Christchurch City Council

Banks Peninsula Ward
The Christchurch City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 16 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). One councillor will be elected from the Banks Peninsula ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Christchurch City Council election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Housing needs to be supplied in a sustainable way. Our standards are below the rest of the world. We need to follow best practice.

    Limit short term rentals in remote areas. Too many homes are being converted to short term rentals and that limits housing for workers.

    Mass development needs to be curbed. And development needs to be near public transport options.

  • Ensure over-intensification is addressed and prevented, and ensure exemptions across Banks Peninsula.

    Involve communities in the growth and development of our city, and how best to utilise publicly-owned land parcels.

    Support community housing across the city, and initiatives that upgrade existing stock to ensure we live in warm, dry homes.

  • Reduce red tape for granting building consents.

    Establish a homelessness coordinator to work with all interested parties and work on long term solutions.

    Establish more dog parks.

  • Housing needs to be supplied in a sustainable way. Our standards are below the rest of the world. We need to follow best practice.

    Limit short term rentals in remote areas. Too many homes are being converted to short term rentals and that limits housing for workers.

    Mass development needs to be curbed. And development needs to be near public transport options.

  • Ensure over-intensification is addressed and prevented, and ensure exemptions across Banks Peninsula.

    Involve communities in the growth and development of our city, and how best to utilise publicly-owned land parcels.

    Support community housing across the city, and initiatives that upgrade existing stock to ensure we live in warm, dry homes.

  • Reduce red tape for granting building consents.

    Establish a homelessness coordinator to work with all interested parties and work on long term solutions.

    Establish more dog parks.