Media Releases

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

Grants support community to thrive
Published online: 24 Dec 2019

Boil Water Notice lifted for Arthur's Pass
Published online: 23 Dec 2019

Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion confirmed ahead of schedule
Published online: 23 Dec 2019

Boil Water Notice issued for Arthur's Pass
Published online: 18 Dec 2019

Fire restrictions in place for Selwyn district
Published online: 13 Dec 2019

E-scooters to go mobile on Selwyn streets
Published online: 11 Dec 2019

100% dog registration target met for over a decade
Published online: 09 Dec 2019

E-Scooters could be on Selwyn streets this week
Published online: 09 Dec 2019

Jam packed Summer in Selwyn begins
Published online: 09 Dec 2019

Spending, building and population drive growth
Published online: 29 Nov 2019

Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Arthur's Pass lifted
Published online: 21 Nov 2019

Boil Water Notice Lifted - Doyleston
Published online: 20 Nov 2019

Boil Water Notice Lifted - Leeston
Published online: 20 Nov 2019

Precautionary boil water notice issued for Arthur's Pass
Published online: 17 Nov 2019

Boil Water Notice issued for Doyleston. Precautionary Notice issued for Leeston
Published online: 13 Nov 2019

Council leads the way in commitment to accessibility for all
Published online: 06 Nov 2019

A view to the future at inaugural Council meeting
Published online: 31 Oct 2019

Earthquake-prone building notice for Leeston Library and Medical Centre
Published online: 24 Oct 2019

Progress results - Selwyn District Council elections
Published online: 15 Oct 2019

Council decisions this week - 9 October
Published online: 15 Oct 2019

E-Scooters coming to Selwyn
Published online: 10 Oct 2019

Pop up museum celebrates Selwyn’s history
Published online: 07 Oct 2019

Saturday deadline for Local Government elections
Published online: 07 Oct 2019

Boil Water notice lifted for West Melton
Published online: 07 Oct 2019

Boil Water notice issued for West Melton
Published online: 02 Oct 2019

First Selwyn Arts Festival set to launch
Published online: 01 Oct 2019

Tube slide at Foster Park closed for repairs
Published online: 26 Sep 2019

Work blessed to begin on Rolleston Town Centre
Published online: 26 Sep 2019

Strong growth in economy continues
Published online: 02 Sep 2019

Faces of Selwyn celebrated.pdf
Published online: 23 Sep 2019

Council welcomes NZTA confirmation of Prebbleton intersection funding.pdf
Published online: 20 Sep 2019

Aquatic Centre expansion begins
Published online: 20 Sep 2019

Boil water notice Southbridge
Published online: 06 Sep 2019

Council begins project to tag bins
Published online: 26 Aug 2019

Selwyn District Council Decisions this week - 14 August
Published online: 16 Aug 2019

Feedback sought on Kirwee Reserve extension (14 August)
Published online: 16 Aug 2019

Business offered opportunity for renewed promotion (16 August)
Published online: 16 Aug 2019

Whopping spending growth for strong economy (15 July)
Published online: 16 Jul 2019

Selwyn achieves best Council credit rating in New Zealand (1 July)
Published online: 01 Jul 2019

Selwyn joins New Zealand’s first university opportunity for children (22 May)
Published online: 25 Jun 2019

Inanimate objects coming to life in Leeston (18 June)
Published online: 18 Jun 2019

Selwyn Libraries Edge Connector service hits the road (12 August)
Published online: 12 Aug 2019

Council supports Selwyn students to advance in life (9 August)
Published online: 12 Aug 2019

Getting closer to the new Selwyn District Plan (29 July)
Published online: 29 Jul 2019

Contractor confirmed for Foster Park indoor courts (24 July)
Published online: 24 Jul 2019

Nomination for local elections now open (19 July)
Published online: 19 Jul 2019

Council decisions this week - 10 July
Published online: 16 Jul 2019

Council supports parents to serve the district (12 July)
Published online: 16 Jul 2019

Signalled NZTA funding cuts could put motorists at risk (6 June)
Published online: 07 Jun 2019

Boil water notice Kirwee (19 March)
Published online: 20 Mar 2019

Don’t be fooled by the wet weather – prepare for the fire season now (14 December )
Published online: 07 Jan 2019

West Melton Community and Recreation Centre to officially open (30 November)
Published online: 03 Jan 2019

Precautionary boil water notice for Springfield (27 November)
Published online: 03 Jan 2019

Summer in Selwyn is back - check your letterbox events guide (27 November)
Published online: 03 Jan 2019

Consultation opens on Draft Parking Strategy (9 November)
Published online: 03 Jan 2019

Join the Selwyn Youth Council and make a difference (1 November)
Published online: 03 Jan 2019

Selwyn's initial say on its future District Plan (November 1)
Published online: 03 Jan 2019

Selwyn rating property revaluations out soon (November 1)
Published online: 03 Jan 2019

Selwyn growth a continuing success story (24 October)
Published online: 03 Jan 2019

Annual report shows Selwyn still in growth mode (11 October)
Published online: 03 Jan 2019

Still time to shape the future Selwyn District Plan (27 September)
Published online: 03 Jan 2019

Selwyn Civil Defence volunteers needed (21 September)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

Time for Selwyn youth to BOOST (17 September)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

Selwyn District Council decision this week (14 September)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

Festival takes residents on a trip around the world (11 September)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

Changes to Selwyn library services will better meet customers' needs (27 August)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

Initial public consultation now open on Selwyn District Plan (15 August)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

'Swim to Summer' 10,000km challenge is back on (15 August)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

Feedback sought on plans for rare wetland (14 August)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

Selwyn District Council approves two landmark projects (9 August)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

Lincoln Skate Park now open to the public (10 August)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

Two landmark projects set for sign off (5 August)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

Awards celebrate the best of Selwyn (5 August)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

'Have a Go Day' in Selwyn (3 August)
Published online: 20 Dec 2018

An out of this world movie night (2 August)
Published online: 19 Dec 2018

New Tai Tapu Community Centre open (29 June)
Published online: 19 Dec 2018

Selwyn Awards seeks people’s vote for new prize (28 June)
Published online: 19 Dec 2018

Selwyn economy moving from rebuild to self-sustaining growth (25 June)
Published online: 19 Dec 2018

Selwyn District Council adopts Long-Term Plan (22 June)
Published online: 18 Dec 2018

Selwyn Aquatic Centre celebrates five years (13 June)
Published online: 18 Dec 2018

Help teach Selwyn kids safe road crossing skills (13 June)
Published online: 18 Dec 2018

Sheffield Waddington boil water notice (7 June)
Published online: 18 Dec 2018

Everything Selwyn launch (31 May)
Published online: 10 Dec 2018

Have fun with KidsFest these holidays (1 June)
Published online: 10 Dec 2018

Lincoln Skate Park design
Published online: 10 Dec 2018

Local success stories to be celebrated
Published online: 02 May 2018
Nominations are open now for the 2018 Selwyn Awards.

Get active on the school run this autumn
Published online: 02 May 2018
Selwyn District Council’s road safety team are running an ‘Active Autumn’ active transport campaign for schools in Term 2.

Music Month comes to Selwyn
Published online: 02 May 2018
New Zealand Music Month is coming to Selwyn District Libraries this month.

2018 Library Survey
Published online: 02 May 2018
Selwyn District Libraries are seeking input from the community to improve their services.

Holiday activities galore these holidays
Published online: 02 May 2018
Selwyn District Libraries have heaps of fun free activities available to keep kids busy these school holidays.

Police and Council focus on road safety
Published online: 02 May 2018
Selwyn District Council and Police are concerned about crashes and fatalities on Selwyn’s roads and are working together to reduce risk for road users.

Trial a free Selwyn bus service these holidays
Published online: 02 May 2018
For two days these holidays the Selwyn Youth Council is providing a free trial ninestop bus service for the whole community.

Win prizes for getting active!
Published online: 02 May 2018
Selwyn residents have the opportunity to win in their own local Commonwealth Games Challenge this month.

Jones Road/Hoskyns Road intersection upgrade
Published online: 02 May 2018
A project is about to get underway to install traffic lights at the Jones Road/Hoskyns Road intersection.

Civil Defence emergency lifted for Selwyn
Published online: 02 May 2018
Selwyn District Council has lifted the Civil Defence State of Emergency in Selwyn district this afternoon.

Temporary campground closures
Published online: 02 May 2018
Chamberlains, Coes and Whitecliffs campgrounds will be closed today at 6pm due to the heavy rains and wind predicted in Selwyn caused by ex-cyclone Gita.

Civil Defence emergency declared in Selwyn
Published online: 02 May 2018
Selwyn District Council has declared a Civil Defence State of Emergency for the Selwyn district tonight (Tuesday 20 February), in response to the effects of ex-Cyclone Gita.

Busy year ahead for Youth Council
Published online: 02 May 2018
The Selwyn Youth Council has three fresh faces in 2018 with Chloe Duff, Ethan Richards-White and Taylin Smith joining the group.

Intersection upgrade to begin
Published online: 02 May 2018
A major project to install traffic lights at the Masefield Drive/Rolleston Drive intersection in Rolleston is about to get under way.

West Melton kea crossing is all go!
Published online: 02 May 2018
The kea crossing installation has been completed for West Melton Primary School on Weedons Ross Road.

School’s back, take care on crossings
Published online: 26 Jan 2018
Over 9,500 Selwyn children will be travelling to school from Monday 29 January, up from 8,000 in 2017.

Community Centre gets Selwyn kids moving
Published online: 24 Jan 2018
Rolleston Community Centre’s Mini Gym and Baby Gym classes are proving a hit with Selwyn children.

Ride and win with the Aotearoa Bike Challenge
Published online: 22 Jan 2018
Selwyn residents are being encouraged to take part in the Aotearoa Bike Challenge, which is taking place across New Zealand this February – encouraging fitness, good mental health and a love of bike riding.

Aquatic Centre admission pricing increase
Published online: 22 Jan 2018
The Selwyn Aquatic Centre admission prices are set to rise on 1 February 2018 for only the second time since the Centre opened in June 2013.

Temporary pool closure at Aquatic Centre
Published online: 10 Jan 2018
The 25 metre lap pool at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Rolleston will be closed on Wednesday 17 January through to Friday 19 January.