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Encyclopedia > Selwyn (district), New Zealand

The Selwyn district is located just outside Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand. Ruth Richardson, who would later become Minister of Finance in Jim Bolger's first National government (1990-1993), was elected Member of Parliament for the Selwyn district in 1981.


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Selwyn District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (806 words)
The Selwyn district is a predominantly rural area in central Canterbury, on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island.
The Selwyn District is governed along democratic lines, with all residents aged 18 or older eligible to vote or stand for office.
The Selwyn District as a unit of government was formed in 1989 from a legislated merger of the Malvern and Ellesmere counties, along with a portion of Paparua County.
New Zealand Photos, Nature and Scenic Stock Library Photos, Images and Pictures by Rob Suisted (14866 words)
New Zealand photos, picture, image, stock photo of Frost encrusted native alpine carrot leaf (Anisotome pilifera)., Mt Adams, Westland, Westland District, New Zealand photo.
New Zealand photos, picture, image, stock photo of Mountain daisies (Celmisia sp.) in the head of the Route burn left branch (Valley of the Trolls)., Mt Aspiring N.P., Queenstown Lakes District, New Zealand photo.
New Zealand photos, picture, image, stock photo of Young North Island Robin (Petroica australis longipes) with insect in beak, Tiritiri Matangi Is., New Zealand photo.
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