Politics, parenthood and the pressures of life in Government
By her own admission, Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg has had a “busy” first year in Government, mixing electoral commitments with ministerial duties and raising her first child.
Daniel Alvey
Review could see bottle shop hours extended
Review could see bottle shop hours extended
Bottle stores could be open for an extra hour under proposed alcohol rules in the Selwyn district.
Two-storey home destroyed by fire
Two-storey Canterbury home destroyed by fire
Fire crews managed to save a classic car before an intense fire ripped through a two-storey house and garage near Rolleston last night.
Two-storey home destroyed by fire
Two-storey Canterbury home destroyed by fire
Fire crews managed to save a classic car before an intense fire ripped through a two-storey house and garage near Rolleston last night.
Principals hopeful ministry will come to rescue
Selwyn principals hopeful ministry will come to the rescue
School principals in the Selwyn district are cautiously optimistic they will soon have answers to roll growth pains.
Fewer fines for dog owners
Fewer fines for dog owners in the Selwyn district
The number of fines dished out to dog owners in the Selwyn district has dropped by just over a quarter.
$15k bill to connect to sewage system
Canterbury couple surprised by $15,000 bill to connect to sewage system
Amy Tennant and her partner are building a house in Darfield - but she never expected to receive an almost $15,000 bill to connect to the sewage network.
Bear-napped Big Ted back on duty
Bear-napped Big Ted back on duty
Big Ted the Canterbury roadside teddy has returned to work after his disappearance.
Bear-napped Big Ted back on duty
Bear-napped Big Ted back on duty along Springston Rolleston Rd
Big Ted the Canterbury roadside teddy has returned to work after his disappearance.
Residents will not be consulted on rates rise
Residents will not be consulted on rates rise
Selwyn residents will not be able to make submissions on next year’s forecasted 14.2 per cent average rates rise.
New deadline for car-wrecking yard compliance
New deadline for car-wrecking yard to comply with Selwyn council rules
A new abatement notice has been issued for a Canterbury car-wrecking yard operating on rural land.
Big rise in fines for parking infringements
Big rise in fines for parking infringements
Just over 2000 fines were issued by Selwyn District Council parking wardens over the last year.
Freight hub could bring big benefits
Large freight hub could bring big benefits to Canterbury
Early discussions are under way to develop the South Island’s largest freight hub in Rolleston.
Key ministers meet with residents and mayor
Key ministers to meet with residents and mayor
Minister for Energy, Local Government, and Transport Simeon Brown will be at a public meeting in Rolleston today from 1-2pm.
Lincoln BBQ blaze 'a very close call'
Lincoln BBQ blaze 'a very close call'
A barbecue dinner nearly ended in disaster for a Canterbury household until the occupants took quick action to save their home.
BBQ blaze prompts warning over safety
BBQ blaze prompts warning over safety
A barbecue dinner nearly ended in disaster for a Canterbury household until the occupants took quick action to save their home.
Marking a century of memories
Century of memories in a Canterbury township
When Conrad Eilken was born in 1924, Lincoln consisted of a few gravel roads and expansive farmland. Now, after his 100th birthday, he tells his story about the town he has called home his entire life.
Principal's departure remains a mystery
Principal's departure remains a mystery
A Canterbury college is staying tight-lipped about why its principal who has been on leave for most of the year has now resigned.
Representation to increase after district council U-turn
Representation to increase after district council U-turn
In a surprising twist, Selwyn district councillors have likely locked in an increase in representation for the area.
District faces big bill to fund public buses
District faces big bill to fund public buses
Funding bus services could cost Selwyn district ratepayers millions of dollars, Environment Canterbury councillors say.