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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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