Flooding processes defended
Selwyn District Council and Environment Canterbury have defended how they responded to the major flooding in the district early last month.
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Car crashes through wall as householder watches TV
Car crashes through wall as householder watches TV
Canterbury homeowner Todd Webley was watching TV on Saturday night when he heard the sound of a loud engine getting closer to his house.
42-year-old arrested after building site burglaries
42-year-old arrested after building site burglaries
A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into a series of burglaries across Canterbury.
Pushback over boundary proposal
Pushback over Canterbury election boundary plan
People have voiced concerns over a proposal to shift Prebbleton into the Wigram electorate as part of the Electoral Commission’s boundary changes for the 2026 general election.
Artistic swimming success sees young club dive into spotlight
Artistic swimming success sees young club dive into spotlight
Since its launch in 2022, athletes from Selwyn Artistic Swimming have impressed as the club continues to grow. Head coach Chantelle Murray is now expecting bigger and better things from her young team.
PNG, Bougainville holding talks at Burnham
PNG, Bougainville holding talks at Burnham
Talks between Papua New Guinea and Bougainville to decide on issues surrounding an independence referendum are to be held near Christchurch this weekend.
Chiefs alarmed over lack of fire station investment
Chiefs alarmed over lack of fire station investment
Plans to replace the busy Rolleston and Lincoln fire stations have been delayed, frustrating volunteer fire chiefs.
New bus service mooted from Rolleston-Chch
New bus service mooted from Rolleston-Chch
A new bus service between Rolleston and Christchurch is being explored, aiming to ease demand on the current overloaded public transport options.
ECan to push for commuter train
ECan to push for commuter train from Rangiora and Rolleston to Chch
The idea of a commuter train taking passengers from Rangiora and Rolleston to Christchurch is gathering steam, but not everyone is on board.
Mayoralty bid fuelled by frustration
Mayoralty bid fuelled by frustration over lack of transparency
Selwyn district councillor Lydia Gliddon has always loved to cook, but now she is focused on perfecting a new recipe - becoming the next mayor.
$161m investment in Canterbury schools
$161m investment in Canterbury schools
The Government will put another $161 million into Canterbury schools, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced today.
Seriously injured motorcyclist taken to hospital
Seriously injured motorcyclist taken to Christchurch Hospital
A motorcyclist was seriously injured after colliding with another vehicle in Rolleston on Tuesday morning.
Advocacy group makes strong bid for council
Advocacy group makes strong bid for council seats
Another key member of a community advocacy group is making a bid for the Selwyn District Council.
Building consent company set to get green light
Selwyn building consent company expected to get green light
Building consents in the Selwyn district will soon be able to be issued by a private company.
Pushback halts e-billboard plan
Pushback halts plan to put electronic billboard next to Rolleston road
Community opposition has seen the Selwyn District Council reconsider its plan for an electronic billboard in Rolleston.
Broughton sets sights on mayoral milestone
Sam Broughton sets sights on mayoral milestone
Fifteen years ago, a district council decision about a local library unknowingly set Sam Broughton on a path to becoming Selwyn’s mayor. Now he is going for a record-equalling fourth term.
Mitchell wants answers on Selwyn flood response
Mitchell wants answers on Selwyn flood response
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell is urging councils to have a frank and honest assessment of how to mitigate flooding.
Impassioned plea for future of settlement
Residents make impassioned plea for future of Canterbury settlement
Selwyn District Council heard more impassioned pleas for the future of the Selwyn Huts settlement as residents presented their case at yet another meeting on Wednesday.
Apprentice baker rises to the top
Apprentice baker rises to the top
Canterbury's Delmari Janse Van Rensburg has been living and breathing baking for the past six months.
How RMA reforms could shake up local government
'One-stop shop': How RMA reforms could shake up local government
Proposed legislation to replace the Resource Management Act could bring sweeping changes for Canterbury councils.