2022

Christchurch City Council

Central 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 Central 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.

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Stephen McPaike

Stephen McPaike

Jake McLellan

Jake McLellan

Alexandra Davids

Alexandra Davids

Jake McLellan

Labour

| Councillor for the Central Ward

Jake McLellan

Labour

| Councillor for the Central Ward

Why I'm standing

I've secured a much-needed refresh of the Linwood Village, a well-deserved Living Wage for city workers and championed a crackdown on land banking in our central city. Now I'm working on free pool access and lessons for children. But I know there's still much more to do, and I've got a long list of things to crack on with, including getting our shuttle bus back and investing in light-rail. 

About me

I grew up here, went to school in the inner city, and I've been fortunate enough to buy my first home here. Most importantly I have spent the last three years representing the Central Ward and we have made real progress on issues such as CBD land-banking, the Linwood Village, implementing a Living Wage, and the reinstatement of the CBD shuttle.

My priorities
  1. I want to secure a commitment from council and government to begin work on a light-rail network.
  2. Lock in a package to enable better access to our swimming pools and facilities.
  3. Extending the Living Wage.
Current role

Councillor for the Central Ward

Before politics

MP Support

Residence

Christchurch Central

Age

30

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Why I'm standing

I've secured a much-needed refresh of the Linwood Village, a well-deserved Living Wage for city workers and championed a crackdown on land banking in our central city. Now I'm working on free pool access and lessons for children. But I know there's still much more to do, and I've got a long list of things to crack on with, including getting our shuttle bus back and investing in light-rail. 

About me

I grew up here, went to school in the inner city, and I've been fortunate enough to buy my first home here. Most importantly I have spent the last three years representing the Central Ward and we have made real progress on issues such as CBD land-banking, the Linwood Village, implementing a Living Wage, and the reinstatement of the CBD shuttle.

My priorities
  1. I want to secure a commitment from council and government to begin work on a light-rail network.
  2. Lock in a package to enable better access to our swimming pools and facilities.
  3. Extending the Living Wage.
Current role

Councillor for the Central Ward

Before politics

MP Support

Residence

Christchurch Central

Age

30

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