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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support the growth of local businesses, make sure they are included in decisions that will have impacts on our community.

  • I want to further extend a well-deserved Living Wage to the companies owned by council.

    Enhance suburban shopping areas to support local businesses. Similar to what's planned for the Linwood Village.

    Crackdown on land banking in our city. Council has started to do this in the CBD, but we need to introduce this for suburban areas also.

  • Ensure local businesses are supported by making sure their interactions with council and consenting are streamlined.

  • Support the growth of local businesses, make sure they are included in decisions that will have impacts on our community.

  • I want to further extend a well-deserved Living Wage to the companies owned by council.

    Enhance suburban shopping areas to support local businesses. Similar to what's planned for the Linwood Village.

    Crackdown on land banking in our city. Council has started to do this in the CBD, but we need to introduce this for suburban areas also.

  • Ensure local businesses are supported by making sure their interactions with council and consenting are streamlined.