Selwyn: The Fastest Growing District in New Zealand

Between the ski fields and the sea – why Selwyn has become New Zealand’s fastest growing district. Participants thanks: Sam Broughton, Mayor of Selwyn District Rachel Skelton, Tumuaki/Principal, Rolleston College Thanks to: Google Earth Residents of Selwyn District Sandra from Helado Tim Heine Special thanks to Attendees of the Dunsandel Citizenship Ceremony - July 2025 Director, Producer and Camera: Gerard Smyth Second Camera: Antony Miller Line Producers: Kirsty Cooper & Antony Miller Editor: Sarah Grohnert Colour & Online: Mike Kelland Audio Post: Chris Sinclair Written article by Eva Kershaw Funded by NZ On Air Frank Film Stories from the South Selwyn District New Zealand growth Fastest growing district NZ Rolleston Lincoln Prebbleton Dairy farming NZ Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton New Zealand infrastructure Housing development NZ Urban planning New Zealand Regional growth Rural New Zealand South Island towns Lincoln University Rolleston College Migration New Zealand Multicultural NZ Agriculture New Zealand Urban Development Population growth New Zealand lifestyle Community stories NZ