Mayor of Selwyn

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Focus 80% of capital spend on water and roading infrastructure to underpin long-term success for business and industry.

    Support local businesses and job opportunities for all. Over 2,000 new businesses started in the district in the space 3,000 days, showing rapid growth.

    Support major industries of agriculture, manufacturing and construction while developing opportunities of tourism and health.

  • Encourage tourism and events that showcase Selwyn's strengths and bring more dollars into local towns.

    Promote youth employment through training, apprenticeships and partnerships with local employers.

    Support small businesses by making it easy to engage in local work without unnecessary red tape.

  • Enable success of local industries and employment through partnerships and practical support.

    Invest in critical infrastructure that supports jobs, connectivity and long-term economic growth.

    Support local business by being an enabler and refocusing procurement policy.

  • Focus 80% of capital spend on water and roading infrastructure to underpin long-term success for business and industry.

    Support local businesses and job opportunities for all. Over 2,000 new businesses started in the district in the space 3,000 days, showing rapid growth.

    Support major industries of agriculture, manufacturing and construction while developing opportunities of tourism and health.

  • Encourage tourism and events that showcase Selwyn's strengths and bring more dollars into local towns.

    Promote youth employment through training, apprenticeships and partnerships with local employers.

    Support small businesses by making it easy to engage in local work without unnecessary red tape.

  • Enable success of local industries and employment through partnerships and practical support.

    Invest in critical infrastructure that supports jobs, connectivity and long-term economic growth.

    Support local business by being an enabler and refocusing procurement policy.