2019 issues of our council newsletter Council Call

2019 January 22 [PDF - 1.8 MB]
Summer in Selwyn events in full swing; Meet Your Street brings communities together; Have your say on speed limit changes; 100 Days of Summer; Fire permits – check it’s alright; Help us build West Melton's new skatepark!

2019 January 29 [PDF - 138.4 KB]
School's back, take care on crossings; Selwyn Libraries celebrate Chinese New Year; Council services on Waitangi Day; Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall opening; New easy to remember library and service centre hours

2019 February 5 [PDF - 1.8 MB]
Relax and unwind with A Month of Sundays; Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall opening; New park-and-ride for Rolleston; Selwyn Community Fund round one awarded; Fire restrictions in place; Water sense – recommended water use

2019 February 12 [PDF - 152.5 KB]
New citizens welcomed at Waitangi Day ceremony; Get fit and active in 2019; Win with 100 Days of Summer; Get emergency alerts through Selwyn Gets Ready; Show off your moves at skate and scooter jams; Have your say – Earthquake Prone Priority Buildings and Strategic Routes

2019 February 20 [PDF - 1.8 MB]
More bins means less waste to landfill; Aqua-thon raises funds for charity; Do you know the rules for this fire season?; Summer 3X3 Basketball Jam; Need funding for your creative project?; Park-and-ride update; New playground equipment for Levi Park

2019 February 27 [PDF - 2.2 MB]
Summer in Selwyn Picnic in the Park; Helping parents with teen drivers; Volunteering in Selwyn; Birchs Road footpath upgrade; Prohibited fire season declared; Progress on park-and-ride project; Rates reminder; Aqua-thon proves popular

2019 March 6 [PDF - 1.9 MB]
Your water rates – helping keep the water flowing; Volunteer benefits go both ways; Learn how to reduce your waste at home; Check, check again; Park and ride update; Opportunity for retired teachers

2019 March 13 [PDF - 1.1 MB]
Protecting and managing native biodiversity in Selwyn; Selwyn Community Fund; Free course for mature drivers; Robinsons Road seal upgrade; Airbus space data agritech challenge

2019 March 20 [PDF - 952.4 KB]
Local basketball skills on show; “These events do not define us …” Message from the Mayor; Takeaway coffee cups go in the red bin; From Russia, via China – and now a Kiwi; Teen coach workshops support new drivers

2019 March 27 [PDF - 1.5 MB]
Worker bees win award; Capacity building workshops; Community recycling days; Road upgrade projects under way in Prebbleton and Rolleston

2019 April 1 [PDF - 2.1 MB]
Summer in Selwyn season “builds community spirit”; Weedons Community Centre to open; Stay bright, use your lights!; Easter and ANZAC closures; Selwyn tourism strengthening; Activity programme coming to your letterbox

2019 April 10 [PDF - 1.7 MB]
BOOST getting its skates on for new year; Weedons Community Centre opening; School holiday packed with fun, Term 2 activity programme out now; Park and Ride; Community funds available

2019 April 17 [PDF - 610.0 KB]
Anzac Day Services; New families welcomed at citizenship ceremony; Feedback sought on new Leeston facility; Become a senior chef; Community funds available

2019 April 24 [PDF - 1.6 MB]
New Zealand Music Month; Selwyn commercial building consents increase; New toilets at Castle Hill Village; Council pools operating to top safety standards; Rolleston town centre roading and public spaces - what do you think?

2019 May 1 [PDF - 948.8 KB]
Kids getting active this autumn; Rolleston town centre upgrades - roading layout changes proposed; Funding available for youth sports teams to travel; Introducing our new Civil Defence Manager

2019 May 8 [PDF - 1.5 MB]
Family water safety programme; Rolleston town centre upgrade - pedestrian experience; Plant out day at Kirwee Recreation Reserve; Plastic bags get the bin; BOOST Skate a hit with young riders

2019 May 15 [PDF - 1.0 MB]
Gansu International Fellowship programme; Citizenship ceremony welcomes newcomers; Rolleston town centre upgrade - the promenade, Winter's almost here - how healthy is your home?; Lime Scooter trial coming to Rolleston

2019 May 22 [PDF - 1.1 MB]
Council environment fund protecting native biodiversity; Parking options in town centre; Movie nights back for winter; Rates reminder; Waste management in Selwyn - have your say; Do you have heritage items to protect

2019 May 29 [PDF - 1.1 MB]
2019/20 plan signals major projects; Modern Māori Quartet heading Matariki celebrations in Selwyn; KidsFest back for winter holidays; Awards to recognise community 'heroes' in Malvern; Council services for Queen's Birthday

2019 June 5 [PDF - 1.4 MB]
KidsFest bookings open; Local body elections coming in October; Changes for Council building a sign of growth; Malvern and Ellesmere recycling days prove popular; Artist in residence: digital art

2019 June 12 [PDF - 1.6 MB]
Signalled NZTA funding cuts could put motorists at risk; Kids love Active Autumn; Council backs banning the bag; Drive safe this winter; Council building renovations begin; What do YOUth think?

2019 June 19 [PDF - 1.1 MB]
Long journeys to new home; Vote 2019: candidate nominations opening soon; International artist going digital in Leeston; Time to register your dog; Darfield and Kirwee Wastewater - initial community feedback

2019 June 26 [PDF - 815.7 KB]
Bringing Selwyn tourism together; Going on the Gansu fellowship; Thinking about standing for local elections?; Your water rates - ensuring reliable, safe supply; How are we doing? Council residents survey

2019 July 3 [PDF - 1.6 MB]
Selwyn joins Children's University; Young people go speed dating for work; KidsFest back this weekend; Upgrades begin in Prebbleton

2019 July 10 [PDF - 2.1 MB]
Glowing with pride for award winning festival; Selwyn achieves best council credit rating in New Zealand; Banned bags offered second life; Plasterboard recycling growing in Selwyn; New Levi Park playground ready for action

2019 July 17 [PDF - 2.1 MB]
Whopping spending growth for strong economic; Steps taken in Lincoln Town Centre Plan; New Zealanders welcomed home; New funding confirmed for tourist facility upgrades

2019 July 24 [PDF - 1.4 MB]
Still spinning at 92; New park and ride facilities for Selwyn residents; Nomination for local elections now open; Mayor supports joint initiative to improve water; One week left for dog registration discount

2019 July 31 [PDF - 763.7 KB]
Contractor confirmed for Foster Park indoor courts; Rates accounts coming soon; Are you eligible for a rates rebate?; Swimmable Selwyn at Coes Ford; Urban water focus for zone committee

2019 August 7 [PDF - 1.1 MB]
Design guide issued for Rolleston Town Centre; Understanding the Treaty of Waitangi; Water race spraying reminder; Getting closer to the new Selwyn District Plan

2019 August 14 [PDF - 1.3 MB]
Selwyn Libraries' Edge Connector service hits the road; Council supports Selwyn students to advance in life; Community helps shape Kirwee Reserve extension; Speed dating leads to opportunities; New Weedons playground opening

2019 August 21 [PDF - 777.0 KB]
Selwyn Awards a great way to benchmark success; Welcome to the family at citizenship ceremony; One-stop farm waste recycling day coming to Selwyn; Businesses encouraged to seize opportunity from upgraded directory

2019 August 28 [PDF - 854.8 KB]
Outstanding service recognised at Malvern Community Awards; Council begins project to tag bins; Hundreds helped to prevent family violence; Leading learners driver programme; Keep New Zealand Beautiful week

2019 September 4 [PDF - 1.1 MB]
CultureFest bringing the world to Selwyn; Selwyn Civil Defence volunteers needed; Strong growth in economy continues; Making waste-free achievable; Rates reminder; Celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with story time

2019 September 11 [PDF - 1.2 MB]
Walking Festival puts spring in step; Foster Park in bloom; Find out about Council election contenders; Motorcycle awareness month; New garden expo offers opportunities

2019 September 18 [PDF - 918.1 KB]
Look out for voting papers; Sport trust wins with 'wow moments'; A place for all celebrated at citizenship ceremony; Kick start your riding fun; RFID tag flyers going out next week; Meet the candidates evenings

2019 September 25 [PDF - 934.2 KB]
Voting opens in 2019 local council elections; Magical creatures spotted at McHughs Park; Work begins on Aquatic Centre extension; Swim School instructor wins national award; Faces of Selwyn celebrated; CultureFest is almost here

2019 October 2 [PDF - 1.4 MB]
Work blessed to begin on Rolleston Town Centre; Vote 2019 Time to have your say; First ever Selwyn Arts Festival set to launch; Hub days to support local living; Traffic and parking and stock droving - have your say

2019 October 9 [PDF - 1.1 MB]
Last few days for voting in local elections; Protecting our natural heritage; Faces of Selwyn - "This time we were crying happy tears"; Community recycling days; Pop up museum celebrates Selwyn's history

2019 October 16 [PDF - 195.8 KB]
Green light for intersection upgrades; Selwyn District Council Triennial Election results; Fresh start for families; Community Fund applications open; Kickstart Roadside off to a flying start in Selwyn; Kerbside collection time change

2019 October 23 [PDF - 1.2 MB]
2019 Triennial Election results; Rebuilding bikes and lives; Community Fund applications open; Council services on Labour Day; Meet your street - your chance to host

2019 October 30 [PDF - 1.7 MB]
Digital museum gives glimpses into our history; Edge Connector gets out and about; Faces of Selwyn - A Halkett family affair; Kids Christmas Market open for stallholders; Animal Control bylaw - have your say

2019 November 6 [PDF - 1.3 MB]
A view to the future at inaugural Council meeting; Sister City relations built with English class support in Indonesia; Youth Council elections open; Annual Report shows Council responding to growth; Major upgrade work to Leeston pipes begins

2019 November 13 [PDF - 3.0 MB]
Council leads the way in commitment to accessibility for all; Consultation opens on new Springs Reserve; Council services on Canterbury Anniversary Day; Faces of Selwyn: A passion for diversity; A new identity celebrated

2019 November 20 [PDF - 335.7 KB]
Growing numbers say Selwyn is a great place to live; Architecture Award for Lakeside Hall; Gansu Fellowship a fantastic opportunity; Where to walk the dog - rules clarified on Coles Fields

2019 November 27 [PDF - 318.8 KB]
Building begins on Foster Park Indoor Courts; The world calling Selwyn home; Building app makes consents easier; Tonnes taken at farm waste day; Coalgate road legalisation - have your say; Rates reminder

2019 December 4 [PDF - 286.1 KB]
Jam packed Summer in Selwyn begins; Economic growth helps build for future; Selwyn Awards - building a sense of community; Don't fail this summer; Council offices - main centre reopening next week; Reminder to be prepared for emergencies

2019 December 11 [PDF - 2.1 MB]
Think water sense this summer; More than a decade of success with dogs; A surprising move to Selwyn; Are you looking to host a Christmas or New Year's get together with your neighbours?; Council services holiday hours

2019 December 18 [PDF - 586.5 KB]
Support for growing tourism industry; Major district projects under way; Festive feel for citizenship ceremony; Fire restrictions in place for Selwyn district; Enrol to vote in General Election; Clean bill of health for drinking water