Council Call - 14 February 2024

CouncilCall

Wednesday 14 February 2024

New GP Practice to join Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub

The Council and Te Whatu Ora — Health New Zealand are delighted to announce that Phoenix Healthcare has been confirmed as the preferred General Practice provider for the Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub in Rolleston. Phoenix Healthcare will provide a full spectrum of services, including routine check-ups, care for minor injuries and illnesses, ACC claims, health services across all ages, vaccinations, and repeat prescriptions.

Phoenix Healthcare National Health Manager, Chenoa Walker, says being a part of the Toka Hāpai Selwyn Health Hub goes beyond just setting up a new GP service.

“This is about thinking ahead and being where the community needs us most. It’s also about weaving ourselves into the very fabric of our community and being accessible. By working with the Selwyn District Council and our fellow health providers at the Selwyn Health Hub, we will be offering GP healthcare that sits alongside other health services

for patients, under the one roof,” she says.

Mayor Sam Broughton says the selection of Phoenix Healthcare is an exciting announcement for the community.

“The health hub was an ambitious project; we identified a need and stepped up outside of what councils usually do, to provide for our community. We’ve been really grateful for the support of Te Whatu Ora throughout that process.

“We hear regularly from our community about the desire for more General Practices in Selwyn and as one of the fastest growing districts in the country that need will only grow. I’m delighted to have Phoenix Healthcare on board to provide a much needed service that we know our community is ready to embrace.”

Work is now being carried out on the fit-out requirements for installing the General Practice space in the building. The aim is to have the service open in late 2024.

Selwyn Business Survey Now Live

The Selwyn Business Survey is now live. This survey is a bi-annual initiative aimed at gaining valuable insights into the pulse of Selwyn businesses, and provides the Council with a comprehensive understanding of the current business landscape.

If you own or represent a Selwyn business, your valuable input will not only play an important role in guiding our efforts to understand and enhance the business environment in Selwyn, but also help us to shape our Economic Development Strategy.

The survey covers a range of topics including employment and investment trends, recent business conditions, future outlook, and emerging opportunities. Your firsthand experiences and perspectives will help us tailor our strategy to

address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in our community.

Scan the QR code to take part in the survey or visit selwyn.govt.nz/businesssurvey

The survey is open until 21 February.

Selwyn Business Survey

Survey open from 7 – 21 February.

Looking to make a difference in your community?

Be there when it counts for your community and join the Selwyn Response Team (SRT). The team that responds on the front-line to Civil Defence emergencies, is recruiting now for new members and will be holding an information evening from 7–8pm on Wednesday 21 February, at the Rolleston Council Offices.

The SRT is part of New Zealand Response Teams (NZ-RTs) and are specially trained to a national standard in light urban search and rescue, flood response, storm response, communications, and other specialist tasks.

To register for the upcoming information night please scan the QR code.

Council and Community Board Meetings

Long Term Plan Workshop*

Wednesday 14 February 9am

Rolleston Council Offices

Council Meeting*

Wednesday 14 February 1pm

Rolleston Council Offices

Community Services Committee*

Wednesday 21 February 9am

Rolleston Council Offices

Transport & Infrastructure Committee*

Wednesday 21 February 9am

Rolleston Council Offices

Malvern Community Board

Monday 26 February 4.30pm

Darfield Library

Please notify Therese Davel or Charlotte Bennet if you wish to speak at a Council meeting at least five days beforehand by emailing meeting.changes@selwyn.govt.nz

* Livestreamed on the Selwyn District Council website and via our YouTube channel.