Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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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

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