ACT Local has selected Zoran Rakovic – a principal structural engineer and father of four, as its candidate for the Springs Ward of the Selwyn District Council in this year’s local election.

Zoran has called New Zealand home since 1995. Originally from Serbia, he has been part of the Selwyn community for more than a decade. A principal structural engineer, father of four, and grandfather of three, he’s just as comfortable with a set of engineering plans as he is on a ski slope or mountain-bike trail.

Now he’s turning his skills to local government, standing with ACT to bring practical thinking, common sense, and real-world experience to the Selwyn District Council.

"I believe council should run like a well-managed building site: clear plans, disciplined spending, no surprises. After 30 years delivering tough engineering projects on time and on budget, I know how to make things work.

"I’ll focus on keeping rates fair, cutting waste, and making sure everyone has a say – without letting race-based politics get in the way. Ratepayers deserve real value for money, and a council that puts them first." – Zoran Rakovic

Earlier this year, ACT New Zealand announced it would be standing Common Sense Candidatesfor local government for the first time – after hearing from New Zealanders across the country who are sick of rising rates, ballooning budgets, and councils that ignore the basics while chasing ideological vanity projects.

When you vote ACT Local, you know what you're getting:

• Fixing the basics
• Lower Rates
• Cutting the waste
• Ending race-based politics
• Restoring accountability

ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton says:

“ACT Local candidates are community-minded Kiwis who’ve had enough of wasteful councils treating ratepayers like ATMs. It’s time to take control on behalf of ratepayers — to restore accountability and deliver real value for money. ACT Local is about getting the basics right: maintaining roads, keeping streets clean, and respecting the people who pay the bills. Our candidates won’t divide people by race or get distracted by climate vanity projects. They’re here to serve, not lecture." – Cameron Luxton

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