Christchurch City Council

Coastal 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 Coastal 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 completion of urban regeneration projects, in earthquake damaged areas such as New Brighton mall.

    Support the development of sustainable and resilient local economies in partnership with local businesses and community groups.

    Support Living Wage requirement to council policy on leasing land to commercial operators and Living Wage accreditation for CCHL subsidiaries.

  • Be a council that has a "how can we help" attitude where anything is possible, which will enable growth and confidence in our city.

    Support infrastructure and accessibility that makes it easier for businesses and communities to thrive.

    Change policies so we can be a city that encourages creativity and explores new ways of doing things. Make processes easier.

  • Support completion of urban regeneration projects, in earthquake damaged areas such as New Brighton mall.

    Support the development of sustainable and resilient local economies in partnership with local businesses and community groups.

    Support Living Wage requirement to council policy on leasing land to commercial operators and Living Wage accreditation for CCHL subsidiaries.

  • Be a council that has a "how can we help" attitude where anything is possible, which will enable growth and confidence in our city.

    Support infrastructure and accessibility that makes it easier for businesses and communities to thrive.

    Change policies so we can be a city that encourages creativity and explores new ways of doing things. Make processes easier.