A close up of a child drinking from a water fountain

The Selwyn District Council today voted in favour of creating a new council-controlled organisation for the district’s drinking water and wastewater services, while stormwater services remain within Council.

Mayor Sam Broughton thanked the many Council staff and residents who participated in the consultation process for the time and effort invested to reach this historic decision.

“New regulatory requirements have directed the Council to change the way we deal with our water services. Our Councillors, after weighing up all available information, expert opinions and community views, feel that an independent specialist water services organisation, fully owned by the community, will best service our district for generations to come,” says Mayor Broughton.

Last modified: 02 Apr 2025 3:43pm