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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Establish a program to transform residential streets into "living streets". Low-speed environments, more tree cover and safe crossing points.

    Ensure our infrastructure is ready for the removal of chlorine across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

    Support local environmental groups, empowering them to improve the natural environments in our neighbourhoods.

  • Commit to seeing Christchurch increasing the city's tree cover and seeing progress with OARC.

    Continue the work of the Greening of the East project for the inner city east.

    Work with mana whenua on cleaning the city's waterways to reduce waste and other water pollutants.

  • Ensure we have the best quality, chlorine-free water by better maintenance of our infrastructure.

    Implement the 'Greening the East' plan across other areas of the city so we have increased tree canopy and greener communities.

  • Establish a program to transform residential streets into "living streets". Low-speed environments, more tree cover and safe crossing points.

    Ensure our infrastructure is ready for the removal of chlorine across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

    Support local environmental groups, empowering them to improve the natural environments in our neighbourhoods.

  • Commit to seeing Christchurch increasing the city's tree cover and seeing progress with OARC.

    Continue the work of the Greening of the East project for the inner city east.

    Work with mana whenua on cleaning the city's waterways to reduce waste and other water pollutants.

  • Ensure we have the best quality, chlorine-free water by better maintenance of our infrastructure.

    Implement the 'Greening the East' plan across other areas of the city so we have increased tree canopy and greener communities.