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Residents angry about 

possible rocket launches 

• By Dylan Smits 

BIRDLINGS FLAT residents say 

they have been blindsided over 

possible rockets launches at a 

new aerospace centre. 

Options are being explored 

for building vertical rocket 

launch pads at the Kaitorete Spit 

site alongside Te Waihora Lake 

Ellesmere. 

But the residents say the aerospace 

centre’s owner Tāwhaki 

Joint Venture ruled out rocket 

launches at a community meeting 

in June 2021, saying it was 

committed to horizontal and 

drone launches only. 

“They definitively told us there 

wouldn’t be rockets at the meeting,” 

resident Joy Dixon said. 

“They don’t give a toss about 

the locals.” 

Dixon said they recently 

learned through media reports 

Tāwhaki was investigating 

building rocket launch pads 

at the 1000 ha site at Kaitorete 

Spit. The location is 12km from 

Birdlings Flat. 

Residents now want Tāwhaki, 

a joint venture with the Crown 

and the two Ngāi Tahu rūnanga 

located near the spit, Te Taumutu 

and Wairewa, to address their 

concerns – or face opposition to 

the project. 

Dixon would not say what that 

opposition would be. Residents 

are talking to “sources” to determine 

what they should do next. 

They have not decided whether 

they will publicly oppose any 

vertical rocket launches, hoping 

to engage with the Tāwhaki 

Joint Venture first. 

“We’re going on a fact-finding 

mission to see what people 

know.” 

Tāwhaki chief executive Linda 

Falwasser did not answer questions 

from Bay Harbour News 

asking whether Tāwhaki had 

informed nearby residents about 

possible vertical launches and 

what consultation might take 

place in the future. 

In a statement she said: 

“Tāwhaki National Aerospace 

Centre at Kaitorete is a multiuse 

facility and we are taking a 

phased and considered approach 

to its development in line with 

demand.” 

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Stagnant market, other projects 

behind apartment build delays 

• By Jenn Loh 

MARKET conditions and other 

projects will determine when 

work starts on the Fletcher 

Living apartments on the old 

Four Square site in Redcliffs. 

A start date is still up in the 

air, with high mortgage interest 

rates and cost of living pressures 

contributing to the current 

stagnation of the city’s real estate 

market. 

When the resource consent 

was being worked through, 

Fletcher Living started new 

projects in Halswell and Lincoln 

which has also delayed the start 

of the Redcliffs apartment build. 

“The consenting process took 

longer than initially anticipated 

as we were required to go 

through a consultation and 

hearing panel review process,” a 

Fletcher Living spokesman said. 

“We are currently evaluating 

market conditions with respect 

to a possible start date. Market 

conditions and other projects 

will determine when work starts 

on the Fletcher Living apartments 

on the old Four Square 

site in Redcliffs.” 

Architectural plans for the residence 

remain largely unchanged 

from the original proposal. 

The first and second floors of 

the former supermarket will be 

dismantled to build apartments. 

The ground floor car park will be 

retained, with space provided for 

a commercial retail or food unit 

on the Augusta St corner. 

Fletcher Living will be 

updating Redcliffs residents at a 

public meeting on August 5. The 

meeting will also canvass other 

matters in the area including the 

ongoing development of Barnett 

Park, the effect of rising sea 

levels on the area’s infrastructure 

and its potential implications for 

Cynthia 

Roberts 

Jane 

Morgan 

insurance premiums. 

Redcliffs resident and ecologist 

Dr Cynthia Roberts will give 

a presentation on predator 

control and the variety of rare 

and threatened plant species in 

Barnett Park. 

FUTURE: An 

architect’s drawing 

of the new building 

planned for the 

former Four Square 

site taken from the 

Fletcher Residential 

resource consent 

application to the 

city council. 

She will also offer insight on 

the extensive work volunteers 

have been doing to collect and 

propagate seeds from natives for 

planting. 

City council team leader 

of coastal adaptation, Jane 

Morgan, will speak about the 

city council’s rising sea level 

management plan. 

The residents’ association has 

also asked insurance companies 

to speak about rising sea levels 

and the water table and what 

implications that could have on 

the insurability of properties in 

low-lying areas. 

Said committee member 

Martin Ward: “The Redcliffs 

village is within a city council 

flood management area, 

with a large overlap with the 

liquefaction management area as 

well. That’s double the concerns. 

“We’d like to know how the 

insurance companies respond to 

that when setting the premiums.” 

Ward said the event is an 

excellent opportunity for the 

association to get feedback from 

residents on ongoing projects 

and concerns. It would also help 

with community bonding. 

“At the end of the day it’s about 

community building. A big part 

of what we do as an association is 

bringing people together.” 

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for organisations including 

the Redcliffs Tennis Club, Mt 

Pleasant Pottery Group and the 

Christchurch Yacht Club. Drinks 

and snacks will be available from 

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NEWS 


Worst house on best street drops in 

PROPERTY IN Akaroa and its 

nearby bays are becoming more 

affordable as sellers slash their 

prices. 

Some of the homes have been 

looking for new owners since the 

start of the year and the owners 

have now dropped the asking 

prices to around $750,000. 

The houses had failed to sell at 

auction earlier this year and had 

been on the market for between 

three and six months as buyers 

were wary of buying a holiday 

home due to high interest rates 

and tough economic conditions. 

There are currently more than 

20 houses in Akaroa listed for 

sale on OneRoof, which is a stark 

change from two years ago when 

there were only nine properties 

for sale and buyers were clambering 

over each other to get into 

the market. 

Bayleys listing 

agent Philippa 

Linton said most 

of the owners 

were permanent 

residents and 

either moving 

to a retirement 

village or relocating, 

so had 

genuine reasons for selling. 

Philippa 

Linton 

“We are just trying to meet the 

market. They are all enthusiastic 

sellers, they all want to sell so 

they have agreed to drop their 

OPPORUNITY: A do-up at 19 Muter St, Akaroa, has dropped in price to $750,000. 

prices and some of them are 

selling well under the RV,” she 

told OneRoof. 

“All of these people are trying 

to move on. They are not 

desperate – I need to make that 

very clear – but they are ready 

to move so if somebody wants 

something amazing so this is the 

time when they will get something 

for a very good price.” 

The properties ranged from a 

do-up to move-in ready in and 

around Akaroa, which Linton 

said would have fetched between 

$800,000 and $900,000 at the 

peak of the market. 

Linton told OneRoof high-end 

properties were still in demand, 

but the mid-range properties 

were taking a bit longer to sell 

because they mainly attracted 

out-of-towners looking for a 

second home. 

“I think a lot of people are 

waiting to see what happens 

with the interest rates, now we 

know about (the) bright-line side 

of things. I think people have 

been tentatively holding their 

foot over the brake just waiting 

to see if they need to brake or 

accelerate.” 

An original four-bedroom, 

one-bathroom property at 19 

Muter St offered a huge opportunity 

for people wanting to buy 

the “worst house on the best 

street”, she said. Not much had 

been done to it since the owner 

moved in 52 years go. 

“You spend $250,000 to 

$300,000 on (renovating) it and 

you are only just cracking the 

million-dollar mark where the 

houses on Muter are over $1m 

easy – $1.1m to $1.3m sort of 

thing.” 

The property had an RV of 

$930,000 and was on one of 

Akaroa’s most desirable streets, 

she said. The owner was selling 

the 1950s home to move to a 

retirement village. 

In the slightly more affordable 

Duvauchelle, the owners of a 

two-bedroom home at 18 Haywards 

Lane are also wanting to 

relocate, while a two-bedroom 

Lockwood home at 8 Bayview 

Cres, currently being used 

as a holiday home, is being 

marketed as a holiday home. 

Both have price indications of 

$749,000/$750,000-plus. The 

RVs are $570,00 and $810,000 

respectively. 

Linton said recent sales in Duvauchelle 

usually fetched around 

the high $800,000s to the mid 

$900,000s. 

“With us going offers over 

$750,000, it’s really getting you 

into the market.” 

The fourth property to 

take a price drop is a modern 

architecturally inspired twobedroom 

home with water views 

at13 Seaview Lane, Wainui, 

which is inviting inquiries over 

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price as buyers wait 

Linton told OneRoof: “The 

difference is Wainui you drive 

there as a destination and it’s 

this beautiful quiet oceanside. 

“It’s a bit of a hike, but once 

you are there you are there. 

There’s no shops, but it’s a 

beautiful beach and good 

community.” 

Linton said Akaroa had 

benefited from remote workers 

moving there after Covid, which 

had pushed the average house 

price up to past $1m. But two 

years on, the main buyers tended 

to be people looking for holiday 

homes. 

OneRoof-Valocity 

figures 

show Akaroa’s 

average property 

value has grown 

5.4 per cent 

year-on-year to 

$1.069 million, 

but much of that 

growth was in 

the second half 

Alan 

Nobbs 

of 2023 with values dipping 0.83 

per cent in the last six months. 

Harcourts salesperson Alan 

Nobbs said the market was slow 

which was not uncommon at 

this time of year, but the cheaper 

properties had been most affected. 

“The buyers who have been 

paying the million-dollar-plus 

can afford it, whereas before 

our bottom of the market where 

HOLIDAY HOME: The two-bedroom, one-bathroom house 

at 8 Bayview Cres sits above the boatsheds in Duvauchelle. 

people used to try and get themselves 

into a bach or holiday investment 

type property and that 

market has dropped out a little 

bit so the competition hasn’t 

been as hard in the low-end of 

the market than the top.” 

A three-bedroom, one-bathroom 

cottage for sale at 47 

Selwyn Ave, Akaroa, had also 

dropped its asking price from 

$750,000 to $715,000 since being 

listed in March, which was below 

its RV of $810,000. 

Nobbs said it was a “DIY 

dream” in one of Akaroa’s popular 

streets, but a lot of holiday 

homeowners didn’t want to 

spend their weekend renovating 

a property and wanted something 

already done. 

Those buyers who were around 

and had not headed overseas 

during winter were also trying 

their luck, he said, and a lot of 

offers were being made well 

under the property’s RV. 

“Offers are coming in low and 

hard,” he said. 

“Buyers are quite tough. They 

are going, ‘the media is telling 

us it’s a buyer’s market so we 

will just wait it out’. That lolly 

scramble has gone where they 

knew they had competition, now 

they are coming into auction 

properties and things and they 

are the only one.” 

Uncertainty over 

NZ Post services 

after iSite closure 


NZ POST will not say if it is 

looking for a new site for retail 

services in Akaroa after the 

sudden closure of the iSite building 

in Beach Rd. 

Christchurch developer Darin 

Rainbird who owned the iSite, 

said he was forced to close the 

business down due to “financial 

difficulties”. 

The iSite functioned as a information 

and booking centre for 

tourists and contained Akaroa’s 

NZ Post retail services which have 

also shut down. 

All NZ Post would say when 

questioned by Bay Harbour News 

was it is “currently working with 

interested parties to re-secure 

services in Akaroa’’. 

Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks 

Peninsula Community Board’s 

Akaroa member Nigel Harrison 

has suggested retail postal services 

could return to the heritage post 

office building at 78 Rue Lavaud 

which is owned by the city council. 

“We see it as a service that is 

really, really important to get 

re-established somehow. We’re 

Wednesday July 17 2024 Bay Harbour News 

NEWS 5 

CLOSED: The permanent 

closure of the Akaroa iSite 

building has left NZ Post’s 

retail services without a 

home. 

looking at different options,” Harrison 

said. 

The NZ Post spokesperson confirmed 

PO Box mail and parcel delivery 

is still being done in Akaroa 

after the iSite unexpectedly closed 

permanently last Wednesday. 

Rainbird said he “100 per cent” 

regrets any surprise impacts the 

closure has had on Akaroa residents 

and businesses. 

The manager and two part-time 

staff, who also ran the retail postal 

services, have lost their jobs. They 

were employed by Rainbird, so 

there is no impact to NZ Post staff. 

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Clarity sought over rocket facility 

SPACE SPOT: Kaitorete Spit is currently home to a small 

runway and hangar. 

PHOTO: TĀWHAKI NATIONAL AEROSPACE 

• From page 1 

“We’ve also been talking to 

international companies to 

understand sector demand 

and potential infrastructure 

requirements for vertical 

launch,’’ the statement said. 

Tāwhaki said the potential for 

vertical launch had been public 

record since the joint venture 

was established. 

But residents dispute this. 

Dixon said Tāwhaki assured 

them the aerospace centre would 

only be used for horizontal and 

drone flights at the meeting in 

June 2021. 

Dixon says residents believe 

they have been “misled”. 

The joint venture has seen 

about $30 million of Government 

investment and has the 

twin goals of advancing New 

Zealand’s aerospace industry 

and funding environmental restoration 

in the Kaitorete Spit. 

The aerospace centre opened 

in February with a 1km long, 

30m wide runway. 

Tāwhaki estimates the centre 

will generate 1300 high-paying 

jobs and create up to $2.4 billion 

in national economic benefits 

over 10 years. 

The Government is expecting 

a business case from Tāwhaki at 

the end of the year for further 

development at the centre. 

But New Zealand Space Agency 

deputy head Andrew Johnson 

said there are currently “no formal 

plans in place to construct 

launch pads’’. 

Environment Canterbury and 

the city council have not received 

any consent applications for the 

construction of launch pads. 

ECan consents planning 

manager Aurora Grant said the 

consents Tāwhaki will need for 

vertical rocket launches could be 

similar to those approved for a 

Rocket Lab complex at Kaitōrete 

in 2015, which was cancelled 

after finding a different site in 

Hawke’s Bay. 

These included consents for 

discharging contaminants into 

the air, discharging stormwater 

relating to new buildings, and a 

permit to occupy a coastal marine 

area with a rocket launching 

complex. 

There was opposition to the 

Rocket Lab plans from Birdlings 

Flat residents at the time. 

The United States company 

now launch rockets on behalf of 

foreign clients from the Māhia 

Peninsula. 

Rocket Lab chose the peninsula 

instead of Kaitorete due to 

a lengthy resource consents process 

required by the city council. 

Tāwhaki Joint Venture scheduled 

an open day for the aerospace 

centre on June 9, but it was 

cancelled due to bad weather. 

Residents were invited and 

some turned up anyway, unaware 

of the cancellation. Tāwhaki 

staff at the site said they were 

unaware of any plans for vertical 

rocket launches. 

The residents want their concerns 

answered, which include 

potential environmental impacts 

on the unique ecosystems in 

Lake Ellesmere and Kaitorete. 

“I don’t know if rockets are going 

to be too good for bird life,” 

said Dixon. 

Falwasser would not comment 

on any planning Tāwhaki is 

undertaking for environmental 

protection. 

The potential for vertical 

rocket launches to affect traffic 

infrastructure and freedom of 

movement in Birdlings Flat are 

also concerns residents want 

addressed. 

“If they even consider blocking 

VENTURE: 

Rulon Nutira 

leads the 

opening 

formalities at 

Tāwhaki on 

February 9. 

PHOTO: 

RNZ / ADAM 

BURNS 

off access to the beach, they have 

a big fight coming,” one said. 

Rocket launches are not new at 

the spit. Canterbury University 

students successfully launched a 

rocket from the spit 18 months 

ago, amid concerns about fires. 

In 2019, a paddock caught fire 

after a botched launch. 

UP: Rocket Lab’s Māhia 

Peninsula launch site. 

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Congratulations to the recipients of the 

Scholarships & Awards Programme an 

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Ben Isles 

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Tilly Pritchard 

$5000 Health Science Scholarship 

Sponsored by RJ Begg and Associates Ltd - 

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Rupert Shepherd 

$5000 Humanities Scholarship 

This scholarship is in memory of 

Richard Brinkman. 

Avon-Heathcote 

Estuary Ihutai Trust 

Sumner Rugby 

Football Club 

Shoreline Youth 

Trust 

$5000 Environment Grant 

$5000 Sports Grant 

$5000 Education Grant 

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$3000 Environment & 

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DEADLINE 

5 VAN ASCH STREET SUMNER SOMETHING SPECIAL 

Discover the allure of Sumner living with this delightful 3 

bedroom home, exuding timeless charm and modern comfort. 

Nestled in the heart of the community, this home offers a 

perfect blend of comfort and contemporary convenience. 

Upon entry, be greeted by a large open plan living area 

adorned with elegant hardwood floors and large windows 

that invite abundant natural light. The spacious kitchen 

boasts ample counter space, quality appliances, and ample 

cabinetry, ideal for the chef of the family. 

The two front bedrooms offer ample storage space, and are 

both serviced by the family bathroom. While the large primary 

bedroom boasts a large en-suite, plenty of wardrobe space 

and direct access to the outdoor living spaces. 

Outside, the landscaped garden provides a tranquil oasis 

for outdoor dining and entertaining. With its proximity to 

the local schools, rugby park, cafes and the vibrant Sumner 

community, this home presents an exceptional opportunity to 

embrace a coveted lifestyle. 

524M 2 3 2 2 

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Closes 3pm, Monday 22 nd July 2024 

43 Nayland Street (Unless Sold Prior) 

OPEN HOMES 

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private viewing. 

www.grenadier.co.nz ID#L28574048 

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SHAUN DAVEY 

027 526 4585 027 953 8860 

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12 

In Brief 

NEWS 

CONSENTS PUT IN FOR 

WASTEWATER SCHEME 

The city council has lodged 

consents with Environment 

Canterbury for the Akaroa 

wastewater treatment scheme. 

The consents will allow the 

establishment and operation 

of the wastewater treatment 

facilities in Akaroa and 

Duvauchelle and associated 

discharges to land. Public 

submissions can be made 

until August 9 at 

https://www.ecan.govt.nz/ 

NO STOPPING LINES FOR 

PART OF BRIDLE BATH RD 

No stopping restrictions have 

been approved for parts of 

Morgans Valley in Heathcote 

to improve fire appliance 

access. Yellow lines will be 

painted on parts of Bridle 

Path Rd to stop vehicles from 

parking and guarantee access 

to wider vehicles. The Waihoro 

Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 

Community Board approved 

the changes. 

YEW COTTAGE PLANS 

Last week Bay Harbour News 

incorrectly reported Banks 

Peninsula city councillor Tyrone 

Fields supported a private 

owner funding the move of Yew 

Cottage to a new site in Akaroa. 

Fields said the city council does 

have a budget for the move. He 

also clarified private funding 

for the restoration itself was just 

one of several options available. 

Majority backing a return to 

higher speed limits – survey 


SURVEY RESULTS show strong 

support for increasing the speed 

limit back to 100km/h on State 

Highway 75 between Halswell 

and Little River. Results also 

show keeping the speed limit 

between Little River and Akaroa 

at mostly 60km/h. 

More than 1600 people responded 

to the survey, which has 

been set up by Banks Peninsula 

MP Vanessa Weenink. About 

75 per cent favoured returning 

the speed limit to 100km/h from 

Halswell to Little River with the 

rest opposed. 

For the winding section 

to Akaroa, about 80 per cent 

favoured the lowered speed limit 

which is mostly 60km/h. 

Weenink wrote a 

letter last Thursday to 

New Zealand Transport 

Agency Waka Kotahi in 

support of the survey’s 

findings. The survey is 

still open. 

After holding 

community meetings 

and reviewing the 

survey results, Weenink said 

blanket speed limit reductions 

are “deeply unpopular” with the 


Vanessa 

Weenink 

highway’s users. 

“I was surprised with the 

percentage of people who 

wanted them back up. It’s 

not a scientifically valid 

survey, but it was a great 

chance to be open and 

listen to people,” she said. 

Speed limits were 

reduced on State Highway 

75 in September 2022. 

In the Government’s 

draft speed rule, speed 

limit reductions on rural State 

Highways since January 1, 2020 

will be reversed by NZTA, unless 

there is demonstrated public support 

for keeping the lower limit. 

Weenink said the letter serves 

as her key submission on the issue 

and an expression of what the 

community wants from NZTA. 

Weenink told Bay Harbour 

News in April data she received 

from rural Canterbury area 

police commander Peter Cooper 

showed fewer crashes after the 

speed limit decreases, which 

changed her mind on restoring 

the higher limits. 

This was after campaigning at 

the election for the increase as 

VIEWS: Banks 

Peninsula MP 

Vanessa Weenink 

has been running 

a survey on State 

Highway 75 

speed limits. Of 

the more than 

1600 respondents, 

about 75 per cent 

favoured returning 

the speed limit 

to 100km/h from 

Halswell to Little 

River. 

long as it was safe to do so. 

Weenink denies the letter to 

NZTA is another reversal in her 

position, saying “safety should 

still be taken into consideration” 

for any upcoming speed limit 

changes. 

“While I acknowledge that the 

reduction in speed limits has led 

to a decrease in crashes and no 

fatalities, safety must be balanced 

with practicality and community 

sentiment,” Weenink said in the 

letter. 

NZTA did not respond to 

requests for comment.

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1. Is as lonely as royalist can be (8) 

4. Go down piste on time for take-off (4) 

8. Spirit of the Samurai returns in part (3) 

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Across 

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9. Singing voice (5) 

10. Plant extract (7) 

11. Porridge ingredient (7) 

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17. Even-handed (4) 

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5. Meatball (7) 

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REAL ESTATE 

Three properties on Laing Cres. Heathcote Valley 

ADVERTISING FEATURE 

Charming Two-Bedroom Unit Family Retreat In the Valley As Is Where Is, Unlock The Potential 

1/35 Laing Crescent, Heathcote 

Deadline Sale: Tues 23 July (USP) 

NEW 

LISTING 

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living/dining, 1 car garage, 

1 off-street park - www.rwferrymead.co.nz/OPA31063 

Open Home: Wed. 5:00pm - 5:45pm 

Nestled in the picturesque Heathcote Valley, this delightful twobedroom 

unit is impeccably maintained and in excellent condition, 

offering beautiful views and all the comforts you need, whether 

you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize. 

The home features a low-maintenance and easy-care design 

that allows you to spend less time on upkeep and more time 

enjoying life, making it a perfect lock-and-leave option. Located in 

a peaceful friendly cul-de-sac, it's perfectly situated to make the 

most of the beautiful surroundings in the valley. North-facing, the 

all-day sun and double glazing ensure a bright and warm living 

space year-round, providing excellent natural light and insulation 

which create a welcoming atmosphere. 

The property includes a very tidy internal access single car garage, 

along with an additional off-street parking space. This makes it 

easy to come and go, knowing you have secure parking available. 

Adding to the appeal is a covered patio with native plantings, garden 

and lawn, ideal for social activities and relaxation. Whether you're 

hosting a barbecue with friends or simply enjoying a quiet evening 

under the stars, the private outdoor areas enhance the home's 

lifestyle appeal. This home truly ticks every box and is a must-see. 

Don't miss your chance to secure a piece of paradise in the beautiful 

micro-climate of Heathcote Valley! Contact Ahmad today! 

53 Laing Crescent, Heathcote 

Price by negotiation 

UNDER 

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4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living, 2 car garage, 2 offstreet 

parks - www.rwferrymead.co.nz/OPA31057 

Discover the perfect family home in the heart of Heathcote Valley. 

This stunning property boasts four generously sized bedrooms, 

ensuring ample space for everyone. The entire home is bathed in 

natural sunlight throughout the day, creating a warm and inviting 

atmosphere. Enjoy the comfort of partial double glazing and a 

cozy fireplace for heating. 

The property features two well-appointed bathrooms, adding 

convenience for the whole family. A double car garage and a small 

workshop provide plenty of storage and space for hobbies or 

projects. The low-maintenance design of the home ensures you 

spend more time enjoying life and less time on upkeep. 

The ambiance in Heathcote Valley is truly amazing-you'll feel 

miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet you're only 

a 15-minute drive to the CBD and 10 minutes to Sumner Beach. 

For outdoor enthusiasts, the Port Hills walking tracks are just 5 

minutes away. 

With plenty of room for adding value, this property offers endless 

possibilities for customization. Whether you envision expanding 

the outdoor living space, creating a lush garden oasis, or modernizing 

the interior, the potential is limitless. This is your 

opportunity to shape a home that perfectly suits your family's 

needs and tastes. Don't wait around, this property must sell! 

Make it your family's new haven... contact Ahmad today! 

3 Laing Crescent, Heathcote 

Asking price $750,000 

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage, 4 off-street 

parks - www.rwferrymead.co.nz/OPA30944 

Seize the opportunity to create your dream home with this 

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this diamond in the rough awaits your vision and creativity to 

unlock its full potential. 

With a spacious section offering ample room to build and expand, 

the possibilities are endless. Whether you're dreaming of a modern 

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This property presents an exceptional opportunity for developers 

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and create the home you've always imagined. 

Ahmad Sultani 

M. 021 104 7115 

Office: (03) 384 4179 

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23 DUBLIN STREET | LYTTELTON | 03 328 8740 

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FAMILY FRIENDLY - EVERYBODY WELCOME


Just Arrived - Fresh Stock 

2024 VRX 4WD 

selection of 

colours available 

$49,990 

travelled only 

8,000 to 12,000km 

EX-RENTAL CLEARANCE 

HUGE SAVINGS ON LOW KM LATE MODELS 

CHRISTCHURCH MITSUBISHI 

386 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch 

Ph 03 379 0588 | christchurchmitsubishi.co.nz 

DIAMOND DEALER 

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1% 

FINANCE 

APR FIXED | ZERO DEPOSIT | 24 MONTH TERM 

HURRY! LIMITED TIME OFFER! 

* 

*Finance offer available on New Nissan Juke, Qashqai and X-Trail models registered between 01/07/2024 and 30/09/2024. Approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services New Zealand only. Fixed interest rate of 1% p.a. only available on loan terms up to 24 

months (3.9% p.a. applies for 25-36 months, 4.9% p.a. applies for 37-48 months and 5.9% for 49-60 month loan terms). No deposit required. Terms and conditions apply. This offer includes an establishment fee of $375, PPSR fee of $8.05, Dealer Origination 

Fee of $495 and $10 account keeping fee. All lease and some fleet purchasers excluded. Nissan reserves the right to vary, extend or withdraw this offer. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. 

CHRISTCHURCH NISSAN, 386 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch 

Ph: 03 595 6820 

www.christchurchnissan.co.nz 

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024 

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UP TO 70% OFF # 

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CLEAROUT 

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Over 10,000 units priced to clear! 

Strictly while stocks last. Stock will vary by store. 

UP TO 

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Clearout 

Hard Furniture 

UP TO 

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Small Appliances 

UP TO 

40% OFF # 

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Audio 

AT LEAST 

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550 Colombo Street, 

Christchurch 

Smiths City Northwood 

1 Radcliffe Rd, 

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Smiths City Hornby 

6 Tower Street, 

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# Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Valid 17 – 23 July 2024. Strictly while stocks last. Stock will vary by store, please contact your local store to check availability. Discount is off the full retail price, not available in conjunction with any other offer. 

Excludes Clearance. Applies to Clearout Lines only. Advertised products are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent stock available in all stores. Some offers apply to floor stock, ex-display, ex-repair, scratched and damaged items and end 

of line or overstocked items. Smiths City will not be liable for any damage or faults in any product that was specifically drawn to your attention before purchase. Where a fault was not drawn to your attention and the product is faulty it can either be 

exchanged for an item at the same value as the purchase price paid by you, or, if there is no item of the same value, a full refund will be given. Ask in-store for full details and exclusions. Personal shoppers only, Trade and Commercial sales are excluded.

UP TO 70% OFF # 

MASSIVE STOCK 

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On New & Display Model 

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Strictly while stocks last. Stock will vary by store. 

Samsung 655L 

Double Door Fridge 

$1629 

9070134 / RS62R5015B4/SA 

was 

$2949 

LG CordZero A9T 

Lite Auto-Emptying 

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Cleaner with 

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- White 60004066 

$749 

40% 

OFF # 

Panasonic Lightweight Cordless 

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60004461 / MC-SBM20HG43 

was 

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was 

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+ Bonus Accessories 

worth $218^ 

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OFF # 

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MKII Queen Mattress 

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25% 

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# 

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Upholstered Slatbed 

60003821 

was 

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70% 

OFF 

# 

Pursonic 1.7L Blue LED 

Glass Kettle 

60003556 

$34 

was 

$149 

75% 

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# 

50% OFF # 20-50% OFF # Clearout Barstools 

Clearout Electric Blankets Clearout Portable Heating 

from $69 

Find even more massive clearout deals in-store! 

20% off 

selected NZ Made 

Dining, Bedroom & 

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Sleepyhead Chiropractic 

HD & HDX Beds # 

Excludes HD Ultra 

50% off 

Sleepyhead Sanctuary 

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Salford Fabric Corner 

Lounge Suite 9062552 

$2799 50% 

was 

$5799 

OFF # 

Smiths City Colombo St 

550 Colombo Street, 

Christchurch 

Smiths City Northwood 

1 Radcliffe Rd, 

Christchurch 

Smiths City Hornby 

6 Tower Street, 

Christchurch 

# Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Valid 17 – 23 July 2024. Strictly while stocks last. Stock will vary by store, please contact your local store to check availability. Discount is off the full retail price, not available in conjunction with any other offer. 

Excludes Clearance. Applies to Clearout Lines only. Advertised products are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent stock available in all stores. Some offers apply to floor stock, ex-display, ex-repair, scratched and damaged items and end 

of line or overstocked items. Smiths City will not be liable for any damage or faults in any product that was specifically drawn to your attention before purchase. Where a fault was not drawn to your attention and the product is faulty it can either be 

exchanged for an item at the same value as the purchase price paid by you, or, if there is no item of the same value, a full refund will be given. Ask in-store for full details and exclusions. Personal shoppers only, Trade and Commercial sales are excluded. 

^ Bonus LG CordZero A9T Lite Vacuum Cleaner Accessories offer valid while stocks last. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. See in-store or online for full details.


23 CELIA STREET | REDCLIFFS 

HOMECHRISTCHURCH.CO.NZ 

HOME CHRISTCHURCH LIMITED, LICENSED REAA 2008


155 RICHMOND HILL ROAD | RICHMOND HILL 

FOR SALE 

Thoughtfully designed and enjoyed by Max Capocaccia from MC Architect Studio, a retreat created from the ground 

up offers a simplistic lifestyle to enjoy. This 2 stage post quake build offers an eco-conscious lifestyle whilst boasting 

modern comforts. 

Designed with a strong emphasis on thermal comfort, the house effortlessly maintains a pleasant atmosphere 

throughout the year. Natural ventilation is facilitated by three strategically placed skylights, allowing fresh, cool 

breezes to flow through the living spaces. 

The heart of the HOME is a thoughtfully designed space with both the kitchen and living areas leading to a large deck, 

making entertaining a breeze. The living area boasts floor-to-ceiling windows to fully appreciate the unique views of 

this hillside HOME, and the high ceilings add to the light-filled atmosphere. 

The Mediterranean theme is embraced with earthy tones, rustic textures, and ample natural light filtering through 

large windows that frame the picturesque landscape. The open floor plan promotes a sense of spaciousness and 

connectivity, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. 

With two bedrooms located on the lower level of the HOME, both open up into the garden, creating the perfect 

environment to unwind and connect with nature. A third bedroom is located on the top floor, perfect for guests or an 

office space. Both levels have their own bathroom, perfect for the entire family on busy mornings. 

This HOME is more than just a dwelling; It invites you to embrace an easy lifestyle while enjoying the serenity of the 

Kaikoura mountains and the allure of Sumner Beach. Welcome to your own slice of paradise. 

EDDIE SPRY 

021 156 5884 

eddie@homechch.co.nz 

JO GRAMS 

021 250 6921 

jo@homechch.co.nz 

3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR 

822M2 (MORE OR LESS)


23 CELIA STREET | REDCLIFFS 

AUCTION: 12PM, 3 AUGUST 2024, ONSITE (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) 

Premium Seaside Living 

This easy-living HOME, sought after for lifestyle and convenience, is ready for you and your family to enjoy. 

Offering an abundance of sun-drenched land, extending over 680m2 (more or less), this modern 3-bedroom, fully 

double-glazed HOME provides a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for creating lasting memories. 

The open-plan light-filled kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly onto the private northwest-facing deck - 

overlooking an expansive flat lawn bordered by established olive and fruit trees - the perfect place to entertain and 

enjoy family life. 

The HOME features an under-tile heated family bathroom, dedicated laundry room, and a separate second toilet for 

practicality. A new heat pump, gas hot water and a smart vent system enhance relaxed living. 

Embrace simple Saturday mornings exploring the Mt. Pleasant markets, walking down the new coastal pathway, and 

stopping in at the boutique cafés that Redcliffs has to offer. Walking distance to the new medical centre, dentist and 

library. Te Raekura Redcliffs School is just at the end of the street, making it an easy choice for education and 

community immersion. 

With the move-in date set for our new owners, they are committed to selling this HOME. Opportunities to secure a 

family HOME on the flat in Redcliffs are limited. It's not just a HOME—it's the lifestyle on offer that you can't 

replicate. 

EDDIE 

SPRY 

021 156 5884 

eddie@homechch.co.nz 

3 BED 1 BATH 2 CARPARKS 

680M2 (MORE OR LESS)


FOR SALE 

12 JAMESON AVENUE | ST ALBANS 

DEADLINE: 12PM, 23 JULY 2024 


58 OPAWA ROAD | OPAWA 


2 BED 1 BATH 2 CAR + SLEEPOUT 

24 FLOCKTON STREET | MAIREHAU 



RECENTLY SOLD 

46 1 COLERIDGE FRANCIS AVENUE TERRACE | ST| ALBANS LYTTELTON 

SOLD: $1,367,000 

$670,000 

53 BED 31 BATH 2 LIVING 2 CAR 

10 STOUT STREET | WAIMAIRI BEACH 

SOLD: $1,620,000 


24A VOELAS ROAD | LYTTELTON 

SOLD: $610,000 


258 ISLAND ROAD | KAIAPOI 

SOLD: $850,000 

5 BED 3 BATH 2 LIVING 2 CAR 

15 GRESHAM TCE | NEW BRIGHTON 

SOLD: $575,000 


1/20 GRANGE STREET | OPAWA 

SOLD: $830,000 

2 LIVING 4 BED 2 BATH 3 CAR 

186 MAIN ROAD, REDCLIFFS | 03 930 1323 34A LONDON STREET, LYTTELTON | 021 250 6921

Bay Harbour: July 17, 2024

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