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Easing cost-of-living pressure
Practical relief for households squeezed by grocery, power and mortgage costs.
New Zealand Labour Party · Selwyn · 2026
Dr Sunita Gautam
A hard-working local voice for Selwyn
Educator, community board chair and long-time Cantabrian, standing for Labour in Selwyn. Ready to listen, to work hard, and to represent the voices and aspirations of our communities.
PhD
in Management, University of Canterbury
Chair
Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board
JP
Justice of the Peace and celebrant
“I'm honoured to be Labour's candidate for Selwyn, it's a responsibility I take seriously. I'm ready to listen, to work hard, and to represent the voices and aspirations of our communities.”
— Dr Sunita Gautam, on being selected as Labour's candidate for Selwyn
Priorities for Selwyn
Six things Sunita will fight for on behalf of Selwyn families, workers and businesses.
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Warm, dry, affordable homes
More homes built where people need them, and healthier homes for renters and owners alike.
03
Secure jobs and fair work
Decent pay, secure hours and strong protections for working people.
04
Backing local business
Support for the small businesses, farms and growers that power the Selwyn economy.
05
Transport and accessibility
Safer roads, better public transport links and services people can reach.
06
Stronger community wellbeing
Health, education and community services that keep pace with growth.
Rooted in these values
“I'm a unionist's daughter and a union member, raised with the values of solidarity, collective responsibility, and standing up for others. Those values have shaped my life, my career, and my commitment to public service.”
“I know what it means to build a life through hard work, opportunity, and the support of a community. Selwyn is a diverse and growing electorate with incredible people, and I look forward to listening, connecting, and working alongside residents.”
Read Sunita's full storyHow to vote in Selwyn
You get two votes: a party vote that decides the shape of Parliament, and an electorate vote for who represents Selwyn.
1. Check your enrolment
Update your address or enrol for the first time at vote.nz. It takes about two minutes.
Enrol or update2. Pick your day
Advance voting runs for around two weeks before election day, Saturday 21 November 2026.
How voting works3. Find a voting place
Voting places across Selwyn — including supermarkets, halls and libraries — are listed online.
Find a voting placeCampaigns are won by volunteers
An hour of doorknocking, a sign on your fence, or a share on social media — every bit of help moves Selwyn closer.