The Selwyn District Council alongside their Electoral Officer will be holding a candidate briefing session online for prospective candidates in this year’s local body elections.

If you’ve ever thought about taking a stand and running for Council in the 2025 Local Body Elections, this session is for you!

This candidate information session is an opportunity for anyone who’s interested in standing in the 2025 elections to learn more about what is involved in being an elected member. The session will cover the nomination and election processes, and the roles of council and elected members.

The session will be led by Anthony Morton, Electoral Officer.

Anyone who wants to make a difference in the local community is encouraged to attend.

For further information on the local elections and standing as a candidate, visit www.selwyn.govt.nz/elections, or contact Selwyn’s deputy electoral officer at electoral.officer@selwyn.govt.nz.