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SelwynSeptember 3

New fixed water charges catch some residents by surprise

New water bills are creating confusion for some residents.
New fixed water charges catch some residents by surprise
New fixed water charges catch some residents by surprise
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SelwynSeptember 3

Canty Rugby takes most of community hours

Canterbury Rugby has used the bulk of the hours earmarked for community use at a ground which Selwyn ratepayers paid $60,000 to upgrade.
Canty Rugby takes most of community hours
Canty Rugby takes most of community hours
SelwynAugust 31

Opposition to speed limit changes shows ‘decision-makers what the best option is’

​The majority of the main road between Leeston and Springston in the Selwyn district is likely to stay at 100km/h after strong opposition to the proposal to drop it to 80km/h.
Opposition to speed limit changes shows ‘decision-makers what the best option is’
Opposition to speed limit changes shows ‘decision-makers what the best option is’
SelwynAugust 30

Canterbury wrecking yard remains despite order to remove vehicles

There is still no end date for a non-compliant wrecking yard on a rural Canterbury property.
Canterbury wrecking yard remains despite order to remove vehicles
Canterbury wrecking yard remains despite order to remove vehicles
ChristchurchAugust 30

Community leader worried homes in planned subdivision could become Airbnbs

A Christchurch-based property developer’s application to build medium-density homes in Prebbleton has a community advocate fearing the township could lose its village feel.
Community leader worried homes in planned subdivision could become Airbnbs
Community leader worried homes in planned subdivision could become Airbnbs
SelwynAugust 27

Libraries get behind their feathered favourite

A campaign has been launched at Canterbury libraries to make a nationally critical bird species, which was once thought to be extinct, the bird of the year.
Libraries get behind their feathered favourite
Libraries get behind their feathered favourite
SelwynAugust 26

Another bid to stop housing developments being fast-tracked

“Making a mockery of local democracy.” That is how a group of five mayors, including Selwyn's Lydia Gliddon, have described the current fast-track housing applications in a letter to Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop.
Another bid to stop housing developments being fast-tracked
Another bid to stop housing developments being fast-tracked
SelwynAugust 26

Thump, rattle, bang: Noisy speed humps drive residents mad

Speed cushions designed to slow down traffic on a busy road in Canterbury have led to another problem — vehicles driving and bouncing over them making loud noises.
Thump, rattle, bang: Noisy speed humps drive residents mad
Thump, rattle, bang: Noisy speed humps drive residents mad
SelwynAugust 24

Upgrades take care of safety concerns

A school caretaker who campaigned for safety upgrades on a busy Canterbury road is pleased the local council has listened to the community's concerns.
Upgrades take care of safety concerns
Upgrades take care of safety concerns
SelwynAugust 22

Community board member claimed $7799 in mileage and travel time allowances

A Selwyn community board member has hit back at questions over his mileage and travel time expense claims.
Community board member claimed $7799 in mileage and travel time allowances
Community board member claimed $7799 in mileage and travel time allowances