CouncilCall Wednesday 4 June 2025
RUN. BACK YOURSELF. RUN FOR COUNCIL. Want to find out more? Attend a candidate information session.
Thursday 5 June, 6.30-7.30pm, Rolleston Council offices Tuesday 10 June, 6.30-7.30pm, Darfield Library and Service Centre
Bargain Book Bonanza at Te Ara Ātea Mark your calendars, the Selwyn Libraries Book Sale is back for 2025 and is bigger than ever! Taking place this weekend at Te Ara Ātea in Rolleston, the sale will feature a fantastic selection of withdrawn books, puzzles, and magazines. There are incredible bargains waiting for everyone in the family, come along and explore to find your next treasure! Whether you’re hunting for your next great read, refreshing your children’s picture book stash, or stocking up on rainy day activities, there’s a huge range to choose from. You can browse a wide selection of adult fiction, young adult favourites, children’s books, and non-fiction titles.
With most items priced between $1 and $2, and nothing over $5, it’s the perfect opportunity to grab a new book. Don’t forget your reusable shopping bags or boxes to take your finds home in. Sale tables will be continually restocked throughout the weekend so why not make a few visits! Saturday 7 June 10am-3pm Sunday 8 June 10am-1pm at Te Ara Ātea, 56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston
Matariki Events As mid-winter approaches, Waikirikiri Selwyn is preparing to celebrate Matariki – the rising of the Matariki star cluster that signals the start of the Māori New Year. Council events will run across the district from Friday 13 until Saturday 28 June, with the main evening event Mānawatia a Matariki on Thursday 19 June at Rolleston Town Centre. There will be light displays, kapa haka performances, live music, story-telling and interactive activities for all ages to connect with Māori culture. On Friday 13 June, Kāi Tahu musician Ariana Tikao will be performing at Te Ara Ātea. Ariana will demonstrate the unique sounds of Aoteoroa’s ancestral instruments, sing waiata and recite her moving poetry.
Keen on stargazing? Don’t miss a unique opportunity to learn about the stars, planets and constellations on a 60-minute tour with experts from Christchurch Astro Tours on Friday 20 June in Greenpark. To give tamariki a taste of Māori crafts, afterschool Matariki craft sessions are being held on Monday 23 June in Lincoln, and Thursday 26 June in West Melton. Events will wrap up on Saturday 28 June when musical duo Loopy Tunes, sisters Leah and Siu host an interactive session of bilingual music, stories and fun for preschoolers at Te Ara Ātea. To learn more, visit selwyn.govt.nz/matariki or pick up a copy of our What’s on in Selwyn winter brochure from your local Council facility.
Monday 30 June, 6.30-7.30pm, Online session Find out more at selwyn.govt.nz/elections
Council and Community Board Meetings Finance and Performance Committee Wednesday 4 June, 9am, Council Chambers Councillor Briefing Wednesday 4 June, 11am, Council Chambers Wednesday 4 June, 3.20pm, Council Chambers Climate Change and Sustainability Subcommittee Wednesday 11 June, 10am, Council Chambers Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee Wednesday 11 June, 2pm, Council Chambers All livestreamed on the Council’s website and YouTube channel.
Selwyn
CultureFest Sunday 14 September Lincoln
Expressions of interest now open! selwyn.govt.nz/culturefest
Events
Mastering Life’s Demands with Paul Wood Friday 13 June, 6.30-8.30pm Lincoln Event Centre 18+ years. $5 per person. Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events
FREE
UV Dodgeball
Mānawatia a Matariki
Sunday 15 June, 1-4pm Selwyn Sports Centre
Thursday 19 June, from 5pm Rolleston Town Centre (behind Te Ara Ātea)
13+ years. $30 per team of six.
Light displays, kapa haka, live music, and interactive activities. Drop-in.
Bookings required at selwyn.govt.nz/events
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