# Labour’s New Selwyn Candidate | Christchurch News

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-07-27T02:51:40+00:00
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Labour’s new Selwyn candidate, Dr. Sunita Gautam, is stepping in after Nick Moody stepped back to focus on regional council duties. A senior lecturer in business management with deep community roots, Gautam brings a clear, people-first agenda: tackling the cost of living, boosting job security, supporting local businesses, and improving transport and wellbeing. With a background as a unionist’s daughter, a Justice of the Peace, and a former early childhood educator, she’s built her career on community, solidarity, and hard work. She’s ready to connect with Selwyn’s diverse, growing electorate and prove that real change starts with listening and acting together. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1fe84e9e25b04b59

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