Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Selwyn to get its own Monopoly game

    1. Canterbury
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    3. Selwyn

    Jayden from Selwyn Youth Council promoting the forthcoming Selwyn Monopoly at the youth council’s...
    Jayden from Selwyn Youth Council promoting the forthcoming Selwyn Monopoly at the youth council’s recent carnival. Photo: Supplied
    What would you like to see on a Selwyn Monopoly board?

    That’s the question the Selwyn Youth Council is asking after signing a deal with game maker Hasbro.

    The Selwyn edition of Monopoly will be used as a fundraiser for youth and community initiatives across the district.

    A key part of the project is to involve the community in shaping the board and contributing ideas about what makes Selwyn special.

    Said youth council member Bella Thompson: "This board is all about celebrating Selwyn and giving our community a chance to have their say.

    "We want everyone, from tamariki to rangatahi and their wider whānau, to share their ideas on what makes our towns special.

    "It’s a fun, creative way to showcase our district while fundraising to support future youth projects."

    Several places in New Zealand already have their own Monopoly edition, including Christchurch....
    Several places in New Zealand already have their own Monopoly edition, including Christchurch. Photo: Supplied
    The youth council is looking for people’s favourite hangout spots, best places to eat, chill, and play, the iconic spots everyone knows, and the hidden gems only locals know about.

    The idea has been gaining a great reception, with almost 200 responses submitted at Selwyn youth events over the past two weekends.

    Several places around New Zealand already have a custom board, including Christchurch, Wellington, Southland, Wānaka, Queenstown and Dunedin.

    The youth council will be at events over summer to collect ideas for the Monopoly board.