Voting in local elections opening on Friday
Voting in Selwyn’s local elections officially opens this Friday, September 16.
Voting papers will be mailed to all enrolled voters between September 16 and 21, and the official voting period opens on Friday.
Voting in local elections is held by postal vote, and voting papers must be received by the council no later than 12pm on closing day, Saturday, October 8.
“This a really important opportunity for Selwyn residents to have a say on the district’s future – and it only comes around once every three years,” deputy electoral officer Stephen Hill said.
“We encourage people to take time to find out about the candidates in their area, then complete the voting forms and drop them into the post.”
Voting papers can be posted at any NZ Post postbox, and the council is also providing ballot boxes at the council offices, all district libraries, and many community and recreation centres.
“If residents don’t receive their voting papers in the mail, this could be because they have not enrolled, or have recently moved into the district or changed address, for example,” Hill said.
"But people can still enrol and cast a special vote.”
Special voting papers can be requested by contacting the council or calling in to the council offices or any Selwyn library.
Electoral rolls closed on August 12, with 48,302 voters registered at that date in Selwyn, up from 40,301 in 2019. Voter turnout in Selwyn at the 2019 elections was 42.3%.
Voting papers will also include candidates for the Canterbury regional council (Environment Canterbury) elections. Voting papers include instructions on how to vote.
Full information on enrolling, voting and special votes – as well as candidate profiles, ward maps and other election information – is available online at www.selwyn.govt.nz...
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
Poll: Pedestrian access is being extended to the Ōtakaro Avon River - good idea?
Pedestrian access from one of Christchurch’s favourite streets is being extended all the way to the Ōtakaro Avon River. This new 12m-wide pathway will give you a direct, easy route from the street to the river promenade ... perfect for a stroll, a coffee run, or just soaking up the riverside vibes.
We want to know: In your view, what makes a city people-friendly?
What else should our urban areas be doing to support better community connections?
Curious about the full plans? You can check them out here.
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93.3% Yes
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6.7% No
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