That is deputy mayor Brendan Shefford’s reaction to Selwyn being folded into a super city with Christchurch and the Waimakariri District. The idea was refloated by Christchurch City Council staff in a recent briefing to city councillors. We are also open to exploring a greater Christchurch unitary model (super city), but have not considered the boundaries of a super city." The idea of a super city is not new, with it last gaining traction from in 2023. She said a lot of community voice was lost in the transition to a super city.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 06, 2026 09:24 UTC