Water company aims to reduce 'bill shock'
More water meter readings may be on the way for residents in the Selwyn district.
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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
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
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
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 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.
RMA shake-up an opportunity for fast growing district - mayor
RMA shake-up an opportunity for fast growing district - mayor
The Government's RMA reforms have left Canterbury councils with more to digest and discuss.
Lines company pays out after hedge hacked back
'How dare you do that to my trees': Canterbury lines company pays out after hedge hacked back
When an 86-year-old Canterbury woman discovered her poplar hedge had been aggressively cut back, she was “heartbroken”.
Council staffer spotted parking in disabled spot
Council staffer spotted parking in disabled spot
Inquiries are under way to determine if a Selwyn District Council staff member who parked in a disabled car park will be fined $750.
Toxic algae warning for Selwyn River
Toxic algae warning for Selwyn River
A health warning has been issued after potentially toxic algae was found in part of the Selwyn River.
No special treatment for council staffer who parked in disabled spot
No special treatment for council staffer who parked in disabled spot
Inquiries are under way to determine if a Selwyn District Council staff member who parked in a disabled car park will be fined $750.
Selwyn to get its own Monopoly game
Selwyn to get its own Monopoly game
What would you like to see on a Selwyn Monopoly board? That’s the question being asked of residents after a deal was signed with game maker Hasbro.
Hot spring 'a record-setter'
Hot spring 'a record-setter'
Temperatures of close to, or above, 32 deg C in parts of Canterbury have contributed to New Zealand registering its warmest spring on record.
New library plan under the microscope
New library plan under the microscope after $7m cost blow out
The concept designs for Leeston’s proposed new $16m library and community centre have been presented to Selwyn district councillors.
New rules likely to speed up housing growth
New rules likely to speed up housing growth in Selwyn district
A fairer system for ensuring growth pays for growth appears to be on the way in the Selwyn district - but it could take at least two-and-a-half years to put in place.
Golf club seeks fair way to solve parking issue
Golf club looking for fair way to solve parking problem
A Canterbury golf club hopes to find a way forward with the local council after parking changes left some members with mobility challenges struggling to access the course.
Selwyn set to get another supermarket
Selwyn set to get another supermarket
Woolworths is planning to build a new supermarket in Lincoln.
Unexpectedly high property revaluations boost council coffers
Unexpectedly high property revaluations boost council coffers
Selwyn District Council is on track to collect millions more in rates than planned this year due to continued growth and high property revaluations.
Well-earned honour as final whistle nears
Well-earned honour as final whistle nears
Claire Lewis has been a pillar of the Canterbury netball community for more than 40 years. Her decades of service have now been recognised with a Netball NZ award, fast-tracked as the 80-year-old may only have weeks to live.