Journalist·NZ Herald·29 Oct, 2026 10:00 PM5 mins to readA proposed 1500-section township between Rolleston and West Melton has sparked debate over infrastructure costs and the impact on existing ratepayers. Inset: The proposed Rhodestown location map. Photo / Frank Film. Map / Planz ConsultantsPlans for a new township with about 1500 residential sections between Rolleston and West Melton are raising questions about how Selwyn will accommodate its rapid growth, and who will pay for the infrastructure needed to support it. The proposed development, known as Rhodestown, would cover about 143ha of farmland on
New 1500-section Selwyn township aims to stand on its own, but draws criticism over infrastructure costs
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