What's on Selwyn

11/06/2026

❄️ Winter Wellness Series ❄️

Our Group Fitness team have curated three months of simple, uplifting workshops and classes to support your body and mind through winter. Designed to boost immunity, improve wellbeing, and keep you moving, these offerings are here to help you beat the winter blues.
Stay active, stay connected, and prioritize your wellbeing this season 💙

🍲 Quick Nutritious Meals for Older Adults
🏋️ Weight Technique Session
🚴 RPM Ride of Support
🌅 Rise & Shine Cycle Challenge
🥑 Healthy Snack Demo + Pop-Up Lorna Jane
💪 Pelvic Floor Confidence
🧘 Deep Restore Yoga
📊 Body Composition Testing (Body Audit)
🏊 Adult Drop-In Swim Lessons
👵 Healthy Living with Lewis from Motus Health
🧘‍♀️ Mini Yoga Retreat

With offerings across Selwyn, it’s easy to show up, warm up, and take care of yourself and those around you. Check out all this and more right here 👉selwyn.govt.nz/events

09/06/2026

Haven’t been to a Matariki celebration in Selwyn yet? Let us show you what you’ve been missing ✨

This free event brings four unforgettable winter evenings to enjoy with your whānau and friends, as Rolleston lights up to celebrate Matariki – the Māori New Year.

Join us from 5pm each day and experience interactive light installations, live music, and captivating performances.

First time attending? We’ve got you covered 👇

To help you make the most of your night, here are a few handy tips:

🚗 Getting there
Driving is easy, with parking available at the Rolleston Community Centre. Don’t forget to pop a chair in the boot so you can relax and enjoy the stage performances in comfort!

🍴 Food & drinks
Feeling hungry? The town centre eateries will be open, serving up plenty of tasty treats to keep you fuelled for the evening.

✨ Bring your people
Share this post with whānau and friends who haven’t experienced the magic of Matariki yet. Gather the crew and make it a night to remember!

Keep up to date with everything you need to know on the Matariki Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/events/1289866526083981

Proudly sponsored by Orion. All ages welcome – drop in and enjoy.

05/06/2026

May’s Repair Café, in collaboration with Lincoln Envirotown was one for the books

👥 75 people came along
🛠️ 132 items brought in (plus a few bonus knives sharpened on the side!)
✅ 88 items successfully repaired
💡 20 given a second life with expert advice on what to do next

That's over 100 items potentially saved from landfill!

It’s incredible what can happen when a community comes together like this.

Missed out this time? Don’t worry — we’re already planning the next one. Keep an eye out 👀

04/06/2026

🌟July School Holiday Programmes 🌟

Looking for some fun, active, skill-enhancing and screen-free activities for the kids these school holidays? 🎉Look no further than the Active and Girls on the Go Holiday Programmes!
Two weeks of exciting activities for kids aged 7–12 years including Nerf Wars, Dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee, Hockey, Circus School, Wheelchair Basketball, Lawn Bowls and much more. Every day is packed with something different to keep kids moving, learning and having fun. 🤸‍♀️⚽🥏🏑

📌Selwyn Sports Centre
📅 6-17 July (excluding Matariki)
⏰ 8am-4pm or 9am-3pm
💲 $45-$55 per child, per day
🧒 Ages 7-12 years old
Spaces are limited, book now so you don't miss out 📲selwyn.govt.nz/holidayprogramme

28/05/2026

Know a teen on their restricted?🚗🚦

Help them build confidence and learn lifesaving defensive driving skills in a safe environment with qualified instructors.

Young drivers will practice emergency braking, steering control and safe following distances – all in their own car.

📅 Saturday 20 June, 10am–2.30pm
📍 Wigram Air Base
🎫 $150 per young driver (parents/caregivers attend free)

Supported by the Selwyn Road Safety Team.

👉 Register here: https://brnw.ch/21x2Tfz

27/05/2026

Hear ye, hear ye! 👑

By royal decree, ReUse shall be open this King’s Birthday (Monday 1 June) for a sale fit for a king.

✨ One day only: men’s clothing, shoes, and mancave treasures will be half price!

📍 Monday 1 June, 9:00am – 4:00pm
📍 183 Burnham School Road, Burnham

You are hereby commanded to join us on Monday! Don’t miss your chance to claim some crown jewels for your palace — because every man’s home is his castle.

(No royals were harmed in the making of this video. Made with the help of AI 😉)

26/05/2026

🏸 Come Try Badminton This Winter 🏸

Join the Darfield Badminton Club at their have-a-go sessions!
This is an opportunity to find out what the sport's all about, meet other keen badmintoners and see if this is the social group for you! Their friendly and experienced players will be there to help you get involved at your own pace.
✅ All equipment provided - just turn up and play!

📍 Darfield High School Gymnasium
📅 Tuesdays - 2 June, 7 July + 4 August
⏰ 7 - 9pm
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to adults and children aged 8yrs+
🎉 Free to attend

To find out more or to enquire 👉 https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/badminton-have-a-go

22/05/2026

🏊‍♂️ Adult Swim Drop‑In Lessons🏊‍♀️
Looking to push your swimming further? Selwyn Swim School are offering lessons designed for competent adult swimmers wanting to build fitness and refine stroke technique.

• Intermediate criteria: Confidently swim 25m freestyle, backstroke & breaststroke
• Advanced criteria: Confidently swim 50m freestyle, backstroke & breaststroke

📍 Selwyn Aquatic Centre
📅 2 June – 3 July
🕒 Session Times:
• Tuesdays, 7.30 – 7.55am – Advanced swimmers
• Fridays, 7 – 7.25pm – Intermediate swimmers
💲 Cost:
• Group Fitness Members: $5
• Non‑members: $14.20
✅ Drop‑in sessions – pay per visit: https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/adult-drop-in-swim-lessons

22/05/2026

📣 Calling all pet brands! We are taking stallholder expressions of interest for the 2026 Selwyn Pet Expo. 🐾

If you're keen to boost retail sales and elevate your exposure in Selwyn, then let's chat! We can put you in front of hundreds of existing and potential pet owners. 🐕🐱🦜🐇

🐾 To find out more about this exciting opportunity, contact our paw-some team 👉 selwyn.govt.nz/petexpo

Now in its third year, the Selwyn Pet Expo is back bigger and better than ever. Enjoy a fantastic range of pet-related stalls, great expo deals, and plenty of opportunities to learn and connect with local experts. A must-visit event for animal lovers of all ages!