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The most delicious dishes of the district will be celebrated in May with the return of Taste Selwyn. The month-long food celebration will see seventeen Selwyn eateries working with local suppliers to create special dishes made from the freshest Selwyn produce. From venison ribs to baked brie, salmon salad, breads to Biryani or a Big Selwyn Breakfast, there is something for everyone featuring the finest local grains, vegetables, eggs, fish and meat. People are invited to take part in letting the world know about their local dining experience by sharing a photo of their dish on Facebook or Instagram using #tasteselwyn It will also see tasters offered the chance once again to learn the tips and tricks of the top chefs inspired by the best of Selwyn’s dishes. This year’s events will include lessons on gluten free cooking, tasters for teens, wine and food pairing, and cooking Indian cuisine with a Selwyn twist of fresh seasonal vegetables and creamy Aylesbury milk. There will also be workshops on how nutrition can improve your mental health through to learning the art of watercolour painting with Selwyn artist Soon-Lee Spicer while eating delicious Taste Selwyn fare and even a stamp carving workshop with inspiration from locally baked goods, shared at the completion of the workshop.

To find the dishes available, or book tickets to an event, visit: selwyn.nz/taste or see advertisement in this issue for further details.

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Local, West Melton Pilates group joins national effort to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand (BCFNZ).

“We are joining a national effort to support Kiwis affected by breast cancer by hosting a Pink Ribbon Morning Tea. Our Pilates girls will be serving food and refreshments at the West Melton Community Centre on Wednesday, May 31st, from 10am, commented co-organiser, Robyn Moore

“We would love our West Melton village locals to join us for a cuppa. Cash donations accepted at the door or visit the donation page listed below to donate,” concluded Robyn.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast is Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand’s annual campaign to raise vital funds for breast cancer research, patient support, education and awareness. Each year more than 3,500 people are diagnosed with breast cancer and it is the leading cause of death for New Zealand women under sixty five.

Ah-Leen Rayner , chief executive of Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand said, “We are so grateful to everyone who takes part in the Pink Ribbon Breakfast. Thanks to the generosity of Kiwis up and down the country, we are able to continue our life-saving work.

“The proceeds raised from Pink Ribbon Breakfast will bring us one step closer to our vision of zero deaths from breast cancer. So, please get involved in whatever way you can - your support will make a real difference,” Ah-Leen concluded.

Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand is a not-for-profit, nongovernment funded organisation that depends on donations and fundraising for its work in breast cancer education and awareness, medical research and training grants, advocacy and supporting Kiwis with breast cancer. BCFNZ’s programmes are evidence-based, and overseen by its medical advisory committee. The pink ribbon symbol is a trademark of BCFNZ.

For more information about this local event contact Robyn at giffordmoore@xtra.co.nz or visit their page to donate: pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz/ page/robynmoore

If you’d like to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast, visit: www.pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz

Annual Report

A year of delivery was reflected in the Selwyn District Council’s Annual Report for the 2021/22 year.

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The report, adopted by the Selwyn District Council on Wednesday, April 19th, noted the delivery on a series of major projects, along with a strong performance on supplying services to a growing district in the year to June 2022.

The year saw the completion of landmark projects in the opening of Te Ara Āteathe multifunctional civic centre, Library and home to nationally significant taonga, the extremely popular artificial hockey and football turfs at Foster Park and the Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub, hosting maternity, community dental, mental health, radiography and physiotherapy services. The report also details the Council’s on-going service delivery including supply of 8.8 million cubic metres of drinking water, rubbish and recycling services to 25,500 households, 50 kilometres of road sealing and the operation of 545 reserves and playgrounds and 706 hectares of recreation reserves.

Waikirikiri Selwyn has continued its position as one of the strongest economies across Aotearoa, with GDP for the district growing by 6.9% the second fastest growing economy over the 2020/21 year. Population growth also outstripped the rest of the country, with the population growing 4.8% over the year to June 2022 to 79,300.

“The Annual report details a good response to growth, with long held plans realised through the new facilities completed and begun,” commented Mayor Sam Broughton