT Saturday Feb 21 Pakistan v West Indies Monday Feb 23 England v Scotland Matches at Hagley Oval

Dunedin Cricket World Cup Matches

Tuesday Feb 17 New Zealand v Scotland SOLD OUT Sunday Feb 22 Sri Lanka v Afghanistan Thursday Feb 26 Afghanistan v Scotland Matches at University Oval, Dunedin.

Farmers Market - every Saturday North end of West Street car park from 9.00am until 12.30pm Local fare, grown or made locally. Come along and support your local community. Hot food also available.

Friday

Flying a kite is an exhilarating feeling as you see it take to the sky in a whoosh, and control its dips and dives as it catches the air.

Spectacular kites of all varieties, from beautiful hand-painted tapa cloth to monstrous flying beasts and every shape and size in between, will again flutter and soar over New Brighton Beach on Streets Kite Day, delighting children and adults alike.

Kite makers from around the world travel to attend this impressive event.

Why not try making and decorating your own kite and test it out on the sea breeze or buy one from The Kite Shop on the day.

Spot prizes will be given to some kite-flying kids.

Even if you don’t have a kite to launch, you can watch while enjoying an ice cream or fish and chips on the beach.

New Brighton Silver Band will perform beside the promenade and buskers will entertain in the amphitheatre.

Don’t forget a hat and sunscreen.

A great event to attend for people Canterbury wide!

10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

1.00pm - 3.00pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION

Saturday

10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.

10.00am - 3.00pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

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

1.30pm - ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

9.00am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET. Local produce by local producers and hot food!! 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.

A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 7.00pm - TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Open, Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

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Waihi Bush Music Festival

When: Where:

Restrictions: Phone sales:

31ST JANUARY 11AM TILL 5PM

Thurs, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9, 8am - 12noon Waihi Bush Organic Farm, 83 Burdon Rd, Woodbury, Geraldine All ages 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)

This is one of the most "laid back" music festivals in New Zealand - a family orientated festival with lots of things for children to do. Featuring the best of local and international singer/songwriters and plenty of opportunities to perform in Blackboard Concerts.

Guest artists: Julia Deans - From honey-sweet falsetto to menacing growl, the voice of Julia Deans has offered light and shade to a variety of musical endeavours over the years. From fronting Fur Patrol, to working with Tiki Taane and The Adults etc. She has now returned to New Zealand to step effortlessly into the role of solo artist – delivering some of her most exquisite songs yet in the beautiful debut album Modern Fables.

KITE WORKSHOPS l ROKKAKU BATTLES l MUSIC l PRIZES BUGGY RIDES l FACE PAINTING GIANT KITES (30M)

Programme Waitangi Weekend: Thurs, Feb 5: Arrive anytime evening welcome concert and bonfire late evening. riday, Feb 6: Workshops in the morning, concerts in the afternoon, barn dance in the evening and bonfire late evening.

Sat, Feb 7: Workshops in the morning, concerts in the afternoon, Final concert followed by Tango Milonga and bonfire late evening.

Sun, Feb 8: Workshops and pack up (ends noon).

Jan 30@7.30pm

Workshops: Acapella choir; Tango Musical improvisation; More to be confirmed

Brett Hallam Holland

Food onsite: Mamma's Kitchen handmade authentic Inner Mongolian dumplings etc – made to old family recipes.

Practical details We have a gorgeous camping area on Waihi Bush Organic Farm, alongside 15 ha of virgin native bush, and a river with swimming holes.

We have running tap water from our own spring and composting toilets (smell free), and there is a pizza oven and BBQs available.

There is lots of parking for cars and Olli Ricken - The fabulous Acrobatic buses, with gravelle d access. Pets Clown - wickedly clever clown must be controlled at all times. theatre at its best - you will never hear the German language the same way again.

A professional guitarist/songwriter who is based in the US and back in his hometown for a one-off evening

COMING

All tickets $17

Feb 19@7.30pm

SOON

Into the East

211a Wills Street, Ashburton

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Graeme & Liv have a strong following in NZ with a poetic and harmonic sound.

Adults $25 Members $20

Tickets on sale for: Neil Diamond Waipara Valley Wine+ Food Festival Great Kiwi Beer Festival & Wild Foods Festival

KIDS EAT FREE SUNDAY IS FAMILY DAY AT SPEIGHT’S!

FREE kids meal with each full paying adult!

CONDITIONS: Sundays only. Each child must be 10 years or under, order from the children’s menu and be accompanied by one paying adult who orders a meal from the regular menu.

Open Homes

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Saturday

ASHBURTON 26 Queens Drive 15A Walnut Avenue 6 Wills Street 21 River Terrace 1/8 Buchanan Place 94 Middle Road 12 Magnolia Drive 1/129 Kermode Street 59 Pages Road 68 Cambridge Street 10D Magnolia Drive 66 Tucker Street TINWALD 10 Jordan Avenue HAKATERE 56 Hakatere Drive

10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 10:30AM - 11:00AM 10:45AM - 11:15AM 10:45AM - 11:15AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 11:00AM - 11:30AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 11:15AM - 11:45AM 11:30AM - 12:00 noon 1:00PM - 2:00PM 10:00AM - 10:30AM 11:00AM - 11:30AM

Saturday

ASHBURTON 213 Walnut Avenue 15 Geoff Geering Drive 35 Reid Crescent 47 Catherwood Avenue 21 Kelvin Crescent 25 A Elizabeth Street 88 Middle Road TINWALD 14 Elmwood Grove 16 Johnstone Street LAKE HOOD 27 Ludlow Drive GERALDINE 113 Downs Road

10:00AM – 10:30AM 10:45AM – 11:15AM 10:45AM – 11:15AM 10:45AM – 11:15AM 11:30AM – 12 noon 11:30AM – 12 noon 12:15PM – 12:45PM 12:15PM – 12:45PM 1:00PM – 1:30PM 10:00AM – 10:30AM 2:30PM – 3:00 3:00PM 2:30

Saturday ASHBURTON 126 Chalmers Ave 18 Mitchell Pl 71 Elizabeth St 60a Elizabeth St 113 Walnut Ave 9 Avalon Grove 54 Cross St 16 Falcon Dr 22 Mitchell Pl 96a Creek Rd 23 Brucefield Ave 1/5 Hugh St 7 Goldrich Grove 37 Albert St 174 South St 5 Havelock St 8 Primrose Pl 5 Geoff Geering Dr TINWALD 15 Nixon St 79 Harland St

10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:00AM - 10:30AM 10:45AM - 11:15AM 11:00AM - 11:30AM 11:00AM - 11:30AM 11:30AM - 12 noon 11:30AM - 12:15PM 12 noon - 12:30PM 12 noon - 12:30PM 12 noon - 12:30PM 12:30PM - 1:00PM 1:00PM - 1:30PM 1:00PM - 1:30PM 1:15PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:30PM 2:00PM - 2:30PM 2:00PM - 2:30PM 2:45PM - 3:15PM 11:00AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 1:30PM

Sunday

Ashburton

ASHBURTON 2/44 Peter St 2 Westpark Close 13 Allens Rd LAKE HOOD 21 Torbay Ave 27 Ludlow Dr RAKAIA 116 Bowen St 95 Elizabeth Ave 23 Elizabeth Ave 20 Robinson St

12 noon - 12:30PM 1:00PM - 1:30PM 2:00PM - 2:30PM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 1:00PM - 1:30PM 12:30PM - 1:00PM 1:15PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:30PM 2:30PM - 3:00PM

Saturday METHVEN 4 Lochhead Crescent 24 Alington Street

11:00AM - 11:45AM 12 noon - 12:45PM

Sunday

Tinwald

Rakaia

METHVEN 104a Spaxton Street

1.30PM - 2.30PM

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