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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Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Support smart intensification in appropriate urban areas with well-planned, future-focused infrastructure and community services.

    Revise development contributions so growth pays its fair share, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace without overburdening ratepayers.

    Balance rural character with urban growth by protecting farmland while providing diverse, affordable housing for all life stages.

  • Streamline building consents by improving systems and supporting private consent authority for faster service.

    Increase housing supply by working with developers to deliver affordable sections while protecting neighbourhood character.

    Improve urban spaces by requiring quality streetscapes and ensuring new housing connects well to existing communities.

  • Support smart intensification in appropriate urban areas with well-planned, future-focused infrastructure and community services.

    Revise development contributions so growth pays its fair share, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace without overburdening ratepayers.

    Balance rural character with urban growth by protecting farmland while providing diverse, affordable housing for all life stages.

  • Streamline building consents by improving systems and supporting private consent authority for faster service.

    Increase housing supply by working with developers to deliver affordable sections while protecting neighbourhood character.

    Improve urban spaces by requiring quality streetscapes and ensuring new housing connects well to existing communities.

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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