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SelwynSeptember 22

Ring-road roundabout plan picks up speed

Selwyn’s mayor has her “fingers crossed for co-funding” to pay for a $5.3m Rolleston roading project, which is moving ahead sooner than planned.
    Ring-road roundabout plan picks up speed
    Ring-road roundabout plan picks up speed
    SelwynSeptember 22

    Canterbury councils expect verdict on local government reform soon

    Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon expects to hear this week if her district's proposal to become a stand-alone unitary council has been accepted.
    Jonathan Leask, local democracy reporter
    Canterbury councils expect verdict on local government reform soon
    Canterbury councils expect verdict on local government reform soon
    SelwynSeptember 21

    Mana whenua voice back at Canterbury council table

    Selwyn District Council has appointed its mana whenua representative, who will have speaking rights at council meetings plus speaking and voting rights on some committees.
    Mana whenua voice back at Canterbury council table
    Mana whenua voice back at Canterbury council table
    SelwynSeptember 21

    Labyrinth of botanical treasures more than a ‘plant morgue’

    Dr Ines Schönberger looks after Canterbury's Allan Herbarium and its labyrinth of botanical treasures, including more than 800,000 plant specimens.
    Labyrinth of botanical treasures more than a ‘plant morgue’
    Labyrinth of botanical treasures more than a ‘plant morgue’
    SelwynSeptember 17

    Speed limit drops on the way despite opposition

    Lower speed limits may be on the way for the main roads connecting Lincoln and Rolleston in Canterbury, despite community opposition to the move..
    Daniel Alvey
    Speed limit drops on the way despite opposition
    Speed limit drops on the way despite opposition
    SelwynSeptember 16

    Rethink on rubbish will see bigger bins, fewer collections

    A major shake-up to how rubbish is collected in the district is being considered.
    Daniel Alvey
    Rethink on rubbish will see bigger bins, fewer collections
    Rethink on rubbish will see bigger bins, fewer collections
    OtagoSeptember 16

    Cold snap brings rain and snow for South

    Two state highways in the South have reopened after bad weather but road users are advised to drive with caution where snow and flooding remain.
    Cold snap brings rain and snow for South
    Cold snap brings rain and snow for South
    SelwynSeptember 16

    ‘Footballer’s wife’ now leading club

    Alex Smith never had an interest in football before meeting husband Hamish Smith in 2019. But now the 31-year-old is Selwyn United’s first female president after taking over from Stan de Rooy.
    By Sam Coughlan
    ‘Footballer’s wife’ now leading club
    ‘Footballer’s wife’ now leading club
    SelwynSeptember 16

    Profit and sales growth creates fresh optimism for businesses

    Businesses in Canterbury’s Selwyn district appear to be turning a corner despite rising costs and ongoing global economic uncertainty.
    Profit and sales growth creates fresh optimism for businesses
    Profit and sales growth creates fresh optimism for businesses
    SelwynSeptember 15

    Most vehicles stuck to the limit before speed hump trial started

    Data shows most vehicles using a now-busy road in a Canterbury township were travelling at or below the speed limit before measures were put in place to slow them down.
    Daniel Alvey
    Most vehicles stuck to the limit before speed hump trial started
    Most vehicles stuck to the limit before speed hump trial started
    SelwynSeptember 11

    Speed limits to be lowered on seven Canterbury state highways

    The speed limit on a 2.64km stretch of State Highway 1 near Rolleston will be lowered from 100km/h to 80km/h as part of a raft of changes to roads across Canterbury.
    Speed limits to be lowered on seven Canterbury state highways
    Speed limits to be lowered on seven Canterbury state highways
    SelwynSeptember 11

    Police station extension may open the door for detectives

    A new two-storey extension at the Rolleston Police Station could pave the way for detectives to be based in the Selwyn district.
    Daniel Alvey
    Police station extension may open the door for detectives
    Police station extension may open the door for detectives
    SelwynSeptember 10

    Wolfbrook pushes ahead with plan to build new homes next to domain

    The Christchurch-based property developer has resubmitted its plan to build 69 homes on a 2ha site in the Selwyn district.
    Daniel Alvey
    Wolfbrook pushes ahead with plan to build new homes next to domain
    Wolfbrook pushes ahead with plan to build new homes next to domain