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Feature Property

Home Is Where The Heart Is 98 George Street, Tinwald

Step inside and you’ll immediately feel at home. Recently decorated lounge uses the old fire place as a visual decor feature (there is a heat pump for warmth). Open plan dining kitchen area. The kitchen has had extensive renovations and is now lovely and modern. There are three pretty bedrooms, two double and one single, all have wardrobes. The bathroom is sure to impress. An added bonus of this property is the second toilet. The exterior has recently been painted -

add some decking and enhance your private fully fenced rear yard ideal for children and pets.

$265,000 Open Saturday, July 16 10.30am – 11.00am

ashburton.harcourts.co.nz/ AS050716

Helena Ratten

0274-577-998 or 03 308-6497

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd, Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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

Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

ENTER THE PROPERTY MARKET FAMILY LIVING AT ITS BEST

AFFORDABLE

ROOM TO MOVE

OPEN HOME

$289,000 WEB ID AU49779 BUYERS $497,000+ WEB ID AU50332 BUYERS $269,000+ WEB ID AU49773 $475,000 WEB ID AU50580 WESTSIDE TINWALD TINWALD EASTSIDE 8 Andrew Street 25 Nursery Drive 70 Grove Street 112 Middle Road Excellent Allenton location with a large Spacious kitchen between two living areas, Solid three bedroom brick home with A generous sized family home with open 3 4 3 4 section for the family. this home will impress. Heat pump, under sunny living areas. Compliant log burner, plan living, separate lounge and four Set to catch the sun with two double floor heating to tiled kitchen and insulation up and down likely to meet new bedrooms plus a games room. This family bedrooms plus a sunroom. Just been bathrooms, three bedrooms plus office or rental standards. An excellent opportunity home has been modernised and is situated 1 2 1 2 re-insulated underfloor and in the ceiling. fourth bedroom. Master with en-suite. to enter the market. Good range of on a large section with a mix of outdoor Single garaging. Patios off both lounges and easy care outbuildings. spaces to keep everyone entertained. gardens. 1 2 1 1 VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am

AFFORDABLE LIVING

AFFORDABLE FAMILY LIVING

TIME TO BE TEMPTED

IF SIZE MATTERS

OPEN HOME

BUYERS $365,000+ WEB ID AU50597 BUYERS $358,000+ WEB ID AU50495 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU50421 BUYERS $330,000+ WEB ID AU50049 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 10 Houston Place 63 Racecourse Road 1/10 Cross Street 49 Princes Street An appealing split level three bedroom If you're looking for space here it is. Quality townhouse with spacious sunny Then this substantial three bedroom (four 3 3 2 3+ home situated on a corner site overlooking Approximately 1280sqm section with living areas looking out over attractive well or a sunroom) brick home is for you. tree lined street in a popular Allenton established gardens, perfect for the kids or fenced garden. Roomy living areas, separate bathroom, location. Partly renovated with an family BBQ's. Three bedroom brick home shower and toilet. Double garage with VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am 1 1 1 1 opportunity to further enhance. Pleasant with modern kitchen and updated ample space outside to spread out and DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 21st July, landscaped gardens and outdoor living. bathroom with separate shower and bath. enjoy. 2016 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am

VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am

A MUST VIEW

MOVE IN AND RELAX

PRIVATE AND PEACEFUL

ATTRACTIVE INSIDE AND OUT

OPEN HOME

BUYERS $308,000+ WEB ID AU49330 $425,000 WEB ID AU50449 $365,000 WEB ID AU50221 BUYERS $299,000+ WEB ID AU49858 TINWALD WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 6 Johnstone Street 48 Lane Street 15 Woods Street 13 Suffolk Street Situated on a wonderfully sunny corner site Redecorated throughout with kitchen, Situated in a quiet culdesac near the Creek Tidily presented family home or investment 2 3 3 3 with a pleasant outlook this two bedroom bathroom, flooring and log fire on Road shops is this three bedroom home opportunity. Three bedrooms and sunny townhouse is a must to view.. Ample wetback, you can move in and enjoy. master with ensuite, and an office with living areas looking out over the spacious heating options and set nicely for the sun Spacious lounge with study nook, three internal access through to double garage. back yard. Modernised kitchen and recent 1 2 2 1 with internal access to garage (auto door), bedrooms, master with en-suite, this home Spacious lounge, with compliant log fire refurbishments add to the appeal of this all located handy to shopping centre. will tick boxes. and floor mounted heat pump. home. VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 10.45 - 11.15am

WE'VE FOUND IT

VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 11.00 - 11.30am

VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm

Large sunny sections $242,000

SOLD

$236,000

SOLD

$242,000

SOLD

$236,000

$242,000

SOLD

SOLD $236,000

$242,000

SOLD

1268m2

$249,000

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$235,000

SOLD

$235,000

897m2

888m2

SOLD

$235,000

$240,000

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$228,000

$245,000

944m2

$245,000

$235,000

877m2

SOLD

$245,000

$240,000

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$235,000

886m2

$242,000

$240,000

SOLD

$235,000

$245 ,000

SOLD

$242,000

SOLD

Rachel Curd 027 228 9401

$235,000

SOLD

$235,000

SOLD SOLD

$232,000

OPEN HOME

SOLD $232,000

$238,000

Murray Young 027 434 0942

Kirsty Clay 027 308 7557

SOLD

$245,000

SOLD

$235,000

BUYERS $279,000+ WEB ID AU50575 EASTSIDE 35 Wakanui Road Solid and affordable. Three bedroom brick 3 home in popular location. Nicely laid out section. Well fenced. Double garage. Early viewing recommended. 1 VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm

SOLD

$215,000

SOLD $230,000

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$209,000

SOLD

$235,000

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$209,000

$235,000

* Single level dwellings only

$245,000

OLD S$249,000

Priced from

$238,000

www.propertybrokers.co.nz

Excellent views

Turton Green

Hamish Niles 027 435 6265

Marilyn Cross 027 435 6311

Clark McLeod 027 432 2194

Karen McRae 027 436 4146

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

Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

COSY FAMILY HOME

DEADLINE SALE IDEAL FIRST HOME

VENDORS ON THE MOVE

WEB ID AU47860 WESTSIDE 12 Wills Street Make the time to view this lovely character home. Four bedrooms, three up and one down with two bathrooms recently modernised. Great kitchen/living and lovely private courtyard. Formal dining and lounge plus office - fabulous decor throughout. Double garage and an easy care section, close to town and top westside location. VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 12.15 - 12.45pm DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 27th July, 2016 OPEN HOME at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) $345,000 WEB ID AU50108 RAKAIA 91 Michael Street Spacious, sunny and warm, immaculate! 3 This 3 bedroom home offers open plan living with stunning views overlooking the 4 spacious sloping gardens. Log fire on 1 wetback, heat pump for convenience. Private BBQ area, two garden sheds and a 2 single garage. 1

OPEN HOME $344,000 WEB ID AU49870 TINWALD 169 Grove Street This extremely tidy three bedroom home 3 has an excellent kitchen for the chef in the family and a spacious open plan living room built for all day sun. Heated by a gas 1 log burner for those colder days. VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 11.30 - 12.00pm

OPEN HOME

CHARACTER AND CHARM

DESIRABLE LOCATION

OPEN HOME

CHECK THIS OUT!

VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 12.15 - 1.00pm

PLEASANT OUTLOOK

BUYERS $360,000+ WEB ID AU50200 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU50631 BUYERS $358,000+ WEB ID AU50459 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU50346 WESTSIDE ASHBURTON EASTSIDE TINWALD 103 Belt Road 73a Wills Street 45 Wellington Street 5 Millibrook Place Admired for its street appeal, nows your This quality three bedroom townhouse First time to the market is this beautifully Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac of Millibrook 3 3 4 3 chance to put your own stamp on it and ooses quality and all day sun. presented and much loved family home. Place is this well appointed three bedroom make it your own. Spacious lounge Built to capture the sun, the large living home. VIEW 16 Jul 2.45 - 3.30pm & 17 Jul 11.30 opening to patio area, heat pump and log area has a compliant log fire and the 12.30pm VIEW By Appointment 1 1 1 2 fire, adjoining dining and kitchen, three spacious kitchen overlooks the garden DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 29th July, DEADLINE SALE closes Wednesday 20th double bedrooms and great storage. area. Four double bedrooms. 2016 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) July, 2016 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 1.30 - 2.00pm

SPACIOUS YET COSY

WARM AND COMFORTABLE

VIEW By Appointment

SUNNY SPACIOUS LIVING

YOU JUST GET TO MOVE IN

BUYERS $638,000+ WEB ID AU50218 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU50316 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU50131 $355,000 WEB ID AU49948 WESTSIDE RAKAIA WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 8 Westpark Close 2/58 Normanby Street 13 Hanrahan Street 18 Kerr Street Built for the sun with two living areas, Comfortable and cosy 2 bedroom home in This sunny three bedroom home will Our vendor has completed substantial 4 2 3 3 central kitchen and dining area, office, four a good Rakaia location. impress from the moment you enter the redecoration and renovations on this solid bedrooms all opening out to private front door. three bedroom home and now it's ready VIEW By Appointment gardens. Custom built cabinetry, built in for you to move into. Large garaging and a VIEW By Appointment 2 1 1 1 DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 22nd July, sound system, spacious bathrooms. This wide range of outbuildings. 2016 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior) DEADLINE SALE closes Monday 18th July, home has it all and more. VIEW By Appointment 2016 at 4.00pm VIEW By Appointment

CENTRAL SITE

FIRST FLOOR OFFICE

$215,000 WEB ID AU49696 BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID AC50263 EASTSIDE ASHBURTON 322 Havelock Street 54-56 Dobson Street A well located property just a short walk First floor office space with four offices, kitchenette 1 from the town centre. This one bedroom and toilet together with covered and uncovered home provides plenty of potential with a parking. Excellent semi central location just off main generous sized section. This residential A highway. Approx. 86sqm office space plus ground 1 zone provides an opportunity for high floor parking or storage area. density development such as apartments. VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment

NORTH FACING SECTION

$229,500 WEB ID AU50288 WESTSIDE 15 Douglas Drive Set in the popular Turton Green subdivision this 982sqm north facing site is priced to sell. Build your dream here and site your home to suit your requirements. Was $245,000 now $229,500. VIEW By Appointment

PERFECT LIFESTYLE SECTION

$230,000 WEB ID AL50026 ASHBURTON 61 Lake Hood Drive • Spacious 1.24 hectare lifestyle section • North west aspect and views to the mountains • Entrance off Lake Hood Drive • Full services available Located in the popular Stage 12 Lake Hood lifestyle subdivision. Value for money here for a great building platform. Be quick to secure, build and start enjoying the Lake Hood lifestyle. VIEW By Appointment

www.propertybrokers.co.nz

HASTINGS MCLEOD LTD CANTERBURY

Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

ELEGANCE, CHARM & SPACE

8HA - ZONED RESIDENTIAL

0800 FOR LAND

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AL50596 ASHBURTON 98 Taits Road 1.3 hectares on quiet "No Exit" road only 5kms from Town Centre. Kitchen, living room, dining room. Spacious lounge. Five bedrooms, three in house and two in serviced sleepout. Spacious mature grounds plus good shedding. Swimming pool. VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 11.00 - 11.45am DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 5th August, 2016 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior)

3 3

OPEN HOME

WELL POSITIONED - 226HA

OPEN HOME

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AR50461 ASHBURTON 293 Hackthorne Road • 101ha freehold + 125ha ADC leasehold • 10kms Mayfield, 34kms Ashburton • Lismore soils • Borderdyke irrigation - Mayfield Hinds • Currently leased for dairy support

WEB ID AL50591 DEADLINE SALE EASTSIDE 61 Albert Street VIEW Saturday 16 Jul 10.00 - 11.00am On the immediate north-east town boundary - a logical DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 19th August, 2016 at development proposition for expansion. The 3.00pm, (unless sold prior) photographs explain the potential for residential sections. Retiring off the farm or looking for an exciting project the property boasts a recently refurbished modern 4 bedroom home and outbuildings. Private oh so private 4 at the end of a secluded lane - few know that it even exists. Set in attractive landscaped setting overlooking 2 an expansive lawn and garden with full orchard and vines. An intriguing proposition.

"Portobello" has been held by the same family for three generations and comes to the market for the first time in over a century. Good soils, nutrient allocation, reliable irrigation ex Mayfield Hinds Scheme, potential of piped water to boundary from 2017. VIEW By Appointment DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 11th August, 2016 at 1.00pm, (unless sold prior)

4+ 3

LIFESTYLE 8HA

$695,000 + GST (IF ANY) PRIME BARELAND - 34HA

$1,600,000 + GST (IF ANY)

WEB ID AL50283

WEB ID AR50509

TINWALD 219 Hinds Highway

ASHBURTON 794 Methven Highway

• Comfortable three bedroom home with three car garaging. • Stables, training track, equestrian opportunities. • Irrigation consent and spray irrigation. • Affordable lifestyle with several land use options

Situated in the favored Winchmore District, 11kms from Ashburton this bareland title of 34.3050 hectares is well positioned for further development options. Great road frontage, mountain views and aspect to all day sun makes this the perfect blank canvas to create a quality small farm/lifestyle property. Productive soils with sought after Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation supply provide the ideal opportunity to continue as dairy support or move to several other land uses. Land of this quality and location are not often available so recommend immediate inspection. VIEW By Appointment

A well located property only 2kms from Ashburton. Irrigation offers reliable grazing and land use options. Tidy homestead, garaging, buildings, infrastructure compliment this lifestyle property. VIEW By Appointment

3+ 2 2

NEW LISTING

$1,100,000 + GST (IF ANY) GENEROUS LIFESTYLE

MINUTES FROM TOWN - 27 HA

WEB ID AR50508 TINWALD 64 Winslow Westerfield Road A property like this is hard to find. 27 hectares with a 12 litre/second irrigation water right. Very well laid out with central lanes system and excellent post and netting fencing, workshop and covered yards plus four bay implement/hay shed. A very comfortable permanent material home in a private sheltered setting. A great opportunity to purchase a farm start or semi retirement block only minutes out of Ashburton. VIEW By Appointment

3 1

NEW LISTING

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BY NEGOTIATION WEB ID AL50238 TINWALD 66 Hollands Road • Great location near town boundary 4+ • Substantial four bedroom + office 285sqm home • K-line irrigated with well consent 2 • Numerous options for income potential VIEW By Appointment

LI ST IN G NE W STYLISH STANDOUT TOWNHOUSE

Allenton

STUNNING DESIGN

Ashburton

18A Turton Street

For Sale

10D Primrose Place

For Sale

This brand new townhouse situated on a fully fenced 535m² rear section with three double bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in robe must not be missed. Open plan kitchen, dining, living with great indoor/ outdoor flow. Well appointed kitchen with walk-in pantry. Large single with internal access, plus great storage.

$435,000 View Sat 11-11.45am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/552618

John Lamb

M 022 171 8321 B 03 307 7377 john.lamb@bayleys.co.nz

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

Brand new three - four bedroom home finished to the highest standard. Superior specification including feature tiles, insulated garage door and landscaped gardens. Master bedroom with striking ensuite bathroom and generous walkthrough wardrobe. Located at the end of a cul-desac in the popular Lochlea subdivision.

$650,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/552184

Brad Wallis

M 022 350 2269 B 03 307 7377 brad.wallis@bayleys.co.nz

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

LIVING IN STYLE

Allenton

EXECUTIVE FINISH

Allenton

28 Charlesworth Drive

For Sale

21 Douglas Drive

For Sale

Just completed this large four bedroom home is ideally sited for outdoor living. Functional yet stylish and modern with all the typical refinements expected for modern easy living. Internally this property has large living spaces together with four bedrooms and ensuite. Loads of storage and double garage.

$625,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/550853

Mick Hydes and Debbie Boon

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

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

SEE THE VALUE HERE 26 James Street Great opportunity here to purchase this three bedroom brick home on a 1,138sqm section with larger than most double garage. Huge potential in this home, good size kitchen and living area. HRV system, heat pump, private section located in Allenton area, handy to schools and the shopping centre.

70A Thomson Street Don’t delay come and see for yourself this sunny modern townhouse. The air-conditioned living area is large and the kitchen is styled beautifully. Three bedrooms and spacious bathroom with separate laundry and internal access double garage. Great sized shed with power. Patio with shade sale for the summer months. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

$699,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/551197

Mick Hydes and Debbie Boon

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

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

Allenton

DESIRABLE WEST SIDE LOCATION

Price by Negotiation

53 & 55 Harrison Street

View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/552344 Eliza Waszczak M 021 039 1770 B 03 307 7377

eliza.waszczak@bayleys.co.nz

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

THE ONE YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR

Up market highly specified home of 281sqm situated in Turton Green on a 1000sqm section. Consisting of two generous size living area’s, a great kitchen with a generous butler’s pantry. Excellent outdoor living areas to entertain all your friends who will want to stay. To accommodate this there are four double bedrooms.

Attractive Billy Thomas design close to the Allenton shopping centre. Located on 1,722sqm lot in two separate titles. This three bedroom, two living area home has many options. Separate living and living/dining room with modern kitchen. Spacious bathroom. Additional lined workshop that could be a sleepout.

Allenton Price by Negotiation

View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/552485 Ray Knight

M 027 434 0139 B 03 307 7377 ray.knight@bayleys.co.nz

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

Tinwald

FAMILY HOME

Tinwald

Deadline Sale

14 Millibrook Place

Price by Negotiation

Mick Hydes and Debbie Boon

Your chance to own a lovely home in this idealic subdivision. A very honest 236sqm home of three bedrooms and generous living. Great outdoor living facing the north for balmy evening BBQ’s including a fantastic sail in case the sun is too hot. Extremely neat and well planted section bordering a stream which is securely fenced.

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $425,000 on or before 3pm, Wed 27 Jul 2016 View Sat 12.15-12.45pm or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/552593 M 027 437 9696 or 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $495,000 View Sat 1-1.30pm or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/551459

Mick Hydes and Debbie Boon

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

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

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

www.bayleys.co.nz

AN AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITY

Allenton

SELLING BELOW RATEABLE VALUE

Ashburton

29 Churchill Avenue

Price by Negotiation

1 Burnett Street

For Sale

Mick Hydes and Debbie Boon

Plenty of options here for this four bedroom Westside villa. With the house placed at the front of the quarter acre section, this property lends itself to subdivision, restoration of the existing villa or complete re-development of the site. This would also make a great rental investment.

What a fantastic location, very close to Allenton shopping centre. This two bedroom unit is situated on a quiet street and is the back one of two. Plenty of room for pets and a vegie patch - its your choice. Nice and private but sunny, warm with living facing the west. There is a single carport with a lock up storage area.

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $230,000 View Sat 11.30-12pm or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/552430 M 027 437 9696 or 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

$335,000 View Sat 11.30-12pm or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/552122

Brad Wallis

M 022 350 2269 B 03 307 7377 brad.wallis@bayleys.co.nz

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

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Tinwald

RENOVATORS DREAM

Netherby

13 Grove Street

Price by Negotiation

107 Eton Street

For Sale

This delightful permanent material home is positioned on a 928sqm section. Such a versatile property that would perform well as a first home, family home or investment. Open plan living, three bedrooms, sunny patio, and tandem garaging. Winter warmth is assured with heat pump, HRV and brand new compliant fire.

The vendor invites offers over $325,000 View Sat 12-12.30pm or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/552462

Eliza Waszczak M 021 039 1770 B 03 307 7377

eliza.waszczak@bayleys.co.nz

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

EXCLUSIVE REAR RACECOURSE ROAD SUBDIVISION Racecourse Road Lot 3 800m² $195,000 Lot 4 815m² SOLD Lot 5 939m² $212,000 Hurry, only two of these exclusive west facing sections left. All are fenced and waiting for new homes to be constructed. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Now is your opportunity to make this open plan, two bedroom plus sun room home your own. A double garage and securely fenced backyard will ensure peace of mind for your children and/or pets. The 961sqm section allows subdivision potential. Close to the Netherby shops and schools.

$252,500 View Sat 12-12.45am or by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/552449

John Lamb

M 022 171 8321 B 03 307 7377 john.lamb@bayleys.co.nz

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

Allenton

IDYLLIC LIFESTYLE CLOSE TO TOWN

Ashburton

For Sale

175 Company Road

For Sale Offers Over $590,000 View Sun 11.15am - 12.00pm www.bayleys.co.nz/552470

View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/550437 Jenny Gray

M 027 452 2888 B 03 307 7377 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz

This 2.0234 hectare lifestyle block offers a rural outlook only minutes from Ashburton Township. This three bedroom home with open plan living plus separate lounge would be perfect for a family or as a retirement option. Six paddocks, three bay workshop garage and a small set of sheep yards. Zoned Residential D - subdivision potential. WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 2400 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

George Morris

M 027 212 8668 george.morris@bayleys.co.nz

OPTIONS TO LEASE AND PURCHASE

Lismore

671 Hinds Lismore Road

Deadline Sale

This highly productive 222.2 hectare farm boasts a mixture of Lismore and Templeton soils as well as a full allocation of Mayfield Hinds Irrigation Scheme water, giving its purchaser options for a productive cropping, breeding, grazing or finishing farm. The farm is offered as the following two blocks: For Lease: 157.1 hectare (subject to survey) bare land farm with many desirable qualities. Productive Lismore soils coupled with a full allocation of scheme water enables the property to continually produce quality winter feed crops as well as cereals and permanent pasture. A storage pond secures the farms ability to irrigate through its two centre pivot irrigators. For Sale: 65.1 hectare (subject to survey) block with highly sought after Templeton soils and fully shared up for irrigation. Two water storage ponds are filled by the scheme and then delivered through a Turborainer Irrigator.

12pm, Wed 3 Aug 2016 (unless sold prior) View by appointment www.bayleys.co.nz/552456

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 2400 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

George Morris

M 027 212 8668 george.morris@bayleys.co.nz

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

Bayleys Ashburton - 03 307 7377

www.bayleys.co.nz

Open Home

23 Beach Road, Hampstead

37 Hanrahan Street, Allenton

1/378 Burnett Street, Ashburton

Kiwi Saver Peps

A wee bit special- great price reduction

Vendor Must Sell!

If you are eligible for Kiwi Saver then I have the house for you. - Double glazed aluminum windows - Insulated ceiling and under floor - 2 bedrooms plus hobby room - Heat pump - Double Garage and plenty of off street New to the market and sure to be snapped up quick.

$275,000 View Saturday 10:15 - 10:45am rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21255 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21255 Carrie-ann Summers 021 165 3091 carrie-ann.summers@raywhite.com LICENSED

- 4 bedrooms (master with en-suite & WIR) - Double living spaces - Entertainers kitchen - stunning bathroom, separate toilet & laundry - Masport log fire & Mitsubishi heat pump & under tile heating - Cladding - Central Otago schist, cedar weatherboards & Axon panel

(REAA 2008)

For Sale $659,000 View Saturday 10:45 - 11:15am www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21117 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21117 Kim Miller 0272 368 627 kim.miller@raywhite.com

- 2 Bedroom townhouse - New carpet - New drapes - Freshly painted - Internal access double garage - Gas water/Heater + DVS system

LICENSED

(REAA 2008)

Open Home

(REAA 2008)

Open Home

10 Albert Street, Ashburton

46a McMurdo Street, Tinwald

26 Mitchell Place, Ashburton

A Great Way to Start

Investors/1st Home Buyers

A Gem - Dont Let This One get away

This lovely character home has been completely rejuvenated and awaits your immediate inspection. This homes appearance is enviable in many ways as it has been neutrally painted inside and out, has had a new Kitchen installed with open plan layout into the living area. The bathroom has also had a makeover and is beautifully presented with the generous space being a real asset.

1st home buyers not afraid of a little bit of work to create some equity. This back section house needs a little bit of TLC given to it to bring it back to its original glory. Sitting on 1/4 acre has a spacious living area and a great size kitchen. 3 big bedrooms with great storage cupboards and wardrobes. Plenty of room for pets and kids.

For Sale Offers over $279,000 View Saturday 11:15-11:45 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21265 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21265 Armand Vandereik 021 597 527 (03) 3078317 armand.vandereik@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

For Sale $277,000 View Saturday 11:45 -12:15pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21231 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21231 Jarrod Ross 0272 594 644 jarrod.ross@raywhite.com LICENSED

- Summer Hill Stone - 3 good size bedrooms - Sunny living areas - Double Garage This well presented home has open plan kitchen/dining and a separate lounge which flows from the family area. To keep you nice and cosy in the winter months there are 2 heat pumps.

(REAA 2008)

Open Home

27 Grey Street, Ashburton

18a Oak Grove, Ashburton

84 Thomson Street, Ashburton

Ashburton Family Home or Rental !

"Delightful & Different Townhouse"

Stylishly Renovated on Thomson

- 4 bedrooms, master with en suite - Open plan living and dining - Solar Water Heating - Heat pump and Ventilation system - Double internal access garage with auto door opener - Private and secure back section

- 3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Double Garage - Cosy central location with street views

POA View Saturday 12:00-12:30 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21267 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21267 Roger Burdett 0212 244 214 roger.burdett@raywhite.com LICENSED

This beautifully renovated three bedroom home will not disappoint. The owners have created a bright fresh feel suiting professionals, families and first home buyers. We all know the living areas are the hub of the home and you will not be disappointed with the Open Plan spacious layout; where you can create a banquet in the kitchen, and still be part of the banter in the lounge.

(REAA 2008)

Open Home

117 Dunford Street, Rakaia

8 Sudbury Street, Ashburton

DO YOU NEED STORAGE

Add your own Touch

Nice Flat corner position. 1/4 acre residential site with easy access. THE BONUS: A large near new Total Span style barn features oversized opening doors, a high internal stud. Fully concreted floor. May suit truck storage or what have you? These are rarely available and have a multitude of uses.

For Sale Price By Negotiation View Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21226 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21226 Mike Grant ncre 0212 720 202 mike.grant@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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Open Home

Classy Location Awaits You Set Date of Sale closing on 1st August 2016, at 2:00pm View Saturday 1:30-2:00pm www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21266 rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21266 Armand Vandereik 021 597 527 (03) 3078317 armand.vandereik@raywhite.com

For Sale $299,000 View Saturday 12:15 - 12:45pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21263 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21263 Sue Cooper 027 331 3733 (03) 3078317 sue.cooper@raywhite.com (REAA 2008)

8 Churchill Avenue, Ashburton - Offers invited in the vicinity of $415,000 by August 1st - 3 Double Bedrooms - Master with access outside to Patio with Pergola - Open plan Kitchen and Dining - Separate Lounge - Bathroom includes separate shower and bath - Heating-Fijitsu Floor Heat Pump & Log Burner

LICENSED

Open Home

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

For Sale Offers over $300,000 View Saturday 11:45 - 12:15pm rwashburton.co.nz/9468766 www.rwashburton.co.nz/9468766 Carrie-ann Summers 021 165 3091 carrie-ann.summers@raywhite.com (REAA 2008)

Open Home

For Sale $394,000 View Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21132 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21132 Armand Vandereik 021 597 527 (03) 3078317 armand.vandereik@raywhite.com

For Sale $345,000 View Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am rwashburton.co.nz/9008249 www.rwashburton.co.nz/9008249 Carrie-ann Summers 021 165 3091 carrie-ann.summers@raywhite.com

LICENSED (REAA 2008)

With two entrances this is a wee gem. For those that love the outdoors this garden will delight with Fruit trees, vegetable gardens and lovely flower gardens full of colour. - 3 double bedrooms - Open Plan living - Separate Laundry - Long Double garage - 2 Carports View this now and make this your own.

For Sale $295,000 View by appointment rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21243 www.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB21243 Sue Cooper 027 331 3733 (03) 3078317 sue.cooper@raywhite.com LICENSED (REAA 2008)

Industry comment

10 Top Tips when picking your real estate agent 1) Local Knowledge It is incredibly important for the person selling your home to have good recent sales experience and success selling homes in your area. Someone new to town may not have sold in your area and may not have a real idea of the market. Start things out right by making sure you get the best man or woman for the job. 2) Organised with attention to detail A real estate agent that is organised and has attention to detail is a one of the keys to success with selling your property. Great agents know the tiniest of changes home owners make can improve the sale. They are creative with marketing, take better photos and they have bigger adverts. They return clients call promptly and make every appointment on time. 3) Connection and Representation Top agents come to your home with a good sized database; they normally work in a well-

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known agency with experienced agents. They have a good base of connection to help with the marketing and selling of your home. 4) Follow Up Home owners want an agent that follows up quickly after open homes. Good communication between agents and clients is the key to success. 5) Has a bit of aggression yet polite They need to have a bit of go about

them – they have a let’s get it done attitude. Remember a good agent will work every deal. The agent will get your property to the forefront of buyers shopping list.

news is not the easiest to hear. This type of person will lay out exactly what the seller can expect from sale price, marketing and dealing with a contract.

6) Flair and Grooming

9) Hardworking

Vendors have worked hard to prepare their homes for showing. They want and need an agent that puts their best foot forward. An agent with flair exudes confidence and marks prospective purchasers feel at ease. This way purchasers get the right positive feel about your home.

A real estate agent should be tireless and should work on the sale of each home as if it’s their first. These are the most important qualities in a successful agent. Remember when things get a little tougher that’s when a good agent shines.

7) Knowledge of Technology

You can tell what agents are doing the business, they have market share. So when thinking about who to pick, do your homework. Go and check them out at an open home, see if you get a call-back. Have they asked you relevant questions at the open home. You will also start building a relationship with them, you need to pick someone you can communicate with and feel relaxed with .

An agent that can use technology with ease is going to be more up to date on the market in your area. They will also be a more organised person who has their act together. Yet they still use good old fashioned person to person contact. 8) Honesty Vendors need an honest agent, one that will tell them like it is, even if the

10) Relationships

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OPEN HOME

Central 42 Grey Street

Mayfield 23 Lismore Mayfield Road

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Three bedroom permanent material detached townhouse Very tidy throughout and ready to move in Well located, just a short stroll from town Ideal first home or rental investment

For Sale Offers Over $345,000 View Saturday 10.00am - 10.30am www.harcourts.co.nz/AS020716

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

New Listing - Tinwald 98 George Street

Two bedroom roughcast bungalow with woodfire Open plan living, separate bathroom, laundry and toilet 2023 sqm section with sleep out and storage shed Fully fenced with glasshouse and fruit trees

Saturday 10.30am - 11.00am

Recently decorated lounge uses the old fire place as a visual decor feature (heat pump for warmth). Open plan dining kitchen area. The kitchen has had extensive renovations and is now lovely and modern. There are three pretty bedrooms, two double and one single, all have wardrobes. The bathroom is sure to impress, an added bonus is a second toilet. Exterior has recently been painted - add some decking and enhance your private fully fenced rear yard. For Sale Price: $265,000 View Saturday 10.30am - 11.00am www.harcourts.co.nz/AS050716

For Sale Price: $230,000 View Saturday 10.30am - 11.00am www.harcourts.co.nz/AS401007

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

OPEN HOME

Rakaia 81 Dunford Street

OPEN HOME

*Price Reduction* Allenton 8 Woodham Drive

• This two/three bedroom home is an ideal investment on the property ladder • Relocated on site and featuring a professionally landscaped garden • Re-clad and insulated with log burner ready for you to enjoy • Convenient commuting to Ashburton or Christchurch

Hampstead 298 Tancred Street

Saturday 10.30am - 11.15am

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Superbly located in a sought after area on a quiet cul-de-sac, close proximity to schools, shops and parks. Spacious open plan living flowing out through French doors to a lovely private patio. Heat pump and gas fire for comfortable warm living. Three double bedrooms, study or fourth bedroom, master bedroom opening out to a centrally located, enclosed courtyard. Double garaging and off street parking. Space, location, affordability. For Sale PRICE REDUCTION: Was $378,000 NOW $368,000 View Saturday 10.30am - 11.15am www.harcourts.co.nz/AS170516

For Sale Price: $295,000 View Saturday 10.30am - 11.00am www.harcourts.co.nz/AS030616

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

For Sale Price: $255,000 View Saturday 10.45am - 11.15am www.harcourts.co.nz/AS180516

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

OPEN HOME

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

OPEN HOME

Netherby 213 Walnut Avenue

Tinwald 15a Wilkin Street

• First home buyers don’t look any further - this property is a great find! • Permanent material, three bedroom home close to school, park and shops • Fully fenced, low maintenance section • An ideal rental investment to add to your portfolio

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For Sale PRICE REDUCTION: Was $280,000 NOW $270,000 View Saturday 11.00am - 11.30am www.harcourts.co.nz/AS050616

For Sale Price: $385,000 View Saturday 11.15am - 11.45am www.harcourts.co.nz/AS250516

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Allenton 13 Hanrahan Street

Well presented three double bedroom family home Open plan living area opening out to your paved pagola area Separate double garage with a workbench Secure, fully fenced and low maintenance yard

Saturday 11.30am - 12.15pm

Privately situated down a rear driveway in a sought after area of Allenton. Three double bedrooms, spacious open plan family living leading out to a sun soaked courtyard which is a sheer delight for family and friends to enjoy. Kitchen area leads off living into a light filled attached conservatory creating a lovely tranquil area to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet. Large section, garaging, carport, expansive workshop, garden shed and glasshouse. For Sale Deadline Treaty: 4.00pm on Monday 18th July 2016 View Saturday 11.30am - 12.15pm www.harcourts.co.nz/AS070616 Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

OPEN HOME

The Vendor has said SELL and reduced the price! Three large bedrooms. Open plan living. Office space Good garaging. Handy to schools and town Ideal first home or rental

OPEN HOME

Hampstead 66 Cambridge Street

Hampstead 52 Wakanui Road

Allenton 99 Racecourse Road

Tinwald 108 Grove Street

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• Highly motivated Vendors are ready to move on - so have said "Sell My Home"!! • Summerhill stone home with double glazing, heat transfer, compliant log burner • Three large bedrooms. Upgraded kitchen and bathroom • Swimming pool and BBQ area to enjoy in the Summertime

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For Sale Price: $368,000 View Saturday 12.15pm - 12.45pm www.harcourts.co.nz/AS200516

For Sale Price By Negotiation View Saturday 12.30pm - 1.00pm www.harcourts.co.nz/AS020316

Three bedroom bungalow with excellent bones Two bathrooms. Large open plan living area Attractive prospect for developers or the D.I.Y families Close to schools and not far from town

For Sale Price: $263,000 View Saturday 11.30am - 12.00 noon www.harcourts.co.nz/AS100616

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

OPEN HOME

Four double bedroom home on a large 802 sqm section Two spacious and generous living areas. Two bathrooms Office, spa room, large kitchen. Superb garaging with workshop Viewing is essential to appreciate the benefits this property has to offer

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

OPEN HOME

Three bedrooms, two living areas and lots of options Main lounge with sliding door to patio and rear yard Sleep-out off rumpus room Plenty of off street parking and fully fenced

For Sale Price: $299,000 View Saturday 1.00pm - 1.30pm www.harcourts.co.nz/AS220516

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

OPEN HOME

Allenton 10 Burton Place

Ashburton 83 Company Road, Newland

Tinwald 81 Harland Street

Central 314 Havelock Street

• • • •

Three bedroom family home in a nice quiet cul-de-sac Compliant log burner with wet back and solar panels Large bedrooms opening out to sunny decks Close to the College and local shops

For Sale Price: $410,000 View Saturday 1.00pm - 1.30pm www.harcourts.co.nz/AS160516

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Roberta Rutledge M 027 228 7843

Contributor to realestate.co.nz

Lynne Bridge M 0274 106 216

Four bedroom plus office home on a 1 ha lifestyle block Double internal access garage with workshop space Two bay open pole shed. Fully fenced Possible options to subdivide. Zoned Residential D

For Sale Price By Negotiation View Saturday 1.15pm - 2.00pm www.harcourts.co.nz/AS090416

For Sale Price: $280,000 View Saturday 1.45pm - 2.15pm www.harcourts.co.nz/AS030716

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Lisa Kenny M 027 642 8200

Helena Ratten M 0274 577 998

Very clean and tidy three bedroom home Compliant heating, insulation and heat transfer system Good fencing and low maintenance garden Close to Tinwald school and shops

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Jill Leonard M 0274 982 500

Lisa Scammell 021 107 9777

Dave Thomson M 027 6011 426

*Sunday*

Lovingly maintained Billy Thomas style home Two separate living areas and four bedrooms Recent re-carpet, re-roofing and re-painting Excellent grounds with easily maintained gardens

For Sale Price: $537,500 View SUNDAY 12.30pm - 1.00pm www.harcourts.co.nz/AS040716

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Karyn Cox Rental Manager M 027 7766 497

Lyn Doig Rental Manager M 0274 736 825

Phillip Kenny Business Owner M 0274 753 669

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The Market

House prices rising New Zealand’s national median house price has reached a new record high, passing the $500,000 mark for the first time to hit $506,000, according to the latest figures released by REINZ. Data gathered by REINZ for May 2016 shows that five regions have also hit record high median sale prices, as the Auckland market holds firm. The Waikato/Bay of Plenty region recorded a record median sale price for the fourth consecutive month, hitting $419,000. Record median prices were also reached in Taranaki ($343,250), Wellington ($465,000), Canterbury/Westland ($435,500) and Central Otago Lakes ($707,250). Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) spokesperson Bryan Thomson said May marked the first time the national house price breached the $500,000 mark, and as 2016 progresses they were seeing regional markets such as Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Central Otago Lakes, Northland and Hawke’s Bay strengthening in both prices and sales volume, while the large main centre markets of Auckland and Canterbury took a back seat. Ashburton’s average house price rose 13 per cent on May 2015, to $367,500. “Southland and Manawatu/ Wanganui have also seen noticeable increases in the median price, falls in the days to sell, drops in properties available for sale and rising sales volume since the start of 2016. The confidence led by Auckland is helping to drive demand in regional markets with lower interest

rates, easier borrowing conditions outside of Auckland and generally good economic conditions are also contributing. “The growth in activity across the regions is now exceeding the influence of the Auckland market on national statistics. This is shown in the fact that Auckland’s median price is rising slower than the national median price, and Auckland’s share of sales over the

past two years has fallen from 40 per cent to 34 per cent. That said, we continue to see strong demand across the Auckland region. The listing situation remains very tight and vendor expectations continue to be optimistic. The supply/demand equation remains well in play for buyers and sellers in the region. “Of some concern is the dwindling level of properties available for

sale and, with winter now upon us, the number of properties coming to market is also going through an expected seasonal decline.” There were 9075 unconditional residential sales in May, a 14 per cent increase on May 2015 and a 6 per cent increase on April. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the number of sales fell 5 per cent from April to May.

Rents steadily climbing The median weekly rent across New Zealand continued to climb steadily in the year to May, but growth was slower than last month according to the latest Trade Me Property Rental Index. Head of Trade Me Property Nigel Jeffries said the median weekly rent increased 4.8 per cent over the year to land at $440 in May. “Kiwi tenants are having to dig deeper – typically their rental property is costing them $1000 more per annum than it was a year ago. Markets like Auckland, the Bay

of Plenty, Waikato and Northland are all experiencing very strong demand for rental properties.” He said Auckland was New Zealand’s most expensive region, with a median rent of $520 per week. “Renting a typical property in Auckland will set you back more than $27,000 a year, that’s up $1,500 since May last year and a hefty $5,000 increase since May 2011.” Excluding the City of Sails, the rental market is also strong, with the median weekly rent at $380, and up 5.6 per cent compared to last year. One metropolitan area of the country not experiencing a steady rise in rents is Christchurch which continues its significant downward

trend in rents over the last 12 months. Mr Jeffries said that the Garden City’s rents began their downward slide a year ago. “Christchurch’s rent adjustment after the peak of the rebuild began in May 2015 when we saw the median weekly rent fall more than 2 per cent year-on-year. We’re still seeing that adjustment as supply strengthens, pushing the median weekly rent down to $400 a week, and back to where it was three years ago.” Across the rest of the country tenants continue to experience significant rises in weekly rents compared to May 2015. Leading the charge was Otago’s increase of 16.7 per cent, to a median weekly rent of $350. Mr Jeffries said this meant

tenants were paying $50 more each week. “It’s still below the peak rents we see in the region though – these tend to emerge in August when the seasonal winter demand kicks in.” The rental market’s version of the ‘halo effect’ continues in areas surrounding Auckland. The Bay of Plenty rose 8.8 per cent to $400 a week, where it has been stuck for the past 4 months. The Waikato similarly saw a 7.5 per cent increase in median rent to $360 a week, and Northland increased by 4.9 per cent to a weekly rent of $420. Canterbury’s declining rent was heavily influenced by the weak Christchurch market, and Gisborne’s median rent was down 7.4 per cent to $250 a week.

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Tips for at home

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Ease your tap flow Flow control aerators for taps cost between $10 and $30 and can halve the volume of water you use while still giving good pressure. They’re great for taps over sinks or tubs that aren’t regularly filled up, so the water flow volume is less important. Fix dripping hot taps Dripping hot taps could cost you hundreds of dollars a year (depending on how bad the leak is). Replace the washer or fitting - a new washer only costs a few dollars.

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and washing machines. Like energy rating labels, they use a star rating to show how water-efficient a product is compared to other products in the same class - the more stars, the more efficiently it uses water. Wrap your hot water cylinder and hot water pipe Pre-2002 electric hot water cylinders aren’t insulated very well and should have a cylinder wrap. You should also insulate the first 1-1.5m of hot water pipe coming off your hot water cylinder. Cylinder wraps cost around $60 and pipe insulation is about $5 a metre from hardware stores. For an older (pre1987) cylinder and pipes, you could save about $80 a year. Note that you can’t put a cylinder wrap on a gas hot water system. Check your hot water temperature

Choose efficient water products

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Ease your shower flow If your shower fills a 10-litre bucket in less than a minute, it’s wasting water. Replacing your shower head for one with a more efficient flow rate of nine litres a minute or less will cut your hot water use significantly and still give you a great shower. Or, you can install an inexpensive shower flow restrictor. Even reducing the flow rate by one litre per minute could save a household of three around $80 per year. You can compare the efficiency of new showerheads by reading the water efficiency labels in the shops.

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It should be 60°C at the cylinder (to prevent the growth of legionella bacteria) and no more than 55°C at the tap so you don’t get burned

(children are particularly vulnerable). Depending on your cylinder, you may need an electrician or plumber to adjust your thermostat. Even an extra 10°C on the thermostat of your hot water system could be costing you $25 a year with a modern cylinder, or twice that with an older one.

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*At the time of printing Maintain your hot water system regularly This includes gently moving the easing lever of the temperature/ pressure relief valve every six months, to prevent it from sticking. Glass-lined water cylinders should have their anode changed every five years, more frequently in hard water areas. A plumber can help if you’re unsure. Depending on the type of system you have, you may need to do other forms of maintenance - check your manufacturer’s instructions. Easy hot water habits • Wash your clothes in cold water - at four loads a week, this could

save you around $50 to $80 each year. • Fill the sink - rather than leaving the hot water running when doing things like shaving. • Shower rather than bath - it typically uses only half as much water and energy. • Skip the hour-long shower - in a household of three, each minute you add to your shower time is about $70 a year. • Rinse dishes with cold - rather than hot water. • Run the dishwasher when it is fully loaded - and on an ‘eco’ wash setting if available.

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What’s On Saturday, July 9 Monday, October 10

Paper, Scissors, Rock Venue: Ashburton Museum. Ashburton Museum will be hosting Paper, Scissors, Rock, a puzzling adventure trail for kids. It is a school holiday exhibition that will be filled with vintage games, toys and fun. There is something for all ages,from young children to teens. Entry to the exhibit is free. Follow the puzzling adventure trail. No charge.

Community events diary If you would like to see your upcoming event listed here, please contact Caitlin - email caitlin.b@theguardian.co.nz

Sunday, July 24

Saturday, August 6

Monday, September 5

Ashburton County Scottish Society Ceilidh/ Concert

Fabric and Craft Bazaar

Oh What a Night!

Venue: Ashburton Senior Centre, Cameron Street. Featuring: Local entertainment, Bagpipe music, Scottish dancing and singing. Raffles are available and afternoon tea is provided. Price: $5

2pm

The Ashburton Museum is open daily from 10am-4pm Monday to Wednesday, July 27 Friday, and 1pm-4pm Saturday and Everest Untold Sunday

Venue: Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Writer Gareth Davies treats his Saturday, July 16 audience to an hour of insight, as the Sunday, July 17 relatively little known tales of the men who supported legends Ed Hillary Trains on the and Tenzing to the top of Everest, get Plains some limelight of their own. Venue: Tinwald Memorial Hall, Graham Price: Open Hat Night. This is a new Street. Ashburton Model Train Show initiative from ATEC to provide the community the opportunity to experiAdmission: Adults $6.00, Children $3.00, Family (2 adults & 2 Children) ence a live performance in our venue at a price they believe is “value for $15.00 money”. For Further information go to www.trainsontheplains.co.nz

Venue: Sinclair Centre, Park Street Ashburton. Donations of good quality fabric, wool and craft supplies accepted Enquiries and collection contact Helen 308 6088 or Pam 307 7601 An Ashburton Altrusa Project

10am - 3pm Saturday, August 6 Sunday, August 7

Venue: Event Centre. The internationally acclaimed American cast perform one classic hit after another including solo hits that range from the exuberant rock’n’roll nostalgia of Grease, to spine-tingling show-stealers such as My Eyes Adored You. Price: Premium Tickets: $77, A Reserve $ 71, Senior over 65 $71

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Wednesday, September 7

Methven Craft Fair Venue: Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Main Street, Methven. Lots of stalls, BBQ and raffle. All proceeds to Methven Playcentre. For more information see our Facebook page: fb.com/MethvenCraftFair Free admission

Menopause - the Musical

Venue: Event Centre. The hysterical and uplifting Menopause the Musical 10am - 4pm is heading on another tour in 2016. Packed full of one-liners about hot Thursday, August 18 flushes and memory loss backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack Ultimate Bowie of comedy parody versions of pop 7.30pm Venue: Ashburton Trust Event Centre. classics, the all-singing, all-dancing 9.30am to 4pm In an authentic celebration and salute comedy is set in a department store. Saturday, July 30 to David Bowie, aka Ziggy Stardust Price: $87 and the Thin White Duke, Showcase Wednesday, July 20 The Marvellous Mayfield Entertainment Group and Pacific 8pm Mid-Winter Market Squash Demo Entertainment are pleased to present Venue: Mayfield War Memorial Hall, the UK’s No. 1 David Bowie tribute Night Tuesday, September 13 State Highway 72, Mayfield. On offer show ULTIMATE BOWIE starring Ed Venue: Ashburton Celtic Squash will be a great selection of stalls inBlaney as David Bowie to transport Waste Free Parenting Club. Training Drills/Best of 3 Exhicluding antiques, vintage collectables, you across the 40 years of Bowie, bition Match. Challenge Court – Win Workshop arts, crafts, plants, delectable edibles, from Spaceboy to Superstar. Spot Prizes. Q & A on Anything & hand-painted furniture, books, conDuring this 2½ hour interactive workEd not only possesses Bowie’s Everything Squash. fectionery, jewellery, woodturning, shop you will not only learn lots about awe-inspiring vocal prowess but is NEW HEAD Clothing Range Men’s clothing and so much more. modern cloth nappies and all of your also the definitive look-alike, com& Women’s will be on display. Bring options but you will also get some fun A nice warm location, with live music manding the stage and faithfully your Playing gear to Play Test The information around other ways you and spot prizes for shoppers. bringing alive the many sides of Latest HEAD Racquets. 15% discount can minimise waste at home with a Bowie’s chameleon personality with off the RRP on all HEAD product pur- Free entry to this indoor event with baby. The best news - you only pay precise detail, supported by a sevplenty of parking. chased on the night en-piece band. Price: $69.90 plus fees $25 to attend the workshop and you will get to take home a Waste Free 10am - 3pm 7pm to 9pm Parenting Pack including two cloth 7.30pm nappies and other waste minimisation products worth $100. Monday, August 29 to Friday,

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EVERY SUNDAY 4–6.30PM

JAZZ SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY AND DON’T FORGET: AUGUST 25 JON TOOGOOD FROM SHIHAD

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September 2

Price: $25.00

Secondary School Girls Hockey Tournament

10am - 12.30pm 6pm - 8.30pm

Venue: Ashburton Domain. Price: Free

Various Thursday, September 3

Rey Valera “Pangako Salyo” Venue: Event Centre. Considered one of the Legends, Rey is a well-known singer-songwriter and musician in the Philippines. His songs have never faded throughout the years and remind the Filipinos in New Zealand of their childhood and native land. Price: Early Bird (until July 15) Adult from $47; from July 16 Adult from $50 (fees apply)

7pm

Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Venue: Event Centre. In association with Samuel French Ltd & NZ Play Bureau the Big Little Theatre Company Inc presents this classic novel by CS Lewis, adapted by Glyn Robbins in their usual entertaining way. Tickets: $17.50 - Youth (15 and under) $22.50 - Adult

For further details, please contact either BIG LITTLE THEATRE company or ASHBURTON TRUST EVENT CENTRE on Facebook. Friday and Saturday - 7pm Sunday - 2pm

What’s On NZTA Approved

defensive driving course Get six months off your restricted licence time Starts: July 18 Time: 7pm - 9pm Some spaces still available

Christine Jones

NZTA approved course provider 32 Robinson Street, Ashburton

Phone 027 245 2563 cjsdrivingschool@outlook.com

What's On If you would like to advertise your upcoming event here, please contact Caitlin - email caitlin.b@theguardian.co.nz

Live on the big screen!

Crusaders v Hurricanes Saturday, July 16, 5.15pm Come and watch it with us!

The biggest screen in town Members, guests and affiliates all welcome.

LIVE BANDS EVERY WEEKEND TOMORROW SAT JUL 23

BRUNCH FROM 11AM ONWARDS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ALL RUGBY LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN FAMILY SPECIAL MENU SUNDAY/MONDAY/TUESDAY – $20 PP

An engrossing homage to an epic expedition. It will transform your understanding of what happened in the Himalayas 60 years ago, with Theatre Review describing it as “The untold story all New Zealanders should know.”

Entry is free then afterwards you pay what you think the show was worth.

Off to Oz - Fri 29 July - 8pm

COMING

SOON

An evening of song. The Phoenix chorus raises funds to compete in the Gold Coast final of the Australia National Performing Arts competition – Glee! 2016. With past and present members of the Phoenix Chorus.

Tickets $27, discounted for families Ultimate Bowie Thu 18 Aug - 7.30pm

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UK’s No. 1 tribute show transports you across the 40 years of the legacy’s classic, supported by a seven-piece band.

Rey Valera “Pangako Sa ‘Yo” Thu 3 Sep - 7pm Considered one of the Legends, Rey is a well-known singer-songwriter and musician in the Philippines. His songs have never faded E-bird until July 15 throughout the years and remind the Filipinos in New Zealand of their childhood and native land. from $47

MOROCCANCUISINE CUISINE NIGHT LOUISIANA NIGHT Thursday 21June July Thursday 16 Take your tastebuds on a culinary journey with Clearwater Restaurant’s monthly, themed cuisine nights.

Includes a glass of either a house wine, standard beer, or juice. Bookings from 6pm.

$50 PER PERSON | BOOK NOW ON 03 307 8887

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