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Selwyn District Council - Latest News [Page 3]

Council looking into fracking application

Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 11:03 am | Selwyn District Council

Public concerns and a responsibility to understand "fracking" have led the Selwyn District Council to ask for information about a permit application from the Ministry of Economic Development. More >>

Selwyn property demand continues

Friday, 16 September 2011, 4:01 pm | Selwyn District Council

Demand for property in the Selwyn District continues despite house sales being lower than for the corresponding year period last year, the latest economic monitoring report shows. A total of 145 houses were sold in Selwyn during the June 2011 quarter, ... More >>

Selwyn Arts Trust to be launched at forum

Friday, 9 September 2011, 1:37 pm | Selwyn District Council

The new Selwyn Arts Trust formed to represent the arts in Selwyn District will be launched at a forum later this month. More >>

Selwyn District goes mobile

Friday, 2 September 2011, 4:22 pm | Selwyn District Council

The Selwyn District Council this week launched a mobile phone version of the Council website, http://m.selwyn.govt.nz. Council webmaster Deb Webb says modern mobile phones allow for quicker and easier access to specific information. “Our mobile site provides ... More >>

Youth Transition Service on the move

Friday, 2 September 2011, 4:21 pm | Selwyn District Council

In an effort to be more accessible to young people, the Selwyn District Youth Transition Service has moved from the Rolleston Council buildings to the Rolleston Community Centre. More >>

Selwyn Aquatic Centre expressions of interest out

Friday, 26 August 2011, 6:04 pm | Selwyn District Council

Designs for Selwyn’s first new indoor year-round aquatic facility are nearing completion and the Selwyn District Council is now calling for companies interested in tendering for the $13.7million project. More >>

Homeowners advised to check septic tanks

Thursday, 18 August 2011, 11:47 am | Selwyn District Council

The Selwyn District Council is cautioning that many people have yet to check their septic tanks for damage following the recent earthquakes. More >>

Cameron Bagrie to address Selwyn business sector

Monday, 1 August 2011, 4:05 pm | Selwyn District Council

ANZ National Bank Chief Economist Cameron Bagrie will next week give the Selwyn business sector an overview of Selwyn and New Zealand’s economic outlook, including earthquake recovery, agriculture and construction. Mr Bagrie has been in his role since 2006 ... More >>

Future for Selwyn workshop packed

Friday, 29 July 2011, 6:03 pm | Selwyn District Council

The first in a series of community workshops to help plan the future of the Selwyn District came up with some incredible ideas, Selwyn District Council Planning Team Leader David Smith says. More >>

Selwyn works to help earthquake-dislocated

Friday, 29 July 2011, 3:52 pm | Selwyn District Council

The Selwyn District Council is soon expected to fast-track the provision of sections and housing for people who have been dislocated because of the recent earthquakes. More >>

Dukes to rock Lincoln

Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 4:34 pm | Selwyn District Council

A full sound and lights show will rock the Lincoln Events Centre in August when Christchurch five piece band Dukes hit the stage. Described as infectious and unpretentious, Dukes’ music is award-winning fun. Lead singer, Matt Barus, is a natural front man and his ... More >>

Severe Weather Update In Selwyn

Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 12:51 pm | Selwyn District Council

People are advised to take care on district roads (all open) and only go out if necessary. More >>

Colourful critters take over Selwyn libraries

Friday, 22 July 2011, 5:36 pm | Selwyn District Council

Media Release July 22, 2011 Colourful critters take over Selwyn libraries Dragonflies, butterflies and dinosaurs turned up together at Selwyn District libraries last week when local children participated in the Kidsfest craft events. More than 80 local ... More >>

Selwyn Assets staff receive national recognition

Friday, 22 July 2011, 3:12 pm | Selwyn District Council

“A real team effort” earned Selwyn District Council Assets staff national recognition and a spot of afternoon tea at the Council offices in Rolleston yesterday. More >>

Springston South Reserve Management Committee discharged

Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 10:47 am | Selwyn District Council

The Selwyn District Council has unanimously decided to discharge the Springston South Reserve Management Committee because of governance issues creating heightened community tensions. More >>

Selwyn District Council Adopts Updated Growth Model

Thursday, 23 June 2011, 5:12 pm | Selwyn District Council

Traffic constraints, the Christchurch earthquake and growth in Darfield are all factors affecting growth in Selwyn, as indicated in the district’s growth model adopted yesterday by the Selwyn District Council. More >>

Annual budget includes one-off earthquake rates charge

Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 5:22 pm | Selwyn District Council

The Selwyn District Council has approved a once only rates charge of $135 to cover costs incurred as a result of the September and February earthquakes More >>

Council considers Springston South Reserve Committee

Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 4:46 pm | Selwyn District Council

The Selwyn District Council today discussed Springston South Reserve Committee governance issues in a public excluded section of its meeting. More >>

Selwyn District Reports No Significant Damage

Monday, 13 June 2011, 5:16 pm | Selwyn District Council

Selwyn District Council appears to have come through the June 13 earthquake events relatively intact, Selwyn District Emergency Operations Controller Chris Hewitt says. More >>

Selwyn District leads New Zealand in economic performance

Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 2:35 pm | Selwyn District Council

The Selwyn District economy is the best performing in New Zealand according to the 2010 BERL Regional Performance Report. BERL (Business and Economic Research Ltd) is a leading economics consultancy based in Wellington that publishes an annual report ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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