Selwyn District Council

Springs 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). Three councillors will be elected from the Springs 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.

  • Ensure Selwyn's water monitoring projects are available for the public to evaluate and provide solutions for improvements.

    Develop community funding opportunities enabling volunteer groups and private landowners to enhance biodiversity and manage pest species.

    Introduce education programs for those on building sites enabling them to recycle their waste products.

  • Ensure Selwyn's water monitoring projects are available for the public to evaluate and provide solutions for improvements.

    Develop community funding opportunities enabling volunteer groups and private landowners to enhance biodiversity and manage pest species.

    Introduce education programs for those on building sites enabling them to recycle their waste products.