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League wants to move in with rugby TOM DOUDNEY

Rugby league wants to move in with the booming Rolleston Rugby Football Club.

A meeting was scheduled to be held last night between RRFC officials and the man behind a bid to bring back the league club, which hasn’t existed since the early 1980s.

And it is a RRFC player – Nui Ririnui (right) – who is looking to resurrect the club, which existed from 1975 until the early 1980s.

A team called the Rolleston Raiders will play in the Crosbie Nines league tournament in Riccarton next month.

The team, composed of Rolleston Rugby Club players and other rugby and rugby league players, will be one of 16 competing in the tournament on February 13.

Mr Ririnui said he had recently found out about the former Raiders team and thought it would be good to bring rugby league back to the community.

As Rolleston was a “tight community” he was interested in keeping both codes together under the same roof.

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Picnic in the Park - Springston February 4, 5.30pm-7.30pm Join the family fun at Springston Domain with live music, bouncy castles, the Fun on Wheels trailer, giant games, Pedalmania, face painting, classic kiwi games and more. There will be plenty of prizes on offer and a free sausage sizzle. Take along your own picnic and relax.

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Emerging artists exhibition Daily, 10am-4pm, finishing on Saturday An emerging artists cash and carry exhibition. There are pieces ranging from scribed Welsh roofing slate that was rescued after the earthquakes from a house built in 1860 to local contemporary landscape scenes, capturing moments of light and time within the Canterbury region and wider South Island.

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Music on the Lawn Thursday, 6pm-9pm Head along and be entertained by a line-up of local musical talent. Pack a picnic or enjoy a bite to eat from an on-site food vendor. Sit back, relax and enjoy a entertaining summers evening listening to some of Selwyn’s

most talented musicians such as Bruce and Lanae Hill, Holly Kimber, Flying Dixie’s and June Burney.

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Babies Can Play at Tai Tapu Playcentre Fridays, 9.30-11.30am. Mini taster session this Friday, new term starting February 5 Sessions for parents with young babies (under two).

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NATURE OF ART: Work by John White is part of an emerging artists exhibition in Rolleston.

Tai Tapu Playcentre, Tai Tapu Hall, Old Tai Tapu Rd. Lincoln Farmers’ and Craft Market Saturday, 10am-1pm Head along to the weekly market and browse the many stalls.

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Ellesmere Historical Society February 8 (Waitangi Day), from 9am The Ellesmere Historical Society’s annual bus trip will this year be to the Barrhill area on Watangi Day - February 8.

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More opposition Almost 600 submissions received over quarries’ plan TOM DOUDNEY

A last-minute rush has seen submissions on a plan to let quarries dig up to 4m below the groundwater line rise from 51 to about 600 within a week.

Yesterday an Environment Canterbury spokeswoman said that while the exact total of submissions wasn’t available, it was estimated that about 600 had been received.

The new plan would allow quarries to dig up to 4m below the groundwater level. Currently they are not allowed to go deeper than 1m below the highest recorded water table.

Last week Yaldhurst Rural Residents Association chairman Bob Cross, one the biggest opponents to the plan, told the Selwyn Times he was dissap-

REACTION: Within a week, submission on a controversial plan by quarries to dig up to 4m below the groundwater line went from about 50 to about 600.

pointed that only 51 submissions had been received.

But it appears people have responded.

Mr Cross could not be reached for comment on the updated figure but the numbers are likely to boost the hopes of those opposed to the changes.

The Canterbury Aggregate Producers Group, made up of nine quarry owners around Selwyn and Christchurch, has

applied for permission to dig deeper.

The group includes Selwyn Quarries, Blackstone Quarries, Christchurch Readymix Concrete, Fulton Hogan, Isaac Construction, KB Contracting & Quarries, Road Metals, Taggart Earthmoving and Winstone Aggregates.

The city earthquake rebuild has placed high demand on aggregrate with the quarries say-

COUNCIL MEETINGS BACK The district council’s first meeting of the year will be held on February 10. It will be the first meeting since December 22 as there were no meetings scheduled in January.

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Bringing the aggregate from quarries further away could significantly raise the price of construciton.

Residents are concerned that drinking water in underground aquifers could be contaminated.

In the application, the quarries group outlined how it plans to dig deeper without contaminating the water.

The water table rises and falls regularly, so it plans to dig at set times during the year when the water is low.

It would then backfill the pits with ‘cleanfill’ soil and rubble before the water levels rise again.

Last week quarries spokesman Brian Warren said the group would wait until the Environment Court hearing to go into detail.

In its own application, the quarry group agreed there was a risk to the water – from contaminants leeching in, from groundwater rising into the pits, and from contaminated material being used to back fill sites.

FIREWORK SET OFF Rolleston firefighters are disappointed a firework was let off outside a Dunns Crossing Rd property on Thursday night sparking a small fire. Vegetation in the area is still dry in spite of recent rain and fire restrictions don’t allow the use of fireworks in rural areas. Property owners and neighbours used sacks and fire extinguishers to contain the 15m by 3m roadside fire, which burned grass, fence posts and the base of trees, before firefighters arrived to finish the job. It was not known who let off the firework but freshly-dumped food packets and cans were also found at the scene.

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Pilot success for Global Foodie Project

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An initiative partnering cafes with communities in need is looking likely to roll out across the country, after its Lincoln pilot was a “real success.”

Young Christchurch entrepreneur Katie Talbot has partnered with World Vision to create the “Global Foodie Project,” which helps World Vision projects by fundraising through speciallymarked cafe items.

“We just finished our first pilot, at Rustic Bakery & Cafe in Lincoln. We priced up their custard square and blueberry muffins $1 each and the money went to projects in Cambodia,” Ms Talbot said.

While it was run in the quiet time of the year, $205 was raised – meaning a total of more than $5000 could be achieved in a year.

Customers loved the project, cafe owner Liz Zhang said: “They were all very happy and excited to know where the money was going.”

The project was the brainchild of Ms Talbot, who planned it

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GOOD START: Liz Zhang and Katie Talbot have worked together to help struggling people overseas through an initiative which connects cafes with World Vision projects.

after a moving Vietnam missions trip. She would like to see it rolled out on a much larger scale: “We’re looking for another cafe to run a pilot, we need more numbers so we can work with World Vision to launch in the second half of the year.”

• From page 1 “I don’t want to step on the rugby club’s toes in terms of them building [to the future] as well so I am hoping to keep it in-house and bring the business back to the club in terms of bringing in more people.”

Since 2001, RRFC has gone from four teams, all in the junior grades, to now having 23 teams and more than 400 players. It fielded its first division 1 team last year.

RRFC president David Egan said he wouldn’t be making any comment on the idea until after the meeting.

Canterbury Rugby Union community rugby general manager Tim Gilkison said having a rugby and rugby league club

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under the same roof would be an unprecedented move.

However, the idea was consistent with the direction Sport New Zealand was taking in encouraging different sporting codes to share facilities in order to reduce costs and provide better services.

“It is a growth area out in Rolleston and there are a lot of people playing a lot of different sports so there is an ability to accommodate different codes out there.”

The idea would need to gain the approval of the RRFC and the Ellesmere Rugby Sub Union before CRU would consider it.

ERSU president Stuart Boon said the idea would be worth looking at but he would need to see more of the details to know

whether it was feasible or not.

Mr Ririnui said the nines team, which he would be playing in, was a one off at the senior level.

Early efforts to re-establish the Raiders would focus initially on bringing the junior grades back next year with senior teams being a longer term ambition.

“The community is growing so much and there are a couple of new schools going up so I thought it would be a good idea to target the young ones and bring another sport into Rolleston,” he said.

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LED warning signs trial likely next month TOM DOUDNEY

A new measure to improve intersection safety, involving solar-powered LEDs attached to road signs, could be trialled next month.

District council assets manager Murray Washington said the LED warning sign trial had been approved by the New Zealand Transport Agency, with more details expected to be confirmed soon.

The signs were still being developed.

The project is the brainchild of Selwyn police sergeant Dan Harker and Solar Bright chief executive Pat Martin.

The pair set up a company, Solar Safety New Zealand, to produce the LED devices which would be attached to signs 200m from the intersection.

The LEDs would be activated by a radar detecting approach-

INTERSECTION SAFETY: Both rumble strips and LED lights attached to road signs are both being looked at by authorities to help improve intersection safety in Selwyn. This intersection, Weedons Ross Rd and State Highway 1 is listed in the top problematic sites by NZTA.

ing vehicles and would produce a brightly-lit signal warning drivers of the intersection ahead.

Last year Mr Harker, who is involved in the project as a private citizen rather than through his police role, told the Selwyn Times he believed the devices would be much more effective than putting rumble strips across

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“When you see [the LED sign] working, you just can’t miss it and [by comparison] rumble strips have got a big maintenance component,” Mr Harker said.

The rumble strip option is currently being considered as part

of Canterbury-wide research by NZTA on improving intersection safety.

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Paints, solvents higest risk in rural waste TOM DOUDNEY

Paints and solvents are public enemy number one when it comes to agricultural waste, new research reveals.

An SLR Consulting study identified rural waste products which posed a risk to people and the environment and ranked them.

The study, commissioned by Environment Canterbury, will be used to identify options to reduce rural waste.

The survey looked at farms in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Waikato. It highlighted in excess of 60 waste streams that are either being burned, buried or bulk stored indefinitely.

The highest risk types of waste included paints and solvents, oil and oil containers, aerosols, vehicle batteries, agricultural sprays, drench and needles. However, the respective tonnages of such items in the environment were comparatively low compared with other types of waste.

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Ratepayers likely to foot bill Cost to fix incorrect bus stop markings could fall onto ratepayers ANDREW KING

Ratepayers could be left with a hefty bill after the majority of bus stops in Canterbury were found to be incorrectly marked in a recent audit.

Last year bus stops were audited by Environment Canterbury after it reviewed the Regional Public Transport Plan.

Out of the 1612 bus stops surveyed throughout Christchurch, Selwyn and the Waimakariri areas, 1476 were found to not be marked with painted lines to the recommended dimensions or had no lines at all.

This will mean that every bus stop that requires new markings, people living adjacent to them will need to be consulted – which will come at administrative costs.

That cost – and the labour and material needed to paint the bus stops – has yet to be determined.

But district council’s asset engineer of transportation Mark Chamberlain (right) said because there is little detail in

the audit that is specific to Selwyn, he believes the majority of the problem can be attributed to Christchurch.

“If bus stops located in Selwyn are identified as having incorrect markings the district council would work to correct these markings,” he said.

While 65 per cent of bus stops were found to not have a sign, and 79 per cent did not have a shelter.

The audit also found that 59 per cent did not have seats for waiting passengers however, 97 per cent had some form of lighting.

A joint hearing panel involving ECan commissioners, a city councillor and the Waimakariri District Council mayor heard submissions from the Disabled Persons Assembly and the Blind Foundation around accessibility issues.

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A city council spokesman said not all of the bus stops would have to be re-done.

“We are currently working through which ones need to be looked at. They will be all done on a case-by-case basis,” he said.

ECan commissioner Rex Williams said it was happy to help with the audit to provide the city council with the information needed to identify bus stop issues.

“It is great that they are now working on addressing the relevant issues,” he said.

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• 65 per cent do not have a bus stop sign.

• 59 per cent do not have a seat for waiting passengers.

• 99 per cent do not have a bicycle stand nearby.

• 79 per cent do not have a

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Hospitality student gets $3000 grant

Lincoln resident Callum Swarbrick has started the year better off after being one of 10 people to receive a grant from the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology Foundation.

Mr Swarbrick was awarded a Karen Lewis grant of $3000 for his achievements while studying food and hospitality.

The grant will help him complete an International Wine and Spirits Level 3 qualification in the United Kingdom and enable him to attend a French wine tour.

CPIT Foundation chairman Carl Pascoe said the foundation worked hard to support those wanting to achieve in their chosen fields of study.

“To be able to award these highly-deserving students with grants which will help them achieve their goals or reward their hard work, makes it all worthwhile,” he said.

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Council offers safety tips as about 8000 pupils return to school Motorists are being warned to take extra care next week with more than 8000 pupils expected to return to school around Selwyn.

District council road safety coordinator Ngaire Tinning said both motorists and parents had a role to play in keeping children safe on the journey to school.

“Children will be travelling on the bus, by car, biking, walking and using a scooter to get to and from school,” she said.

“Motorists can help by slowing down, and showing patience and consideration when children are around. Parents can help by EN ROUTE: Prebbleton children Ethan Punivai, Caitlin Butson, Sophie talking to their children about Withell and Courtney Sim travelling to school. Hi-vis vests improve chilroad safety, modelling good dren’s safety by making them more visible to motorists. behaviour and checking their crossing.

• Always reduce your speed to children have the right gear to • Back into your driveway so 20km when passing a stationary help them be seen and be safe.” when you leave the house in the school bus, regardless of which The district council has the morning you will have a clear side of the road the bus is on. following safety tips view of any children crossing Look out for children who are For drivers: on the roadside waiting to catch • Watch out for children when your driveway. This is also a good idea to increase safety and a bus, or are getting on or off the they are crossing the road. If children are on scooters they can visibility if you have children in bus. your own household.

• Slow down around schools move quickly. Whether they are • If you are passing young and in areas where children on bike, walking or on a scooter cyclists on the road, give them travel to get to school. children may not have the skills plenty of space as they may be For parents: to judge if it is safe to cross, so inexperienced.

• Talk to your children about slow down if they are near a

how to use their bike or scooter safely and how to check its condition to see it is safe to use.

Whether your child is travelling by foot, by bike or scooter make sure they are familiar with the route to take to school and know how to cross any roads safely.

• Helmets must be worn by cyclists and are recommended for children on scooters. Hi-vis vests are a good idea as they will make children more visible to motorists.

• If your children catch the bus, talk to them about making sure they are safe from vehicles.

They should stand well back from the road and wait until the bus has gone and there is a clear view both ways before they cross the road.

• If you drive your children to school, check all children are correctly restrained before you leave, even if it’s only a short journey.

• When picking or dropping off children at school, ask your children to get in and out of the car on the footpath side of the car and don’t park near yellow lines, intersections and driveways.

Salvation Army opens its doors to Rolleston Community It was a great final push by members of the community to ensure the Salvation Army Family Store could open its doors last week – but open they did and the response has been fantastic.

“There were some late nights and a huge amount of effort by a lot of people, but what we have now is a wonderful place where people can bring their unwanted goods which can then be given another home by our customers,” says Salvation Army officer Naomi Holt.

What surprised staff and volunteers most was the number of donations from businesses and services who gave their time and goods without any expectation of payment.

“A lot of the people who gifted us their time or goods were able to tell us how the Salvation Army had helped them at some point of their life so they felt great they could now return the favour,” says store manager Rachel.

The store is chocka full of treasures including clothing, shoes, homewares, including new Maxwell Williams crockery, furniture, toys and a wonderful array of affordable formal eveningwear including ball gowns, ties and waist coats, all donated by a formal wear business.

Funds raised from the store will pay for different community projects. Naomi and husband Nathan, who are both officers in the Salvation Army, are already collaborating with the Selwyn District Council to create a Youth Community House in Rolleston with other projects also in the pipeline.

It is hoped the store space will also be used as a space to hold classes to teach people how to upcycle used items so that they get a second lease of life. “We want to make this a place the whole community can share. We already feel it has a real community spirit by the donations we have received, the people who have come to shop and by the locals who are now volunteering their time to work in the store,” says Rachel.

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God, teaching and acting – Ben Truman is the new curate at the Lincoln Anglican Parish. He speaks to Tom Doudney about what a curate does, his performances as an actor and clown, and giving guidance Archdeacon Mark Barlow tells me you’re his new curate – what exactly does a curate do?

A curate is very much like an apprentice. It is usually a two or three-year position in a parish under a supervising priest. It’s like in teaching where you have provisionally registered teachers. You are doing the work but have someone who is able to support and mentor you.

Are you just involved in the Lincoln community or is it wider than that?

It’s for the Lincoln parish which includes the Anglican churches in Lincoln, Tai Tapu, Rolleston, Greenpark and Springston – they’re all part of the one parish.

Can you tell me a bit about your background in the church and what lead you to enter the priesthood?

It’s something I felt called to since high school. After high school I went to study theatre studies and history in Dunedin and when I finished that I

thought I would do a theology degree as well. Then I thought I would leave it a few years until I had a bit more life experience and things like that so I went to be a drama teacher at Burnside High School for three years.

Then I felt that renewed call into the seminary and was posted to Auckland for two years doing some further training before coming back here to Lincoln.

Does your background in drama come in handy when it comes to delivering a good sermon? I mean, I suppose it helps if you can deliver your lines well.

You would hope so. It raises the parish’s expectations when it comes to sermon time, yeah.

Apart from being a teacher have you had any other experience in drama, such as acting?

Mostly just teaching it but while I was training I did a little bit of stuff down in Dunedin.

More recently I acted in a production called Fold, directed

by Jo Randerson who is a New Zealand playwright and daughter of a bishop funnily enough.

That was up in the Basement Theatre in Auckland and it was really good fun.

What are some of the more interesting characters you have portrayed through acting?

In Fold I played a corporate sociopath. The character was very Patrick Bateman-esque, as in American Psycho. In Chekhov’s The Proposal I played a Russian guy whose next door neighbour was trying to set me up with her daughter, unbeknown to me. I have also played a fictional character come to life, a puppet and characters from Shakespeare.

You’ve also done a bit of clowning. How did that get started?

It got started from mucking around with balloon animals when I was a kid living in Greymouth.

One thing led to another and I had a number of weekends with people from Circo Arts in Christchurch who came over to Greymouth and did some training sessions, which I

absolutely loved.

And where have you done your clowning?

Mostly local fairs and street parades and a couple of kids’ birthday parties but not much

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What are you hoping to get out of this curateship?

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curate with a load of character I’m looking forward to learning a lot more about the people and place of Lincoln, journeying alongside them and certainly learning as much from them as I intend to teach through sermons and things. Also to discern where God’s spirit is moving in the area.

What do you mean by that last bit?

Rather than trying to impose my ideas, it’s more about trying to work out what God is already doing in Lincoln and get onboard with that.

What got you into teaching and are there any similarities between teaching and being a priest?

Yeah, I think there are. What drew me to teaching was having had wonderful teachers growing up. There were a few that really inspired me, particularly some of my drama teachers and it’s just an incredibly wonderful job, particularly with drama, to see students’ creativity. It’s about creating a space for them to express themselves and it’s really beautiful to see what they do and how they come up with it. I was sad to give the job up.

In terms of the cross over with the ministry, both are very much about communication, working

BIT OF FUN: Ben has been known to clown around at parish fairs.

On this occasion he was at St Barnabas Church in Fendalton.

alongside people, seeing where they are at and trying to see what the next steps for them are.

Also you never know what you are going to get in a day.

Where will this curateship take you?

After I complete my two or three years here I will look for a job in another parish somewhere in the Christchurch

diocese. Where that is might be my choice or it could be by our bishop’s request.

When I interviewed Archdeacon Mark Barlow when he was first starting out here he said he was a bit of a fan of Father Ted which I thought was funny because I guess the show was making fun of the priesthood. What do you think

of the show?

I grew up loving Father Ted. I did a lot of Father Dougal impersonations as a teenager and there is also a lovely new show called Rev. which follows this English vicar and it’s just magnificent! It is essentially taking the piss out of the job and showing some of the quirks and difficulties but with good humour – it’s a great show.

What other TV shows do you like?

I’m a big fan of Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones. I haven’t been following anything else religiously recently though.

How old are you?

Thirty Is it ever hard giving advice and guidance to people who might have quite a few years more life experience than yourself?

I haven’t had any issues with it yet but I think it’s about always giving advice from a humble position. The best kind of advice really is guiding people to come to their own sort of realisations and understandings about the goodness of God. So hopefully it’s not too much preaching at them and more working alongside them.

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I was raised in the church.

The vicar who baptised me in Greymouth is still in the same parish in Greymouth some 30 years later.

What are some of your interests outside the church?

Mostly just theatre, spending time with people and enjoying nature, I suppose.

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Govt’s goal for 2016: Tight reign on spending Supporting families, first home buyers priorities Amy Adams, Selwyn MP As this is my first column for 2016, I would like to wish all the Selwyn Times readers a very happy new year.

January is racing along and many of us are now back at work. The cooler, wet weather we have seen so far this month has provided some welcome relief for our drier rural areas although I am sure it has been less appreciated by families wanting to enjoy a spot of camping before the kids head back to school.

As an MP, one of the most important things to me is supporting families and households. I know that key priorities for our communities include more local jobs, better health and education services, and a safer New Zealand.

Jobs and wages are growing across the country, with 34,000 new jobs created in the past year. A further 195,000 people are expected to be in work by mid-2020. Wages are growing considerably faster than the cost of living and the average wage is expected to increase to $63,500 within five years.

Our economy is performing solidly with economic growth over the next few years expected to average 2.7 per cent a year.

Reduced ACC levies are helping businesses and households, as is the roll out of ultra-fast broadband and investment of billions in roads, schools, and hospitals.

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We’re continuing to see improved results from our public services in areas that really matter – such as better health care, lower crime, higher educational achievement, and more New Zealanders moving off welfare into work.

This year the Government will continue to focus on keeping a tight rein on spending, running surpluses, and paying down debt.

Around 750,000 children

under 13 now have access to free GP visits and prescriptions; paid parental leave went up last year and will increase again in April, and our HomeStart programme is helping young Kiwi families buy their first home.

The Korean Free Trade Agreement, signed last year, is helping farmers and businesses and next month we will sign the Trans Pacific Partnership – New Zealand’s biggest ever free trade deal – worth around $2.7 billion to our economy by 2030.

After a restful break with family and friends, I’m heading into the 2016 parliamentary year re-energised and ready to tackle the challenging issues on your behalf. If you would like to share your perspective or feel that my office may be able to assist you with some matter, please contact my Selwyn electorate office staff via email at selwynoffice@parliament.govt. nz or via phone at 344 0418.

Readers share their views on a proposal to allow quarries in Canterbury to dig up to 4m below the ground level.

Mary Nimmo, Southbridge: The Canterbury Aggregate Producers Group has applied for consent to dig deeper up to 4m. This could risk contaminating the water table should it rise again, as hoped for by the district council and the Central Plains Water Scheme if they can bring back water to the lowland streams.

One only needs to look at the Cemetery Pit between Southbridge and Leeston. Twice it has been proposed that this land become a recreation area. Trees were felled, natives planted, a plan drawn up, a tank installed for water for toilets then nothing.

Heather Glass, Yaldhurst: No, they should not be allowed to dig into our aquifers. If they are allowed to, as the quarries spokesman said it is a risk to the water. Mark my words, though, Environment Canterbury will roll over and allow it. So far it has disappointed me in its decisions regarding quarrying in general.

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Marlene Williams: I’m a person of little consequence but show fierce opposition to this latest threat. I’m not a Green – just a very concerned citizen.

The one metre level was set for a reason and an extra four metres deeper – over 15 feet, or two storeys – seems far too risky and just not worth attempts to pull out more gravel as a cheaper process.

Christchurch water has always been of an exemplary quality and to put the strata under pressure is just foolhardy.

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I believe people would consider moving away from the area.

This is certainly more important than a change of flag. Can we have a postal referendum regarding this issue?

I find it difficult to get the information to have an opinion in such matters without incurring court costs. Even trying to use the council website ‘to have my say’ is confusing and not layman-friendly.

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Lynne and Keith Barclay: We can’t believe anyone would think it is okay to dig another 4m below the groundwater line and worse, that the decision may be based on how many submissions against the idea.

Having been involved in making submissions on another issue, the process was not a simple one and we believe most people would find it quite a difficult thing to do.

The arguments put forward for going ahead are always based on a ‘need’ rather than how our water supply may be affected in the future.

We are totally against the idea and would hope the council will not be swayed by the Aggregate Producers Group on any grounds.

It is good to be able to be heard through your column, thank you.

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Julie Papps: I don’t like the sound of this, digging deeper and then filling the hole, with random fill. Who will police that?

In reading of other countries’ problems with their underground water supply, ie the United States – fracking, we have to protect ours from future

problems. If it all goes wrong, there is no turning back.

We are so, so lucky with our water supply, so far, and we should now be focusing on conserving and protecting it.

Our above ground waterways are not good, please leave the underground supply alone.

Marise Brice: I was horrified to hear that so few submissions have been received. I used to live in the area concerned and thought it was bad enough when Blackstone was allowed to extend their permit to quarry by crushing concrete.

Now, the whole of Christchurch and Canterbury should be concerned at the possible contamination of their groundwater. We shouldn’t be taking any chances with this precious resource.

I just hope that the Environment Court sees sense and refuses the application.

There is plenty of land the companies can use without going deeper. I think they are just being greedy, trying to get more value out of the land they already have rather than buy more. There are millions to be made from each hectare so let them buy more land instead of going deeper.

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STACKED UP: An Ellesmere Transport truck loaded up with bales of wool (date unknown).

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Arthurs Pass search and rescue team leader Nic Menare It is no surprise that Arthurs Pass has one of the highest search and rescue incident rates for a national park in the country.

It is one of the most easily-accessible, well-tracked national parks in the country and is in close proximity to the South Island’s largest city.

The Arthurs Pass community maintains a search and rescue team, that in conjunction with police undertakes search inquiries, searches and rescues.

The nature of these has changed over the years.

Local trampers as a proportion of national park users has decreased, with tourists increasing and the emergence of hikers and the emergence of through hikers doing Te Araroa in recent years.

With the increase of rescue helicopters, almost universal use of cellphones even for overseas travellers, the availability of personal locator beacons has meant that searches are faster and often resolved with helicopters and with

SOAP BOX LandSAR teams often just in a supporting role.

That said, the things that get people into trouble haven’t changed.

It’s still falls, failed river crossings, and getting lost that are the main causes of incidents. No one expects these things to happen, and the ones who hadn’t considered the possibility are often most at risk. At the same time they can be the worst prepared both mentally and in terms of equipment to deal with

the situation. Perhaps the most worthwhile thing people can do I think is just to consider, if something went wrong, could I survive overnight and then who knows I’m here.

Finally I feel I should give a nod to the district council and ratepayers for providing a vehicle that our local SAR team can use. First and foremost it is a fire/Civil Defence vehicle but the district has also encouraged us to use it for search and rescue. After years of using our own vehicles, the new vehicle is a boon!

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CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING: Rolleston sisters Manny, nine, left, and Indi McKinnon, seven, paint pictures of African savannah scenes during children’s art classes held in Rolleston’s Expoz’Art gallery. The classes run by Katrina McGettigan are designed to extend children’s skills and techniques based on topics they are interested in.

Fun through learning Children from Selwyn joined about 100 others from 30 different ethnic backgrounds at the Canterbury Horticultural Society Centre last week. The Nawawi Centre organised a special holiday programme to help children have fun and reinforce their Muslim identity along the way.

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THUMBS UP: Bilqis of Lincoln (fourth from the left) joins in the with the Nawawi Centre holiday programme, with her friends, Jood, Hawa, Rahma, Bilqis and Haajar.

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PAINTING TIME: Kritarta, of Lincoln, (middle) joins her friends Najma and Talita (right) in painting.

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Scarecrows, LEGO keep kids busy Making scarecrows and building LEGO models are among the activities that have been keeping children in Busy Bumbles’ Selwyn holiday programmes entertained during the school break. The ‘thrills and chills’ day saw with all six venues – Lincoln, Rolleston, Templeton, Leeston, Darfield and West Melton – making a scarecrow each. All the scarecrows will be judged together to decide which is the best. LEGO day was also a huge hit with a visit from House of Bricks. The children took part in a series of building challenges and came up with some creative constructions.

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BRICK BY BRICK: Teagan Erasmus went with a nature theme for his LEGO model.

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Leeston, Templeton and West Melton scarecrows.

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Ellesmere golf results Ellesmere Golf Club Results for Saturday, January 24.

The club’s summer championships were held, which consisted of a stroke competition.

The best round of the day was achieved by Marcus Johnson who is a newly joined junior member. He scored a nett 64 but was not eligible for the main competition.

Ladies: First – Heather Templeton Nett 73, second – Jane Pangborn Nett 74, third – Jeanette Allen Nett 75.

Senior Men: First – Gary McGill Nett 68 ocb, second – Josh Baylis Nett 68, third – Peter Burnett Nett 69.

Intermediate Men: First – Jason McMillan Nett 66, second – Max Ferris Nett 67, third – Bill Joyce Nett 68 ocb.

Junior Men: First – Paul Ward Nett 68 ocb, second – Grant Clausen Nett 68, third – Jason Steed Nett 71.

Nearest The Pin: Hole 2 – Paul Ward, hole 11 – Chris Robinson Twos: Hole 2 – Peter Burnett, Paul Ward, Brian Osborne, Gary McGill and Graeme Barr Nett Eagles: Hole 2 – Paul Ward and Brian Osborne.

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Engines roaring for speedweek Selwyn drivers will be in action at Ruapuna Speedway this weekend.

Leeston’s Dave Kerr who recently won his seventh South Island Midget Car Championship, will go into the three-night K&T Drainage Speedweek as a favourite for race honours.

Kerr will battle against Southbridge’s Tom Lumsden who was second in the recent South Island title race.

Other drivers who will go into the speedweek event with high hopes are Hornby’s Scott

Millar, Glenn Everett from Motukarara, and the Rolleston pair of Glen Durie and Dion Rochford.

The three-night racing kicks off on Saturday with the 25-lap Ruapuna Stampede, followed by the 30-lap Kiwi Derby on February 3, and the Garden City 40-lap classic on Waitangi Day. Sharing the billing with the Midgets is the inaugural Avon Insurance Lightning Sprint Series pitting three top Australian drivers, four North Island mini sprints and the South Island

RACING AHEAD: Leeston’s Dave Kerr will be in action this weekend at Ruapuna Speedway.

contingent of modified sprints.

Current Australian champion Sean Iacono leads the entry list to take on the Ruapuna drivers that includes Islington’s Verdon McHaffie, Kate Warren of

Riding towards horse of the year show West Melton’s Tegan Fitzsimon has the Farmlands Horse of the Year Show firmly in her sights after a convincing performance at the South Canterbury North Otago Summer Championships Show at Waimate on Sunday.

Riding Alacazam MH, Fitzsimon put in a classy effort to win the Equissage Horse Grand Prix.

It topped off a fantastic day for Fitzsimon who also took out

Rolleston, Courtney Jones of Springston, Halswell’s Caleb Baughan and Templeton’s Clayton Phillips.

Races start each night at 6.30pm.

Swim club’s 40-medal finish

all three age group series classes with Double J Monarch, Corlinka and Windemere Cappucci in the ESNZ seven-year-old, Mitavite six-year-old and East Coast Performance Horses fiveyear-old respectively.

Rohan Tennekoon, 15, also of West Melton, posted his first Grand Prix Pony win of the season in the Country TV Pony Grand Prix aboard Mangakaraa Carbon Copy.

The Selwyn Swimming Club has returned from the Canterbury long-course swimming championships with 40 medals to finish the competition overall in fifth place.

At the competition held last week at Moana Pool in Dunedin, 13 swimmers represented the club and achieved a total of 20 gold, 12 silver and eight bronze medals.

Standout performances were Henri Rollinson who finished with five golds, one silver and two bronze and Hannah Bates who also won five gold medals alongside her three silver and one bronze.

Celyn Edwards also won several ‘para’ events.

Many of the swimmers that attended used the competition as practise before Division II nationals in March.

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Semi-final in sight for Weedons Weedons have kept their semifinal hopes alive with a 45-run win over Leeston-Southbridge.

Shannon Dunnett anchored the Weedons innings of 256 with a well-made 73 while cousins, James and Josh Watson, chipped in with 46 and 44 respectively.

Leeston-Southbridge were unable to put together the big partnership to reel in the total and were slowed down by the bowling of Kane Meyerhoff who bagged four wickets.

RESULTS South Malvern 275-9 (J Ferris 85, P Reardon 60) beat Lincoln 261-7 (A Chapman 96, J Benton 85, M McCaughan 3-39) by 14 runs at Glentunnel.

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Laffey scores third century Matt Laffey scored a record third successive century for Canterbury Country in their win over Canterbury A at Mainpower Oval on Sunday.

Played under Hawke Cup conditions as a lead-up to the first defence next weekend, Laffey controlled the pursuit of a disappointing Canterbury 184 runs in style with 14 fours in his tally.

Ken McClure batted well for the Canterbury A side but some good bowling and several quality catches eventually saw them dismissed in 52 overs.

Durham exchange fast bowler, Gavin Main secured the best figures for Country with 4 for 24.

Canterbury A 184 (52 overs): K McClure 67 (80), G Dawson 35 (58), C Hawkins 33 (49), G Main 4/24 (8), J Benton 3/41 (13), H Paterson 2/0 (1) lost to Canterbury Country 188/3 (42.1 overs): M Laffey 103no (142), H Chamberlain 47 (52), A Robertson 21no (24), M Gardner 2/28 (8).

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TECHNIQUE: Weedons batsman James Watson plays a forward defensive shot.

BOWLED: Weedons batsman Jamie Theile sees his bales fly after being dismissed.

CHANGE OF PACE: LeestonSouthbridge bowler Mitch Ross fires down a slow ball to batsman Shannon Dunnett.

Sefton 295-7 (M Laffey 94, T Harrison 77, J Youngman 42*, C Renai 3-39, A Andrews 2-53) beat Southbrook 169 (S Stewart 63, J Boyle 41, M Laffey 3-24, A Rowe 2-9, A Laffey 2-18) by 126 runs at Sefton.

Weedons 256 (S Dunnett 73, James Watson 46, Josh Watson 44) beat Leeston-Southbridge 221 (H Chamberlain 44, K Meyerhoff 4-24, D Nightingale 3-31) by 45 runs at Southbridge.

Greendale 246-8 (R Wilson 44, B Chapman 39, D Crequer 37, C Scott 3-50) beat Oxford 152 (A Philpott 28, T Dalley 4-15, R Wilson 2-14) by 94 runs at Greendale.

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Tuesday January 26 2016

SELWYN TIMES

StoneBRook – a community to call home With sections from 373m2 to 850m2 the world is your oyster for section size and price.

The Village Yards Playground in Stonebrook Park

Feature waterways, walking paths, large open space reserves and parks all only 2 kilometres drive to the Rolleston shopping area make Stonebrook a great place to call home.

If your children’s education is a priority the convenience of being so close to Rolleston’s new school makes buying a section in Stonebrook an easy choice.

Put together with value for money sections your own choice of builder, where else would you want to be?

Artistic Render

We have a great choice of sections with titles or sections whose titles will issue in the next month or two.

For further information view Stonebrook.co.nz or call Philip Kennard on (03) 281 7510 or 027 432 0472 Professionals Christchurch

The developer CDL Investments NZ Ltd planning and development in conjunction with the Selwyn District Council has created a product that appeals to many.

Seeing is Believing at Rolleston 20 plus sections just released

STAGE 6 SELLING FAST • • • • • • • •

365m2 from $144,500 480m2 from $149,500 600m2 from $162,000 Your choice of builder 30+ sections to choose from 10% deposit, balance on title Close to new primary school opening 2016 All stage 5 titles issue

kennard Visit www.stonebrook.co.nz Philip Direct Dial 281 7510 Anytime Mobile Email Office

027 432 0472 philip@prof.co.nz 03 338 5924

SELWYN TIMES

Medals, your LOCAL scholarship for young Sports athlete

WHAT A HAUL: Rolleston’s Gloria Agnew, 14, picked up five medals and was one of four athletes awarded a prestigious Nick Willis scholarship at the South Island Colgate Games, held recently in Nelson.

Gloria, pictured with games ambassador Julian Matthews, won gold in the 100m sprint and 4x100m relay as well as silver in the 200m sprint, long jump and the mixed distance medley.

Her 100m sprint time of 12.61sec was the fastest in the 14-year-old girls class. Gloria competes for Phoenix Athletics club in Christchurch. Attending her third Colgate Games, she said winning the scholarship was a great boost and she would put it towards travelling to more competitions.

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Strong start for biker Ethan Rose has made a strong start to his first New Zealand Mountain Bike Cross Country Cup Series, sitting first equal on points after two races.

The Coalgate 12-year-old finished second in the first race in Rotorua’s Red Woods on January 9, and won in his second race at Te Miro, near Cambridge, on January 17.

Ethan was competing in the youngest class - under 15s.

He believed the second course had suited him more with the hard steep climbs and fast technical descents.

The series moves to the South Island next month for the remaining two rounds - Wanaka on February 20 and Dunedin on February 27.

Ethan was grateful for the support from his sponsor Maffatts Flowers of Halswell and the help from Hub Cycles and Giant Bikes NZ.

TAKING THE SPOILS: Ethan, centre, on the podium at Te Miro.

FOCUSED: Ethan Rose won his race at Te Miro, leaving him first-equal in the points after two races.

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Selwyn Times

Selwyn Times

Tuesday January 26 2016

Notices

Keeping track of water use with your water meter Meters are used to encourage water conservation and to link costs to actual use. The Rolleston, Branthwaite Drive, Edendale and Raven Drive water supplies are fully metered. Households pay a reduced rate of $200 per year, plus a charge of 40 cents per cubic metre of water. A household with typical water use in these areas will pay about $350 a year, the same as other Selwyn areas.

If you live in another area in Selwyn and are connected to a Council water supply and have a water meter installed, you will pay a base water rate of $350 per year, plus 40 cents per cubic metre for any water used above 375 cubic metres per year. Most newer homes have water meters installed but many older properties do not. If no water meter is installed you will pay only the base water rate of $350 per year and won’t be charged for additional water. If you are not serviced by a Council water supply you won’t pay water charges.

How to read your water meter

New fire force

ready for action Members of the Darfield Rural Fire Force are ready to fight fires this summer, after completing essential training.

The 18 new recruits completed core firefighting training late last year. This tested them on the theory and practical elements of the fundamentals of firefighting. This included dry and wet firefighting techniques, basic use of equipment and how to stay safe while fighting vegetation fires. The firefighters now have three unit standards which all firefighters must obtain. Four new volunteers for the Lake Coleridge Rural Fire Force also completed unit standards, as well as three from West Melton Fire Force, and five from the Council’s Emergency Response Team.

Leading up to the training, Selwyn District Council Rural Fire Officers ran weekly sessions to familiarise the volunteers with firefighting equipment and how to use different kinds of pumps.

Your water meter is in a blue box inset into the ground, usually located near the roadside at the front of your property. The box has a small hole at one side where you can insert a screwdriver to flip it open. Inside the box your water meter may have a lid which can be opened to show the dial.

On the water meter the black numbers show the number of complete water units that have been used. 1 unit = 1 cubic metre of water (or 1000 litres of water, around 100 buckets). Red numbers show smaller units (see diagram).

We recommend you check your water meter regularly, especially in summer and autumn when households use the most water for lawns and gardens, so you can manage your water costs (see water cost information by area above). For advice on managing your water use visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/conservewater.

1 unit (1m3) = 1,000 litres Unique serial number

100 litres 10 litres 1 litres

Selwyn District Council Emergency Management team members Carrie Lakin, Al Hutt and Fire Force Commander Mark Strowger took the introductory sessions.

Fire restrictions changed

The centres have a great range of classes to help you keep fit, learn new skills and meet friends.

New classes starting at Lincoln Event Centre include learn to dance like the stars – a social dance class for beginners covering ballroom, latin and rock and roll, Boot Camp Army style – a cardiovascular and muscle training class with Burnham Army instructors and Box-HIIT which incorporates boxing drills, spinning and circuit training. Preschoolers can also enjoy tumble tots on mini gym equipment.

At Rolleston Community Centre, new classes cover Box HIIT, Day HIIT – a lunchtime class to boost mood and energy levels, and for kids sessions on how to learn to play basketball. Netball conditioning sessions also start from 13 February, in preparation for winter.

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Seal repairs are planned to Alpine View, West Melton, Weedons Ross and Old West Coast (between McKays and Calders Roads), with stop and go signs being used by contractors to control traffic.

This week resealing work is planned along Robinsons, Adams, Wylies and Bellam Roads. Stop and go signs will be used for traffic control. Road works are also planned on Struie Road, with traffic controls operating. Footpath repairs will occur beside Birchs and Springs Roads.

Maintenance grading work is planned around the High Country, Glenroy, Rakaia, Southbridge, Burnham and Darfield areas, with roads remaining open.

Where work is not completed this week, work will continue next week.

The installation of a new sewer line along Railway Road between Jones and Kerrs Roads has been completed and the road is now open again. From 9 February until 11 March, Jones Road will be closed between Weedons Ross and Hoskyns Road to allow the installation of a rail siding for Lyttleton Port Company (I PORT), with a detour operating via Weedons Ross, Maddisons and Hoskyns Road.

A wide range of other classes are also offered – for timetables and information on prices visit www.rollestoncommunitycentre.co.nz, www.lincolneventcentre.co.nz or visit the centres.

Council Call

Tenth of a litre dial

On the roads this week

Term One classes start in February at Lincoln Event Centre and Rolleston Community Centre.

Selwyn District Council Norman Kirk Drive Rolleston Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338

If your dog was first registered after 30 June 2006 and is not a working dog, the law requires them to be microchipped. This free monthly service is available on Friday 5 February at: · Leeston – 9-9.30am · Darfield – 10.15-10.45am · Rolleston - 11.30am-12pm · Lincoln – 12.45-1.15pm Please note: · All clinics last for half an hour. · The Rolleston venue is in Norman Kirk Drive (off Rolleston Drive), other locations are outside libraries. · Microchipping will not take place if wet.

If you have any questions, please contact Tracey on 347 2800 or 318 8338.

Fund, the Trust and volunteers are able to support a number of landowners in the Selwyn district. Please contact Te Ara Kakariki soon at office@kakariki. org.nz for further information or see www.kakariki.org.nz.

MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE Wednesday 27 January Rakaia Huts 9.10-9.30am Southbridge Hall 10-10.30am Thursday 28 January Prebbleton Tavern 4-6pm Monday 1 February Upper Selwyn Huts 10-10.45am Lincoln University Learning Centre 11-11.30am Prebbleton Child Care 1.15-1.30pm Tuesday 2 February Burnham Kindy 9.40-10.10am Burnham PreSchool 10.15-10.45pm Dunsandel School 11.20-12.10pm Dunsandel Childcare 12.20-12.40pm Paradise for Little Angels, Rolleston 1.30-2pm LOCAL FUNDING GRANTS Funding grants are available from the Malvern and Selwyn Central Community Boards, and from the Ellesmere and Springs discretionary ward funds. The grants normally range from $400 to $1200. Community Boards meet once a month to consider applications – Selwyn Central on the third Wednesday and Malvern on the fourth Monday of the month. The Springs and Ellesmere Discretionary Fund Committee meet each fortnight at regular Council meetings. The funding can support individuals, teams and organisations whose projects contribute to strengthening community wellbeing in Selwyn.

To be eligible for a grant,

applications need to meet these criteria: · organisations are based in, or working for, Selwyn district, providing community, social, recreation, sporting or arts projects or activities in the district. · personal growth and development for individuals who are contributing to community wellbeing in Selwyn such as leadership training, professional development or educational opportunities that are not part of school curricula · representation at events – individuals and teams, for example, representing school, team or community at a local, regional, national or international event · seed funding for special events or projects such as equipment, promotion, venue hire, or setting up a new team · capacity building and development for Selwyn based community organisations such as leadership training or small equipment purchases.

Local funding is complementary to other funding sources. Priority is given to organisations or individuals who have sought other sources of funding or completed some fundraising towards their projects.

For further information on additional funding criteria and an application form visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/services/ funding. Applications must be lodged in time to be considered at regular meetings or will be considered the following month.

For more information contact the Council Secretary on 347 2800.

RUBBISH COLLECTION 8 FEBRUARY Rubbish, recycling and organics collections will occur as normal on Monday 8 February (Waitangi Day holiday).

Meetings

A prohibited fire season (total fire ban) was in place across the district, but after recent rain the fire status was altered last week to move to a restricted fire season in the rural areas of Selwyn.

Get active in 2016

DOG MICROCHIPPING

Te Ara Kakariki - Canterbury Greenway Trust is looking for more applications from owners wishing to establish native plant greendots this year. With the Selwyn Natural Environment

The Darfield Rural Fire Force will work together with the HEB fire force to provide a boosted firefighting capability this summer. The volunteers will continued to be mentored and work with experienced firefighters, and train each week.

In residential areas the only type of fire permitted throughout the year is a gas barbeque. Other fires need a resource consent from Environment Canterbury. Any fires that are not either permitted or allowed under the restrictions will incur a fine of $1,150. Fires also can’t be lit on Council reserves.

The following on licence renewal applications are open for submissions until 9 February: Jam (2008) Limited, Lincoln Hospitality Limited, The Hororata Village Bar and Café, Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass and Monkey Spices Ltd. The following club licence renewal applications are open for submissions until 9 February: Leeston Rugby Football Club and Ellesmere Golf Club. An off licence application has also been received from Joanne Camille Brackmann – submissions close on 9 February. All notices are online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/ alcoholnotices.

NATIVE PLANTING APPLICATIONS INVITED

“We are really lucky to have a group of such passionate and dedicated people. They all have different skills they can add to the team and it’s great to see they are so keen to support their communities,” says Ms Lakin.

In a restricted fire season, only gas barbeques, crop residue and rubbish fires inside contained drums, and fires which have received a written permit from the Council are allowed in rural areas of Selwyn. Vegetation fires to burn trees or other items are not allowed unless permitted. There are a number of conditions which must be met before fires can be lit – these are available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/fire. Fire permits will only be issued where there is an urgent need. With the changes in fire restrictions, crop fires will be common in Selwyn. If you see a crop fire, please check if it’s supervised before calling 111, to avoid unnecessary callouts of local volunteer fire brigades.

ALCOHOL LICENCE APPLICATIONS

Rolleston Library Rolleston Drive, Rolleston Ph 347 2880 or 318 8338

Darfield Library & Service Centre 1 South Terrace, Darfield Ph 318 8338 or 347 2800

Public Forums: Council, Community Board and local committee meetings are open to the public. Time is available at the start of meetings for people to speak on matters of concern.

Please notify Bernadette Ryan (Council), Kate Anderson (Community Boards) or your local committee at least three days before the meeting.

Township, Hall and Reserve Committees: To list or make changes to meeting details, email meeting.changes@selwyn.govt. nz or phone 347 2800 or 318 8338 by 9am Wednesday the week before publication.

COUNCIL & COMMUNITY BOARDS Unless stated all meetings are at the Rolleston Council Building.

Selwyn Central Community Board Wed 27 Jan 4.30pm Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee Tue 2 Feb 1pm Audit & Risk Subcommittee Wed 3 Feb 3pm Industrial Park Project Team Thurs 4 Feb 3pm Izone Café Meeting Room Because of commercial sensitivity, the public may be excluded from part of or all of the

Leeston Library & Service Centre High Street, Leeston Ph 347 2820 or 318 8338

meeting. Enquiries to Property and Commercial Manager, Douglas Marshall Council Meeting Wed 10 Feb 1pm Followed by a public Citizenship Ceremony at 6.30pm LOCAL COMMITTEES & ASSOCIATIONS Doyleston Community Committee Wed 10 Feb 7.30pm Osborne Park Pavilion Hororata Citizens Committee Tue 26 Jan 7.30pm, Hororata Hall Hororata Reserve Management Committee Wed 3 Feb 7.30pm, Hororata Hall Kirwee Recreation Reserve Management Committee Mon 8 Feb 7.30pm Kirwee Reserve Sports Pavilion Ladbrooks Community Hall Committee Fri 12 Feb 7.45pm Ladbrooks Community Hall Leeston Community Committee Mon 1 Feb 7.30pm, Leeston Library Community Room Prebbleton Community Cottage Committee Tue 9 Feb 7.30pm Prebbleton Community Cottage

Prebbleton Public Hall Society Inc. Mon 8 Feb 7.30pm Prebbleton Hall Supper Room Rolleston Residents Association Inc. Mon 1 Feb 7.30pm Rolleston Community Centre Sheffield Memorial Pool Thurs 28 Jan 7pm Sheffield School Springfield Township Committee Tue 2 Feb 7.30pm, Tawera Hall Tai Tapu Community Association Inc. Wed 10 Feb 7.30pm Tai Tapu Library Weedons Residents Association Inc. Tue 9 Feb 7.30pm Weedons Domain West Melton Community Centre Tue 26 Jan 7.30pm West Melton Community Centre West Melton Residents Association - AGM Wed 10 Feb 7pm West Melton Community Centre Ordinary meeting to follow Whitecliffs Township & Domain Committee Mon 1 Feb 7.30pm Glentunnel Hall

Lincoln Library & Service Centre Gerald Street, Lincoln Ph 347 2875 or 318 8338

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Selwyn Events Aestival 2016 THURSDAY

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83 Gerkins Road Tai Tapu, 4-9pm Showcasing talented youths & accomplished musicians from across New Zealand, & supported by the Selwyn Youth Council. An all-ages event hosted on the beautiful hills of Tai Tapu. Adults $15, 5-15’s $5, under 5 free. See aestivalfestival.weebly.com

Leeston Music on the Green Leeston Park, Holley Street, 6-9pm Pack a picnic & bring the family to enjoy a summer evening being entertained by local musicians. Free

Lake Crichton triathlon/ duathlon A community event geared at encouraging first-time athletes to give triathlons & duathlons a go.

For entry information & costs visit www.selwynsportstrust.org.nz.

Also runs 12 February & 4 March

Springfield School and Community Fun Day Springfield School, 11am-2pm Enjoy a pool party, sausage sizzle, bouncy castle, face painting, games, picnic & Pedalmania crazy bikes.

An event for the whole Springfield community. Free

Southbridge Pool Party Southbridge Pool, High Street, 2-4pm Enjoy games, music, sausage sizzle, prizes & pool inflatables. Free

Springston Picnic in the Park Springston Domain, Ellesmere Junction Road, 5.30-7.30pm With live music, bouncy castle, Fun on Wheels trailer, games, Pedalmania, prizes & free sausage sizzle. Bring a picnic & enjoy the summer evening. Free

Waitangi Day Country Picnic in the Park Darfield Domain, North Terrace, 10.30am-3.30pm

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A celebration of all things country with games, food, music, displays & local produce. Free

Ellesmere Historical Society Bus Tour, 9am Join a trip to Barhill to see the historically significant farms of Corwar & Balrazie, with lunch at Barrhill Hall.

To book or find out more email rfg@ihug.co.nz or phone 324 3648

For more events in Selwyn visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/events

(03) 347 2800 Darfield call free 318 8338 www.selwyn.govt.nz

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Selwyn Times

Selwyn Times

Tuesday January 26 2016

Notices

Keeping track of water use with your water meter Meters are used to encourage water conservation and to link costs to actual use. The Rolleston, Branthwaite Drive, Edendale and Raven Drive water supplies are fully metered. Households pay a reduced rate of $200 per year, plus a charge of 40 cents per cubic metre of water. A household with typical water use in these areas will pay about $350 a year, the same as other Selwyn areas.

If you live in another area in Selwyn and are connected to a Council water supply and have a water meter installed, you will pay a base water rate of $350 per year, plus 40 cents per cubic metre for any water used above 375 cubic metres per year. Most newer homes have water meters installed but many older properties do not. If no water meter is installed you will pay only the base water rate of $350 per year and won’t be charged for additional water. If you are not serviced by a Council water supply you won’t pay water charges.

How to read your water meter

New fire force

ready for action Members of the Darfield Rural Fire Force are ready to fight fires this summer, after completing essential training.

The 18 new recruits completed core firefighting training late last year. This tested them on the theory and practical elements of the fundamentals of firefighting. This included dry and wet firefighting techniques, basic use of equipment and how to stay safe while fighting vegetation fires. The firefighters now have three unit standards which all firefighters must obtain. Four new volunteers for the Lake Coleridge Rural Fire Force also completed unit standards, as well as three from West Melton Fire Force, and five from the Council’s Emergency Response Team.

Leading up to the training, Selwyn District Council Rural Fire Officers ran weekly sessions to familiarise the volunteers with firefighting equipment and how to use different kinds of pumps.

Your water meter is in a blue box inset into the ground, usually located near the roadside at the front of your property. The box has a small hole at one side where you can insert a screwdriver to flip it open. Inside the box your water meter may have a lid which can be opened to show the dial.

On the water meter the black numbers show the number of complete water units that have been used. 1 unit = 1 cubic metre of water (or 1000 litres of water, around 100 buckets). Red numbers show smaller units (see diagram).

We recommend you check your water meter regularly, especially in summer and autumn when households use the most water for lawns and gardens, so you can manage your water costs (see water cost information by area above). For advice on managing your water use visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/conservewater.

1 unit (1m3) = 1,000 litres Unique serial number

100 litres 10 litres 1 litres

Selwyn District Council Emergency Management team members Carrie Lakin, Al Hutt and Fire Force Commander Mark Strowger took the introductory sessions.

Fire restrictions changed

The centres have a great range of classes to help you keep fit, learn new skills and meet friends.

New classes starting at Lincoln Event Centre include learn to dance like the stars – a social dance class for beginners covering ballroom, latin and rock and roll, Boot Camp Army style – a cardiovascular and muscle training class with Burnham Army instructors and Box-HIIT which incorporates boxing drills, spinning and circuit training. Preschoolers can also enjoy tumble tots on mini gym equipment.

At Rolleston Community Centre, new classes cover Box HIIT, Day HIIT – a lunchtime class to boost mood and energy levels, and for kids sessions on how to learn to play basketball. Netball conditioning sessions also start from 13 February, in preparation for winter.

CC250116

Spinner – spins rapidly when water is used – may move slowly if you have a small leak, a dripping tap or while a ball valve is closing

Seal repairs are planned to Alpine View, West Melton, Weedons Ross and Old West Coast (between McKays and Calders Roads), with stop and go signs being used by contractors to control traffic.

This week resealing work is planned along Robinsons, Adams, Wylies and Bellam Roads. Stop and go signs will be used for traffic control. Road works are also planned on Struie Road, with traffic controls operating. Footpath repairs will occur beside Birchs and Springs Roads.

Maintenance grading work is planned around the High Country, Glenroy, Rakaia, Southbridge, Burnham and Darfield areas, with roads remaining open.

Where work is not completed this week, work will continue next week.

The installation of a new sewer line along Railway Road between Jones and Kerrs Roads has been completed and the road is now open again. From 9 February until 11 March, Jones Road will be closed between Weedons Ross and Hoskyns Road to allow the installation of a rail siding for Lyttleton Port Company (I PORT), with a detour operating via Weedons Ross, Maddisons and Hoskyns Road.

A wide range of other classes are also offered – for timetables and information on prices visit www.rollestoncommunitycentre.co.nz, www.lincolneventcentre.co.nz or visit the centres.

Council Call

Tenth of a litre dial

On the roads this week

Term One classes start in February at Lincoln Event Centre and Rolleston Community Centre.

Selwyn District Council Norman Kirk Drive Rolleston Ph 347 2800 or 318 8338

If your dog was first registered after 30 June 2006 and is not a working dog, the law requires them to be microchipped. This free monthly service is available on Friday 5 February at: · Leeston – 9-9.30am · Darfield – 10.15-10.45am · Rolleston - 11.30am-12pm · Lincoln – 12.45-1.15pm Please note: · All clinics last for half an hour. · The Rolleston venue is in Norman Kirk Drive (off Rolleston Drive), other locations are outside libraries. · Microchipping will not take place if wet.

If you have any questions, please contact Tracey on 347 2800 or 318 8338.

Fund, the Trust and volunteers are able to support a number of landowners in the Selwyn district. Please contact Te Ara Kakariki soon at office@kakariki. org.nz for further information or see www.kakariki.org.nz.

MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE Wednesday 27 January Rakaia Huts 9.10-9.30am Southbridge Hall 10-10.30am Thursday 28 January Prebbleton Tavern 4-6pm Monday 1 February Upper Selwyn Huts 10-10.45am Lincoln University Learning Centre 11-11.30am Prebbleton Child Care 1.15-1.30pm Tuesday 2 February Burnham Kindy 9.40-10.10am Burnham PreSchool 10.15-10.45pm Dunsandel School 11.20-12.10pm Dunsandel Childcare 12.20-12.40pm Paradise for Little Angels, Rolleston 1.30-2pm LOCAL FUNDING GRANTS Funding grants are available from the Malvern and Selwyn Central Community Boards, and from the Ellesmere and Springs discretionary ward funds. The grants normally range from $400 to $1200. Community Boards meet once a month to consider applications – Selwyn Central on the third Wednesday and Malvern on the fourth Monday of the month. The Springs and Ellesmere Discretionary Fund Committee meet each fortnight at regular Council meetings. The funding can support individuals, teams and organisations whose projects contribute to strengthening community wellbeing in Selwyn.

To be eligible for a grant,

applications need to meet these criteria: · organisations are based in, or working for, Selwyn district, providing community, social, recreation, sporting or arts projects or activities in the district. · personal growth and development for individuals who are contributing to community wellbeing in Selwyn such as leadership training, professional development or educational opportunities that are not part of school curricula · representation at events – individuals and teams, for example, representing school, team or community at a local, regional, national or international event · seed funding for special events or projects such as equipment, promotion, venue hire, or setting up a new team · capacity building and development for Selwyn based community organisations such as leadership training or small equipment purchases.

Local funding is complementary to other funding sources. Priority is given to organisations or individuals who have sought other sources of funding or completed some fundraising towards their projects.

For further information on additional funding criteria and an application form visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/services/ funding. Applications must be lodged in time to be considered at regular meetings or will be considered the following month.

For more information contact the Council Secretary on 347 2800.

RUBBISH COLLECTION 8 FEBRUARY Rubbish, recycling and organics collections will occur as normal on Monday 8 February (Waitangi Day holiday).

Meetings

A prohibited fire season (total fire ban) was in place across the district, but after recent rain the fire status was altered last week to move to a restricted fire season in the rural areas of Selwyn.

Get active in 2016

DOG MICROCHIPPING

Te Ara Kakariki - Canterbury Greenway Trust is looking for more applications from owners wishing to establish native plant greendots this year. With the Selwyn Natural Environment

The Darfield Rural Fire Force will work together with the HEB fire force to provide a boosted firefighting capability this summer. The volunteers will continued to be mentored and work with experienced firefighters, and train each week.

In residential areas the only type of fire permitted throughout the year is a gas barbeque. Other fires need a resource consent from Environment Canterbury. Any fires that are not either permitted or allowed under the restrictions will incur a fine of $1,150. Fires also can’t be lit on Council reserves.

The following on licence renewal applications are open for submissions until 9 February: Jam (2008) Limited, Lincoln Hospitality Limited, The Hororata Village Bar and Café, Wilderness Lodge Arthur’s Pass and Monkey Spices Ltd. The following club licence renewal applications are open for submissions until 9 February: Leeston Rugby Football Club and Ellesmere Golf Club. An off licence application has also been received from Joanne Camille Brackmann – submissions close on 9 February. All notices are online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/ alcoholnotices.

NATIVE PLANTING APPLICATIONS INVITED

“We are really lucky to have a group of such passionate and dedicated people. They all have different skills they can add to the team and it’s great to see they are so keen to support their communities,” says Ms Lakin.

In a restricted fire season, only gas barbeques, crop residue and rubbish fires inside contained drums, and fires which have received a written permit from the Council are allowed in rural areas of Selwyn. Vegetation fires to burn trees or other items are not allowed unless permitted. There are a number of conditions which must be met before fires can be lit – these are available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz/fire. Fire permits will only be issued where there is an urgent need. With the changes in fire restrictions, crop fires will be common in Selwyn. If you see a crop fire, please check if it’s supervised before calling 111, to avoid unnecessary callouts of local volunteer fire brigades.

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Selwyn Central Community Board Wed 27 Jan 4.30pm Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee Tue 2 Feb 1pm Audit & Risk Subcommittee Wed 3 Feb 3pm Industrial Park Project Team Thurs 4 Feb 3pm Izone Café Meeting Room Because of commercial sensitivity, the public may be excluded from part of or all of the

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83 Gerkins Road Tai Tapu, 4-9pm Showcasing talented youths & accomplished musicians from across New Zealand, & supported by the Selwyn Youth Council. An all-ages event hosted on the beautiful hills of Tai Tapu. Adults $15, 5-15’s $5, under 5 free. See aestivalfestival.weebly.com

Leeston Music on the Green Leeston Park, Holley Street, 6-9pm Pack a picnic & bring the family to enjoy a summer evening being entertained by local musicians. Free

Lake Crichton triathlon/ duathlon A community event geared at encouraging first-time athletes to give triathlons & duathlons a go.

For entry information & costs visit www.selwynsportstrust.org.nz.

Also runs 12 February & 4 March

Springfield School and Community Fun Day Springfield School, 11am-2pm Enjoy a pool party, sausage sizzle, bouncy castle, face painting, games, picnic & Pedalmania crazy bikes.

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Southbridge Pool Party Southbridge Pool, High Street, 2-4pm Enjoy games, music, sausage sizzle, prizes & pool inflatables. Free

Springston Picnic in the Park Springston Domain, Ellesmere Junction Road, 5.30-7.30pm With live music, bouncy castle, Fun on Wheels trailer, games, Pedalmania, prizes & free sausage sizzle. Bring a picnic & enjoy the summer evening. Free

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AVING MONEY and staying fit are traditional New Year’s resolutions, but overly packed schedules and the materialistic focus of modern day life are inspiring a new goal for many people: to live happier in 2016 and beyond.

Health and performance expert and On Target Living president Matt Johnson offers six surprisingly simple yet profoundly effective ways to boost overall happiness.

■ Go on a date night or family night ■ Exercise at a time that fits your schedule ■ Walk during lunch ■ Have a monthly massage

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Fuel happiness from within: “I believe we have more behavioural and mental health issues than we should, and a big part of this is the lack of proper nutrients,” says Johnson, adding an estimated 91 per cent of people do not get enough omega 3s.

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Make sleep a priority: Getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night is critical for the body to produce hormones that trigger happiness, explains Johnson.

“I am a big fan of always going to bed with a positive attitude,” Johnson says. “If you go to bed angry, worried or stressed, that tends to come back the next day. Do what you can before bed to reset your mood. Read, take a bath, exercise or talk face-to-face.

Try to avoid screen time.”

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Make more time for family: “Over the last 20 years, family time has vanished. Sporting events, projects, work and technology have swallowed this time,” says Johnson. “Family faceto-face time is the most important part of a healthy family relationship and

6 Six simple ideas for happier living happiness.” Johnson suggests planning family dinner two to three times a week. “When we start to eat dinner as a family in the home, our health and happiness will follow,” he notes.

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Carve out whitespace: This is time you dedicate to yourself to refresh, unplug and rejuvenate. This could be making time to do yoga, enjoy a hobby, read, meditate or take a bath.

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SUMMER LOVE season crops is in full swing.

Eggplants and capsicums are fattening up fast, and courgettes soon become marrows if left to their own devices for a week or more. Gherkins and cucumbers just love the heat, and will keep growing like mad if you keep them well-watered and topped up with liquid fertiliser.

Radishes quickly become woody if left in the ground too long, so harvest them regularly

Rachel Vogan looks at what crops to sow and plant now

WITH yet another month of summer ahead, it is important to keep planting and sowing seeds of edibles that will see you through into autumn and the coldest months.

Harvesting of many main-

Rocket Whether you prefer the sweet salad rocket or the slightly bitter wild rocket, both these speedy greens are good to grow now. Seed germinates quickly. If you have some plants that have already flowered and gone to seed, the seed from those old plants will randomly germinate. To prevent rocket from bolting, plant it into a compost-rich soil that holds onto plenty of moisture. Dry soils will cause it to flower and go to seed within a matter of weeks.

Pick frequently to keep the fresh foliage coming through.

An ideal window plant to have near the kitchen, handy for whenever a hit of peppery flavour is required.

and keep sowing new batches each month. Heads of broccoli and cauliflower don’t hold their shape once ready in the hot months. Rather than leaving them to spoil in the garden, cut them and keep them in the fridge until you can use them.

Did you know it’s best to harvest in the cooler part of the day? It keeps the crop crisp and tender for longer.

Spring onions Don’t let the name put you off planting them now. Also known as bunching onions, this flavoursome crop can be planted out all year round. Forget about sowing seed, as it’s rather fiddly and a punnet of seedlings often yields 30 to 50 plants. These onion-flavoured bundles of goodness are ideal for growing in pots and tubs, and also for planting in the office vegetable garden.

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Celery Celery isn’t at its best over the hottest months, however, in preparation for autumn, seeds should be sown in trays now, ready to be transplanted out once the soil cools in six to eight weeks. If you have a spot well protected from the sun, you can plant out seedlings now. Next to or in among rows of corn is a good option, or in containers that are placed out of the midday sun. For sweet, juicy celery, never allow the soil to totally dry out, if it does at any point the crop quickly bolts and will run to seed.

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Get more variety with a mix

BY TOD PALENSKI

They say variety is the spice of life. And when it comes to herbs I couldn’t agree more.

If I need to add to my herb garden I always grab a mixed herb bundle. This way I get one each of several types of herbs, rather than several seedlings of one type of herb. I’m quite a fan of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

One seedling for each of these herbs is a good fit with our family. We’re able to keep the plants under control and stop them going to seed simply by picking the leaves as we need them. And, it also means we can ensure a steady supply, particularly herbs like parsley, by staggering our planting. That means every few weeks or couple of months we plant another parsley seedling from another mixed bundle.

If you’re starting up a herb garden this is a great selection to begin with. Once you’ve got your seedlings you need to find somewhere to grow them. Parsley, thyme and sage all like somewhere sunny and well drained. And rosemary will grow anywhere.

Try planting them in pots,

FRAGRANT: Pick the leaves off your herbs as soon as they become established.

LEAFY: Sage likes somewhere sunny and well-drained to grow.

planters, hanging baskets or retaining walls. I’ve said it before, but I quite often plant my herbs in the corners of my vege patch.

I do this because the space is usually empty and means the plant doesn’t get in the way of my veges. But also because

your rosemary approximately 30cm apart from anything else.

You can start picking the leaves off your new herbs as soon as they look like they’ve become established. And, to keep your rosemary in good health, next spring give it a prune all over.

Keeping on top of things in the garden.

The weather has certainly been up and down this month with a bit of rain, a bit of sun, some hot days and also days where our winter clothing reappeared. Although January hasn’t been the hottest of summer months on record, don’t be fooled into thinking that summer is best part over.

February and March can still be very hot, and rain fall may be sparse in the weeks to come. It is best to keep on top of things in the garden so you aren’t playing catch up. Here are our top tips.

Water: Although there are some watering restrictions in place, it is still important to water as much as you can.

9 Give your plants a deep water every few days rather than a light water each day.

9 Water early in the morning or early evening to reduce evaporation.

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9 It’s not too late to get the mulch on! general garden tips: 9 Raise the height of your mower to keep the lawns a bit longer.

9 Pull out the weeds as you see them. They compete with your plants for space, water and nutrients.

9 Check your veggie beds regularly. get to the produce before the birds and pests, and before they go to waste. A zucchini can turn into a marrow in a matter of days!

9 Keep safe in the garden. Wear protective gear such as sunblock, hats, sunglasses and gloves. Make sure you wash your hands after you are finished.

some herbs go dormant and die down, like chives, so if they’re planted in the corner I know I won’t accidentally dig them out or try and over plant them.

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Dairy farmers the most optimistic, poll shows Many farmers have weathered difficult conditions in 2015 and the majority of them see no relief on the horizon, according to a recent poll conducted by Federated Farmers.

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ver 1100 members were surveyed in the run-up to Christmas, with 52 per cent saying they expect market conditions to stay the same. Only 29 per cent predict improving conditions, with 19 per cent forecasting worse times to come.

Confidence is greatest among dairy

farmers, who are continuing to battle low milk prices. 41 per cent of the dairy farmers surveyed are forecasting improved market conditions compared with 29 per cent overall, 19 per cent for the meat and fibre industry and 17 per cent among arable farmers.

“Despite low interest rates and international wins such as TPP, agreement at the WTO to abolish export subsidies and the prioritisation of food production at the COP21 climate change talks that will deliver long-term benefits, 2015 will be remembered as a year of low milk prices and adverse events such as droughts and floods that have impacted farmers’ bottom lines and put New Zealand’s biggest sector under enormous pressure,” Federated Farmers President Dr William Rolleston said.

“It is encouraging to see relatively higher levels of optimism among dairy

farmers after what they have faced in 2015; however, we need to remember the degree of optimism for improvement reflects the current market for dairy products versus sheep and beef – the latter having fared better than their dairy counterparts in the last year.

“More generally this result suggests we have another tough year on the way and that’s certainly the way it’s set to start in much of the South Island where the El Nino summer is creating a drought that grows worse by the day,” Dr Rolleston said.

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Fed Farmers wants NZ Greens to soften GMO stance

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shift in thinking by the Australian Green Party has been welcomed by Federated Farmers and the organisation encourages its New Zealand counterpart to be equally open-minded about the benefits of genetic modification.

Earlier this month Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale conducted a series of interviews in which he opened the door to changing the party’s longstanding opposition to genetically modified organisms.

The concerns are less around human health and much more around the application of the technology when it comes to giving farmers choice,” he told ABC radio.

In another interview with The Land he said he did not have a “blanket objection to the use of genetically modified crops” and that “it’s a bit simplistic to say GMOs are safe or they’re not safe”.

“This is entirely in line with Federated Farmers’ position of giving farmers choice about what and how they farm, and assessing the benefits and risks of genetically modified organisms on a caseby-case basis,” Federated Farmers National

President Dr William Rolleston says.

“It’s refreshing to see such an openminded approach from the Australian Greens on what we see as a key issue for the agricultural sector, and we encourage the NZ Green Party to also review their policy on genetic modification.

“If you look at some of the biggest challenges facing farmers at the moment, such as drought and pressure from some quarters to reduce biological emissions, these are both things that likely have a scientific solution,” Dr Rolleston says.

He points out that genetic modification has been used extensively around the world, to the benefit of farmers and the environment, without any incident of harm attributable to the GM aspects of the application.

“Although no crops using GM are approved or grown here yet, this vitally important science is being used successfully in New Zealand. GM products, such as food enzymes, medicines and animal feed, are now commonplace.

“We ask that the Greens open their minds to the agricultural sector also taking advantage of these rapidly evolving technologies,” he says.

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A big part of why I became an accountant and business owner is the encouragement of my parents. They were very keen to see me get into the business world and an accounting career.

I rang my mother before I wrote this to ask her why. She said: “You were good with numbers and you weren’t too sure what career path you would take exactly, but accounting meant you could apply yourself in any industry you wanted to.”

She is right. There are bean counters and bookkeepers involved in the money matters of businesses in every sector.

If you are thinking about what you might study this year, it might be worth thinking about a qualification that can be applied broadly.

There aren’t many 18-yearolds who have a terribly clear view of what the future holds, and embarking on a degree that will take many years and cost many thousands of dollars can seem like a big commitment.

But my parents were right that if I did not start studying something, there was a risk I might not do anything at all.

By taking up a business qualification, I was able to apply myself to something that could transfer to a number of different careers. The years would not have been wasted even if I decided to do something entirely different. Business skills are important because makes they enable you to make the most of your potential to take on decision making and challenges that come your way.

Being knowledgeable about finance takes out a level of stress from life, too.

As it is, I have been able to work up to owning a company with a business partner.

If you are starting the year unsure of what the best way forward is, have a look around to see what kind of qualifications are available that will give you transferable life skills.

What’s the key lesson from all of this? Maybe teenagers really should listen to their parents every now and again!

with SHELLEY HANNA

KiwiSaver migration possible

I am a New Zealand permanent resident People are account more mobile these and I have had a KiwiSaver days, and many of us live in more than country over the with ANZ bank since 2011.

I one have been course of our lifetime. You living in India for the past 10 months. gained permanent residenceI Zealand, but you would like to withdrawstatus myin New KiwiSaver are now are living in India. legislation allows money on the basis of KiwiSaver overseas migrapeople to apply to withdraw tion. If I withdraw money andonce then their savings they have been living overseas for at least change my mind and want to return to one year, if they do not intend to return to will this country.

New Zealand in the future, I be able You are concerned that doing to do so? Would NZ Immigration object so could affect your permanent resident status in New Zealand. if I tried to return to New Zealand, hav-for However, you have qualified that status and your decision ing withdrawn my KiwiSaver on that basis?

opens doors for public open day

Credits that you have received. This may of permanent be over $2000. If thereonistheabasis chance that migration you will lose all the you will return to NewMember Zealand, youthatmay Tax Credits you have received. This may be over be better off leaving the money in your $2000. If there is a chance that KiwiSaver account. you will return to New Zealand, you may be better off leaving the If you decide to go ahead make an money inand your KiwiSaver account. application to withdraw, KiwiSaver Ifyour you decide to go ahead and make that an application to provider ANZ has a form you need withdraw, your KiwiSaver to fill out. They will require evidence provider ANZ has a formthat that to fill out. They will you have permanently you leftneedNew require evidenceZealand that you have left New Zealand such as a stamp in yourpermanently passport, travel such as a stamp in your or shipping arrangements and/or evidence passport, travel or shipping arrangements and/or evidence of overseas employment.

They will also need proof that you are living permanently overseas for example a copy of a sale or lease agreement for an isand your purchase current net worth. much you are spending on nonIfoverseas you are managing your money essential items. property, or confirmation of your well, this figure should be higher ■ Start saving. than it is was attax this time last issued Decideby howthe muchlocal you want to overseas status tax year. save each payday and set up an authority.

These documents will need to be ■ Find out where your money automatic transfer into a goes. savings account for this amount formally verified by oath or declaration.

Go through the last three on the day you get paid. months bank and Allocate yourbeen remaining You ofneed to credit waitcard until you have out statements. Put the transactions income into each of the three of three the categories: countryfinancial for one categories year before putting into above and set up a commitments (such as rent, account for each one. in yourinsurance), application. bank mortgage, ■ Good choices with savings. discretionary spending (eating allUse your savings to inforIf you can supply the required out, entertainment, gifts and progressively do the following: mation, the ANZ will either payinterest the money other non-essential items) and ❏ pay off high shortessential spending (food, term debt to youetc). by cheque, or they will pay it into transport, ❏ set up an emergency fund Look in particular at how bank ❏ save for short-term goals such your New Zealand account.

Once you withdraw your money your KiwiSaver account will be closed. If in the future you return to New Zealand then you can apply to re-join KiwiSaver at that time.

This option to withdraw your KiwiSaver funds does not apply to people migrating to Australia. In this case, they can apply to transfer their investment to an Australian complying superannuation fund.

Shelley Hanna is an authorised financial adviser (FSP12241). Her disclosure statement is available on request, free of charge, by calling06 870 3838 or go to www.peak.net.nz. The information contained in this article is of a general nature and is not personalised. Send your KiwiSaver questions to shelley. hanna@peak.net.nz. regarding KiwiSaver should not affect it. If you have a returning resident’s visa in your current passport you will be able to reenter New Zealand. If you get a new passport you can renew your visa while you are living overseas. Go to the website of Immigration New Zealand to check what is required to do this.

You should also talk to a staff member if you would like more information on your situation.

I am sure that you are thinking that the money you have in KiwiSaver will be useful to you as you establish yourself in India. However, if you do apply to withdraw your money

Shelley Hanna is an authorised financial adviser (FSP12241). Her disclosure statement is available on request, free of charge, by calling 06 870 3838 or go to www.peak.net.nz. The information contained in this article is of a general nature and is not personalised. Send your KiwiSaver questions to shelley.hanna@peak.net.nz.

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he newly combined CPIT Aoraki vocational training institute holds its first public event together on January 23 at Madras Street and the Ensors Road campus in Christchurch, and at as holidays and renovations. the Timaru campus on January 27.

■ Get your affairs in order.

Make sure you Community are in the right The Open Days are a chance KiwiSaver fund, that you have to check out the new institute’s programmes, adequate life and income protection insurance, your will is upfacilities to date and alland your recent upgrades, and to enjoy important documents are stored free entertainment, including kids’ activities, tidily in a safe place. demonstrations and live music.

The Community Open Day will also ■ Liz Koh is an authorised financial adviser. The advice is beandadoes chance to acknowledge thousands of general not constitute specific advice. A disclosure graduates who have completed vocational statement can be obtained free, call 0800 273 847. For free training qualifications over more than 100 e-books, see moneymax.co.nz years and the successes of both institutes. and moneymaxcoach.com CPIT Aoraki is calling for the public, graduates and staff to contribute their best memory or photo to a Memory Wall as a tribute to the two institutes. Bring them on the day or post them to our Facebook pages (‘CPITNZ’ and ‘aorakipolytechnic’).

As always, the staff will be on hand to share

Detox your finances in five easy steps

People are more mobileBythese days, and Liz Koh many of us live in more than one country The benefits of cleansing your over the course of our lifetime.

You body by flushing outgained toxins are well known.

The same principles permanent residence status in New Zeacan apply to your finances. about getting rid of land, but you are now areIt’s living in India. everything that weakens your KiwiSaver legislation allows people financial position andto hampers ability toonce enjoy life to the apply to withdraw their your savings they full. Here’s how to detox in five easyfor steps:at least one have been living overseas ■ Face the reality of your year, if they do not intend to return to this position.

Make a list of all your assets country. (house, car, KiwiSaver and other investments) and all your debts.

You are concerned that doing so could Jeremy Tauri is an associate at The difference between your affect yourAccountants. permanent resident status in debts Plus Chartered total assets and your total New Zealand. However, you have qualified for that status and your decision regarding KiwiSaver should not affect it. If you have a returning resident’s visa in your current passport you will be able to reenter New Zealand. If you get a new passport you can renew your visa while you are living overseas. Go to the website of Immigration New Zealand to check what is required to do this. You should also talk to a staff member if you would like more information on your situation.

I am sure that you are thinking that the money you have in KiwiSaver will be useful to you as you establish yourself in India. However, if you do apply to withdraw your money on the basis of permanent migration you will lose all the Member Tax

Detox your finances in five easy steps LIZ KOH

The benefits of cleansing your body by flushing out toxins are well known.

The same principles can apply to your finances.

It’s about getting rid of everything that weakens your financial position and hampers your ability to enjoy life to the full.

Here’s how to detox in five easy steps: • Face the reality of your position.

Make a list of all your assets (house, car, KiwiSaver and other investments) and all your debts. The difference between your total assets and your total debts is your current net worth. If you are managing your money well, this figure should be higher than it is was at this time last year.

• Find out where your money goes.

Go through the last three months of bank and credit card statements. Put the transactions into three categories: financial commitments (such as rent, mortgage, insurance), discretionary spending (eating out, entertainment, gifts and other non-essential items) and essential spending (food, transport, etc). Look in

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The new CPIT Aoraki

YOUR KIWISAVER

I am a New Zealand permanent resident and I have had a KiwiSaver account with ANZ bank since 2011. I have been living in India for the past 10 months. I would like to withdraw my KiwiSaver money on the basis of overseas migration. If I withdraw money and then change my mind and want to return to New Zealand in the future, will I be able to do so? Would NZ Immigration object if I tried to return to New Zealand, having withdrawn my KiwiSaver on that basis?

of overseas employment. They will also need proof that you are living permanently overseas for example a copy of a sale and purchase or lease agreement for an overseas property, or confirmation of your overseas tax status issued by the local tax authority. These documents will need to be formally verified by oath or declaration. You need to wait until you have been out of the country for one year before putting in your application.

If you can supply all the required information, the ANZ will either pay the money to you by cheque, or they will pay it into your New Zealand bank account. Once you withdraw your money your KiwiSaver account will be closed. If in the future you return to New Zealand then you can apply to re-join KiwiSaver at that time.

This option to withdraw your KiwiSaver funds does not apply to people migrating to Australia.

In this case, they can apply to transfer their investment to an Australian complying superannuation fund.

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particular at how much you are spending on nonessential items.

• Start saving. Decide how much you want to save each payday and set up an automatic transfer into a savings account for this amount on the day you get paid. Allocate your remaining income into each of the three categories above and set up a bank account for each one.

• Good choices with savings. Use your savings to progressively do the following: • Pay off high interest shortterm debt • set up an emergency fund • save for short-term goals such as holidays and renovations.

• Get your affairs in order. Make sure you are in the right KiwiSaver fund, that you have adequate life and income protection insurance, your will is up to date and all your important documents are stored tidily in a safe place.

• Liz Koh is an authorised financial adviser. The advice is general and does not constitute specific advice.

Adisclosure statement can be obtained free, call 0800 273 847. For free e-books, see moneymax.co.nz and moneymaxcoach.com

the great programmes on offer, advise on secondary school subject choices, and discuss industry work placement and employment options. CPIT Aoraki offers qualifications from certificate to degree level in a wide variety of subjects. Youth pathways, Maori and Pasifika Trades Training and Women in Trades all offer fee-free training.

In 2016, we add new programmes to its mix of high quality innovative education tailored towards meeting industry demand.

New to the Madras St campus is the Certificate in Parenting and Care of Children, with qualifications in early childhood studies and childbirth education also being offered.

The New Zealand Broadcasting School will facilitate the Certificate in Media Communication in its courses this year as a pathway to the Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications programme.

It’s an exciting year for vocational training in Canterbury. Find out more at www.cpit.ac.nz/community-open-day.

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Christchurch School of Music 2015 was a really busy year for the Christchurch School of Music with lots of exciting things happening.

HELP YOUR CHILD GROW IN CONFIDENCE Life skills programme for children

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n September the School celebrated its Diamond Jubilee – 60 years of providing excellent music tuition and ensemble opportunities to thousands of Cantabrians.

In December the School moved back home onto the site of the old Music Centre.

With the support of the Catholic Diocese, the school is renting four portable buildings on the site adjacent to Catholic Cathedral College where all the instrumental and voice teaching takes place on a Saturday morning and after school.

So along with its new branding, a new user-friendly website and a great new place to call home the CSM is in good heart and looking forward to a fantastic year of music making in 2016.

From pre-schoolers to septuagenarians, the CSM caters for a wide range of ages and musical styles offering opportunities for group or individual tuition in all instruments Raewyn Clegg and an ensemble to suit everyone.

Registered Teacher of From orchestras, Piano and Theory of choirs, jazz and Music. rock bands, world 29 Lancewood Drive music ensembles, Halswell wind ensembles and Ph 322-9377

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concert bands every taste is catered for.

All ensembles take part in regular concerts including Saturday soirees and the popular annual Showcase Concert. Recitals where individuals can perform are also held regularly.

If you have always wanted to play an instrument but you’re not sure which one or you want to give your children a chance to have a go on all the instruments to help them decide, come along to our popular and free Try an Instrument Day on Saturday 30 January from 10am-12pm in the Hall at Catholic Cathedral College. You will get to hear the experts playing the instruments and then have a go yourself. Heaps of fun guaranteed and a great opportunity to find out what instrument really appeals.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Fostering a Lifelong Love Of Music

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o your children lack selfconfidence, or perhaps have so much energy that they need an outlet for it? Development through drama is the ideal approach to teach confidence and channel youthful energy while building self-esteem.

The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has been in New Zealand for 32 years. This highly regarded worldwide programme helps students aged 5 to 17 fulfil their potential by acting confidently and speaking clearly. This unique self-development programme helps achieve invaluable life skills. The confident, articulate child makes friends easily, accepts challenges and new directions. Confident children become well-rounded adults.

Our fully qualified teachers are trained in the Helen O’Grady Drama system.

They ensure each child is encouraged

Drama Classes for Children Helping children develop social skills for a competitive world.

LEARN • SING • PLAY

Music tuition for the whole family!

Whether you’re 2 or 92, a complete beginner or an experienced player CSM offers something for you!

Ph: 03 366 1711 Visit www.csm.org.nz Email: office@csm.org.nz

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and valued in a warm, positive learning environment. Lessons stimulate and motivate students without the exam or peer group pressure. Weekly class activities include speech training, creative movement and improvisation. Our Youth Theatre programme encourages the development of leadership and organisational skills.

Three terms of the year cover the selfdevelopment programme and in the fourth term, all students prepare a performance for parents and friends. We also offer Trinity College London examinations as an option for those who wish to pursue an international qualification.

Our safe, structured learning environment values student individuality and encourages team building. Most importantly, it’s great fun, too!

Enrol now, phone 0800 161 131 and visit our website www.helenogrady.co.nz.

Fun Classes for 5-17 years

Weekly Classes 0800 161 131 www.helenogrady.co.nz

2016 AFTER 3 CLASSES

DON’T MISS OUT! With some of our amazing night classes already wait listing, we would hate for you to miss out. From photography and languages to cooking and sculpture, enrol now to secure your place in After 3.

Student work by Rosemary Goodyear from After 3 Drawing, Painting & Mixed Media.

Visit www.hagley.school.nz/after-3 for a full list of Afer 3 courses and places available. The After 3 office is open to enrol from 18th January between 9am-3pm Monday-Friday.

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Papanui High School Term 1 2016 Nightclasses

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ake joining a night class one of your New Year resolutions and begin 2016 by taking some time for yourself and joining one of the wide range of nightclasses that are on offer at Papanui High School.

The start of a new year is the ideal opportunity to get inspired to get out and learn something new and meet some new people? Classes for Term 1 begin from Tuesday 9 February and the options are extensive from Art to Yoga and everything in between we are sure regardless of your age or interest you will find something to tempt you. Classes at Papanui High School are held in a warm, friendly relaxed environment and our tutors are supportive and well qualified in their chosen fields.

We have many new courses on offer for the first time in Term 1, one of these is our Dance Drills class which is a fitness class based around Dance. It will cover all the stretching, conditioning, strength and co-ordination drills that dancers use to improve their movement.

Taking inspiration from Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Ballet, Break Dancing, Latin and everything in between. This course is being taught by Tobie Harding Ilot. Tobie has 18 years of dance experience she has coached gymnastics and taught Hip Hop Dancing and believes that “Movement is Life” she is passionate about being able to move your body and see what you can do.

No previous dance experience needed and

Pasifika students demonstrate new skills Building up skills while breaking down cultural barriers; that’s what Pasifika students working on improvements to a Pacific Trust Canterbury facility are doing, the trust’s community development advisor Noa Ellwood says.

CPIT Pasifika Trades Training students are working on the trust’s Pasifika Supported Playgroup facility in Aranui.

“For our community, the Pasifika Supported Playgroup creates a familiar environment with similar practices to kindergartens and pre-schools, to help prepare our children and educate our parents on the importance of early childhood learning. It helps break down those cultural barriers so that children and parents know what to expect outside their environment,” Ellwood said.

He was impressed with the level of competence and professionalism shown

All welcome!

COURSES

Programme for February - April 2016 available from WEA, Christchurch libraries, and on our web site: cwea.org.nz NEW DAYTIME COURSES: The Christchurch 360 Trail;

Colin McCahon; Composers at War; Creation Myths; From Scribble to Script; Introduction to Looking at Art; Introductory Latin; Mexican Cuisine; Peacemakers in Canterbury During WWI; Refugees and Migrants in Today’s World; The Nature of Human Nature NEW EVENING COURSES: Meals for One; Temptation Training NEW SATURDAY COURSES: Centenary of the 1916 Rebellion in Ireland; Learning to Ask Questions; Myths of Free Trade; Portrait Drawing Workshops; Norfolk Island PLUS our popular repeating courses

Canterbury WEA, 59 Gloucester St

phone 366 0285 | email:admin@cwea.org.nz website:cwea.org.nz

NIGHT CLASSES PAPANUI HIGH TERM 1 2016

Art to Yoga Come down and enjoy the fun!

To enrol, please phone our office on:

CPIT Pasifika Trades Training students work on the Pacific Trust Canterbury's Pasifika Supported Playgroup facility.

course will be adapted to suit participants level of fitness.

For further information and enrolment in any of our courses please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701.

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by the students.

“They were awesome to work with.

They really owned the project and under Karl’s guidance they used it as a learning opportunity to do it for themselves. The course provides an amazing chance for students to gain new skills.”

Pasifika civil trades students paved the playgroup’s outdoor area and will add a fence, seating and sail cloth later in 2016.

CPIT Pasifika carpentry students will take their skills inside the centre this year, by building a partition to create separate sleeping and activity areas, as well as renovating the bathroom.

Students had also completed projects at Linwood College in Phillipstown and St James School in Aranui, along with community-based initiatives for the Tongan and Fijian communities.

“It’s an example of how these students are giving back to their community by contributing to the Christchurch rebuild while upskilling themselves for a better

Paving the way for improved Pasifika community facilities: future,” CPIT Pasifika Trades Training mentor Reverend Fitifiti Luatua said.

Pasifika Trades Training is run in collaboration with leaders from the Pasifika community and government agencies with Pasifika church ministers playing a key role in nominating and offering pastoral support.

The programmes are open entry to anyone of Pasifika descent. For more information check out cpit.ac.nz/pasifikatrades-training.

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Music, philosophy and Design & Arts College HELP YOUR CHILD GROW Christchurch School creation myths all IN CONFIDENCE “Live a Dream” Music Life skills programme for children onof offer at WEA

2015 was a really busy year for the Christchurch School of Music with lots exciting thingsfrom happening. course emerges an interest in a range inging and music history are aof feature

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of the WEA programme this term n and September the School celebrated all are welcome to attend.

The itspopular Diamond Jubilee – 60 years of ‘Singing for Pleasure’ course providing excellent music tuition and with David O’Beirne continues on Tuesday ensemble opportunities to thousands lunchtimes, while ‘Italian Singing’ with of Cantabrians.

Claudia Lues is on Thursday lunchtime.

In December the School movedcourse back ‘Composers at War’ is a five-week home onto the site of the old Music Centre. about some of the significant musicians With of the Catholicdeath Diocese, who the havesupport suffered premature or the school is renting portable disablement throughfour warfare.

Asbuildings well as on the sitethe adjacent reviewing music to andCatholic times ofCathedral some of College where allthethecourse instrumental and these composers tutors David voice teaching takes place on what a Saturday Sell and Roger Buckton, will ask might morning have been.and ‘At after timesschool. of war and persecution, So along have withgenerally its new found branding, a new composers themselves in invidious website situations balance user-friendly andtrying a greattonew place thecall needs creative with and the to homeofthea CSM is in spirit good heart requirements of patriotic duty, year or even plain looking forward to a fantastic of music survival’,inthey say. making 2016.

Philosophy is also on menu at the From pre-schoolers to the septuagenarians, WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) the CSM caters for a wide range of ages situated at 59 Gloucester Street. On and musical styles offering opportunities Wednesday mornings for Michael group Couch or continues his examination of ‘The Nature of individual tuition Human Nature’, as he explores ideas and in all the instruments assumptions of major and modern philosophers an ensemble and their intellectual impact – Darwin, Marx, to suit everyone.

Nietzsche, Sartre, Freud and Wittgenstein.

From orchestras, ‘Learning to ask questions: education, choirs, in jazz and law, literature, politics, philosophy and rock bands, world theology’ is the topic for a five-week Saturday music ensembles, morning series led by Richard Dawson. ‘This wind ensembles and

of people – including Nelson Mandela, Socrates, Augustine, Edmund Burke, Jane Austen’s heroines, Paul Freire, Janet Frame - who have a remarkable capacity to ask productive questions’, explains Richard.

‘What can we learn from great questioners?

How do we learn from them? What will become of us in our inquiry?

Creation Myths’ is a five-week course where a number of different creation myths will be examined to see how different cultures have attempted to answer the big questions of ‘where did we come from?’ and concert bands everyhere tasteonisearth?’ catered for. ‘what is our purpose Tutor Grant Pheloung, who in theconcerts ‘Great All ensembles take parttaught in regular Books’ programme at Auburn University including Saturday soirees and the popular in Alabama, will also discuss whether the annual Showcase Concert.

Recitals where creation stories examined haveare anyalso relevance individuals can perform held for today. regularly.

Learn produce attractive If you how have to always wanted to playand an legible italic-based instrument but you’rehandwriting/lettering not sure which one in six-week withchildren tutor Ross Gray. or ayou want tocourse give your a chance Designed to suit thethe beginner, you’lltolearn to have a go on all instruments help how form come italic letters correctly, with them todecide, along to our popular consistency flow. Ross isDay a Christchurch and free Tryand an Instrument on Saturday teacher, contemporary painter and 30 January from 10am-12pm in theheritage Hall at advocate.

Catholic Cathedral College. You will get to To enrol in theseplaying courses the or any others in hear the experts instruments the WEA programme, phone the WEA on and then have a go yourself. Heaps of fun 366 0285, go online to cwea.org.nz or pick guaranteed and a great opportunity to up a copy of the WEA programme from a find out what instrument really appeals. city library.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Adult and Community Education Term 1, 2016 Come learn with us

Risingholme Community Centre offers a wide range of short courses each term at a range of venues.

Risingholme Community Centre Alterations & upcycling (sewing), Art (Basic Painting, Creative Art, Mixed Media, Watercolour, Paint your Own Cards, Painting with Acrylics), Breathworks Mindfulness for Health, Belly dance for Exercise, Cake Decorating, Canvas Craft, Dyeing of Natural Fibres, Embroidery, Empowerment, ESOL, Fabric & Craft Skills, Floral Art, Guitar, Hand Quilting, Italian Language, Knitting, NZ Sign Language, Patchwork & Quilting, Pilates Beginners, Pottery, Roman Blinds, Sewing Skills, Using your Overlocker, Weaving, Weekend Sewing classes, Yoga, Wood Sculpture, Woodwork, Woodwork for Women.

Christchurch Girls’ High School

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n this digital age, where taking a photo is as simple as point and shoot, everyone is a photographer right? Not the case according to the professionals!

A photographer is an artist who uses their talent to communicate through images. The Design and Arts College of New Zealand (D&A) Photography programme teaches students how to develop a strong, personal, and creative direction in their work.

D&A graduate Amanda Maxwell is a great example of this. She has found a way to combine hero professional photography your children lack skills selfwith her passion for helping others. have This confidence, or perhaps year she willsogetmuch the opportunity growneed her energy thattothey ideas for a better world after being selected an outlet for it? Development to participate intensive programme through dramain isanthe ideal approach to called a Dream.and ” teach “Live confidence channel youthful Amanda hasbuilding a passion for helping youth energy while self-esteem. who have experienced bullying and she aims The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has to combat this issue through art by creating been in New Zealand for 32 years.

This ahighly workshop that uses art therapyprogramme to address regarded worldwide bullying.

To fund this enterprise after helps students aged 5 to 17 fulfil their “Live a Dream” Amanda plans on selling a potential by acting confidently and speaking photography of her own work. clearly. Thisbook unique self-development D&A are helps currently enrolling for the programme achieve invaluable life February intake of Foundation, Fine Arts, skills. The confident, articulate child makes Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion friends easily, accepts challenges and new Design, Makeup Design and Production, directions. Confident children become and Contemporary Photography. well-rounded adults. about how to launch For more information Our fully qualified trained your creative career, callteachers 0800 50 are 88 50, visit in the Helen O’Grady Drama system. designandarts.ac.nz or text CREATIVE They to 2878.ensure each child is encouraged

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D&A are currently enrolling for the February intake of Foundation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Makeup Design and Production, and Contemporary Photography. and valued in a warm, positive learning environment. Lessons stimulate and motivate students without the exam or peer group pressure. Weekly class activities include speech training, creative movement and improvisation. Our Youth Theatre programme encourages the development of leadership and organisational skills.

Three terms of the year cover the selfdevelopment programme and in the fourth term, all students prepare a performance for parents and friends. We also offer Trinity College London examinations as an option for those who wish to pursue an international qualification.

Our safe, structured learning environment values student individuality and encourages team building. Most Amanda hasfun, a passion importantly, it’s great too! for helping youth Enrol now, phone 0800who 161 have 131 and visit experienced bullying our website www.helenogrady.co.nz.

Riccarton High School Arabic Language, Basic Photography, Calligraphy, Customer Service, Creative Art, Creative Writing, Chinese Cooking, Computing (Excel & Word), Egyptian Cooking, Embroidery, ESOL IELTS, ESOL, ESOL Business English, First Aid, Gnocchi, Indian Cooking, Italian Cooking, Italian Language, Learn to Touch Type, Learner Licence Theory; Mediterranean Cooking, NZ Sign Language (a range of levels), Picture Framing, Portraits, People & Personalities, Russian Language, Sewing Skills, Spanish Language, Te Reo Maori, Tracing Your Family History; Woodwork, Website Design, Yoga.

Shirley Boys’ High School Arduino –introduction to coding and electronics, Art (Painting with Acrylics), Computing Basics, Computing (Excel & Word), Bake and Decorate, Designing Your Garden; Graphology, German Language, Learner Licence Theory, MYOB Computer Accounting; NZ Sign Language, Photoshop, Pilates, Reiki Level 2, Spanish Language, Take Control of your Life, Te Reo Maori, Thai Cooking, Website Design, Woodwork, Yoga (range of classes).

Full details available on www.risingholme.org.nz Brochures available at local libraries and Risingholme office at 99 Hawford Road Phone 332 7359 | Email info@risingholme.org.nz

Argentinian Cooking, Dressmaking, Embroidery, Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Salads – Raw & Vegan, Skincare & Make up, Screen Printing, South East Asian Cooking, Te Reo Maori, Vintage Fabric Printing Workshop; Watercolour Painting.

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Christchurch School Music for Newofcampus tertiary students leads to better jobs I 2015 was a really busy year for the Christchurch School of Music with lots of exciting things happening.

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In December the School moved back home onto the site of the old Music Centre.

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So alongampus with its new branding, a new principal Gary Taylor user-friendly website and a great new place said, “Having operated out of an to call home the CSM is in good heart earthquake-damaged buildingand in looking forward to a fantastic year of music Manchester Street for some time making 2016. now, weinare delighted to have found the From pre-schoolers to septuagenarians, perfect building and location.” theThe CSM caters for a widetherange of side ages new building, on south and musicalPark, styles of Hagley wasoffering recentlyopportunities vacated by group and or Deloitte, and will be for fully furnished individual tuition equipped by the time of the first courses all instruments starting on the secondinof February. ensemble “Education is the and key an to getting a suit“andeveryone. good job now,” says to Taylor, we can From orchestras, boast outstanding outcomes from our jazz88 per and programmes. By waychoirs, of example, rock bands, world cent of our web development and software music engineering graduates from ensembles, our four wind ensembles and

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A CAR TO LOVE

Attending Napier’s Art Deco weekend sparked the idea to purchase a vintage Rolls Royce.

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After looking around, Carol and Lynn saw four Rolls Royce cars advertised

by Turners Car Auction in Dunedin. Sight unseen, they sent a friend from Dunedin to bid on their behalf.

“It was the cheapest of the four,” says Carol the car’s proud owner. “The car was original and the body in really good order with a partly reconditioned 20/25 motor in one big box.”

It took two years for the couple to restore the 1933 Rolls Royce during which time they also contacted the manufacturers who keep a record of all Rolls Royce, to learn its history.

Every Rolls Royce built at the time, was made to order. This one was commissioned by a Mr Appleby who lived in Sydney where the car was based until the 1980s. It was then brought to New Zealand. It has had just five owners and at one point was used as a wedding car.

The 1933 Rolls Royce has a six cylinder overhead valve engine. With few of these produced at the time it was pretty new

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“The car runs really smoothly and is very comfortable. We drove it to Napier with no trouble at all,” advises Carol. “I love it. It’s such a classy car, great to drive and you can hardly hear the car idling.”

Comfortable cruising speed is around 50 miles per hour (80 kilometres) with a maximum speed 100 kilometres. It will do top speed but it would tax the motor to drive at this speed for any length of time.

The interior has leather seating which is in very good order and there is an extremely

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A GOOD TIME TO SERVICE THE CAR As the summer holidays roll by it is time to think about servicing the motor vehicles, especially if they have been on a long road trip.

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“We’ve noticed that since one year WOFs came in, more cars are rejected on their WOF inspection and national statistics back this up.”

By law, owners of vehicles must have tyres of an acceptable standard and not doing so may jeopardise their motor vehicle insurance. Having a current WOF sticker does not mean a car is legally roadworthy if its condition is not up to standard.

Cooling systems also need to be examined to ensure they are working properly. It is also easy to forget about anti-freeze and the windscreen wipers yet we still have chilly weather and rainy days even at this time of year.

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While modern cars are very reliable – the reason for the move to one year warrants of fitness for newer vehicles – they need to be regularly serviced to keep them in good working order. There will also be times when they present mechanical or electrical problems.

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Holden’s most powerful Commodore Sound is back.

In recent months I’ve driven a plethora of European performance cars, most of which have deliberate engine and exhaust sound – I love it, a strong note out the tailpipes is simply enticing.

Now the Aussies have got in on the act, the latest generation Holden Commodore SS has a specially designed sound enhancing induction and exhaust system which snarls and barks on ignition, and bellows loudly under heavy acceleration.

It was only a year or so back that I wrote how Holden had numbed the sound out of its V8 models; well, today as Holden works its way to the end of Australian production, V8 buyers are in for a treat. The bimodal exhaust system, as it is called, is hooked to the most powerful Commodore engine ever built, and the combination is simply magical.

Holden rates the SS and SSV – as in the test car’s case – with 304kW and 570Nm, the 6.2-litre V8 is labelled LS3 representing the latest generation series out of the United States’ enginebuilding factories.

Such are the power outputs the SSV is an angry performer when power is requested, it

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Drive is channelled through a six-speed automatic gearbox, it does well to transfer the energy and force from the big V8; of course, power is directed to the rear axles.

Even with the solid flow of force the Commodore has always been a well-handling model. Rear-wheel-drive exudes a natural cornering sensation, and if you add in the grip supplied by huge Bridgestone performance rubber (245/40 and 275/35 x 19in) the SSV can be pushed and forced through a corner with little fear of the rear progressing towards oversteer.

Put simply, traction control networks work against that.

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When it comes time to chiselling that speed off, the SSV Sportwagon evaluation car was fitted with an optional Brembo brake upgrade, pedal feel is strong and inviting, while retardation is forceful and controlled.

Long, progressive use of the brake pedal doesn’t produce any sign of fade.

The SSV’s combination of power and handling is rather special, Holden has carved out an enviable reputation in the performance car market with its SS-branded Commodore, and the latest generation model takes it up to another level. Yet it also has grace and dignity when driven in normal mode.

I had the car early in the New

Year, it was used for a lot of urban to and fro. It was always a delight to be in, and for all of the performance it offers it is also relatively agreeable in terms of fuel use.

Holden claims a 12.9-litre per 100km (22mpg) combined cycle fuel usage rating. That was the figure showing on the trip computer when I took the car back to the dealership.

For 2016 the VF II series Commodore has had a raft of significant changes. Of note are the bonnet vents on V8 models, and new front bumper and grille enhancements, those alongside further refinement and specification additions to the interior.

In SSV specification the

Commodore Sportwagon lands at $72,990. The test car had a few options added, but even in standard form it is well appointed with head-up display, keyless entry and ignition, satellite navigation, paddle-shifters and MyLink infotainment network.

It also has the kit to earn it a five-star safety rating.

And it must be remembered the VFII series doesn’t jeopardise the fundamentals which makes Commodore desirable, the Sportwagon has the versatility we have come to expect from the large Australian car.

There’s no question Holden are amping up the profile of its model line-up. When down under production finishes next year the company wants to be a position where buyers will still be lured to the brand. In the Commodore’s case it is certainly going out with a hiss and a roar.

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Private Mediterranean Paradise Proudly positioned on 4.34ha section lies this impressive home of grand proportions. You would be forgiven for thinking you were roaming the Spanish country side with the home´s exquisite and solidly constructed Mediterranean style exterior.

The main residence will take your breath away with a spectacular 4m stud in the main living area and a striking mezzanine that interconnects with the notable master bedroom. The open plan living area is anchored by a generous farmhouse kitchen with scullery that flows through to the dining, lounge and sunroom. There is a plethora of accommodation on offer which is broken down into two separate wings and a detached self-contained cottage. The park-like grounds can only be described as simply sublime with desirable features such as the solar heated lap pool, tennis court, berry orchard, three bay barn, a productive and fully irrigated walnut orchard, plus a two storey glamping hut. Viewing is strictly by appointment, contact Mike Goatley now to make a time.

Deadline Sale 24th Feb, 5pm (unless sold prior)

ROLLESTON

www.mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)

Mike Goatley Contact: Phone: 03 423 9483 Mobile: 027 249 5561

Email: mike.goatley@mikepero.com

Viewing by appointment

Address: 503 Weedons Road, Rolleston

M-A MATSON & ALLAN REAL ESTATE LIMITED

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We would be delighted to discuss the best way to sell your property and offer you a FREE appraisal.

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Julie-Ann Sibbe Licensed Administrator

Nicola Curtis Administrator

ROLLESTON P: 03 347 9949 | DARFIELD P: 03 318 68 8204 | LEESTON P: 03 324 3704 | www. marealestate.co.nz Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 0800 645 346

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Multiple Income Streams • Larger irrigated lifestyle block of 13.7 hectares • Recently painted inside, three-bedroom weatherboard home set in well sheltered grounds • Large 600m² packhouse/workshop plus office/ self-contained one-bedroom unit • Well fenced with troughs in all paddocks and two hectares in pine trees • Small woolshed plus an array of older sheds • Commutable to city, located south east of Dunsandel Purchase the lot or lease the packhouse/workshop www.pggwre.co.nz ID: LEE22189

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Auction

25 whitewash head road, Scarborough

Sale by Auction 17th February 12pm (unless sold prior) Positioned at one of Christchurch’s most desirable addresses and boasting spectacular views of the ocean, Southern Alps and city. This magnificent home presented to you for the very first time, represents your ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity. This elegantly configured home has been thoughtfully designed by architect John Vial (Vial & Bellerby) to maximise outdoor living, be sheltered from Canterbury’s easterly winds, bask in all day sun & divine scenery.

Immaculately presented, this home features open plan living with a formal lounge which allows these living rooms to be enjoyed independently or in unison. Accommodation is provided by 3 generous double bedrooms, 2 which boast outdoor access while the master bedroom benefits from an ensuite & walk-in wardrobe. My vendor has cherished this home & their tenure is testament to this, however they are determined to achieve a result and this home will be sold on or before auction day. Contact Mike Goatley today for further information on how this majestic setting could be yours.

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10 Devon crescent, Darfield

8 chedworth court, rolleston

88 renoir Drive, rolleston

Sale by Deadline 16th February 5pm (unless sold prior)

The striking exterior of this 2015 achitecturally designed home is instantly appealing with the layout configured for ultimate ease of living - the open plan layout is ideal for entertaining with each area enjoying their own space yet can be effortlessly enjoyed in unison.

The designer kitchen is central to everyday living and the lounge and dining area peel off seamlessly and extend to the outdoors to a spacious outdoor living area. The presence of a formal lounge is a wonderful inclusion and ensures you have a variety of spaces for different scenarios. The home comprises of three double bedrooms, with the master bedroom benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. This enticing proposition will capture the attention of a variety of prospective purchasers, contact Cheryl to view now!

Sale by Deadline 11th February 5pm (unless sold prior)

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Immaculately presented, this stylish and inviting home is sure to impress with an expansive kitchen that flows through to the dining and lounge while an interconnecting formal lounge with concealed study offers an alternative room to entertain or unwind. Both living areas promote easy access to the outdoors which includes 2 patios, one of which is covered.

Three double bedrooms provide brilliant accommodation with the master benefitting from a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Completing this enticing package are solar water heating tubes, 18 solar panels, a double internal access garage with workshop and a secure alarm system with panic button. My vendors have made many happy memories at this home however they are firmly committed to selling. Contact Mike for further details.

Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 Mike Goatley 027 249 5561

Cheryl Hunt 027 430 3906 Cheryl Hunt 027 430 3906

Stephen Ferguson 021 224 2000 Stephen Ferguson 021 224 2000

Fay Merry 021 182 1502 Fay Merry 021 182 1502

Occupying an extensive 1091m2 section, this perfectly positioned property offers a wealth of room and an unbeatable lifestyle for growing families. The open plan living area is a welcoming centre to the home and comprises of a contemporary kitchen with a functional double oven. A dining area and lounge flow effortlessly from the kitchen while the inclusion of an interconnecting formal lounge offers a wonderful alternative. Plentiful accommodation is provided by four double bedrooms with the master boasting an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

There is an abundance of secure parking on offer with a convenient double internal access garage which is complimented by an additional double garage and ample off-street parking. This home is destined for a change in ownership, contact Cheryl for further information.

Julie-Ann Sibbe Licensed Administrator Julie-Ann Sibbe Licensed Administrator

68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 0800 645 346 68 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 0800 645 346

Nicola Curtis Administrator Nicola Curtis Administrator

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BEST OF BROADFIELD

NEW LISTING WEB ID ROL47164

BROADFIELD 164 Bellam Road Be impressed by this stunning home set in well established gardens located on a quiet sealed road in the heart of the favoured rural setting of Broadfield.

Impressive contemporary Oamaru stone home, featuring 4 double bedrooms, family bathroom in guest wing, ensuite and WIR off master bedroom.

Modern open plan kitchen with large scullery opens to spacious dining/living area, double doors through to formal lounge.

Both living areas have access to private/sheltered outdoor area providing the ultimate in alfresco dining throughout the summer months.

Separate laundry plus internal access double garage.

Duel heating with heat pump and logburner plus added bonus of solar water heating.

AUCTION

VIEW 28 Jan 6.00 - 7.00pm & 31 Jan 1.00 - 1.45pm AUCTION 11.00am, Sun 21st Feb, 2016, (unless sold prior), Onsite

Outside the property is well complemented by excellent outbuildings featuring every mans dream shed, fully enclosed 18 x 3m shed.

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Properties of this calibre are well sought after so don't delay your inspection.

SUSTAINABLE SELF-CONTAINED DAIRY UNIT

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Gareth Cox

Mobile 021 250 9714 Office 03 929 0306 gareth@propertybrokers.co.nz

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BY NEGOTIATION BROADFIELD 618 Weedons Road

WEB ID ROL45858

Get ready to be impressed by this substantial executive home set on 4 ha close to Rolleston & within easy commute of Christchurch City. Well appointed kitchen/living opens seamlessly onto north facing private patio, 4 double bedrooms plus office, family bathroom & ensuite combined with generous storage options including internal access double garage. An additional habitable 2 bedroom studio provides options for those wanting to work from home or extended family.

VIEW Sunday 31 Jan 11.00 - 11.45am

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Gareth Cox

Mobile 021 250 9714 Office 03 929 0306 gareth@propertybrokers.co.nz

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BY NEGOTIATION

NEW LISTING ROLLESTON 6 Hulme Lane

WEB ID ROU46872

This gorgeous home has just sold before reaching the market.

• 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 3 car garaging • 271m2 modern sunny home • 1616m stunning garden setting WEB ID ROR46815 HORORATA 897 + 899 Ardlui Road Prime located 254 ha semi self-contained dairy unit, currently milking 700 cows plus providing on-farm wintering requirements this property is well equipped to provide a sustainable farming system. Irrigation water supplied from Central Plains Water & groundwater take delivering low cost reliable water. Farm improvements include 40 aside herringbone shed with meal feeding, 2 x 3 bedroom staff accommodation units & a 4 bedroom homestead built in 2012.This property offers the purchaser genuine options to run either cost efficient self-contained unit or convert to intensive milking platform.

DEADLINE SALE

THINKING OF SELLING? I can help you too! We have genuine buyers who missed out on this property.

View By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 10th February, 2016 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

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Mobile 021 250 9714 Office 03 929 0306 gareth@propertybrokers.co.nz

www.propertybrokers.co.nz

Sarah Yeates

Mobile 027 447 2719 Office 03 929 0306 sarahy@propertybrokers.co.nz

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iles or pavers are easy to install and maintain, and with a wide range of materials on offer, from natural stone to porcelain, there are a few factors to consider before making your final choice.

Natural stone

Choose from granite, marble, slate, limestone or travertine for a luxurious finish to your outdoor entertaining and living spaces. Available in both rectangular and square-shaped tiles, these come in a range of sizes, colours and finishes.

Of all the natural stones, granite is the hardest wearing and the least porous, so it is resistant to stains and spills.

Slate is softer than granite and marble, and is therefore more suitable for walls than floors. Available in strong colour variations – from green to grey, right through to orange, brown and tan – its beautiful textures are ideal for adding interest and contrast with other materials. Limestone is another beautiful natural stone but as it’s highly porous, it must be sealed for stain protection. Not only available in white, limestone also comes in brown and in tumbled and polished finishes.

Travertine is similar to limestone in that it’s very porous with visible pitting in the stone, so it also must be sealed.

Brick

that look like both new and aged bricks. Brick pavers are easy to maintain and easily cleaned with soapy water. Although they dry quickly in the sun, they can form a slick, mossy film in shady spots where the moisture lingers.

Concrete

With over 30 pre-mixed colours and a dozen different stains available, there is a wide range of decorative patterns that are stamped on and different textures that do a convincing job of imitating more expensive materials, such as natural stone and slate. Concrete tiles are strong, durable and slip-resistant. They easily withstand freezing temperatures and soak up the heat during the day which is then released when the sun goes down. Just like brick, concrete tiles are easily cleaned with soapy water, and although not necessary, they do benefit from a sealant to protect them for long-term use.

Porcelain

Mix and match textures for added interest in outdoor dining areas. Juxtapose smooth with rough and delineate outdoor areas with feature walls in striking colours or natural textures, such as stone or slate.

strength and durability. As with all other wood products, wood tiles for the outdoors require regular maintenance to retain their beauty. Wood tiles must be finished with a decking oil, which produces a rich colour.

Clean wood tiles with a water blaster and

seal with a wood finish every three years.

Wood tiles should be installed on a hard concrete or asphalt surface for optimal durability, and sometimes tiles need an elevated PVC platform base to allow for adequate drainage and ventilation.

OUTDOOR TILE PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Porcelain tiles are the go-to tile for decorative drama. Colours are practically limitless and patterns are numerous, so let your imagination run wild. The great multitasker, porcelain tiles can be made to resemble other materials, such as natural stone, brick, concrete, rock and even wood.

As they are fired at extremely high temperatures – unlike ceramics – they are very hard, durable and non-porous.

Hardness – Opt for hard and dense tiles for outdoor areas. If tiles are too soft, they can crack and chip easily from everyday use.

Durability – Look for materials that will withstand all weather conditions; sun, rain, snow, sleet and damp conditions.

Porosity – Avoid tiles that are too porous, as they will absorb spills, stains, dust, dirt and debris much quicker.

Non-slip – Outdoor patio tiles need to be slightly abrasive to provide a slip-resistant surface when wet.

Durable and hardy, brick pavers give a more traditional feel to outdoor areas. Available in a Wood range of hues, from the standard red to muted Recreate the look of an outdoor deck or shades of green, rust, brown tan and beige, hardwood floor with wooden patio tiles. Made they also come in various sizes and finishes from hardwood trees, they offer maximum

RURAL 6 Tennyson Street ROLLESTON rolleston@propertybrokers.co.nz Office 03 929 0306

Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

IRRIGATED WITH OPTIONS

WEB ID ROR47147

HORORATA 310 Hororata Road Superbly presented 195-hectare grazing/finishing property well located near Hororata. Held in 7 titles with great road access providing numerous purchase options.

Spray irrigation covering 98ha from existing groundwater take, plus potential for further intensification with shares held for stage two Central Plains Irrigation. Currently operated as an intensive cattle grazing/finishing unit, achieving outstanding results.

Full range of farm buildings complemented by an executive style 4-bedroom homestead set in mature sheltered grounds.

Outstanding opportunity to purchase a well located property with genuine upside, ideally suited for dairy grazing, intensive finishing or mixed cropping.

www.propertybrokers.co.nz

DEADLINE SALE

VIEW By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Tuesday 16th February, 2016 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

Gareth Cox

Mobile 021 250 9714 Office 03 929 0306 gareth@propertybrokers.co.nz

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For Sale NEW LISTING

Springfield | Domain Road

Deadline Sale

Southbridge | 60 Smiths Road

Price

28.8 Hectares

Closing 1pm, Thursday 25 February 2016

10 Hectares

Offers over $695,000 plus GST (if any)

Larger Than Lifestyle. Fifty minutes’ drive to Christchurch, or walking distance to Springfield Township, Domain Road offers to the market an extremely desirable package. A sound home in a fantastic setting with superb alpine views coupled with a large lifestyle block on versatile Ruapuna soils. A genuine rarity to the market in this combination of size and location. Available in three lots separately or collectively, (subject to title). | Property ID DA1670

NEW LISTING

Inspection By appointment

Contact Matt Collier 027 205 6626

Leeston

103 Manse Road 1,426m2

Income, Style, Privacy. 10 hectares of productive Paparoa/ Templeton soils give this property financial return from grazing or baleage sales. Five manageable paddocks, (four deer fenced) with stock water - ideal for horses and grazing. Various sheds including a 3-bay implement shed and a tack shed. The home is beautifully renovated with new kitchen and appliances. Spacious open-plan living, with four double bedrooms, log fire and heat transfer system.

All of this in a beautiful private, sheltered setting in a quiet, no-exit road, close to the beach. | Property ID LE1538

NEW LISTING

Inspection By appointment

Contact Penny Clausen 027 895 5943 Noel Lowery 027 432 8859

Leeston

12 Carston Street 829m2

Price

Price

Offers over $495,000

Offers over $359,000

Contact

Contact

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519 Noel Lowery 027 432 8859

Suzy McPherson 027 695 0519 Noel Lowery 027 432 8859

Ripe For Renovation. This permanent material home is situated on a generous 1,426m2 section in an established garden setting. This home offers open-plan kitchen/living which leads out to a sunny conservatory. There are three spacious bedrooms, en suite and walk-in wardrobe in master, plus separate bathroom all bursting with potential. HRV and heatpump to keep warm in the winter months.

A double attached garage offers internal access. Handy to schools and shops. | Property ID LE1547

Private And Peaceful. Located on a quiet street, this delightful cottage is set on a spacious, 829 sq m back section. This is a two bedroom, low-maintenance home with open-plan kitchen/living/dining, heated by a heat pump. The living area has doors opening onto a lovely English-style cottage garden with an outdoor dining area. There is a single garage and carport with a small study/sleepout attached.

This wee gem is within a short walking distance to the local shops. | Property ID LE1545

Business For Sale

Hororata

Price

Deadline Sale

Price On Application

Closing 1pm, Thursday 18 February 2016

Selwyn District Windrowing Business

Downs Road 98 Hectares

Contact John Davison 027 436 4464

Contact Matt Collier 027 205 6626

Windrowing Business. Established business servicing the Selwyn District. Well maintained plant including 2x MacDon windrower tractor units, 3x 12’ fronts, 1x 15’ front plus 1x 16’ front.

All fronts complete with own trailers. Comprehensive spare parts inventory. Large variety of crops windrowed each season giving good spread to the workload. Ideal standalone summer business, or add-on for existing contractor. Take-over date negotiable. | Property ID LN1464

Licensed under REAA 2008

Strong Performer. An aesthetically pleasing property located in a quality location. The combination of moderately deep Claremont soils and a generally reliable rainfall allow for proven strong production across a wide range of arable crop possibilities along with potential support options. Downlands offers to the market 98 hectares which is available in two separate titles which may be purchased individually or collectively. | Property ID DA1669

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Keep it simple Design your perfect home with an appreciation of the imperfect. Use and reuse the old, and learn the art of paring back so old and new can coexist comfortably.

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our home is your haven, a place to unwind, play with the kids, enjoy the company of friends and be inspired. Forget matching fabrics and untouchable antiques, and learn to enjoy perfection. This is a laidback approach to decorating that embraces family life and ensures that your house works for you, not the other way around.

It can be difficult to hold onto our individuality when magazines, TV makeover shows and chain stores bombard us with advice on what to wear and how to decorate.

But an interior lifted from the pages of a magazine will always have a slightly soulless quality. A home should be a true reflection of its inhabitants, their tastes and their way of life, and as long as you follow a few easy rules and get the bare bones of your interior in place, any amount of self-expression will hang together.

Start off with some self-analysis: what works for you and how do you like to live?

Do you like a laidback vibe or prefer a more ordered, formal feel? Are you drawn to light, fresh colours or are you happiest enveloped in richer, darker shades? This sort of questioning will really help you identify your own style.

Think carefully about the realities of your lifestyle and decorate your house accordingly.

The idea is that if you make practical

Edited excerpt taken from Keep It Simple by London husband and wife interior design and stylist team Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote, with photography by Polly Wreford, published by Ryland Peters & Small.

choices right from the start, you will be able to enjoy your home rather than being a slave to it. Of course, that doesn’t mean that we are suggesting you compromise on style, but embrace a style of decorating that can weather the bumps and scuffs of daily life while improving with age and growing in character.

We live in a material world, and it’s no secret that our fast-paced consumerism and disposable attitude to throw away trends is proving a huge drain on the planet. But there is a revolution brewing, and our grandparents’ habit of patching up and letting nothing go to waste has been adopted by forward-thinking designers.

Far from being a passing fad, recycling, upcycling, retrofitting are here to stay, and rightly so.

The need to save energy, preserve natural resources and protect the planet plays a vital role in the design world, and it’s important not to brand this stance as a style statement but to see it as a way of life.

Recycling forces us to shun the easy option

of chain store shopping and helps us develop an individual sense of style. Secondhand furniture is inexpensive and ethically sound, and it’s often the old paintwork or patina that lends a piece its charm. Think outside the box and repurpose unwanted items into something useful.

What’s really exciting is the new wave of creativity, inspired by greener living, paving the way for innovative ideas that are so subtle about using another person’s junk that the finished piece will show no signs of its secondhand nature. And there is also much credit to be had in celebrating the heritage and history of an item so that its past life and purpose remains an integral part of its new-found beauty.

For Sale NEW LISTING

Darfield

Springfield

Deadline Sale

Price

Closing 2pm, Wednesday 24 February (unless sold prior)

From $139,000

Contact

Grant McIllroy 027 345 9262

16 Piako Drive 5,005m2

Rilco Lane 1,052m2 - 1,232m2

Contact Kerin Pitkethley 027 698 7453 Spacious Family Home. Four bedrooms, office, games room, two living areas and two bathrooms.

Established section offering both fantastic mountain views plus boundary shelter. Double glazed, log fire, spacious kitchen with double oven and ceramic hob. EQC repairs completed, including new carpet and hard flooring. Internal access double garage, large vege garden plus greenhouse. | Property ID DA1667

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Darfield

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$789,000

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Grant McIlroy 027 345 9262

2309 Coaltrack Road 10.2 Hectares

Secluded Equine Lifestyle Property With Options. This property with well considered equine facilities which is also suited to alternative uses. A three bedroom character cottage in a sheltered and relaxing setting offers the opportunity to live and work with your horses/livestock whether for business or pleasure. Handily located with a 10 minute drive to Darfield. | Property ID DA1666

Licensed under REAA 2008

Torlesse View Subdivision. Stunning mountain views from these new serviced sections. Large section sizes. Easy commute to Christchurch via the Old West Coast Road (38 minutes’ drive to airport).

These sections sit at the gateway to the Southern Alps and the great outdoors. Within walking distance is Springfield School, Bus from Springfield to Darfield High School. | Property ID DA1659

3/1800 Clintons Road 4.3 Hectares

Your Country Dream. Nine year old family home. four bedrooms, en suite and walk-in wardrobe.

Dining, living, the media room with surround sound and wall projector and drop-down screen. Three paddocks, well fenced, stock yards including a permanent loading ramp. Darfield has the usual amenities and is a comfortable commute to the city and airport. | Property ID DA1663

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Rolleston 19 Emerson Lane

Within a comfortable walking distance to the brand new West Rolleston Primary School, you are going to love this great family home complete with a stylish kitchen, combined sunny dining & living area & flows effortlessly out to the large patio area. The spacious separate lounge provides another option for where you can relax. From both living areas, there are ranch sliders out to the north facing section, Enjoy the flourishing veggie gardens, plenty of lawn for the kids & a disguised wood shed to service the log burner inside. All 4 bedrooms are generously proportioned, including the master suite which features a WIR & spacious en-suite. Other fabulous inclusions are the separate laundry, ample storage cupboards, heat pump & great off street parking space.

Kathy Wilson Licensee Salesperson 021 183 3060

Leesa Barrie Licensee Salesperson 027 947 1200

Rolleston 28 Brookside Road

For Sale

Offers over $559,000 View By Appointment rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22272 Angela Hunt 021 548 777

Whether you are looking for a renovation project, first home or a rental property, this 3 bedroom home is worthy of your full inspection. With the opportunity to enhance and add value, it will leave you buzzing with ideas! Offering 2 bedrooms downstairs, open plan kitchen/dining and living area, bathroom, laundry, log fire and separate toilet. Upstairs has a bonus of a mezzanine floor with a separate large bedroom and extra living area. The outside area has a covered veranda and 1.5 garaging. Set in an established and fully fenced section, this property has a half interest in a 1011 m2. Any wise buyer will see multiple benefits for a property of this nature. This could possibly be the lowest priced property currently available in the Rolleston market. Quick action is required!

For Sale

Deadline Sale 5pm, Tuesday 9 February View Sunday 1.45pm - 2.15pm rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22276 Leisa Webster 027 722 5537

West Melton 2 Rossington Drive

Rolleston 59 Renoir Drive

Striking, high stud ceilings & geometric lines throughout, plus spacious, light filled rooms, fabulous outdoor entertaining options, feature walls & a high quality finish, set this home apart from the rest. This, together with it’s user friendly & practical design for family life or for accommodating guests, and its up market location within the Gainsborough subdivision, makes this is the perfect home for those who desire premium living with a country feel. With so many distinguishing attributes, plus the bonus of triple car garaging with drive thru, we urge you to come and see for yourself.

Sale Offers over $999,000 View By Appointment rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22238 Kathy Wilson 021 183 3060 Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733

I am proud to present to the market this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family size home. Perfectly designed for practical, easy living and offers a wellappointed kitchen in the heart of the home. French doors open out to a stunning deck with built in seating, ideal for entertaining on the large 780sqm section. A spacious separate lounge provides that additional room for growing families to spread out. The family bathroom offers a corner spa bath and a generous master bedroom benefits from an ensuite and WIR. This family home also provides a separate laundry, large study nook, good off street parking and it’s in a great location!

Sale Offers over $549,000 View Sunday 1.00pm - 1.30pm rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22263 Leisa Webster 027 722 5537

Rolleston 37 Bronte Way

Rolleston 28 Shelley Street

Set on a generous 805m2 section which boasts a large private rear garden that is versatile in its use with a couple of sheds (one with power & insulated). The pleasant street appeal is a fitting introduction to the beautifully presented interior of the home that has been recently redecorated. The updated kitchen with granite bench tops & gas hobs boasts cupboard space that would delight the most discerning chef. The large separate living has a great outlook to the garden & street.

Incorporating a master bedroom with en-suite & walk in robe, 2 further double bedrooms, the main 3-way bathroom & a popular separate laundry.

Sale Offers over $519,000 View By Appointment rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22264 Angela Hunt 021 548 777

Recently redecorated, this 3 bedroom home has been re-painted & re-carpeted throughout and has a trendy modernised kitchen. The separate lounge is a great size for family living and opens out to a conservatory and outdoor area to increase your living space. Staying warm will be easy with a log fire on wetback, plus the benefit of an HRV ventilation system. All three bedrooms are a good size, with the master benefiting from a walk in wardrobe. The oversize single garage offers space to park a vehicle as well as a work bench or extra storage. Call now to view!

Sale Offers over $399,000 View Sunday 12.00pm - 12.30pm rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22015 Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733

Rolleston 7 Wordsworth Street

Rolleston 90A Beaumont Drive

Well positioned on a fully fenced 562m2 section, this brand new 3 bedroom home, with a neutral palette throughout, offers an open plan living area which is light & spacious and has bi-folds opening out to a sheltered patio area. The nicely appointed kitchen also has a ranch slider opening out to a separate patio where you can sit and enjoy the morning sun. You will love the generous master bedroom which has bi-folds opening to a private patio and the benefit of an ensuite & walk in wardrobe.

Sale Offers over $489,000 View Sunday 12.45pm - 1.15pm rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22225 Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733

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Set back from the road in a world of its own, this approx 18 month young home has tons of space for outdoor fun & entertaining. The large outdoor patio is sheltered, yet basks in sunshine, making it the ideal place for some al-fresco dining, which is made easy with the great indoor-outdoor flow from the open plan living & kitchen. Inside, the home is accommodating, with 3 bedrooms which are serviced by a dual access bathroom from the master, plus a separate WC. To finish it off, the property also offers great off street parking and gated access to the rear of the section.

Sale Offers over $485,000 View By Appointment rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22277 Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 Sarah Booth 027 527 8258

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Dunsandel 1352 Tramway Road

With a change on the horizon, my vendor is MOTIVATED and wants to see your offer NOW! This beautiful 280m2 home is set on approx. 2.5 acres and is within a short drive to Rolleston. You will be captivated by the extra-large living areas which will cater for those with big families, or who like to entertain. The beautiful kitchen boasts granite bench tops & gas hobs. The separate lounge can For Sale be closed off to create a quiet area & has the added bonus of a $739,000 third toilet. The 4 large bedrooms are all serviced with walk in robes View Sunday 12.00pm - 12.30pm & the sizable master has an en-suite & access to a private area rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22235 which would cater for a spa. There are 2 main paddocks & the 3 Angela Hunt 021 548 777 phase power to the 12x9 shed (which has its own entrance) will entice those who need the space for hobbies or the boys toys.

Melissa Warrington Licensee Salesperson 027 279 4362

Lindsay Zanker Licensee Salesperson 027 230 0205

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Lincoln 1/144 Raineys Road

The house, set on 5.288ha, has the character of a modern country villa, with large shingled bay windows & cedar doors creating a grand entrance. The open plan kitchen, living, dining & spacious separate lounge all open to sheltered outdoor living areas perfect for year round entertaining. A woodburner and an open fire complement the scene. The extra-large master bedroom offers an ensuite & WIR along with large bi-fold windows to appreciate the beautiful garden setting outside. The three remaining double bedrooms open onto a large hardwood deck to relax on and are catered for by the family bathroom. While a detached studio provides additional options for guests or would work well as an office space for those working from home.

West Melton 20 Brampton Drive

Coming through the main gates, you will appreciate the fabulous off street parking, together with the separate 3 car garage & office/studio. Once inside the 335m2 home, you will feel a fabulous sense of space & luxury. A ducted heating system ensures all rooms are cosy & warm. This luxurious 6 bedroom home has 3 large tiled bathrooms, an open plan kitchen/dining room, 2 separate lounges, a good sized laundry with well planned storage & the bonus of 5 car garaging. The 2098m2 section provides heaps of outdoor space.

Sale Offers over $999,000 View By Appointment rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22239 Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 Sarah Booth 027 527 8258

For Sale

Auction 12:00pm, 5 February 2016 View Sat & Sun 11.00am - 11.30am rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22261

Dwayne Bloomfield 021 163 9874 Emma George 027 555 0568

West Melton 8 Royston Common

Incorporated under one roof, are 2 separate homes interconnected & well positioned on a user friendly, 1663m2 section. The home is wheelchair friendly & has wet area bathrooms in both the main house & family flat. The main house has 4 generous bedrooms, including the master which features an ensuite & walk in wardrobe, while the family flat offers one bedroom, also with an ensuite & walk in wardrobe. You will love the generous walk in pantry off the kitchen which offers a sink, a second oven and storage galore.

Sale Price by Negotiation View By Appointment rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22090 Amanda Cherry 027 340 6955 Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733

Rolleston 18 Manor Drive

Rolleston 72 Shillingford Boulevard

Set amongst 1719m2 (inc ROW) of established trees and gardens, the setting offers a ‘country’ feel. The generous open plan living area, with defined living & dining areas and a trendy central kitchen acts as the hub of the home and gives you access to the lovely raised deck. Family will be accommodated for with 3 well proportioned bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, whilst the good sized study located near the front door is perfect for those who work from home. Other features include a pellet fire, heat pump & triple car garaging.

Sale Offers over $629,000 View By Appointment rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22266 Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733 Sarah Booth 027 527 8258

This 2014 built Mike Greer home offers a stylish, yet practical kitchen which has been designed to provide heaps of storage & bench space, whilst the living room will fit your big couches & family sized table with ease! Both the main room & the master bedroom open out to the easy care, sun soaked garden that is 445m2 in all. With 3 double bedrooms, a family bathroom & ensuite, this attractive property is perfect for a couple or young family. Features include under tile heating, a heat pump, reticulated gas hot water & a 90cm oven.

Sale $475,000 View Sunday 12.45pm - 1.15pm rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22203 Sarah Booth 027 527 8258 Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733

Rolleston 10 Loeb Place

Rolleston 22B Stanford Way

Stepping inside up the lovely Kwila decked entry, you will be welcomed into the large foyer, which branches out to the bedroom & living zones. Entertainers will relish the flexible options provided by the interconnecting lounge, living & the sun drenched outdoor spaces. The carefully planned kitchen offers tri-stone benchtops, quality appliances & plumbed double fridge space.

Family needs are met with ease, with the home comprising 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (both with undertile heating), 3 toilets & a study nook.

Sale $615,000 View Sunday 12.45pm - 1.15pm rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22257 Leesa Barrie 027 947 1200 Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford 027 224 4733

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The attention to detail and feeling of space is clearly apparent & there are plenty of features here that will be on your wish list, so here’s a few to tempt: sleek kitchen with walk in scullery, 2 stylish bathrooms, double drive thru garage, 4 generous bedrooms, handy study area/children’s chill-out zone, separate laundry, fabulous gas fire, heat pump, double glazing, large sheltered wooden deck, quality window furnishings throughout.

This property is a must to see. Call Angela now to make your appointment. It’s yours for the taking!

Sale $569,000 View By Appointment rwrolleston.co.nz ID# RLL22189 Angela Hunt 021 548 777

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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections in the Selwyn District

BUILDING WITHIN

THE BUDGET

Whether renovating an existing home or building a new one, many of us will want the latest look.

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chieving this does not need to blow the budget if careful planning and sensible choices are made.

Builders and building companies generally work on a square metre rate which relates to a certain level of fittings. If choosing a building company plan, then the figure quoted will relate to the specifications prescribed by the company. If extra features or higher valued fittings are chosen, the cost of the build will increase.

To eliminate the potential for the price to skyrocket, you should consider just what you want before you get too far down the track, with a design or builder.

First, consider what will be a suitable size for the extension or new house. This will be influenced by family needs and also any

subdivision covenants that might require a minimum floor area on a given section.

If you select a plan and decide on what you want in the home before asking for a quote, then the price quoted will be fairly accurate and you will know what the build is going to cost.

Remember too, that building a smaller house is not always that much cheaper than one a little larger. Certain areas of a home add more to the cost than others. For example, a larger garage may not add as much to the budget as adding an extra room, especially if a bathroom or the like which have more fixtures and fittings.

Think about just what needs to be in the home. What were once luxuries are now being considered essential! These include

more bathrooms and larger kitchens with more features such as soft-close drawers and lazy Susans in cupboards, but do you really need these?

Tiles are very popular at the moment but they are more expensive than vinyl flooring, which also offers a wide range of options.

The latter is less slippery and will be kinder if anything is dropped in the kitchen. If a walkin shower is desired, then tiles may be the go and they can enhance an entryway.

Of course there are some expenses that are worth incurring at the time of the build. One is ensuring sufficient lighting and adding extra power points, as these are not a great

cost and easier to fit when the house is being built than later on.

Installing a solar hot water cylinder in readiness for fitting solar panels later will add only a fraction to the building costs but offer increased capital value and will mean the facility for solar water heating is set up and can be completed at a later date when the budget allows.

If the budget is tight, then weighing up the costs and deciding just what is really important is a good idea. It is possible to still create a modern look that incorporates some luxury items with the use of good design, colour and a few select elements.

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Wed 27th Jan 5.30pm, - 6pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, triple garage, Deadline sale 18ath February 5pm unless sold prior

DUNSANDEL/SOUTHBRIDGE 392 Kings Road,

LINCOLN 1/144 Raineys Road

Harcourts Rolleston – Fergus 027 608 4768 Richard 027 777 8080

Ray White Rolleston, www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22261

Sat 30 Jan, 12pm -12.45pm Handyman’s delight! 4 bdrm, 4 hectares. Deadline Sale 16 Feb 2016 (unless sold prior) www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1406

Sat 30th Jan, 11am– 11.30am 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 4 Car on 5.288 ha.

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GREENDALE 167 Greendale Road

LINCOLN 11 Armil Place

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22098

Fay Merry 021 182 1502 Mike Pero Real Estate

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Sat 30th Jan 12.30pm – 1pm, 3 Bed, 2 Bthrm Double garage Offers over $535,000

AIDANFIELD 127 Bibiana Street

ROLLESTON 14 Stanford Way,

Mike Goatley 027 249 5561, Mike Pero Real Estate

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22230

Sun 31st Jan 12.45pm, - 1.15pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, triple garage, Deadline sale 18ath February 5pm unless sold prior

AIDANFIELD 5 Eliza Place

Sun 31st Jan 12.45pm, - 1.15pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, Double garage, Offers over $569,000, Fay Merry 021 182 1502 Mike Pero Real Estate

BURNHAM 247 Burnham Road

Sun 31st Jan, 4.30pm – 5pm , 5 Bed, 2 Bthrm, single garage

By Negotiation , Stephen Ferguson 021 224 2000, Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 Mike Pero Real estate COALGATE 39 Cross Street Sun 31 Jan , 2.30pm – 3pm, 2 Bed, 1 Bthrm, Offers over $289,000, Mike Pero Real Estate, Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 DARFIELD 12 Craigieburn Street Sun 31 Jan, 1.30pm – 2pm, 3 Bed, 2 Bthrm, double garage Offers over $485,000, Mike Pero Real Estate Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 & Stephen Ferguson 021 224 2000

DARFIELD 10 Devon Crescent

Sun 31 Jan 4pm, - 4.30pm, 3 Bed, 2 Bthrm, double garage, Deadline Sale 16th February 5pm unless sold prior Mike Goatley 027 249 5561, Mike Pero Real Estate

DUNSANDEL/SOUTHBRIDGE 392 Kings Road, Sun 31st Jan, 12pm -12.45pm Handyman’s delight! 4 bdrm, 4 hectares. Deadline Sale 16 Feb 2016 (unless sold prior) www. harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1406 Harcourts Rolleston – Fergus 027 608 4768 Richard 027 777 8080

DUNSANDEL 1352 Tramway Road

Sun 31 Jan, 12pm – 12.30pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 3 Toilets, 5 Car, on 1.037 hectares. $739,000 Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22235

KIRWEE 1735 Hoskyns Road

Sun 31 Jan , 4.45pm – 5.15pm, 3 Bed, 2 Bthrm, single garage Offers over $459,000 Mike Pero Real Estate, Mike Goatley 027 249 5561

LEESTON 2 Galileo Way,

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Sun 31st Jan 12.15pm – 12.45pm Check the price for this brand new 4 Bdrm on 700m2. $485,000. Stephan Knowler M 027 2299522,

Matson & Allan Real Estate Ltd, www.marealestate.co.nz/778

LEESTON 10 Slattery Lane MILLBRIDGE,

Sun 31st Jan, 11am– 11.30am 3 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, 735m2 Section. $649,000.

ROLLESTON 28 Shelley Street, Sun 31stJan, 12pm – 12.30pm, 3 Bed, 1 Bthrms, 1 Car, 450m2 Section. Offers over $399,000.

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ROLLESTON 8 Chedworth Court

Sun 31stJan, 12pm – 12.30pm , 3 Bed, 2 Bthrm, double garage

By Negotiation. Mike Pero Rolleston, Cheryl Hunt 027 430 3906 ROLLESTON 16 Genoa Avenue Sun 31stJan 12pm – 12.30pm, 4 Bed, 244m2 home on 700m2 Section. Offers over $579,00 Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22183

ROLLESTON 72 Shillingford Boulevard

Sun 31stJan 12.45pm - 1.15 pm , 3 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, 445m2 Section. $475,000. Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/ RLL22203 ROLLESTON 10 Loeb Place Sun 31stJan, 12.45pm – 1.15pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 3 toilets, 3 car, 225m2. $615,000.

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ROLLESTON 7 Wordsworth Street

Sun 31stJan , 12.45pm – 1.15pm, New 3 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, 182m2 on 562m2 section. Offers over $489,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22225

ROLLESTON 33 Stanford Way

ROLLESTON 418 Two Chain Road

Sun 31stJan, 1pm – 1.30pm, 4.856ha, 3 bed, 2 bthrms, 2 car, 2 Chalets, Sheds. Offers over $699,000 + GST. Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22233

ROLLESTON 9 Bavaria Drive,

ROLLESTON 36 Shillingford Boulevard

Sun 31stJan, 1.30pm – 2pm , 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, double garage Offers over $485,000. Mike Pero Rolleston, Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 ROLLESTON 683 East Maddisons Road, Sun 31 Jan, 1.30-2.15pm 4 bdrm, 2 bath, triple garage 311m2 house on 1023m2 section $785,000 www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1399 Harcourts Rolleston – Natalie 027 943 6413 ROLLESTON 17 Beaumont Drive Sun 31stJan ,1.45pm- 2.15pm , 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, 2 Car, 1345m2 Section. Offers over $695,000.

LEESTON 22 Market Street,

Sun 31st 2.45pm -3.15pm, 4 Bdrm/2 liv home on 780m2 in good location. $415,000. Cameron McRae M 027 7696696, Matson and Allan Real Estate Ltd, www.marealestate.co.nz/811

LEESTON 34 Selwyn Street Leeston.

Sun 31st 2pm -2.30pm Stylish renovated 2 bdrm home with studio and 3 car garaging. Great location.

Cameron McRae M 027 7696696.

Matson and Allan Real Estate Ltd,www.marealestate.co.nz/826

LEESTON 19 Mountain View Place,

Sun 31st 3pm -3.30pm Stylish 4 bdrm, 3 liv, 2bthrm home on great street and 1021m2.

Neg over $495,000 Stephan Knowler M 027 2299522, Matson & Allan Real Estate Ltd, www.marealestate.co.nz/867

LINCOLN 1/144 Raineys Road

Sun 31st Jan, 11am– 11.30am 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 4 Car on 5.288 ha Auction. Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22261 RAKAIA 32A Elizabeth Ave, Sun 31stJan, 4.45pm – 5.15 pm , 34Bed, 2 Bthrm, 4 car garage

By Negotiation. Mike Pero Rolleston, Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 ROLLESTON 88 Renior Drive Sun 31stJan, 11am – 12.30pm , 34Bed, 2 Bthrm, 4 car garage Deadline sale 11 February 5pm unless sold prior, Mike Pero Rolleston, Cheryl Hunt 027 430 3906

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22178

ROLLESTON 20 Granite Drive Sun 31stJan, 2.30pm – 3pm , 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, 2 Car, 709m2 Section $549,000. Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22237 ROLLESTON 30 Fairfield Way Sun 31stJan, 2.45pm – 3.15pm , 5 Bed, 2 Bthrm, double garage

By Negotiation. Mike Pero Rolleston, Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 ROLLESTON 10 Whitney Court, Faringdon, Sun 31 Jan, 3pm -3.30pm 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 3 gge, 721m2 section $649,000 www.harcourts.co.nz ID#PI55762 Harcourts Rolleston – Katie 021 135 0887

ROLLESTON 4 Keats Place

Sun 31st Jan, 3pm – 3.30pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, 2 Car, 750m2 section Offers over $499,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22258

ROLLESTON 32 Durrell Way

Sun 31stJan, 3.30pm – 4pm , 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, double garage Offers over $485,000. Mike Pero Rolleston, Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 ROLLESTON 7 Whitney Court, Faringdon, Sun 31 Jan, 3.30-4.00pm 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 gge, 758m2 section $599,000, www.harcourts.co.nz ID#PI55763 Harcourts Rolleston – Katie 021 135 0887

ROLLESTON 251 Rolleston Drive

Sun 31st Jan, 3.45pm – 4.15pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, on 800m2 Section, Tenanted. $515,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22231

SCARBOROUGH 25 Whitewash Head Road

Matson & Allan Real Estate Ltd, www.marealestate.co.nz/860

Sun 31st Jan 1pm – 1.45pm Stylish 3 bdrm , 2 bthrm home on landscaped 650m2 section. $460000. Cameron McRae M 027 7696696.

Stephan Knowler M 027 2299522, Matson & Allan Real Estate Ltd, www.marealestate.co.nz /581

Sat 30th Jan, 2.30pm -3pm, 4.084ha 4 bed 2 bthrms, 2 car, 3 Bay Barn.

Offers over $849,000

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22263

Sun 31stJan, 1pm – 1.30pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, on 780m2 Section. Offers over $549,000.

LEESTON 8 Slattery Lane MILLBRIDGE

Sun 31st Jan 1pm – 1.45pm Stunning new 2 and 3 bedroom units in Millbridge Green. From $395,000.

WEST MELTON 790 Maddisons Road

SOUTHBRIDGE 49 High Street.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22224

LEESTON 20 Clausen Avenue MILLBRIDGE,

Ray White Rolleston, www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22254

ROLLESTON 59 Renoir Drive

Harcourts Rolleston –Rhonda 021 057 5705 Shona 027 229 3657

Matson and Allan Real Estate Ltd, www.marealestate.co.nz/851

Matson and Allan Real Estate Ltd, www.marealestate.co.nz /850

Sat 30th Jan 1.30pm – 2 pm , 3 Bed, 1 Bthrms, 1 Car, fully fenced. $345,000

Sun 31st Jan 11am, - 11.45am, 3 Bed, 2 Bthrm, double garage, Auction 17 February. Mike Goatley 027 249 5561, Mike Pero Real Estate SHEFFIELD 89 West Coast Road Sun 31st Jan 12.30pm, - 1pm , 3 Bed, 1 Bthrm, , Offers over $319,000, Stephen Ferguson 021 224 2000,

Sun 31stJan, 1.30pm– 2pm 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, 850m2 Section.

Offers over $599,000.

LEESTON 2 Slattery Lane MILLBRIDGE, Sun 31st Jan 1.pm – 1.45pm Beautifully presented 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm new home on landscaped section. $460000 Cameron McRae M 027 7696696,

TEMPLETON 9 Riwai Street

Sun 31stJan , 12.45pm – 1.15pm 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, double garage

By Negotiation. Mike Pero Rolleston, Cheryl Hunt 027 430 3906 ROLLESTON 80 Beaumont Drive, Sun 31 Jan, 1pm -1.45pm 4 bdrm, study, 2 bthrm, 2 gge, 731m2 section. $620,000 www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1407

Sun 31st Jan 1pm – 1.45pm Brand new 3 bdrm 1 bthrm home on fully landscaped section. $449000. Cameron McRae M 027 7696696,

Matson and Allan Real Estate Ltd, www.marealestate.co.nz/848

Wed 27th Jan 12pm, - 1pm, 3 Bed, 2 Bthrm, double garage, Auction 17 February

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22229

ROLLESTON 3 Siltstone Street

Sun 31st Jan , 1.45pm – 2.15pm, 3 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2Car, 400m2 Section. Offers over $475,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22232

ROLLESTON 28 Brookside Road

Sun 31st Jan, 1.45pm – 2.15pm, 3 Bed, 1 Bthrms, 1 Car, with ½ interest in 1011m2 Section. Deadline sale.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22276

ROLLESTON 75 Brookside Road,

Sun 31 Jan, 2.00-2.45pm 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 living, 2 gge, 763m2 section. $510,000 www.harcourts.co.nz ID#RL1372

Harcourts Rolleston – Shona 027 229 3657 Rhonda 021 057 5705

ROLLESTON 93 Shillingford Boulevard, Faringdon, Sun 31 Jan, 2pm-3.00pm 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 gge, 685m2 section $569,000 www.harcourts.co.nz ID#PI55764 Harcourts Rolleston – Katie 021 135 0887

ROLLESTON 21 Othello Drive

Sun 31stJan, 2pm – 2.30pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, on 796m2 Section. $575,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22253

ROLLESTON 17B Manor Drive

Sun 31st Jan, 2.15pm – 2.45pm, 4 Bed, 3 Bthrms, 5 Toilets, 2 Car, on 1187m2 Section. Offers over $769,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22179

ROLLESTON 10 Denimes Cres

Sun 31st Jan , 2.15pm - 2.45pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 2 Car, 221m2 on 677m2 Section. $575,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22256

Mike Goatley 027 249 5561, Mike Pero Real Estate

Sun 31sth 1pm - 1.30pm Character renovated 2bdrm cottage with separate gge on 1433m2, Stephan Knowler M 027 2299522.

SOUTHBRIDGE 12 Bowen Street, Sun 31st 1.45pm-2.30pm Private small lifestyle property. 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, great o/d living, large garage. $579000 Stephan Knowler M 027 2299522.

Matson and Allan Real Estate Ltd, www.marealestate.co.nz/859

SOUTHBRIDGE 11 Lee Street

Sun 31st Jan, 2.30pm – 3pm, 4 Bed, 1 Bthrm, single garage

By Negotiation. Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 Mike Pero Real Estate SOUTHBRIDGE 9 Cryer Street Sun 31st Jan, 3.15pm – 3.45pm, 3 Bed, 1 Bthrm, single garage

By Negotiation. Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 Mike Pero Real Estate SOUTHBRIDGE 26 St John Street Sun 31st Jan, 4pm – 4.30pm, 3 Bed, 1 Bthrm, triple garage

By Negotiation. Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 Mike Pero Real Estate TAI TAPU 47 School Road Sun 31st Jan 12.15pm – 12.45pm, 5 Bed, 1 Bthrm, 2 Car, 809m2 Section. Offers over $495,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22228

TAI TAPU 19 Riverside Lane

Sun 31st Jan 1pm – 1.30pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm,3 Toilets, 3 Car, 750m2 Section. Deadline Sale.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22278

TEMPLETON 71 Bailey Street

Sun 31st Jan, 12pm – 12.30pm, 3 Bed, 1 Bthrm, 2 Car, 609m2 Section. $429,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22280

WEST MELTON 123 Halkett Road

Sun 31st Jan, 1.45pm, - 2.15pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, triple garage

By Negotiation. Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 Mike Pero Real Estate WESTMELTON 9 Shona Lane Sun 31st Jan, 2.30pm – 3pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrm, double garage Offers over $729,000. Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 Mike Pero Real Estate WEST MELTON 1 Coutts Lane Sun 31st Jan, 3.30pm – 4pm, 4 Bed, 2 Bthrms, 3 Car, 1200m2 Section. Offers over $819,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22227

WHITECLIFFS 221 Whitecliffs Road

Sun 31st Jan, 3.15pm – 3.45pm, 3 Bed, 1 Bthrm, double garage

By Negotiation. Mike Goatley 027 249 5561 Mike Pero Real Estate YALDHURST 26 Bernice Cres Sun 31st Jan, 11.30am - 12pm 256m2, 4 bed, 2 bthrm 2 Car on 750m2 Section TC1 in Delamain. Offers over $745,000.

Ray White Rolleston www.rwrolleston.co.nz.co.nz/RLL22248

YALDHURST 8 Millesimes Way

Sun 31st Jan, 12.30pm - 1pm, 3 bed, 2 bthrm on 662m2 section Auction. Ray White Rolleston.co.nz, www.rwrolleston.co.nz/RLL22255

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