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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Advocate to have all solar installed on hard surfaces rather than green space, utilising carparks, existing or new-build rooftops.

    Increase local pest control, especially for rats that have a huge impact on the economy with the damage they do both rurally and residentially.

    Work with communities to find alternative green waste solutions to avoid mandatory green waste bins.

  • Advocate to have all solar installed on hard surfaces rather than green space, utilising carparks, existing or new-build rooftops.

    Increase local pest control, especially for rats that have a huge impact on the economy with the damage they do both rurally and residentially.

    Work with communities to find alternative green waste solutions to avoid mandatory green waste bins.