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.
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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.
Wrong kind of leaks found in wastewater system
Wrong kind of leaks found in Selwyn wastewater system
Stormwater has been flowing into the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rolleston during heavy rain, breaching the council’s own bylaws.
Emotional guilty plea after fatal crash
Swiss national makes emotional guilty plea after fatal Canterbury crash
A Swiss national wiped away tears as he pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge following a fatal crash in Canterbury on November 19.
Iconic Canterbury pub to reopen
'It just didn’t feel right this place was shut': Iconic Canterbury pub to reopen
The Hurunui Hotel's owners have taken it off the market after failing to find a buyer, and have instead moved to their backup plan - leasing the business for the next three years to an experienced bar manager.
Council contractor keeps finances under wraps
Canterbury council contractor keeps finances secret from public
Selwyn District Council-owned contractor, Corde, has steered clear of publicly releasing financial details this week, citing "commercial sensitivities".
Water testing raises nitrate concerns
Water testing raises concerns over nitrate levels
Greenpeace has highlighted concerns about two urban water supplies in Canterbury after its testing showed high nitrate levels.
Thrill of the show never leaves
Thrill of the show never leaves
The noise and smells of walking through the sheep pens for the first time at the Canterbury A&P Show has stuck with Brent Chamberlain to this day.