Christchurch City Council

Burwood 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 Burwood 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Restore public transport to at least pre-earthquake levels, so it's cheap, convenient and reliable. Then more people will use it.

    Making Christchurch a National Park City – the Urban Forest Strategy will guide this work. We need a sustainable, resilient city.

    Reducing carbon pollution, with transparent milestones and effective monitoring of progress against them. A carbon zero city AND council.

  • Restore public transport to at least pre-earthquake levels, so it's cheap, convenient and reliable. Then more people will use it.

    Making Christchurch a National Park City – the Urban Forest Strategy will guide this work. We need a sustainable, resilient city.

    Reducing carbon pollution, with transparent milestones and effective monitoring of progress against them. A carbon zero city AND council.