Christchurch City Council

Cashmere 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 Cashmere 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.

  • Continue flood protection and water quality protection works in the Heathcote catchment like the existing retention basins.

    Provide excellent public transport services with more/better buses and invest in a light rail network.

    Partner with central government, employers, and workers to deliver a just transition to a zero carbon economy.

  • Commit to halve Christchurch emissions by 2030 and to be carbon zero by 2045.

    Ensure the Christchurch Climate Change Resilience Strategy is implemented.

    Support communities and facilities which require completion of earthquake repairs eg South Christchurch Library.

  • Continue flood protection and water quality protection works in the Heathcote catchment like the existing retention basins.

    Provide excellent public transport services with more/better buses and invest in a light rail network.

    Partner with central government, employers, and workers to deliver a just transition to a zero carbon economy.

  • Commit to halve Christchurch emissions by 2030 and to be carbon zero by 2045.

    Ensure the Christchurch Climate Change Resilience Strategy is implemented.

    Support communities and facilities which require completion of earthquake repairs eg South Christchurch Library.