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.

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.

  • Support council's social housing provider to ensure an adequate supply of warm, dry homes with a goal to exceed pre-earthquake levels.

    Work with communities to deliver density done well with great design and infrastructure investment.

    Fund Tenants Protection and other advocacy services to stand up for renters.

  • Involve communities in planning for intensification.

    Ensure central government housing legislation supports communities.

    Ensure council-provided housing is warm, dry and affordable.

  • Support council's social housing provider to ensure an adequate supply of warm, dry homes with a goal to exceed pre-earthquake levels.

    Work with communities to deliver density done well with great design and infrastructure investment.

    Fund Tenants Protection and other advocacy services to stand up for renters.

  • Involve communities in planning for intensification.

    Ensure central government housing legislation supports communities.

    Ensure council-provided housing is warm, dry and affordable.