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.

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.

  • Speed up the processing of building consents, which are too slow currently. Encourage innovation to help solve the housing crisis.

    Mitigate the new requirements for housing intensification. Rules protecting neighbours, trees, and green spaces need to be beefed up.

    Involve communities in the growth and development of our city. I'll hold monthly clinics and promote better community engagement by council.

  • Speed up the processing of building consents, which are too slow currently. Encourage innovation to help solve the housing crisis.

    Mitigate the new requirements for housing intensification. Rules protecting neighbours, trees, and green spaces need to be beefed up.

    Involve communities in the growth and development of our city. I'll hold monthly clinics and promote better community engagement by council.