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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Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Empower community-led events by offering micro-grants, toolkits and dedicated council support.

    Streamline liquor licensing by simplifying applications and consulting with venues to balance vibrant events and community safety.

  • Prioritise maintenance first, the upkeep of existing facilities to keep them safe, accessible and well-used before costly new builds.

    Prioritise and enable smart growth by providing clear options for recreation and culture projects, ensuring affordability and community benefit.

    Grow recreation and culture opportunities by partnering with third parties and securing external funding to ease ratepayer burden.

  • Empower community-led events by offering micro-grants, toolkits and dedicated council support.

    Streamline liquor licensing by simplifying applications and consulting with venues to balance vibrant events and community safety.

  • Prioritise maintenance first, the upkeep of existing facilities to keep them safe, accessible and well-used before costly new builds.

    Prioritise and enable smart growth by providing clear options for recreation and culture projects, ensuring affordability and community benefit.

    Grow recreation and culture opportunities by partnering with third parties and securing external funding to ease ratepayer burden.

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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