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Lower Selwyn Huts has asked the Department of Conservation to reconsider its decision to end...

Lower Huts bach owners in fight for their survival

Another Canterbury lakeside settlement has started a fight to stay.

Merger discussion held in secret

It is understood a merger with Ashburton is one option being tested by the council. Photo:...

Merger discussion held in secret

Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon has defended taking a briefing on possible amalgamation partners behind closed doors.

Councillor getting back to work after ‘freak accident’

Selwyn District councillor Elizabeth Mundt was concussed after falling off one of her horses at...

Councillor getting back to work after ‘freak accident’

Selwyn District councillor Elizabeth Mundt is slowly getting back on the horse after sustaining a serious concussion while riding.

Selwyn population expected to boom

Selwyn population expected to boom

Canterbury's booming Selwyn district could have a bigger population than a city such as North Island's Lower Hutt in a decade.

Unofficial detour may change motorists’ habits

Traffic on Southfield Dr in Lincoln PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Unofficial detour may change motorists’ habits

Gerald St businesses fear people will continue to avoid Lincoln’s town centre even once large-scale road works are finished.

Maddie’s dream a step closer

Maddie Collins’ fertility treatment will now be funded by the Government. Photo: Daniel Alvey

Maddie’s dream a step closer

Maddie Collins is a step closer to achieving her dream of having kids.

Council sticks with LGNZ as reforms loom

Selwyn council sticks with LGNZ as amalgamation reforms loom

A majority of Selwyn district councillors have voted to remain a member of Local Government New Zealand.

Cancer battle can’t stop milestone man

Blair Colombus with his children. Photo: Supplied

'I’ve just got to keep on smiling': Cancer battle can't stop milestone man

When West Melton front-rower Blair Colombus was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, one goal immediately went on his to-do list - reach 100 division one games.

Error spotted in charges for wastewater

Error spotted in charges for wastewater

Selwyn Water has corrected a mistake which led some residents to believe they would have to pay a higher than expected wastewater charge.

Deli meals recalled

Photo: Supplied / New Zealand Food Safety

Canterbury supermarket included in recall of meals due to possible glass contamination

A recall of store-made deli meals has been issued for three South Island supermarkets because of the possible presence of glass.

Kea feeding bylaw hits a snag

Advocates seeking a bylaw to stop people from feeding kea will continue their push despite being knocked back by the Selwyn District Council.

Milestone blazer feels 'pretty good'

Milestone blazer feels 'pretty good' after devastating diagnosis

Thomas Cockburn is not letting a shock diagnosis get in the way of his life and achievements, having received his 100-game blazer from the Springston Rugby Club.

Workmates mourn truck driver killed in fiery crash

The death of a Canterbury truck driver after a crash on State Highway 1 earlier this week has "left an enormous hole" in the hearts of his workmates.

Large response to council amalgamation surveys

HAVE YOUR SAY Should Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri councils amalgamate? Send your views in...

Large response to council amalgamation surveys

Thousands of people have so far given their opinion on how Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri should tackle the council amalgamation.

MacDonald backs away from controversial toll road comments

Christchurch councillor Sam MacDonald has backed away from his controversial comments that Selwyn and Waimakariri residents should be tolled to enter the city.