December 20 2017
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Trying their best P3
Funding supports students
Six year 13 students from Selwyn have received a tertiary scholarship …
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Local hero a modest man
The remarkable thing about a conversation with Chris Martin is how unremarkable Chris thinks he is …
p West Melton School pupils Isla, left, and Daisy after competing in the Canterbury Triathlon primary school’s competition held recently at Lake Pegasus. The school send a team of athletes to compete in the championships and despite over 400 other students participating, West Melton School had some great results. Isla came 5th in the 12yr Girls, Sophia came 8th in the 9yr Girls, Celia came 10th in the 10yr Girls and Buz came 11th in the 9yr Boys. Most of the other West Melton triathletes finished in the top 50 in their age groups.
Selwyn growth remains steady by Kent Caddick
While economic growth in Selwyn has slowed it is still out-performing most other areas in the country, according to the latest quarterly economic monitor from analysts Infometrics. P10
Advice for irrigators over a dry summer
IrrigationNZ is advising Selwyn farmers and lifestyle block owners to ensure their irrigation is working …
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton said the latest results show Selwyn’s economy is growing at a steady rate, and prospects look good over the coming year. “Job creation and economic optimism is high in the district at present,” Mayor Broughton said. “Increasingly, Selwyn people can live and work in
the district as our economy forges ahead. Our continuing population growth and the number of new homes being built is testament to the lifestyle and opportunities that are available in Selwyn.” He said future district growth is expected to be driven by the
primary sector, taking the place of residential construction. According to the Infometrics report, residential building activity has remained steady in Selwyn during the year to the end of September, despite a downturn in other parts of Canterbury. continued on page 7 …
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