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Proudly marketed by Ray WhiteProudly marketed by Ray WhiteYour 'forever' home

Buy fi rst?Sell fi rst?

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P 12 P 14-15Gardening What's On

December 12, 2014

This will be your 'forever home'. Stylish, warm and private. Generous lounge and living spaces fl ow outdoors to a picturesque garden, outdoor dining, sunken shed, trailer park, water feature, reading spots and vegetable area. Something for all the members of the family. You'll appreciate all aspects of heating: underfl oor, gas fi re, heatpump, ceiling radiant heating, hallway (Creda) nightstore plus partial double glazing ticks those important boxes. Three generous bedrooms, master with walk in robes plus doors to the garden, ensuite o� ers shower and WC. Electrical wiring excels: there are eight power points in the master bedroom alone. Main bathroom has a corner bath, shower and vanity. Separate WC and laundry even have underfl oor heating. An inbuilt vacuum system ensures no airborne irritants. A full workbench and tool storage will please the home handyman. Two private wells.

The clever design o� ers varying garden views and spaces for individual activities. The third bedroom has a cornered desk unit ideal for craft, homework etc. Here you'll fi nd a secret o� ce space. More can be described but it's best to arrange a confi dential time to view. A stylish, practical and lovingly maintained quality home close to Allenton with all its amenities. Everything in a home you look for - you'll fi nd here. A Des Millar build.

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Cindy Hayward Ph 027 3897 955

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Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 03 307 [email protected] West Street

VIEW TO FULLY APPRECIATE

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $228,000 WEB ID AU39723TINWALD14 Grahams StreetWalk in and you will start to appreciatewhat this home has to offer. 3 bedroomsroomy living areas and an abundance of'feel good'. Carport and excellent Gardenshed (power and water).VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 10.30 - 11.00am

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SUNNY, SPACIOUS & NEW!

OPEN HOME$375,000 WEB ID AU37133EASTSIDE29D Bridge StreetBrand new three bedroom stand alonetownhouse situated close to the Netherbyshopping centre this is the rear unit of twobeing constructed. Open plan living areawith good indoor outdoor flow. Being builtby Mike Greer Homes.VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 11.00 - 11.30am

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IMPRESSIVE VIEWS

OPEN HOME$459,000 WEB ID AU38440WESTSIDE33 Alford Forest RoadNestled in a private back section with viewsof farmland and the hills is this 10 year oldhome-ideally suited to an older family with2 double bedrooms, bathroom downstairs,study, master bedroom, bathroom andhuge kitchen/dining living upstairs.VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 11.00 - 11.30am

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SUPERB FAMILY HOME

OPEN HOME$310,000 WEB ID AU40553EASTSIDE62 Suffolk StreetThis quality home has been enjoyed by thecurrent owners since constructed in 1971.A well maintained three bedroom homewhich has been upgraded including somedouble glazing plus upgraded kitchen andbathroom. Generous sized living areas.VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 11.30 - 12.00pm

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COMFORTABLE AND COSY

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $250,000 WEB ID AU40608WESTSIDE114 Alford Forest RoadCome on in and be surprised by theattractive cottage. Open plan living areaopening onto deck, three bedrooms,modern kitchen and bathroom making thisan affordable west side option. Enjoy the1012sqm undulating section with a smallsingle garage.VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 11.45 - 12.15pm

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POPULAR QUEENS DRIVE

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $359,000 WEB ID AU40573WESTSIDE26 Queens DriveStylish with three double bedrooms plusoffice. In top condition inside and out.Kitchen and bathroom has been tastefullyupdated- just move in and enjoy theneutral decor that will suit any style ofliving.VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 11.45 - 12.15pm

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FRESH & READY

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $268,000 WEB ID AU40554EASTSIDE5 Porter StreetThis three bedroom property has had amake over and is looking for a new owner.With 'new' written all over it, it has a newbathroom, new laundry, new log fire, newheat pump and new paintwork inside andout. So just come in and take over!VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 12.00 - 12.30pm

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SUPER OPPORTUNITY

OPEN HOME$340,000 WEB ID AU40718EASTSIDE127 Cass StreetLovely townhouse centrally located406sqm section but well laid out with lawnand gardens whilst still being easy care. Setfor sunny living and street views. Largetandem garage offers plenty of storage.VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 12.15 - 12.45pm

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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $225,000 WEB ID AU40720EASTSIDE152 Victoria StreetRent, develop or enjoy this permanentmaterial 3 bedroom home with large livingareas. Recently repainted inside. Easy care492sqm fenced section with single garage.Phone to view.VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 12.30 - 1.00pm

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A VERY RARE FIND

OPEN HOMEDEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU40577WESTSIDE24 Philip StreetLocation- top notch. Presentation excellent.Substantial modernising has beencompleted.VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 1.00 - 1.30pmDEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior)Wednesday 17th December 2014 at4.00pm

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BEAT THE RENTAL TRAP

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $228,000 WEB ID AU40236EASTSIDE30 Oxford StreetThis three bedroom home has had thekitchen updated, has been redecoratedthroughout, and has a cosy heat pump.The section is small and easy care andthere is a garden shed and carport.Walking distance to Hampstead School.Phone to view.VIEW Sunday 14 Dec 10.00 - 10.30am

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SUNNY AND PRIVATE

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $295,000 WEB ID AU39362EASTSIDE17a Oxford StreetImmaculately presented and freshlyredecorated three bedroom townhouse. Asnew inside and out. Very tidy, easy caresection with lovely outdoor area. Thissunny home would suit youngprofessionals or retired couple.VIEW Sunday 14 Dec 10.30 - 11.00am

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FAMILY FANTASTIC

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $328,000 WEB ID AU40425EASTSIDE64 Leeston StreetThis immaculately presented home is sofamily friendly as it has spacious rooms,loads of built in furniture and is lovely andsunny. New kitchen, updated bathroom,two living areas, large family sized sectionand BBQ areas.VIEW Sunday 14 Dec 11.15 - 11.45am

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Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 03 307 [email protected] West Street

FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME

OPEN HOME$379,000 ONO WEB ID AU40047TINWALD39a Thomson StreetSmart new kitchen and bathroom, fourspacious bedrooms all with wardrobes plusbuilt in cabinetry make this sunny homevery family friendly. Open plankitchen/living area. Summer living isfabulous here.VIEW Sunday 14 Dec 12.00 - 1.00pm

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SPACIOUS AND SUNNY

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $488,000 WEB ID AU39796WESTSIDE66 Tucker StreetSunny Westside home set in smaller welllandscaped garden. Larger modern kitchenwith pantry and mod cons, open planliving/dining and separate lounge. Masterbedroom with ensuite and walk in robe. 3other bedrooms, great storage and doublegarage.VIEW Sunday 14 Dec 1.30 - 2.30pm

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LAKE LIVING AT ITS BEST

OFFERS OVER $675,000 WEB ID AU40630TINWALD8 Witney LaneGreat opportunity to secure an establishedhome on the canal. Views up the canal areamazing - you'll never want to leave home.The four bedroom home is positioned tocatch all day sun.View By Appointment

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JUST GREAT VALUE

$619,000 WEB ID AU40627WESTSIDE30 Charlesworth DriveWhen it comes to location and value don'tgo past this brand new home.Construction has started. This home hasfour bedrooms, master with ensuite, twoliving areas, great attention to detail. Tiledshower in ensuite, granite bench tops.View By Appointment

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ACTION REQUIRED

$239,000 WEB ID AU39177EASTSIDE3/287 Cameron StreetA roomy two bedroom townhouse/unitwith attached garage in a popular location.Truly one of the nicest units of this styleavailable. Easy access to garage is a bonus.Just a short stroll into town. You will bepleasantly surprised.View By Appointment

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POPULAR REID CRESCENT

$319,000 WEB ID AU40749ASHBURTON44 Reid CrescentNestled in the heart of Allenton in quietCul de sac, yet so handy to Allentonamenities, college and domain. 3 doublebedrooms, 2 separate living areas accessedby a fabulous sunroom. Heating is easy (2gas fires) plus solar heating.View By Appointment

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GORGEOUS BUNGALOW

OFFERS OVER $239,000 WEB ID AU40582EASTSIDE45 Brucefield AvenueYou must view this gorgeous 2 bedroomhome to appreciate the lovely setting,nestled amongst specimen trees,rhododendrons and roses. The updatedsmart kitchen, and cosy lounge heated bya compliant log burner, flow toconservatory and deck.View By Appointment

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SURPRISE AWAITS HERE!

$368,000 WEB ID AU40579EASTSIDE161A William StreetThree year old townhouse with fantasticuninterrupted views of the Southern Alps.Three double bedrooms with bathroomplus ensuite. The living area is spaciouswith all mod cons kitchen, generous diningarea and relaxing lounge opening to patio.View By Appointment

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CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE

$479,000 WEB ID AU40411TINWALD10 Jordan AvenueThis brand new home is well constructedcontaining 3 good sized bedrooms plusspacious living and additional lounge. Thishome has been finialised to a goodstandard and inspection will impress.Situated in a convenient west side location.View By Appointment

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SUNNY AS SITE

$120,000 WEB ID AU40298ASHBURTON170 William StreetLevel 502m2 section ready to build on. Corner sitewith nice potential to build for all day sun with a view.View By Appointment

LIFESTYLE DREAM

$265,000 WEB ID AU40238ASHBURTON2 Waterton PointPlan your lifestyle dream home at the waters edge onthis 1361sqm section. Walk, run, bike, water ski, fish,sail - all at your doorstep. Enjoy the excellentrestaurant facilities within easy walking distance. Afantastic opportunity, a fantastic development. Livethe dream - enquire now.View By Appointment

ENJOY THE COMPANY

$252,000 WEB ID AU40181WESTSIDE1a Kermode StreetYou can put your feet up and enjoy all thebenefits this home has to offer. Roomyliving area, two bedrooms, internal accessto garage. Private yard. Come and see foryourself.View By Appointment

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FAMILY HOME-TURTON GREEN

$769,000 WEB ID AU38038WESTSIDELot 12 Douglas DriveConstruction has begun of this fourbedroom plus office (or 5th bedroom)home. Master bedroom has ensuite andwalk in robe. Open plan kitchen withbutlers pantry, living, dining area andseparate lounge. Three car garaging. Good1012sqm section.View By Appointment

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WALK TO TOWN

$295,000 WEB ID AU39815ASHBURTON119 William StreetConveniently located quaint two bedroomflat with attached single garage andworkshop all set in pretty private garden.Enjoy the street views while preparingfood. Lovely sunny conservatory andlounge, updated wet floor showercomplete this home.View By Appointment

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THIS COULD BE YOURS

$182,000 WEB ID AU39724EASTSIDE56 Hakatere DriveIf you are looking for a relaxedenvironment and a warm and tidyproperty, then this isfor you. Sea and river views await you atthe rear of the property. Room for all thetoys with a spacious tandem garage. Twobedrooms.View By Appointment

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CHECK IT OUT

$420,000 WEB ID AU39684TINWALD6 Braam LaneTwo year old executive 3 bedroomtownhouse in a very convenient location.Sunny and light open plan living, diningand state of the art kitchen (plus butlerspantry) with easy access out to the patiogarden area. Double garage with internalaccess.View By Appointment

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GLENROY HOUSE PLUS 40 HA

DEADLINE SALEWEB ID AR40222GLENROY45 Beckwiths Road"Glenroy House" once known as "Bellbird Farm"because of the number of bellbirds in the area.Magnificent five bedroom (three with ensuites) fullyrenovated homestead. Great rural views. Has beenused as a B & B and is ideally suited for such activities.Formal dining room plus two lounges. Two bathrooms.Sunny kitchen/dining/living area. Office. Four cargaraging plus dog kennels. On top of all that there is40 hectares of land and some older farm buildings.

View By Appointment

DEADLINE SALE (unless sold prior) Friday 19th December2014 at 4.00pm

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CAPE WANBROW- 111 HA

MORTGAGEE

AUCTIONWEB ID AR40483

OAMARU88 Bushy Beach RoadFarming opportunity contained in four titles withsubdivision allowed to 4 hectares. Adjoins the Oamarutown boundary. Has been organically farmed in recentyears. Productive soils. Comfortable family dwelling,cottage and older useful farm buildings. Typically runaround 1300 stock units. Subdivision possibilities.Mortgagee Sale.

View By AppointmentAUCTION 2.00pm, Fri 23rdJanuary, 2015 Brydone Hotel

PIVOT IRRIGATED - 93 HA

FINAL NOTICE

DEADLINE SALEWEB ID AR40289

MAYFIELDTinwald Westerfield RoadThis is an excellent Pivot Irrigated unit all set to growyour dairy farm requirements for winter feed, silageand grain. A great stand alone property with goodsoils, irrigation and location. Graze, harvest or convert.Crops in maize, Lucerne, fodder beet.Possession 20th Jan 2015.

View By AppointmentDEADLINE SALE (unless soldprior) Friday 12th December2014 at 4.00pm

CLOSE TO TOWN

OPEN HOME

$899,000 INCL GSTWEB ID AL39448

TINWALD82 Tarbottons Road1.0722 hectares (subdividable) located only minutesfrom the town centre and yet very private and rural.Very tidy 12 year old home made up of four doublebedrooms (or three plus large office) with large sunnyareas, the choice of two outdoor living areas. Masterbedroom has ensuite and all bedrooms have large builtin wardrobes. Large open kitchen with gas hobs andhot water, two dishwasher draws and large storageareas. Log burner. Separate self contained sleepoutwith two rooms, glasshouse, four bay shed (one baylock up), two large woodsheds, three main paddocks,well fenced.

VIEW Saturday 13 Dec 11.00 - 11.30am

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GOOD LOCATION NEGOTIATIONWEB ID AL37390

ASHBURTON145 Wakanui RoadQuality soils in top location bring only minutes fromtown. Zoned "Residential D". Modern attractivehomestead, good outbuildings. Vendor wishes tomove. Open to looking at offers.Be quick call now.

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GREAT LIFESTYLE

NEG OVER $285,000 WEB ID AL40182ASHBURTON378 Ashburton Staveley RoadNot many lifestyle blocks left this close to town.2.0209 hectares, shelter trees planted and growing.Well is down and consents in place. This is a greatchance to purchase this neat, well fenced block.Power and phone at boundary.View By Appointment

ATTRACTIVE SECTION

$68,000 WEB ID AL40623MOUNT SOMERS15 Comyns Road•Attractive double section 0.2023 Ha•Privacy and all day sun•Excellent views of Mt Somers•Affordable large section with water andpower•Ideal for building or holiday house•Large double garageView By Appointment

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SO MANY FEATURES *

$385,000 WEB ID AU40725HINDS125 Peters Street•2024sqm section in 2 titles•5 car garaging, sleepout and workshop•15 minutes to Ashburton•Meticulously renovated character andmodern appointments•3 generous bedrooms and large sunroom•Formal dining room•Spacious livingView By Appointment

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HASTINGS MCLEOD LTDHastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 03 307 [email protected] West Street

GREAT LIFESTYLE

NEG OVER $285,000 WEB ID AL40182ASHBURTON378 Ashburton Staveley RoadNot many lifestyle blocks left this close to town.2.0209 hectares, shelter trees planted and growing.Well is down and consents in place. This is a greatchance to purchase this neat, well fenced block.Power and phone at boundary.View By Appointment

PREMIUM LIFESTYLE - 1 HA

$275,000 WEB ID AL40039ASHBURTON77 Beach Road East• Set amongst established lifestyle properties• Privacy and sheltered• 1 km from town boundary• Subject to final survey• Good soilView By Appointment

RETAIL WITH PROMINANCE

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AC39595WESTSIDE61 Harrison StreetThis is a prime tenancy situated in the Allenton Mall.This tenancy has good street profile plus frontagegoing into Allenton Mall. An excellent size retailtenancy with off street car parking available.View By Appointment

VIEWING WILL IMPRESS

OFFERS OVER $575,000 WEB ID AU39563WESTSIDE136 Harrison StreetThis two year old home has it all. Openplan, two indoor/outdoor living areas withentertainers kitchen, four bedrooms, logfire/heat pump & transfer system, doublegarage & off street parking.View By Appointment

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GREAT SPACE FOR LEASE

$104,000 + GST AND OPEX WEB ID AC39525EASTSIDE45 Robinson StreetHigh stud building with approx. 180sqm of good,light and bright office space and 1165sqm of storageable to be split into two areas for sub letting etc.

Located in the popular Riverside Industrial subdivisiongiving excellent access to the centre of Ashburton.View By Appointment

RELAX AND ENJOY

OFFERS OVER $289,000 WEB ID AU39410EASTSIDE8 Willow StreetYou will love the indoor outdoor flow thistidy 3 bedroom home has to offer. Lowmaintenance, good sized section with ahost of outbuildings. Easy access to theback of the section.View By Appointment

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PLEASANT AND SUNNY

$219,000 WEB ID AU39390EASTSIDE1/772 East StreetThis sunny street facing two bedroom unitis partly renovated and situated in aconvenient location. Two spaciousbedrooms, north facing open plan living,new bathroom, separate laundry.View By Appointment

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LOVELY HOME & INCOME

$800,000 + GST WEB ID AU39220RAKAIA11 Rakaia Barrhill Methven RoadSuperbly renovated, this gracious homesits in 4644sqm of established manicuredgrounds on the edge of Rakaia, gatewayto the river and mountain pursuits of MidCanterbury.View By Appointment

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Selling the home you’re living in before buying

another one is the fi nancially safe option in

most circumstances. But could the state of the market

a� ect your decision?

Selling fi rst means you know exactly how much you are getting for your current property and correspondingly how much you can spend on the new one. Finance is more straightforward because all fi gures are known and stress is reduced.

But unless you arrange a delayed settlement, or sell your current home in the period between confi rmation and settlement, you may need interim accommodation. While this may not be so expensive, other expenses take their toll - storing excess furniture and paying two sets of removal costs for example. And what if you just can’t fi nd the right house?

Buying fi rst allows for a straightforward move from one home to the other, but it may be stressful and fi nancially demanding paying a double mortgage if your home takes longer to sell than expected. You may then feel that the best solution is to take less for your current home in order to save the costs of bridging fi nance.

There is no hard and fast rule that covers buying or selling fi rst as each person’s individual fi nancial and accommodation options vary; however, it is almost always useful to take into account the state of the market before making a decision. In a sellers’ market where prices are rising and there are more buyers than properties for sale, it might be sensible to buy fi rst, and make it conditional on selling your own property as your property is likely

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SNOW DENN LODGE Central Methven CBD - Bank Street - Live in, lifestyle, owners apartment and business. Summer / winter Snow Denn Lodge is on the backpacker / travellers accommodation list. Why Methven? A small town with a BIG HEART. It is on the edge of the foothills of the Southern Alps. One hour from Christchurch, the MT Hutt ski areas ski town. Methven enjoys local, national and international tourism. Built with two wings, Mt Hutt view and Mt Alford view, 17 bedrooms, guest reception, over 40 beds, two lounges, two dining/kitchens, owners apartment, laundries and guest parking. 550m2 fl oor area with space to expand. Land area 1012m2. Snow Denn has a 4 star Qualmark rating.Auction today @ 12 noon on site. (or sold prior conditions apply).

Call OJ 0800 12 19 19 / 021 74 33 94 or (text your details for a call)or offi ce 03 303 3093

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EXCEPTIONAL BUYING – MOTIVATED VENDORA contemporary mix of Axon and Linear offers an exciting opportunity at 88 Spaxton Street. This seven year old home offers a modern open plan design with four double bedrooms, walk through wardrobe to ensuite off the master bedroom. Great entertaining home with large sunny deck off the living area. Separate double garage. Heating provided includes wood burner (installed in 2011) and heat pump. Tenanted till April 2015. Overseas owner, reluctant sale as loved this home. Viewing by appointment only.PRICE REDUCED ***$449,000***

MOVE TO THE COUNTRY – ANAMALocated on fi ve acres just below the Surrey hills. This could be your rural oasis. Recently built three bedroom home with two bathrooms. Modern comforts, Jennian built home in 2008/9. Double garage and lots of parking. Space to breathe with stunning views of the mountains and foothills. Room for the horse, calves or lambs. Stock water through the property. School bus collects close by. Only 25 minutess to Ashburton or Methven. 6km to Mayfi eld. Value at $565,000Open Homes Sat, Dec 13 & Sun Dec 14, 10.30am -12 noon 33 Hekeao Road, Anama

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to sell fast. Conversely, in a buyers’ market where there are lots of properties for sale, it may be smart to sell fi rst, especially as this is just the kind of market where you may get less than anticipated for your current home. You can always insert a clause that gives you some time to fi nd a suitable property.

It’s surprising how many people somehow manage the seemingly

impossible – a simultaneous settlement. Those that are successful have usually done their market research thoroughly and have realistic expectations about what their current home is likely to sell for. It does not matter what time of year you decide to sell, the fact is, property sales are actually less susceptible to seasonality than some may think.

The key to a successful sale, whether

buying or selling fi rst, is in choosing the right agent and making sure that you are priced right for the market.

A property that sits for too long is like the stale loaf of bread in the bakery: either sells for less or doesn’t sell at all. To achieve the very best price is to be the loaf of bread that is fresh out of the oven and smells and looks amazing and tempts a number of buyers to make an o� er.

rwashburton.co.nz

For Sale Enquiries over $276,000View Sat: 11:00 - 11:30amwww.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20662Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Ashburton 5-11 Cox Street

Sun, Security & Style Open plan kitchen/living/dining2 Bedroom, Sep laundrySingle internal access garage - auto doorPrivate courtyard & garden to enjoyNew carpet - option to purchase chattelsPopular secure location

For Sale Enquiries over $276,000View Sat: 11:00 - 11:30amrwashburton.co.nz/AHB20662Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

$355,000View Sat: 11:00 - 11:30amwww.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20671Armand Vandereik 021 597 527 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Ashburton 53 Tucker Street

This House is Scheduled for Instant Sale * 4 Bedrooms* 2 Double garages + woodshed + garden shed

* Newly laid concrete driveway* Open plan kitchen, living and dining

$355,000View Sat: 11:00 - 11:30amrwashburton.co.nz/AHB20671Armand Vandereik 021 597 527 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

$218,000View Saturday 11:00 - 11:30amwww.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20660Sue Cooper 027 331 3733 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Ashburton 23 Brucefield Avenue

Great Starter OR Investor Family Home * 2 Bedrooms* Lovely and Sunny* Covered back sun trap* Good Sized Open Plan Living* Well maintained weatherboard home

$218,000View Saturday 11:00 - 11:30amrwashburton.co.nz/AHB20660Sue Cooper 027 331 3733 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

Enquiries over $499,000 View Sat 12:00 - 12:30pmwww.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20686Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Ashburton 16 Falcon Drive

Opportunity is ripe * 3 Bedroomed, 2 storey family home* Open plan kitchen, dining - 2 living areas* Heatpumps & solar hot water* 2 Bathrooms, 3 WC, sep laundry* Internal access double garage

Enquiries over $499,000 View Sat 12:00 - 12:30pmrwashburton.co.nz/AHB20686Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

Price On ApplicationView Sun 12:15 - 12:30pmwww.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20684Kim Miller 0272 368 627 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Tinwald 28 Graham Street

Unique on Graham * 3 Double Bedrooms* Separate Lounge* Separate Laundry* Private setting with mature garden* Close to school, shops & the park

Price On ApplicationView Sun 12:15 - 12:30pmrwashburton.co.nz/AHB20684Kim Miller 0272 368 627 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

For Sale Sale By Set DateView Sun: 1:00 - 1:30pmwww.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20674Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Ashburton 12 Miller Avenue

Possibilities are Endless * 2 Lounges, 2 Bathrooms, 4 Bedrooms* 2 Heatpumps, consented log fire* 2 Laundry spaces, 2 Front doors* Securely fenced

Deadline Sale ends 4pm Wed 17 Dec 2014 (unless sold prior)

For Sale Sale By Set DateView Sun: 1:00 - 1:30pmrwashburton.co.nz/AHB20674Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

$349,000View Sun 1:15 - 2:15pmwww.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20685Mike Grant ncre 0212 720 202 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Rakaia 23 Elizabeth Avenue

Appreciate A Great Family Home Just a short stroll to the local shops. Spacious three double bedroom plus sunroom home. Open plan sunny kitchen/dining with large separate lounge room. New log burner (wet back), heat pump plus HRV system. Double garage and adjoining workshop ideal for the handyman. Many recent improvements, whole house painted and wallpapered, new carpet, new roof on house and garage. Fruit trees and raised garden beds for the home gardener on a large 1012m2 section. This home is ready for your family to enjoy

$349,000View Sun 1:15 - 2:15pmrwashburton.co.nz/AHB20685Mike Grant ncre 0212 720 202 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

$355,000View Sun 2:00pm - 2:30pmwww.rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20615Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Ashburton 60a Elizabeth Street

Westside Townhouse Privacy in the heart of Allenton.3 Bedroomed Brick TownhouseOpen plan kitch/din/liv, access to gardenHeatpump, positioned well for sunBath, Shower, Sep WC, Sep LaundryDouble garage has auto door & internal access

$355,000View Sun 2:00pm - 2:30pmrwashburton.co.nz/AHB20615Cindy Hayward 0273 897 955 03 307 8317 [email protected]

LICENSED (REAA

2008)

Open Home

www.bayleys.co.nz

Deadline Sale The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $359,000 on or before 4pm, Tues 16 Dec 2014

View Sat 10-10.30amwww.bayleys.co.nz/519151Debbie BoonM 027 448 4006B 03 307 7377Mick HydesM 027 437 9696

Allenton

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

35 Reid Crescent

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

HAPPY TO CALL HOME

For Sale $130,000www.bayleys.co.nz/519216Mick HydesM 027 437 9696B 03 307 [email protected]

Debbie BoonM 027 448 [email protected]

Netherby


46 Albert Street

Build your dream home on this level, bareland site of 1,185m². You are allowed a 35% site coverage which equates to a large home or smaller home with big sheds. The subdivision has commenced, survey pegs are in, just services to go. The subdivision will be completed at the vendors cost. Other options available, call Bayleys to discuss.

REAR SECTION

Price by Negotiation View Sat 10-10.30amwww.bayleys.co.nz/519130Brad WallisM 022 350 2269B 03 307 [email protected] ButlerM 027 751 [email protected]

Elgin


15 Geoff Geering Drive

This brand new four-bedroom, two-bathroom solid construction home is in need of new owners. There is fabulous entertaining with indoor/outdoor flow. Featuring eco-friendly solar panels and 5,000 litres of water storage as well as a heatpump, so you are set to enjoy economic heating and cosy comfort year round. The property is currently tenanted until February 2015 making this a sought-after investment nestled amongst quality surround homes for the astute investor.

HIGHLY MOTIVATED TO SELL!

Deadline Sale The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $319,000 on or before 3pm, Wed 10 Dec 2014www.bayleys.co.nz/519083Nicky ButlerM 027 751 1801B 03 307 [email protected]

Tinwald


72 George Street

Move in immediately and enjoy a tranquil lifestyle in their rear 1,098sqm section bungalow with magnificent mountain views. Sun-soaked all day this three bedroom family home is fully fenced with courtyard, established gardens and glasshouse. Four-car garaging with space for the caravan and boat, a workshop and sheds.

UNDER

CONTR

ACT

A MUST ON YOUR LIST

For Sale $1,600,000 plus GST (if any)

View by appointmentwww.bayleys.co.nz/516788Mike PrestonM 027 430 7041B 03 307 [email protected]

Winchmore


779 Winchmore Dromore Road

A tree-lined driveway sets the scene for what is truly a magnificent property. Four double bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living areas ensure this is an entertainer´s paradise. In two titles this 16 hectare irrigated property has been designed with perfection to achieve the balance between function and aesthetics.

EXECUTIVE LIVING

For Sale $1,400,000 plus GST (if any)


Mitcham


570 Mitcham Road

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

READY, SET, MOVE

For Sale $195,000


Peel Forest


66 Dennistoun Road

How about this? Your own private 1.04 hectare block in the peaceful and relaxing Peel Forest Village. Accommodation huts and stable are available for the owners or build your new home and enjoy the mountain views. Huts include two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room and two storage rooms. A stable completes the package. Priced to sell this is a must view.

PRICED TO SELL

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Dig up your new potatoes for Christmas

lunch or dinner.Harvest your small gourmet

vegetables and herbs like radishes, fancy lettuce and spinach and basil, coriander and rocket. But remember, if you want a continual supply you’ll have to keep adding more seedlings.

Our mixed vege and herb bundles are perfect for this as you only get

around three seedlings of each type of variety, rather than a whole lot that you might not be able to get through if you’re planting every few weeks.

Plant fl owering annuals, like red and white petunias and impatiens, for the festive season.

Impatiens are perfect for growing in a shady spot and petunias thrive in the sun. Avoid too much watering to prevent the plants rotting.

If you haven’t already, apply pea straw mulch on your vege, herb and fl ower gardens.

Watch out for aphids. Start deadheading your roses for their next fl owering in autumn. If they’re hybrid teas, cut them back to where the branch is as thick as a pencil – so the next shoot that grows from there will have enough growth to produce a fl ower. Prune back your spring growth on hedges and topiary balls.

Remember to keep watering and make sure you do it in the morning, not at night, so the sun has a chance to dry the moisture o� your leaves. If you water at night the moisture will rot the leaves overnight.

December is a good

Tod PalenskiAwapuni Nurseries

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Ph: Shaun 0800 600 036 or 308 7619 E: [email protected]

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Fantastic street appeal

WigramWigram Skies Lot 410

2 double bedrooms321m2 corner sectionOpen plan living, kitchen & diningDouble garage with internal access

Great indoor outdoor flowHigh quality fixtures throughout10 year Master Build Guarantee

$489,000

A smart option

MarshlandPrestons Lot 1151

450m2 section184m2 size dwelling4 bedroomsSeparate lounge with window seat

Study nookWalk-in pantryMaster bedroom with ensuite & WIROpen plan living, kitchen and dining

$620,000

Great indoor outdoor flow


450m2 section179m2 size dwelling4 bedroomsStudy nookWalk-in pantry

Master bedroom with ensuite & WIROpen plan living, kitchen and dining

$609,000

Perfect family home


4 double bedroomsDesigner kitchen with walk-in pantryDouble garage with internal accessMaster suite with WIR & ensuite

High quality fixtures & fittings throughoutSection size 557m2

Dwelling size 203m2

$689,000

Perfect first home

HalswellLonghurst Lot 413

3 bedroomsOpen plan living, kitchen & diningMaster suite WIR & ensuiteStudy nook

Single garage with internal accessExcellent street appealHigh end fixtures & fittings throughout

$489,000

Great retirement option


2 double bedroomsOpen plan living, kitchen & diningMaster suite WIR & ensuiteSecond bedroom with bathroom access

Double garage with internal accessExcellent street appealHigh end fixtures & fittings throughout

$489,000

Ideal for first home buyers


3 double bedroomsOpen plan living, kitchen & dining1 bath plus separate toiletHigh end fixtures & fittings throughout

Garage with internal accessExcellent street appealFully landscaped

$445,000

A sunny starter


Ideal first home3 double bedrooms1 bathroom plus separate toiletMaster suite with WIR

High end fixtures & fittings throughoutGarage with internally accessExcellent street appealFully landscaped

$449,000

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Wigram Wigram Skies 28 & 30 The Runway. Open 12-4pm dailyMarshland Prestons 12 & 14 Te Rito Street. Open 12-4pm dailyHalswell Longhurst 45 & 47 Hamill Road. Open 12-4pm dailySt Albans 9A Berwick Street. Open Sat & Sun 12-4pmRangiora Arlington Park 23 Huntingdon Drive. Open Sat – Monday 12-4pmKaiapoi Silverstream 2 Addies Way, 21 Silverstream Boulevard. Open Wed – Sun 12-4pmKaiapoi Sovereign Lakes 39 Bayliss Drive. Open Daily 12-4pmAshburton 503 West Street. Open Wed – Fri & Sunday 12-4pm




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47 Braebrook Drive - Ashburton $575,000.00

• 2 bathrooms with separate toilet

• High quality fixtures & fittings throughout

• Master suite with walk in robe

• Double garage with separate laundry

• 700m2 size section

• 207m2 size dwelling

• 4 double bedrooms

• Open plan kitchen & dining with study nook

$575K

Artist’s impression only.

Lot 88 Oaklea – Tinwald, Ashburton $559,000.00

• 2 bathrooms plus a separate toilet


• Master suite with walk in robe & ensuite





• Designer kitchen with large walk in pantry

$559K


Lot 2, 9D Bridge Street - Ashburton $375,000.00

Fully landscaped

Double access to main bathroom

High quality fixtures & fittings throughout

10 year Master Build Guarantee

411m2 size section

120m2 size dwelling

3 double bedrooms

Open plan living, kitchen & dining

$375K

Lot 77 Oaklea – Tinwald, Ashburton $569,000.00

• 2 bathrooms plus a separate toilet


• Master suite with walk in robe & ensuite





• Designer kitchen with large walk in pantry

$569K


• Fully landscaped • Two bathrooms with separate toilet• High quality fi xtures and fi ttings throughout• Master suite with walk in robe • Double garage with separate laundry• 700m2 size section • 207m2 size dwelling• Four double bedrooms • Open plan kitchen and dining with study nook

• Fully landscaped • Two bathrooms plus a separate toilet• High quality fi xtures and fi ttings throughout• Master suite with walk in robe and ensuite• Double garage with separate laundry• 818m2 size section • 216m2 size dwelling• Four double bedrooms • Designer kitchen with large walk in pantry

• Fully landscaped • Double access to main bathroom• High quality fi xtures and fi ttings throughout• 10 year Master Build Guarantee• 411m2 size section • 120m2 size dwelling• Three double bedrooms • Open plan living, kitchen and dining

• Fully landscaped • Two bathrooms plus a separate toilet• High quality fi xtures and fi ttings throughout• Master suite with walk in robe and ensuite• Double garage with separate laundry • 818m2 size section • Four double bedrooms • 210m2 size dwelling• Designer kitchen with large walk in pantry

$575,00047 Braebrook Drive

$559,000Lot 88 Oaklea - Tinwald

$375,000Lot 2, 9D Bridge St

$569,000Lot 77 Oaklea - Tinwald

Looking for some inspiration? Visit our showhome today!

If your pot plants look like they’re getting a bit dry, put a thin layer of stones on the top of the soil to retain the moisture.

If it’s really dry around your tomatoes, put a thin layer of newspaper and then some compost on top to keep the moisture level steady. Stake your tomatoes. Avoid tipping water on their leaves so as not to cause blight.

And remember to pick o� the laterals as they develop. If you imagine a tomato plant has a main trunk that grows straight up with branches growing this trunk at roughly 90 degrees, the laterals are the smaller stems that develop at approximately 45 degrees in between the main trunk and branch.

Often laterals won’t produce fruit but can produce a lot of leaves. If you pick them o� it allows the plant to put all its energy into growing fruit, rather than a whole lot of leaves you don’t need. Apply the same formula for working out the laterals on the main trunk to working out which are the laterals on each subsequent branch. Make sense?

time to . . . Gardening

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Sweetcorn

Simply made for kidsI can’t think of a vegetable that’s

more fun for kids to eat than sweetcorn. I have many happy memories of sitting around the table engrossed in a hearty cob or two.

Since I’ve become a parent, I’ve discovered it’s also a great time-killer for the wee ones – though mine aren’t quite so wee any more. Pop them outside with a few cobs left over from last night’s dinner and it’ll keep them

busy long enough for you to get a job or two done (or even enjoy a cuppa if you’re lucky).

If you like to put more time and e� ort into your meal preparation, you can, of course, also turn your corn into fritters, or add it to salads or Mexican dishes. The options are endless.

Sold? Great, because now’s the time to get planting. Grab some Awapuni Nurseries sweetcorn seedlings next time you’re down at your local supermarket, Bunnings, or The Warehouse.

Alternatively, head to our online store at www.awapuni.co.nz and have them delivered direct to your door. For a family of four you’ll need around 20 plants, or two bundles.

Corn likes sunny and free-draining conditions, so make sure you fi nd the right planting spot. It will also need a bit of space to grow.

Once you’ve found your place, dig a little hole and plant your seedlings about 20cm apart from each other. I like to plant mine in rows or in a group so each plant can support another as they grow taller.

As the corncob starts to form, it’s important to water your plants to ensure they don’t dry out. You should be able to get around two cobs o� a plant starting in late summer. Not sure if they’re ready?

Peel back the husk of the cob a little bit and if they look juicy, they’re ripe for the picking. Still look a little hard? Give them some more time.

Once they’re ready for action and you’ve harvested the entire crop, pull the plants out. Sweetcorn can take a lot of nitrogen out of the soil so try planting peas and beans in the spot where your corn was. Not only will they bump up the nitrogen content again, these kid-friendly greens will also help keep little hands busy at the dinner table.

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FOR YOUR HOME?Contact Tony Worsfold today on 307 6466 or 0274 508 191

for high quality exterior concrete • 13 Robinson Street,

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Business Space In The Heart Of The CBD

For more information contact Mark or Jennie HolmesP: (03) 307 6161 C: 027 430 1099 E: [email protected] w: www.holmesleesquare.co.nz

Holmeslee Square has office and retail spaces available now. The flexible floor plan means we can work with you to create the optimum business space, no matter what business you’re in and whether you are looking to move in upstairs or downstairs.

Available space: Ground floor: 124m2

First floor: Office B – 211m2 Office C – 195m2

What's Lighting up On

Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET. Local produce by local producers and hot food!!. North End West Street car park. 9.00am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET West Street. 9.30am - ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD. Community garden working bee and fellowship, each Saturday, weather permitting. Behind the St Andrew’s Anglican Church, 157 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

9.30am - 12.30pm - ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East. 10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10.00am - 12.00pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, all welcome. Upstairs 254 Cameron Street. 10.00am - 3.00pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton

Airport, Seafi eld Road.12.45pm - WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, singles and doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, The Domain, Philip Street. 1.30pm - ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet, club day. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 6.00pm DANCE WORX PRESENTS. “Tis the Season”. A dance concert and fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House. Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills Street.

The twinkling lights of Christmas will be dotted around Mid Canterbury again this year with many people keen to dress up their properties to spread some festive spirit.

Unlike other districts, there is not one single street in the district where all residents light up their properties with fairy lights and large as life decorations, instead they are scattered throu ghout. However there are two adjoining properties

festively lighting up Melcombe Street in Tinwald.

In past years Methven painter Frank Sandys has made the e� ort at his Lochhead Crescent property but he has moved.

His new property on Hobbs Road in Methven, is promising to be bigger and better than ever with thousands of Christmas lights and decorations adorning his house and yard.

It’s an annual event Mr Sandys has enjoyed doing for the past eight years.

What started as a project with his daughter Brooke, has now grown into Mr Sandys’ annual enjoyment.

He spends a considerable amount of money on his Christmas extravaganza but has no intention of stopping.

And his larger section gives him more space to decorate.

Some of his decorations had been sourced from as far away as Australia.

He usually dresses up as Father Christmas for the holiday season.

This year, there are decorations ordered from Disney manufacturers who create for Disney.

It promises to be a marvellous display with any donations raised by people viewing the property going to the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade, where Mr Sandys is a volunteer fi reman.

Other houses on streets around the district to decorate their houses include those in Ashburton on Chalmers Avenue, Porter Street, Milton Road and in Tinwald there is Grove Street, Melcombe Street

and Archiblad Street.Keep your eyes out for the twinkling

lights of Christmas.

Friday 9.00am - ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am - ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH TINWALD Cuppa, activities and laughter. St Andrews hall, Cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

10.00am - METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.1.00pm - 3.00pm - ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafi eld Road.1.00pm - 4.00pm - ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

Open for research, all welcome. Upstairs in the Old Polytech building, 254 Cameron Street. 1.30pm - R.S.A. CARD SECTION Euchre, Ashburton R.S.A. Cox Street.

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Presented by the Ashburton Christian Ministers Association

FREE entry!

Bring a blanket & picnic

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Hot Food & Coffeeavailable

Santa will be there!

6.30pm at the Ashburton Domain Oval

An awesome evening of Christmas music, fun, entertainment and a MEGA fireworks

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Foster and Allen

This legendary Irish folk music duo began in 1975 when Mick Foster and Tony Allen formed their duo FOSTER & ALLEN. For three years they toured cabaret venues in Ireland and the UK. Their big break-through came in 1978 when they released the single A Bunch of Thyme in Ireland which stayed in the Irish Charts for an unbelievable 53 weeks.

However, at this stage their success was only known to Ireland and it was not until 1982 that A Bunch of Thyme was released in the UK. It was played by all the radio stations in Britain and was soon in the pop charts, becoming their fi rst top-selling Number One single. This increased their popularity and demand for Foster & Allen was now immense all over Ireland and the UK. They released another single Old Flames which made its way into the UK charts and along with their mega-hit single Maggie. These three hit songs became signature tunes at their sell-out concerts. Foster & Allen were now an international act playing sell-out concerts in the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Foster & Allen have now achieved album and video sales in excess of 20 million worldwide. Their easy-listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever and they have now released 30 charting albums over a 30-year career, the only act in the world to achieve this.

To coincide with their fi rst national tour of New Zealand for many years, Foster & Allen will release two new albums through Sony BMG. Gold & Silver Days features all new material and After All These Years will be specially released for Mother's Day.

Foster & Allen will be accompanied by Moyra Fraser on keyboards, Ollie Kennedy on bass guitar and Bryan Megahey on lead guitar.

Share a night of Irish music, songs and humour with Foster & Allen...Ireland's most famous singing duo!

“A tremendous pleasure. . .they have been universally acclaimed over so many years” - SIR TERRY WOGAN

“Foster & Allen are wonderful ambassadors for Irish Music and are always a joy to see and hear” - DANIEL O’DONNELL

Members, guests and affi liates all

welcome.Courtesy van available.

231 Burnett Street Ashburton

www.ashburtonclub.co.nz Ph 308 7149

Brothers Grimm

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Live Saturday December 13

7.30pm

Speights for Christmas

Log off. Lime In. Corona Sundays. . .

Luke Glendining playing live Sunday

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Jan 16 & 17Mid Canterbury Summer Singing

School 2015- Broadway and BeyondA night to be remembered, showcasing the wonderful young talent in our community.

All tickets $25

Ireland's Most Famous Singing Duo Return To New Zealand In May & June 2015!

Ireland's Most Famous Singing Duo Return To New Zealand In May & June 2015!

Monday, June 1Ashburton Trust Event Centre

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Ashburton

ASHBURTON15 Geoff Geering Drive 10:00AM - 10:30AM35 Reid Crescent 10:00AM - 10:30AM

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Sunday

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ANAMA33 Hekeao Road 10:30AM -12 noon

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Tinwald

ASHBURTON92 Princes Street CANCELLED1/5 Hugh Street 10:00AM - 10:30AM5-11 Cox Street 11:00AM - 11:30AM53 Tucker Street 11:00AM - 11:30AM8 Primrose Place 11:00AM - 11:30AM23 Brucefield Avenue 11:00AM - 11:30AM96a Creek Road 11:45AM - 12:15PM25 Mitchell Place 11:45AM - 12:15PM16 Falcon Drive 12 noon - 12:30PM71 Elizabeth Street 12:30PM - 1:00PM23 Davidson Street 1:00PM - 1:30PM9 Avalon Grove 1:00PM - 1:30PM10 Tuarangi Road 1:30PM - 2:00PM5 Geoff Geering Drive 1:45PM - 2:15PM5 Havelock Street 2:00PM - 2:30PM138 Alford Forest Road 2:00PM - 2:30PM126 Chalmers Avenue 2:15PM - 2:45PM31 Braebrook Drive 2:30PM - 3:00PM

TINWALD79 Harland Street 1:00pm - 1:30pm78 Thomson Street 2:00pm - 2:30pm

LAKE HOOD27 Ludlow Drive 2:00PM - 2:30PM

HAKATERE47 Lower Hakatere 10:00AM - 10:30AM23 Hakatere Drive 10:30AM - 11:00AM

Saturday

ASHBURTON2-44 Peter Street 12 noon - 12:30PM12 Miller Avenue 1:00PM - 1:30PM112 Cass Street 1:00PM - 2:00PM60a Elizabeth Street 2:00PM - 2:30PM

TINWALD28 Graham Street 12:15PM - 12:30PM

RAKAIA95 Elizabeth Avenue 12 noon - 1:00PM108 Bowen Street CANCELLED23 Elizabeth Avenue 1:15PM - 2:15PM

SaturdayASHBURTON29D Bridge Street 11:00AM - 11:30AM33 Alford Forest Road 11:00AM - 11:30AM62 Suffolk Street 11:30AM - 12 noon114 Alford Forest Road 11:45AM - 12:15PM26 Queens Drive 11:45AM - 12:15PM5 Porter Street 12 noon - 12:30PM127 Cass Street 12:15PM - 12:45PM152 Victoria Street 12:30PM - 1:00PM24 Philip Street 1:00PM - 1:30PM

TINWALD82 Tarbottons Road 11:00AM - 11:30AM14 Grahams Street 10:30AM - 11:00AM

ASHBURTON30 Oxford Street 10:00AM - 10:30AM17a Oxford Street 10:30AM - 11:00AM64 Leeston Street 11:15AM - 11:45AM66 Tucker Street 1:30PM - 2:30PM

TINWALD39a Thomson Street 12 noon - 1:00PM

Rakaia

guardian property december 12, 2014

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