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Last modified: 20 Jun 2023 2:09pm

An ad banner saying 'Have your say on the draft Spatial Plan' next to an image of a cartoon drawn family looking at a map superimposed on a photo of a wetland walkway

Selwyn communities are invited to have their say on a draft plan for how population and business growth could be accommodated in Greater Christchurch into the future.

Consultation on the draft Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan has started this week. The draft Spatial Plan has been developed by the Whakawhanake Kāinga Komiti (Urban Growth Partnership for Greater Christchurch, which Selwyn District Council is a member of), following strong community input during the Huihui Mai — let’s come together engagement earlier this year.

Minister of Housing and Komiti member Hon Megan Woods says having over 7,000 responses to the Huihui Mai survey provided clear signals on ways Greater Christchurch needs to grow to meet the needs of current and future generations and address challenges of population growth, housing affordability and climate change.“The Komiti received a strong direction from residents on how to tackle some of the big issues facing the city region, such as improving public transport, building in the right places,  strengthening climate resilience and restoring the natural environment.

The draft Spatial Plan has built on what the community has said, outlining some keys ways we can future-proof Greater Christchurch for generations to come. The question now being asked of residents is whether the draft Spatial Plan is on the right track?”

The draft Spatial Plan builds on this direction by identifying six priority development areas, for coordinated and focused action to unlock investment, including Rolleston Town Centre and surrounds.Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says the draft Spatial Plan brings the key partners together to ensure strong planning for a positive future in Greater Christchurch.

“The community has been clear that they want a planned approach to growth that sets us up for a sustainable and prosperous future. It’s critical local and central government work hand-in-hand with communities to increase our resilience to natural hazards and climate change, and improve access to employment, education and housing,” he says.

The consultation is open until 23 July. To find out more information, including how to make a submission, visit the Council’s engagement site.