NZ Local Elections 2025

Selwyn District Council

Te Waihora Ellesmere 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 Te Waihora Ellesmere 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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Elizabeth Mundt

Elizabeth Mundt

Independent

Murray Lemon

Murray Lemon

Independent

Elizabeth Mundt

Independent

| Councillor selwyn district council

Elizabeth Mundt

Independent

| Councillor selwyn district council

Why I'm standing

I am running to serve my community as a true independent, I am appalled by the party politics that currently undermines communities’ direction in Selwyn. I believe central government parties have no place in local government, as each elected representative should only be there to serve their constituents and no one else. I am bold and not scared to ask the hard questions. I advocate to MPs when Selwyn issues go beyond council’s jurisdiction.

About me

I have worked hard these last three years for my community and will continue to work hard on their behalf. I prioritise community voice, I actively seek local engagement, and I vote in accordance with community wishes. I have been very active in addressing concerns with both council and central government, advocating for both regional and nationwide policy changes that will bring great relief to many. I believe in integrity, honesty, transparency and trust.

My priorities
  1. Commit to tackling unaffordable yearly rates increases.
  2. Improve council’s spending to achieve greater cost effectiveness.
  3. Ensure future council decisions are made with the community, not just for them.
Current role

Councillor selwyn district council

Residence

Ellesmere

Age

47

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Why I'm standing

I am running to serve my community as a true independent, I am appalled by the party politics that currently undermines communities’ direction in Selwyn. I believe central government parties have no place in local government, as each elected representative should only be there to serve their constituents and no one else. I am bold and not scared to ask the hard questions. I advocate to MPs when Selwyn issues go beyond council’s jurisdiction.

About me

I have worked hard these last three years for my community and will continue to work hard on their behalf. I prioritise community voice, I actively seek local engagement, and I vote in accordance with community wishes. I have been very active in addressing concerns with both council and central government, advocating for both regional and nationwide policy changes that will bring great relief to many. I believe in integrity, honesty, transparency and trust.

My priorities
  1. Commit to tackling unaffordable yearly rates increases.
  2. Improve council’s spending to achieve greater cost effectiveness.
  3. Ensure future council decisions are made with the community, not just for them.
Current role

Councillor selwyn district council

Residence

Ellesmere

Age

47

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