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Ellesmere Combined netballers will be able to play for the club this season after a committee was...

Community steps up to fill committee and save club

The Ellesmere Combined Netball Club will be able to form a committee this year after a lot of stress and a plea for volunteers.

Strategy needed to stop urban sprawl

Aerial maps from 2010-2015, left, and the latest imagery shows the Rolleston area has grown by...

'Unmanaged growth': Strategy needed to stop urban sprawl

Selwyn's rapid expansion shows no sign of easing, prompting growing concerns about the way development is reshaping the Canterbury district.

Selwyn council appoints interim chief executive

Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon with new interim chief executive Steve Gibling. Photo: Supplied

Interim chief executive appointed at Selwyn District Council

Selwyn District Council has confirmed the appointment of Steve Gibling as interim chief executive.

Summer conditions driving insect invasions

Pest controller Darryl Knauf exterminates an ant nest under a dishwasher, a common damp...

Summer conditions driving insect invasions

It is the busiest time of year for Canterbury pest controller Darryl Knauf, as ant and fly infestations increase over summer.

Swiss national sentenced after fatal crash

Patrick Keusch. Photo: POOL via RNZ / Iain McGregor / The Press

Swiss national sentenced after fatal Canterbury crash

A Swiss man cried in court as he was sentenced for careless driving after a fatal head-on crash in Canterbury.

Problem parkers rile up residents

Complaints led to these tradie vehicles getting tickets in July for parking on a footpath. Photo:...

Problem parkers rile up residents

Illegal parking has topped the list of the most common complaints from residents in the Selwyn district.

Calls for new library to get bilingual signage

HAVE YOUR SAY What name should go on the outside of Leeston’s $16 million new library and...

Calls for new library to get bilingual signage

Another controversy could be brewing over the issue of whether a new Canterbury council building should have bilingual signage.

Iconic café goes on the market

Iconic Canterbury café goes on the market

A regular haunt of one of NZ’s most famous poets, Canterbury's iconic old White House Cafe is up for sale, almost 10 years since it closed its doors to the public.

Convicted council manager increases repayments

Council manager who stole thousands from SeniorNet increases repayments

A Canterbury community group, which had about $18,500 stolen from it by a council manager, may get its money back sooner than expected.

Teen motorsport commentator racing towards bright future

Josh Henderson in the commentary box at Euromarque Motorsport Park. PHOTO DANIEL ALVEY

Teen motorsport commentator racing towards bright future

Budding broadcaster Josh Henderson has enjoyed a fascinating year, from the commentary booth to the co-driver seat in a rally car and even a seat in Parliament.

Call to rethink contracts after CEO's payout

Call for rethink of contracts after departing council CEO gets $57k payout

Selwyn District Council chief executive contracts need to be changed to avoid large payouts if they resign early.

Water company aims to reduce 'bill shock'

More water meter readings may be on the way for residents in the Selwyn district.

Super City idea fails to stick

'Not interested': Super City idea fails to stick

An emphatic no - that was deputy mayor Brendan Shefford’s reaction to Selwyn being folded into a super city with Christchurch and the Waimakariri District.

Selwyn council boss takes job in Australia

Selwyn council boss takes job in Australia

Selwyn District Council chief executive Sharon Mason is set to cross the Tasman for a new role, with her last day being January 16.

Greenkeeper's work in the national spotlight

Alan Jones on the bowling green. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Gardening greenkeeper's work in the national spotlight

Alan Jones has always kept a perfectly manicured lawn at home, and now the Canterbury bowling green he lovingly maintains is hosting NZ’s top players.

Billboard on hold over consent issue

The construction of a controversial digital billboard in a Canterbury town has been paused after concerns were raised by residents and district council staff.

Road reopened after fatal Selwyn crash

One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Canterbury this morning.

CORDE building momentum after strong performance

CORDE was the main contractor on the Ellesmere to Pines wastewater pipeline, completing the...

CORDE building momentum after strong performance

Selwyn District Council-owned infrastructure company CORDE is a big player in Canterbury and beyond. Daniel Alvey reports on how the company has united various services across the sector.