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Fears of Selwyn becoming ‘concrete paradise’

Selwyn councillors fear new RMA changes could lead to more concrete and less green space in residential developments, putting further pressure on the district’s stormwater systems.

Reported by Stuff.co.nz Nov 12, 2026 · 18:48 UTC

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