| 3 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Cooper Developments T T Kim Newth Exciting summer ahead at Rolleston Fields Rolleston Fields is adding to the district’s ongoing pull factor. In the heart of the Selwyn District, thoughtful town planning is delivering on its promise with Rolleston Fields blossoming as a contemporary retail and hospitality hub for a fast growing urban community and a place for businesses to thrive. Over the past 20 years, Selwyn District has almost tripled in size to reach around 80,000 residents and is expected to hit 120,000 by 2030. Rolleston is one of the fastest growing towns in the country and the biggest town in Selwyn. “That’s another 40,000 residents over the coming years seeking commercial amenities for them and their families – not to mention those that currently live there,” says Caroline Cooper Dixon, of Cooper Developments, which has developed Rolleston Fields in conjunction with Selwyn District Council. Rolleston Fields is adding to the district’s ongoing pull factor: a well-planned new town centre development, beautifully designed for play, shopping, socializing, relaxation and more. Future-focused, Rolleston Fields is accessible to all with plenty to explore and enjoy this summer. Experiences on offer include iconic eateries – Burger Fuel, Lone Star and Majestic Tea – and opportunities to pamper and enhance health and wellness with a range of quality options such as Embrace Skin & Beauty, Flex Fitness and Motus Health. “O-Studio is also on schedule to open by February 2024, offering everything from Yoga and Pilates to float rooms, ice baths and saunas. O-Studio’s space is very big for Rolleston – it will be great for the community.” Caroline Cooper Dixon and business partner Lilly Cooper brought together a professional team to plan, design and build this vibrant town centre, including district council urban planners; architects IKON, Thom Craig and PRAU Studio Architects; interior designers IZZARD; award winning builders Armitage Williams; and brand specialists Studio South. All four stages – Fields Park, Fields Garden, Fields Domain and Fields Lawn - are designated mixed-use and feature integrated design and considered landscaping. The eateries have inviting outdoor space and covering so dining inside and out can be enjoyed yearround. With Rolleston’s population booming, Rolleston Fields has been well-timed. “It is incredible how much residential growth is going on. You can read the statistics about Rolleston but it is amazing to witness that growth and to see how many people are excited about using these amenities now.” Spring has brought a surge of interest in the health and wellness precinct, with Flex Fitness having already reached their December membership targets by mid-September. “Two more buildings will be opening by the end of this year: one is for large format retail, where Bargain Chemist and Pet Stock will be trading in time for Christmas; the other building has been set up for specialty retail and offices.” On Tennyson Street, the new architecturally designed retail and office building is in a prime location. For anyone on the lookout for a smart new office base with town centre amenities right outside, then this new building offers several options, currently being fitted out ready for use. “We hope local people and businesses will come and take a look at what’s available. Harcourts have already taken out space on the ground and first floor. On the ground retail level, we also have Just Cuts, Trending Nails, Sushi Shop [Sushi Shop Prebbelton’s second store], and Teasme,specialty tea and bubble tea – a trend that we saw a lot of in both Europe and Australia this year There are two more retail stores remaining that would be ideal for gifts, homeware or a fashion premises.” The next four mixed-use hospitality, retail and entertainment buildings at Rolleston Fields are poised to enter the planning phase, with construction scheduled to commence over the next 12 to 18 months for two. “We will go out to the market for tenancies in this fourth quarter of 2023 and seek interest from businesses that specialise in hospitality and retail. It’s a process we really enjoy for this fast growing district and encourage businesses interested in being a part of the progressive town’s success to get in touch.” We’re proud to support Cooper Developments. Your accounting and business advisory experts Christchurch 03 379 0829 | Auckland 09 414 5444 nexia.co.nz
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