Blogs
Christchurch Astro Tours
Tuesday, 2 August 2022
Operating from Greenpark Memorial Community Centre, Lincoln, Christchurch Astro Tours offers you a personal interactive tour of the night sky, where you will see meteor showers, the Milky Way, nebulae, planets, stars and galaxies.
Photographing Selwyn’s night sky
Tuesday, 2 August 2022
Award-winning photographer Nick Faulkner from Hueman photography shares some tips and tricks on how to master night time photography in Selwyn.
Selwyn Spring Show set to put a spring in your step
Friday, 29 July 2022
Dating back to 1870, the Selwyn Spring Show is held at the Leeston Showgrounds in October. The show offers local baking, pony rides, competitions, agriculture sports, a live band and a grand parade with livestock and vintage machinery on display.
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Hororata Highland Games – where Kiwi and Scottish spirits meet
Friday, 29 July 2022
Be transported to Scotland on the grounds of the Hororata domain, with traditional Scottish entertainment, competitions and food – with a kiwi twist.
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Selwyn Botanical Expo coming up roses
Friday, 29 July 2022
Selwyn’s own Botanical Expo is set to blossom in September at the Lincoln Event Centre. There will be a wide variety of stalls where visitors can get their hands on beautiful and unique plants.
Celebrating winter in Selwyn
Thursday, 28 July 2022
Selwyn Winter Festival is hosted at the stunning Larcomb Vineyard. Warm up under blankets with views of the stars or dance the night away to local music with your choice of drink.
There’s snow place like Broken River
Monday, 27 June 2022
Claire Newell shares her ski club journey at Broken River Ski Field, one of Selwyn’s six ski fields.
The Top Brunch Places in Selwyn
Thursday, 5 May 2022
From a vege stack to full farmer’s breakfast with bacon and eggs, sometimes brunch is just what is needed. Branch out from your usual and drive to one of these lovely cafés in Selwyn. Chances are you’ll find a warm welcome, top notch food and great coffee.
Get your hot cross bun fix
Thursday, 14 April 2022
Hot cross buns are definitely a favourite at this time of year!
We’ve found a few local spots where you can get your fix this Easter.
Your guide to flowers in Selwyn
Tuesday, 8 February 2022
Whatever the occasion, whatever the weather, whatever the season, flowers will instantly lift a smile, and the décor, of wherever they end up.