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.

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.

  • Advocate to the Greater Christchurch Partnership that Selwyn's residents don't want their rural townships to be engulfed by urban sprawl.

    Provide protection for Selwyn's identity that of a rural landscape and provincial service towns.

    Provide a range of housing options enabling the first homeowner, those renting and retiring to enjoy the benefits of living in Selwyn.

  • Advocate to the Greater Christchurch Partnership that Selwyn's residents don't want their rural townships to be engulfed by urban sprawl.

    Provide protection for Selwyn's identity that of a rural landscape and provincial service towns.

    Provide a range of housing options enabling the first homeowner, those renting and retiring to enjoy the benefits of living in Selwyn.