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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Advocate for smarter central government investment in highways and rail that serve Selwyn's growth.

    Develop a rural bus connection linking Selwyn towns together.

    Improve road safety by focusing on evidence-based solutions that deliver real outcomes.

  • Advocate for Environment Canterbury to increase public transport options in the district including buses and/or light rail options in Mass Rapid Transit.

    Ensure 80% of capital spend remains on transport and water.

    Increase efficiency and safety on roads through preventative maintenance before potholes form and new projects such as State Highway One improvements.

  • Ensure residents' expectations on road quality and safety are met through investment in core networks.

    Make community voices central in planning new roads, footpaths and transport infrastructure.

    Stop neglecting basic transport needs and focus on fixing roads.

  • Advocate for smarter central government investment in highways and rail that serve Selwyn's growth.

    Develop a rural bus connection linking Selwyn towns together.

    Improve road safety by focusing on evidence-based solutions that deliver real outcomes.

  • Advocate for Environment Canterbury to increase public transport options in the district including buses and/or light rail options in Mass Rapid Transit.

    Ensure 80% of capital spend remains on transport and water.

    Increase efficiency and safety on roads through preventative maintenance before potholes form and new projects such as State Highway One improvements.

  • Ensure residents' expectations on road quality and safety are met through investment in core networks.

    Make community voices central in planning new roads, footpaths and transport infrastructure.

    Stop neglecting basic transport needs and focus on fixing roads.