NZ Local Elections 2025

Selwyn District Council

Tawera Malvern Ward
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. one councillor will be elected from the Tawera Malvern ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters 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.

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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.

  • Invest in infrastructure that enables growth – roads, infrastructure and community facilities to support key local industries.

    Support local business by cutting red tape, buying local where possible and creating fair, transparent competitive procurement.

    Promote employment by attracting small to medium business operations throughout Selwyn District, especially in rural service towns.

  • Ensure Selwyn is not just a place people want to live, but a place they want to work and play in also.

    Ensure youth in isolated areas have access to driving schools, testing facilities and support to obtain licences for work opportunities.

    Work with local businesses to bring back apprenticeships for youth in rural areas who struggle in school to provide more opportunities.

  • Invest in infrastructure that enables growth – roads, infrastructure and community facilities to support key local industries.

    Support local business by cutting red tape, buying local where possible and creating fair, transparent competitive procurement.

    Promote employment by attracting small to medium business operations throughout Selwyn District, especially in rural service towns.

  • Ensure Selwyn is not just a place people want to live, but a place they want to work and play in also.

    Ensure youth in isolated areas have access to driving schools, testing facilities and support to obtain licences for work opportunities.

    Work with local businesses to bring back apprenticeships for youth in rural areas who struggle in school to provide more opportunities.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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