Selwyn District Council

Ellesmere Ward
The Selwyn District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 10 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the Ellesmere ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Selwyn District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Establish a sustainability by design policy by 2025.

    Formulate, implement, and connect a district-wide biodiversity ecosystem map. Helping to analyse opportunity, connection, and innovation.

    Establish a 'residents reward system' for environmental projects by 2025.

  • Establish a sustainability by design policy by 2025.

    Formulate, implement, and connect a district-wide biodiversity ecosystem map. Helping to analyse opportunity, connection, and innovation.

    Establish a 'residents reward system' for environmental projects by 2025.