Selwyn's heritage is rich in narratives and stories. Selwyn is a dynamic, fast-growing district and its people come from many different backgrounds.
Ngā Tangata o Te Taumutu Rūnanga, the people of Taumutu Rūnanga, settled in Taumutu in the seventeenth century. Their local marae, Ngāti Moki, is located in Taumutu near Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora).
Renowned for its agriculture with fertile soils, people have farmed and produced from the land for hundreds of years. Lincoln University has also drawn people to the area since the late 19th century.
The people of Selwyn bring their vibrant attitudes to their fresh products, like craft beers from The Laboratory and quality wines from vineyards such as Lone Goat. Sample the delicious sweets from Chocolate Traders, preserves from Gunyah Estate and sheep milk gelato from Charing Cross.
Come and meet some of Selwyn’s relaxed locals and get great insight into the district on a tour. Or chat with the producers at one of the Farmer’s Markets.
Meet some of Selwyn's locals and learn about their stories.
Firefighter by day, fourth generation Selwyn beekeeper on his days off, Simon Aarts says he enjoys working with the small black and yellow insects he
The buzz of high country honeyWant to blow away a cold? Try a delicious mousetrap; a toasted slice of bread with gooey melted cheese and… purewasabi paste!
Read moreSimonetta crafts a range of European country-style spreads, chutneys, oil products and liqeurs with ingredients from her 100 year old organic orchid.
Read moreHenry smokes delicious salmon at his farmlet in Hororata with sustainability being an important focus of the business.
Read moreThe team at Lonsdale Sheep Dairy in Springston are going from strength to strength.
Read moreThe William's family work carefully to ensure they promote a carbon-neutral truffle farm by planting trees and monitoring irrigation use.
Read moreImagine waking up on a warm spring morning to the smell of flowers and a meadow full of vibrant tulips and radiant yellow daffodils in your backyard.
Read moreLearn more about the story behind Streamside Organics and the certified organic vegetable farm in Leeston.
Read moreThe love Cameron and Elysse Renouf have for Leeston sparked the idea to leave their jobs behind and venture into something entirely new and different:
Read moreSteve is the Head Gardener at Selwyn’s luxury Otahuna Lodge. Learn more about what he gets up to during the day and his love for hosting garden tours.
Read moreMartin is passionate about keeping it local and employs Nigel, Head Brewer, at The Laboratory in Lincoln.
Read moreBarry is a third generation beekeeper in Selwyn. Read about Barry's story and his role in producing delicious honey in Leeston.
Read moreChristo raises water buffalo in Wairiri Valley to produce yoghurt and cheeses, including halloumi, mozzarella and ricotta.
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