Selwyn District Council

Selwyn District Council is the territorial authority for the Selwyn District of New Zealand. The council was formed in 1989. A Selwyn County Council previously operated in the area between 1876 and 1910.
The council is led by the mayor of Selwyn, who is currently. There are also ten ward councillors.

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Composition

Councillors are elected once every three years, using the first-past-the post system. The last election to take place was in October 2022.

Councillors

Mayor: Ellesmere Ward : Elizabeth MundtMalvern Ward : John VerryRolleston Ward : Rhys Laraman, Sophie McInnes, Big Red Shefford Springs Ward : Sarah Barnsley, Denise Carrick, Aaron McGlinchyCouncillors at Large : Tracey MacLeod, Samuel Wilshire

Community boards

Malvern Community Board :

* Tawera Community Subdivision : Sean Ellis
* Hawkins Subdivision : Ken May, Sharn Nu'u
* West Melton Subdivision : Calvin Payne, Bruce Russell

In 2020, the council had 282 staff, including 41 earning more than $100,000. According to the right-wing Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $2,488.