Mayor of Selwyn

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Sustainable development.

    Increase development contributions.

  • Conclude development of long-term strategic spatial planning that caters for a district population of 300,000.

    Ensure planning across greater Christchurch is cohesive and makes best use of the cities possibilities.

    Use council land to master plan and deliver a higher density urban form for Rolleston as a blue print to new ways of living.

  • Sustainable development.

    Increase development contributions.

  • Conclude development of long-term strategic spatial planning that caters for a district population of 300,000.

    Ensure planning across greater Christchurch is cohesive and makes best use of the cities possibilities.

    Use council land to master plan and deliver a higher density urban form for Rolleston as a blue print to new ways of living.