2025 Local Elections

Selwyn District Council

Kā Puna Springs 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. three councillors will be elected from the Kā Puna Springs 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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  • Develop Selwyn as an agri-tech hub by partnering with Lincoln Uni to attract agricultural technology companies and support farm innovation.

    Create youth employment pathways by connecting young people with local employers and supporting apprenticeships and skills training.

    Invest in infrastructure that attracts business including transport links, digital connectivity and adequate commercial zoning.

  • Ensure the Water Services CCO delivers financially efficient, accountable water management that protects ratepayers and supports growth.

    Support workforce and skills development to retain youth, strengthen local industries and build long-term economic resilience.

    Invest in local energy planning for sustainable, affordable options that reduce costs, create jobs and future-proof Selwyn's economy.

  • Develop Selwyn as an agri-tech hub by partnering with Lincoln Uni to attract agricultural technology companies and support farm innovation.

    Create youth employment pathways by connecting young people with local employers and supporting apprenticeships and skills training.

    Invest in infrastructure that attracts business including transport links, digital connectivity and adequate commercial zoning.

  • Ensure the Water Services CCO delivers financially efficient, accountable water management that protects ratepayers and supports growth.

    Support workforce and skills development to retain youth, strengthen local industries and build long-term economic resilience.

    Invest in local energy planning for sustainable, affordable options that reduce costs, create jobs and future-proof Selwyn's economy.

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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