Shopping centre expansion back on track
The expansion of a Rolleston shopping and office complex is set to continue after it was put on hold in late 2024 due to challenging economic conditions.
Selwyn
Concerns township growing too fast
Concerns Canterbury township growing too fast
The public may not get a say on whether a large 700-800 home subdivision on 126ha of farmland in Canterbury goes ahead.
No timeline to replace quake-prone fire station
Frustration over lack of timeline to replace quake-prone fire station
Lincoln Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Richie Bee is “bewildered” there has still been no word on when the township’s fire station will be replaced.
Mystery of the disappearing yellow lines
Mystery of the disappearing yellow lines
The mystery of who painted over yellow no-parking lines outside a Rolleston house may remain unsolved.
Councillor slams disability transport funding cuts
Transport scheme changes will impact Canterbury's most vulnerable people - councillor
An Environment Canterbury councillor has slammed a decision to cut funding to a transport subsidy for people with disabilities.
Man charged after kindy car park fight
One person charged after fight in Canterbury kindergarten car park
A 36-year-old man has been charged with assault after a person was critically injured in a Lincoln kindergarten car park on Wednesday night.
Work under way to repair concert damage
Work under way at Canterbury domain to repair concert damage
Work has started to fix the damage at Lincoln Domain caused by the sold-out Selwyn Sounds concert on March 6.
Lincoln Uni confirms job cuts
Lincoln Uni confirms job cuts
Lincoln University has confirmed plans to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs, but the Tertiary Education Union has raised concerns about the speed and impact of the changes.
Selwyn libraries top list for staff abuse
Selwyn libraries top list for staff abuse
New data shows the Selwyn district’s library staff reported being abused by the public more than any other council employees.
Army training exercises being held in Canterbury
Army training exercises being held in Canterbury
People in Selwyn and parts of Christchurch may see soldiers on patrol or hear simulated explosions and blank gunshots this week.
Project to improve environment for fish
Project to mark flour milling history and improve environment for fish
A project is under way to recognise Lincoln’s early history and improve pathways for fish.
'Do you want a broken finger?'
'Do you want a broken finger?' 82-year-old confronts teen trouble maker
That was the no-nonsense question put to a 14-year-old caught with others banging on doors to wake up householders in a Canterbury township during the early hours of the morning.
Business relief too complex
Business relief too complex
A system to help struggling Lincoln businesses apply for compensation has been criticised as too complex and likely to have little return.
Finding the good life in Selwyn
Finding the good life in Selwyn
The Selwyn District Council’s first quality of life survey gathered responses from 1338 people, and found 88% believe the district is a great place to live.
NZ’s first rubber road laid in Canterbury
NZ’s first rubber road laid in Canterbury
The first full rubber road surface in New Zealand has been laid in Canterbury.
Southbridge's prodigal son to return home
Southbridge's prodigal son to return home
Former All Blacks and Crusaders first-five Dan Carter will lace up the boots in the blue-and-white hoops for the first time in six years at the club’s 150th jubilee.
Lincoln businesses to receive rates relief
Rates reduction may not be enough to ease Lincoln businesses’ roadworks pain
Businesses suffering due to the roadworks in Lincoln will be eligible for rates remission. But they are sceptical the reduction will have any impact.
Councillors vote to bring back mana whenua rep
Councillors vote to bring back mana whenua rep
A new mana whenua representative will return to the Selwyn council table this term.
Reducing rates rise comes with a cost
Reducing Selwyn rates rise comes with a cost
Selwyn District Council is attempting to drastically limit its rates rise this year but it will come with some caveats. And all options exclude water charges which are now handled by a separate company - Selwyn Water Ltd.
Bell to headline music festival
Kaylee Bell headlining Leeston music festival
It will be a day of line dancing and cowboy boots at the Country in the Country music festival in Canterbury on Saturday.