Selwyn Representation Review 2024 - preliminary consultation

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Consultation has concluded

The way our district is structured is changing.

As Waikirikiri Selwyn grows and changes, the numbers of our elected members and electoral ward boundaries need to keep up with our growing population.

To make sure we have fair and effective representation from our elected members, we are required under the Local Electoral Act 2001 to review our representation arrangements at least every six years.

Because of the quick rate that Selwyn is growing, we need to carry out a representation review more often. This serves the community better, and aligns with two key principles mandated by the Local Electoral Act 2001 Act:

  • The ‘effective representation of communities of interest’
  • ‘fair representation of electors’

Since our last review in 2021, Selwyn’s population has grown by around 13% and we now have an uneven ratio of population to councillor.

In this preliminary consultation, we are looking for community feedback on two possible options for new ward boundaries and the number of Councillors who represent us. We'll use that feedback to shape a full proposal that we will bring back to you for consultation later in the year.

This preliminary consultation closes at 5pm Thursday 2 May.

“One of the key principles of fair representation is that each elected member should represent around the same number of people,” says our Mayor Sam Broughton. “This review will help to ensure that happens. It will also look at our ward boundaries so that residents get fair and equal representation around the Council table.”

How we are Currently Represented

Following the most recent election in 2022, Council is currently made up of:

  • 1 Mayor – elected at large
  • 10 Councillors – elected from four wards
  • 1 Community board for the Malvern Ward, with 5 members elected from three subdivisions

What we’re Proposing

We have now reviewed our ward boundaries, the number of wards, community boards and how many councillors represent a ward and are proposing two initial options for community feedback. We also want to have their involvement in naming our new wards. This will help us confirm a full proposal for consultation in August.

Option 1 - 4 Wards with 8 Councillors, no community boards

Option 2 - 3 Wards with 10 Councillors, no community boards


The way our district is structured is changing.

As Waikirikiri Selwyn grows and changes, the numbers of our elected members and electoral ward boundaries need to keep up with our growing population.

To make sure we have fair and effective representation from our elected members, we are required under the Local Electoral Act 2001 to review our representation arrangements at least every six years.

Because of the quick rate that Selwyn is growing, we need to carry out a representation review more often. This serves the community better, and aligns with two key principles mandated by the Local Electoral Act 2001 Act:

  • The ‘effective representation of communities of interest’
  • ‘fair representation of electors’

Since our last review in 2021, Selwyn’s population has grown by around 13% and we now have an uneven ratio of population to councillor.

In this preliminary consultation, we are looking for community feedback on two possible options for new ward boundaries and the number of Councillors who represent us. We'll use that feedback to shape a full proposal that we will bring back to you for consultation later in the year.

This preliminary consultation closes at 5pm Thursday 2 May.

“One of the key principles of fair representation is that each elected member should represent around the same number of people,” says our Mayor Sam Broughton. “This review will help to ensure that happens. It will also look at our ward boundaries so that residents get fair and equal representation around the Council table.”

How we are Currently Represented

Following the most recent election in 2022, Council is currently made up of:

  • 1 Mayor – elected at large
  • 10 Councillors – elected from four wards
  • 1 Community board for the Malvern Ward, with 5 members elected from three subdivisions

What we’re Proposing

We have now reviewed our ward boundaries, the number of wards, community boards and how many councillors represent a ward and are proposing two initial options for community feedback. We also want to have their involvement in naming our new wards. This will help us confirm a full proposal for consultation in August.

Option 1 - 4 Wards with 8 Councillors, no community boards

Option 2 - 3 Wards with 10 Councillors, no community boards