Upper Selwyn Huts residents granted 30-year occupation licence
Wednesday 17 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Selwyn District Council
Selwyn District Council has confirmed that residents at the Upper Selwyn Huts settlement near Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere can remain in their homes for another 30 years. The decision follows a period of consultation after approximately 100 residents faced potential eviction by 2039 due to climate change concerns.