Selwyn District Council

Malvern 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 Malvern 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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Work with our smaller towns and ask what our small business owners would like to have done to see more people shop and buy local.

    Work with our farmers and industry to encourage growth, not against them.

    Offer more opportunities for localised marketing and subsidised advertisements for start up businesses.

  • Ensure funds are distributed according in Malvern to ensure infrastructure is adequate for our growing population.

    Support local business to thrive – thus employing more local people.

    Support youth into meaningful employment to have a sense of purpose and pride in our community.

  • Advocate for a north/south Rolleston flyover so it won't impede the comings and goings of that community.

    Build local industry through overall support.

    Encourage apprenticeships for young people in their local industries.

  • Work with our smaller towns and ask what our small business owners would like to have done to see more people shop and buy local.

    Work with our farmers and industry to encourage growth, not against them.

    Offer more opportunities for localised marketing and subsidised advertisements for start up businesses.

  • Ensure funds are distributed according in Malvern to ensure infrastructure is adequate for our growing population.

    Support local business to thrive – thus employing more local people.

    Support youth into meaningful employment to have a sense of purpose and pride in our community.

  • Advocate for a north/south Rolleston flyover so it won't impede the comings and goings of that community.

    Build local industry through overall support.

    Encourage apprenticeships for young people in their local industries.