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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Celebrate growing diversity as a district by ensuring council engagement reflects Selwyn's multicultural communities.

    Partner for maximum impact by working together with mana whenua, schools, businesses and volunteers.

    Work with Canterbury on future structures and functions of councils and set up local ward committees for devolution and local leadership.

  • Establish transparent, people-focused consultation so residents are genuinely heard in council decisions.

    Find efficiencies in council operations, department by department, to deliver better value.

    Honour Selwyn's diverse cultures while recognising we are all New Zealanders with a shared community future.

  • Collaborate with community committees to ensure local voices guide council decisions.

    Deliver transparency by creating a simple online hub for council spending, projects and decisions.

    Support pay parity for council staff to recognise their value and provide fairness at work.

  • Celebrate growing diversity as a district by ensuring council engagement reflects Selwyn's multicultural communities.

    Partner for maximum impact by working together with mana whenua, schools, businesses and volunteers.

    Work with Canterbury on future structures and functions of councils and set up local ward committees for devolution and local leadership.

  • Establish transparent, people-focused consultation so residents are genuinely heard in council decisions.

    Find efficiencies in council operations, department by department, to deliver better value.

    Honour Selwyn's diverse cultures while recognising we are all New Zealanders with a shared community future.

  • Collaborate with community committees to ensure local voices guide council decisions.

    Deliver transparency by creating a simple online hub for council spending, projects and decisions.

    Support pay parity for council staff to recognise their value and provide fairness at work.