NZ Local Elections 2025

Selwyn District Council

Selwyn At Large
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 ten councillors and the mayor. This election is for the two councillors elected by all voters in the district. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the district). 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.

Candidates

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Samantha Samuel

Samantha Samuel

Independent

Calvin Payne

Calvin Payne

Independent Know Payne - Know Gain

Samuel Wilshire

Samuel Wilshire

Stop the spend, start the mend

Barry MacKenzie

Barry MacKenzie

Independent

Tracey MacLeod

Tracey MacLeod

Independent

Sharon Hunt

Sharon Hunt

Samantha Samuel

Independent

Samantha Samuel

Independent

Why I'm standing

I believe residents deserve a strong voice at council. If elected, I will work with communities to identify and achieve the outcomes that are important to them. I am committed to representing their interests with integrity.

About me

I would be a good addition to the council because I can bring a fresh perspective to council decisions, with a focus on sustainability and transparency.

My priorities
  1. Address the steep increase in rates and fair distribution of revenue for ratepayers.
  2. Establish cost-effective changes to infrastructure for long-term safe drinking water and wastewater.
  3. Create sustainable plans for Selwyn's future designed for the effects of climate change.
Before politics

Technical Project Manager

Residence

Selwyn

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Why I'm standing

I believe residents deserve a strong voice at council. If elected, I will work with communities to identify and achieve the outcomes that are important to them. I am committed to representing their interests with integrity.

About me

I would be a good addition to the council because I can bring a fresh perspective to council decisions, with a focus on sustainability and transparency.

My priorities
  1. Address the steep increase in rates and fair distribution of revenue for ratepayers.
  2. Establish cost-effective changes to infrastructure for long-term safe drinking water and wastewater.
  3. Create sustainable plans for Selwyn's future designed for the effects of climate change.
Before politics

Technical Project Manager

Residence

Selwyn

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