Council services over Christmas and New Year
For full information on Selwyn District Council services (including the Selwyn Aquatic Centre, rubbish and recycling collections schedule, Pines Resource Recovery Park, Selwyn Libraries, Rolleston Community Centre, Lincoln Event Centre and building inspections) during the holiday period see bit.ly....
The Council’s Rolleston Headquarters close at 12 midday on Friday 22 December and reopen with normal hours (8.30am to 5pm) on Wednesday 3 January.
The Council’s helpline (www.selwyn.govt.nz/helpline) will be operating 24 hours a day over the Christmas and New Year break for urgent issues – phone 347 2800 or 318 8338 (Darfield). The Snap Send Solve app can also be used.
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Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.7% 1st December
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16.6% A week before Christmas
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32.5% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.