NZ Local Elections 2025

Malvern Community Board

Tawera 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 Two 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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Barry MacKenzie

Barry MacKenzie

Independent

Gary Payne

Gary Payne

Bex Lambie

Bex Lambie

Independent

Barry MacKenzie

Independent

Barry MacKenzie

Independent

Why I'm standing

I believe the current financial performance of Selwyn District Council is unsustainable. The level of borrowing is climbing. I see little visibility of operational costs and how these are composed. Many benchmarks within the MIA reports show that Selwyn District Council is at the high end of each metric, including borrowing, staffing and rates increases. I believe there needs to be a rigorous investigation and an opening of the books to adequately explain where the costs lie and why.

About me

I am a retired engineer. I have worked for Christchurch International Airport on mechanical systems and Three Waters services, including in the design and construction of the Dakota Park development. I also worked for Christchurch City Council within facilities, coordinating earthquake repairs and upgrades and compiling 30-year long-term plans based on asset management principles. I am a resident of Arthur's Pass, working with Selwyn District Council on the local water supply. I bring a range of practical skills to the MCB table.

My priorities
  1. Open up the books to identify any operational cost-saving opportunities or expenditure deferrals.
  2. Review the works programme to assess necessity and potential impacts of deferral on Tawera Malvern residents.
  3. Consult with communities to determine local issues and present these to Selwyn District Council.
Before politics

Consulting Engineer, retired

Residence

Tawera Malvern

Age

69

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Why I'm standing

I believe the current financial performance of Selwyn District Council is unsustainable. The level of borrowing is climbing. I see little visibility of operational costs and how these are composed. Many benchmarks within the MIA reports show that Selwyn District Council is at the high end of each metric, including borrowing, staffing and rates increases. I believe there needs to be a rigorous investigation and an opening of the books to adequately explain where the costs lie and why.

About me

I am a retired engineer. I have worked for Christchurch International Airport on mechanical systems and Three Waters services, including in the design and construction of the Dakota Park development. I also worked for Christchurch City Council within facilities, coordinating earthquake repairs and upgrades and compiling 30-year long-term plans based on asset management principles. I am a resident of Arthur's Pass, working with Selwyn District Council on the local water supply. I bring a range of practical skills to the MCB table.

My priorities
  1. Open up the books to identify any operational cost-saving opportunities or expenditure deferrals.
  2. Review the works programme to assess necessity and potential impacts of deferral on Tawera Malvern residents.
  3. Consult with communities to determine local issues and present these to Selwyn District Council.
Before politics

Consulting Engineer, retired

Residence

Tawera Malvern

Age

69

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