Media Releases

Council adopts Draft Annual Plan 2023-24
Published online: 30 Mar 2023

Awards back to celebrate Selwyn success
Published online: 06 Mar 2023

Stop and give way: save your life
Published online: 28 Feb 2023

Selwyn adopts Gisborne to support cyclone relief
Published online: 24 Feb 2023

Selwyn District Council Chief Executive’s upcoming retirement
Published online: 18 Jan 2023

Te Ara Ātea celebrates huge first year
Published online: 21 Nov 2022

Final results - Selwyn District Council local elections
Published online: 14 Oct 2022

Progress results - Selwyn District Council local elections Progress results - Selwyn District Council local elections 2022
Published online: 08 Oct 2022

One week to go in local elections
Published online: 30 Sep 2022

Council Decisions 28 September 2022
Published online: 29 Sep 2022

Selwyn businesses hopeful of positive end to the year
Published online: 21 Sep 2022

Selwyn takes next steps in parking safety
Published online: 19 Sep 2022

Voting in local elections opening on Friday
Published online: 15 Sep 2022

Last week for feedback on medium density rules
Published online: 15 Sep 2022

Selwyn District pays respects for the life of Queen Elizabeth II
Published online: 15 Sep 2022

Introducing medium density housing in Selwyn
Published online: 19 Aug 2022

Selwyn District Council election candidates confirmed
Published online: 12 Aug 2022

Parking on footpaths
Published online: 26 Jul 2022

Call for candidates as nominations open in local elections
Published online: 18 Jul 2022

Council upgrading supplies to meet new water rules
Published online: 30 Jun 2022

Selwyn cats required to be microchipped from 1 July 2022
Published online: 27 Jun 2022

Annual Plan 2022 adopted
Published online: 23 Jun 2022

It's time to register your dog 2022
Published online: 17 Jun 2022

Stand for your community - find out how
Published online: 15 Jun 2022

Council approves land rezoning for residential development in Lincoln
Published online: 08 Jun 2022

Selwyn water systems continue to rank among the best
Published online: 26 Apr 2022

Council owned construction company rated best in Canterbury
Published online: 26 Apr 2022

New water pipeline agreed for Springfield
Published online: 14 Apr 2022

Council’s plan for the year adopted for consultation
Published online: 14 Apr 2022

Selwyn Sports Centre wins outstanding award
Published online: 13 Apr 2022

New representation structure confirmed for Council elections
Published online: 07 Apr 2022

Council Decisions - 23 March
Published online: 04 Apr 2022

Vaccine pass requirement removed for Council facilities
Published online: 01 Apr 2022

Council advocates for better outcome for Selwyn in water reforms
Published online: 25 Mar 2022

Council preparing district plan variation to meet new housing intensification rules
Published online: 04 Mar 2022

Selwyn introduces vaccine requirement for staff
Published online: 03 Mar 2022

Significant wetland to be restored with new funding
Published online: 18 Feb 2022

Annual report reflects landmark project completion
Published online: 23 Dec 2021

Battery recycling programme launches in Selwyn
Published online: 20 Dec 2021

Council Decisions 8 December
Published online: 10 Dec 2021

Selwyn introduces vaccine passes at key facilities
Published online: 02 Dec 2021

New horizons open to explore at Te Ara Ātea
Published online: 01 Dec 2021

Packed celebration of summer coming
Published online: 29 Nov 2021

Council decisions 3 November
Published online: 29 Nov 2021

Council decisions 13 October
Published online: 29 Nov 2021

Council building team assessed as top performers
Published online: 19 Nov 2021

Council raises concerns about new housing rules.pdf
Published online: 19 Nov 2021

Artificial turfs to take sport to next level
Published online: 18 Oct 2021

Council calls for time out on government’s water reform proposal
Published online: 01 Oct 2021

Council decisions 22 September 2021
Published online: 24 Sep 2021

New internship to help young people blaze a trail
Published online: 13 Sep 2021

Selwyn leads the country for new house growth
Published online: 10 Sep 2021

Consultation open on local representation
Published online: 03 Sep 2021

Community asked about proposed Council representation changes
Published online: 26 Aug 2021

Coes Ford remains closed despite vandalism
Published online: 20 Aug 2021

Council formally commits to consult with public on three waters
Published online: 12 Aug 2021

Selwyn launches flood relief fund
Published online: 26 Jul 2021

Community arts focus sought for Rolleston Community Centre
Published online: 12 Jul 2021

Record interest sees Selwyn Awards sell out
Published online: 12 Jul 2021

Residents to help redraw the lines for the district council
Published online: 05 Jul 2021

Selwyn District Council responds to water reforms proposals
Published online: 02 Jul 2021

Selwyn retains top credit rating
Published online: 29 Jun 2021

Foundations laid as Council adopts Long-term Plan
Published online: 25 Jun 2021

Road map for Community Committees confirmed
Published online: 11 Jun 2021

Awards back to celebrate Selwyn
Published online: 17 May 2021

End of plastic tags for Selwyn dogs
Published online: 17 May 2021

New rules in place for keeping animals in Selwyn towns
Published online: 13 May 2021

Council launches new initiatives to address record building consents
Published online: 06 May 2021

Thousands enjoy opening of Canterbury’s largest indoor sports centre
Published online: 03 May 2021

Consultation opens on Long-Term Plan through to 2031
Published online: 29 Mar 2021

Economy stays strong despite pandemic
Published online: 25 Mar 2021

Key decisions proposed in 10-year plan consultation.pdf
Published online: 17 Mar 2021

Confidence growing among Selwyn businesses
Published online: 26 Feb 2021

Good management sees top financial rating retained
Published online: 29 Jan 2021

New Zealand first as sports centre goes high tech
Published online: 26 Jan 2021

Council pays tribute to John F. Reid - a champion of sport and community.pdf
Published online: 29 Dec 2020

Council decisions – Wednesday 16 December
Published online: 18 Dec 2020

Significant step as climate change policy adopted
Published online: 17 Dec 2020

Council to take action on review of community committees structure
Published online: 17 Dec 2020

Selwyn in good place to respond to Covid impacts
Published online: 14 Dec 2020

Next steps for District Plan as consultation closes
Published online: 14 Dec 2020

Selwyn still a great place to live – residents say
Published online: 10 Dec 2020

Council urges patience as record consent numbers continue
Published online: 04 Dec 2020

Last chance to have a say on district rules
Published online: 27 Nov 2020

Sporting champion to be honoured at Selwyn Sports Centre.pdf
Published online: 23 Nov 2020

Mayor riding from the mountains to the sea for men's health
Published online: 09 Nov 2020

Council decisions – Wednesday 4 November
Published online: 06 Nov 2020

Council Decisions this week - 28 October
Published online: 29 Oct 2020

Selwyn residents asked about priorities for Council spending
Published online: 28 Oct 2020

District’s rule book gets once in decade makeover
Published online: 05 Oct 2020

Council decisions this week - 23 September
Published online: 24 Sep 2020

NZDF connects to Selwyn District wastewater network.pdf
Published online: 10 Sep 2020

Council Decisions this week - 9 September
Published online: 10 Sep 2020

Precautionary Boil Water Notice - Arthurs Pass 4 September.pdf
Published online: 04 Sep 2020

Darfield memorial lights up as Selwyn remembers
Published online: 03 Sep 2020

Council to proceed in first stage of water reform process
Published online: 31 Aug 2020

COVID Heroes recognised
Published online: 26 Aug 2020

Economy remains strong despite COVID-19
Published online: 21 Aug 2020

Selwyn supports vision for greater Christchurch
Published online: 17 Aug 2020

Community at heart of new town centre plans
Published online: 17 Aug 2020

Council Decisions this week - 12 August
Published online: 14 Aug 2020

Cautious welcome for water funding offer
Published online: 06 Aug 2020

Council decisions this week - 22 July
Published online: 24 Jul 2020

E-scooters to stay in Selwyn
Published online: 24 Jul 2020

Celebrating Selwyn’s lockdown heroes
Published online: 07 Jul 2020

Feedback sought on Hororata Reserve plan
Published online: 06 Jul 2020

Experienced, independent voice to support Council
Published online: 03 Jul 2020

Council Decisions this week - June 24
Published online: 29 Jun 2020

Council keeps top credit rating
Published online: 26 Jun 2020

Annual Plan for 2020/21 adopted
Published online: 24 Jun 2020

Kidsfest back to bring holiday cheer
Published online: 16 Jun 2020

Selwyn well placed to recover from COVID-19 - report
Published online: 16 Jun 2020

Selwyn rates increase cut to 1.6% average
Published online: 12 Jun 2020

Pines Resource Recovery Park open to public via booking system
Published online: 01 May 2020

Facilities closed but limited services to resume under Level 3
Published online: 24 Apr 2020

Rates support package adopted
Published online: 23 Apr 2020

Recycling processing to restart - with some changes
Published online: 23 Apr 2020

Chief Executive appointed for three-year term
Published online: 17 Apr 2020

Lower rates increase to be considered as part of Annual Plan
Published online: 15 Apr 2020

Council to consider rates reduction and assistance plan
Published online: 09 Apr 2020

Bin collection to continue but processing to change
Published online: 03 Apr 2020

Council Decisions this week - 25 March
Published online: 27 Mar 2020

Executive Committee designated for urgent business
Published online: 25 Mar 2020

Selwyn District Council closes community facilities from Monday
Published online: 22 Mar 2020

Council decisions this week - 11 March
Published online: 18 Mar 2020

Long-standing roundabout plan confirmed.pdf
Published online: 18 Mar 2020

Public information campaign on flooding and coastal hazards in Selwyn starts
Published online: 16 Mar 2020

Tertiary Scholarships supporting success.pdf
Published online: 11 Mar 2020

Selwyn Awards Going from Strength to Strength
Published online: 05 Mar 2020

Council Decisions this week - 26 February
Published online: 02 Mar 2020

Rolleston Health Hub construction to begin
Published online: 26 Feb 2020

Rugby Clubrooms on the move
Published online: 17 Feb 2020

Council to advertise chief executive position
Published online: 05 Feb 2020

Selwyn leads the nation in population and economic growth
Published online: 05 Feb 2020

Council welcomes major roading boost
Published online: 30 Jan 2020

Selwyn recognised as welcoming community
Published online: 24 Jan 2020

Foster Park changing rooms open
Published online: 24 Jan 2020

Selwyn launches bushfire wildlife sewing appeal
Published online: 13 Jan 2020

Roading upgrades to Tennyson Street set to begin
Published online: 13 Jan 2020