NZ Local Elections 2025

Malvern Community Board

Hawkins Subdivision
The Malvern Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Selwyn District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members: five members elected by voters, including Three members from your area, and one member from the Selwyn District council. 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 Malvern Community Board election.

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  • Demand council institute a buy-local policy for all council purchasing.

    Push council to ask government for a company tax reduction of 3 per cent on exported products to incentivise exports.

    Require council to invest in local commercial buildings to lease out and develop a portfolio that earns income to offset rates.

  • Interrogate council asset management plans for local infrastructure to facilitate ratepayers' understanding of the prioritisation selected.

    Work with council to develop policies that encourage formation of local farmers markets.

    Work with local businesses to facilitate short periods of work experience for students before leaving school.

  • Establish a plan for local industries such as tourism to generate their own revenue instead of putting pressure on ratepayers.

  • Demand council institute a buy-local policy for all council purchasing.

    Push council to ask government for a company tax reduction of 3 per cent on exported products to incentivise exports.

    Require council to invest in local commercial buildings to lease out and develop a portfolio that earns income to offset rates.

  • Interrogate council asset management plans for local infrastructure to facilitate ratepayers' understanding of the prioritisation selected.

    Work with council to develop policies that encourage formation of local farmers markets.

    Work with local businesses to facilitate short periods of work experience for students before leaving school.

  • Establish a plan for local industries such as tourism to generate their own revenue instead of putting pressure on ratepayers.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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