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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Protect and invest in our libraries, pools and community facilities. They are critical to residents' quality of life.

    Ensure the Red Zone is safe and developed as a sustainable community asset. Work with the community on what they want in the Red Zone.

    Introduce free swimming lessons and access to council pools for kids under 16. Every child should be able to swim, regardless of income.

  • Protect and invest in our libraries, pools and community facilities. They are critical to residents' quality of life.

    Ensure the Red Zone is safe and developed as a sustainable community asset. Work with the community on what they want in the Red Zone.

    Introduce free swimming lessons and access to council pools for kids under 16. Every child should be able to swim, regardless of income.