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The Selwyn District Council wants to keep you informed. We produce a weekly newsletter – Council Call, which is full of snippets of Council and community information. You are also welcome to look at our media releases, listed here with the newest at the top.
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