Significance and Engagement Policy
We're inviting residents to help shape how Selwyn Water engages with the community
Selwyn Water is responsible for delivering drinking water and wastewater services across the Selwyn district. As part of this role, we need to make certain decisions on behalf of our communities.
Under the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025, Selwyn Water must have a Significance and Engagement Policy. This policy explains when, how, and why we involve our communities as part of our decision‑making.
What the policy does
Our draft Significance and Engagement Policy sets out:
- How we decide whether a decision is significant
- When we will engage with the community
- How engagement will be carried out
- How we work with mana whenua and with Selwyn District Council as our shareholder
We want to hear from you
We are inviting you to share your feedback on our draft policy. You will be able to tell us whether you think it's clear, or whether there are any changes you think we should make.
Once engagement closes, we will share what we heard from the community and what we changed as a result, so you can see how your feedback shaped the final policy.
How to share your feedback
Read the draft policy and complete the short survey by clicking the button below.
You will also be able to download a copy of the feedback form, fill it out, scan and email to communications@selwynwater.co.nz or find our drop off box at any Selwyn District Council library and service centre. Hard‑copy forms will also be available to pick up at these locations.