The Selwyn Strategic Heritage Plan 2023-2027 vision is ‘Uniquely Waikirikiri Selwyn’
The development of a heritage strategy for Waikirkiri Selwyn was a commitment made in the 2021–2031 Long Term Plan.
Work on the heritage strategy and action plan started in May 2022. It was shaped by the insights and information generously provided by many different parties including mana whenua, the District’s fourteen community history groups, Selwyn Youth Council and young people, Council staff, and external stakeholders such as Pouhere Taonga Heritage New Zealand and Canterbury Museum.
In December 2022, the Council agreed the following heritage vision and action plan, subject to decisions in the Annual Plan 2023–2024 and Long-Term Plan 2024–2034.