Cousins' crash deaths prompt efforts to help save lives
After his two young cousins were killed in a car crash on Summit Rd in Christchurch, Rob Fleming was motivated to help save lives.
Daniel Alvey
Keeping young people on the right track
Keeping young people on the right track
After his two young cousins were killed in a car crash on Summit Rd in Christchurch, Rob Fleming was motivated to help save lives.
Wolfbrook on the hunt for properties in district
Wolfbrook on the hunt for properties in district
A major Christchurch property company is targeting Selwyn as a prime location for standalone homes on smaller sections.
$60k for pro rugby team's base
Canterbury council to pay $60k for pro rugby team base
The Selwyn District Council is paying $60,000 to upgrade a sports ground for the South Island’s Super Rugby women’s team Matatū.
Over $250k in parking fines issued
Over $250k in parking fines issued
More than a quarter of a million dollars in parking fines have been dished out in the Selwyn district over the last year.
Hasson bows out after 30 years on the job
Selwyn district councillor bows out after 30 years on the job
Selwyn District Council’s longest-serving councillor is calling it a day.
Canterbury vehicle wrecking yard taken to court
Canterbury vehicle wrecking yard taken to court
A Canterbury wrecking yard operating on rural land will face court more than four years after a neighbour complained about it.
Vehicle wrecking yard taken to court
Vehicle wrecking yard taken to court
A Canterbury wrecking yard operating on rural land will face court more than four years after a neighbour complained about it.
Mayor: 'We are not spending recklessly'
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton: 'We are not spending recklessly'
Mayor Sam Broughton has gone on the front foot over rates increases, saying the Selwyn District Council is not spending recklessly.
Fire fuels vision for Canterbury basin
Fire fuels vision for Canterbury basin
A community group is forging a vision for the future of the Craigieburn basin as the area continues to recover from a large scrub fire.
Brace for another big rates rise
Brace for another big rates rise: Selwyn District Council 'not listening to ratepayers'
More pain is on the way for ratepayers as the Selwyn District Council looks set to lock in a 14.2% average rise.
Flooding processes defended
Flooding processes defended
Selwyn District Council and Environment Canterbury have defended how they responded to the major flooding in the district early last month.
Pushback over boundary proposal
Pushback over Canterbury election boundary plan
People have voiced concerns over a proposal to shift Prebbleton into the Wigram electorate as part of the Electoral Commission’s boundary changes for the 2026 general election.
Chiefs alarmed over lack of fire station investment
Chiefs alarmed over lack of fire station investment
Plans to replace the busy Rolleston and Lincoln fire stations have been delayed, frustrating volunteer fire chiefs.
New bus service mooted from Rolleston-Chch
New bus service mooted from Rolleston-Chch
A new bus service between Rolleston and Christchurch is being explored, aiming to ease demand on the current overloaded public transport options.
Mayoralty bid fuelled by frustration
Mayoralty bid fuelled by frustration over lack of transparency
Selwyn district councillor Lydia Gliddon has always loved to cook, but now she is focused on perfecting a new recipe - becoming the next mayor.
Building consent company set to get green light
Selwyn building consent company expected to get green light
Building consents in the Selwyn district will soon be able to be issued by a private company.
Advocacy group makes strong bid for council
Advocacy group makes strong bid for council seats
Another key member of a community advocacy group is making a bid for the Selwyn District Council.
Pushback halts e-billboard plan
Pushback halts plan to put electronic billboard next to Rolleston road
Community opposition has seen the Selwyn District Council reconsider its plan for an electronic billboard in Rolleston.
Broughton sets sights on mayoral milestone
Sam Broughton sets sights on mayoral milestone
Fifteen years ago, a district council decision about a local library unknowingly set Sam Broughton on a path to becoming Selwyn’s mayor. Now he is going for a record-equalling fourth term.