Daniel Alvey

Rubbish dumping continues to be the top complaint from residents across Christchurch city - and it is costing more to clean up.

Selwyn's rapid expansion shows no sign of easing, prompting growing concerns about the way development is reshaping the Canterbury district.

Illegal parking has topped the list of the most common complaints from residents in the Selwyn district.

Another controversy could be brewing over the issue of whether a new Canterbury council building should have bilingual signage.

A Canterbury community group, which had about $18,500 stolen from it by a council manager, may get its money back sooner than expected.

Selwyn District Council chief executive contracts need to be changed to avoid large payouts if they resign early.

More water meter readings may be on the way for residents in the Selwyn district.

An emphatic no - that was deputy mayor Brendan Shefford’s reaction to Selwyn being folded into a super city with Christchurch and the Waimakariri District.

An emphatic no - that was deputy mayor Brendan Shefford’s reaction to Selwyn being folded into a super city with Christchurch and the Waimakariri District.

The construction of a controversial digital billboard in a Canterbury town has been paused after concerns were raised by residents and district council staff.

Selwyn District Council-owned infrastructure company CORDE is a big player in Canterbury and beyond. Daniel Alvey reports on how the company has united various services across the sector.

When an 86-year-old Canterbury woman discovered her poplar hedge had been aggressively cut back, she was “heartbroken”.

When an 86-year-old Canterbury woman discovered her poplar hedge had been aggressively cut back, she was “heartbroken”.

Inquiries are under way to determine if a Selwyn District Council staff member who parked in a disabled car park will be fined $750.​

A fairer system for ensuring growth pays for growth appears to be on the way in the Selwyn district - but it could take at least two-and-a-half years to put in place.

A householder made a futile - and risky - bid to put a fire in her home out using a pot of water. But as this photo shows, it was never going to work.

A Canterbury householder made a futile - and risky - bid to put a fire in her home out using a pot of water. But as this photo shows, it was never going to work.

Plans are starting to take shape for a major rezoning of farmland on the outskirts of a booming Canterbury town.

Plans are starting to take shape for a major rezoning of farmland on the outskirts of a booming Canterbury town.