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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Urgently address the overdue earthquake repairs and core infrastructure that will address stormwater and flooding issues.

    Ensure our core services have high priority, to deliver with excellence as residents keep asking for this.

    Listen to the community regarding their specific issues and take action to improve these important core services.

  • Invest in our infrastructure, giving priority to equitable access to clean, chlorine free drinking water and public health.

    Manage stormwater to enhance water quality in rivers and estuaries through regenerating wetlands and establishing urban rain gardens.

    Relocate organics processing plant with a focus on community wellbeing and sustainability.

  • Urgently address the overdue earthquake repairs and core infrastructure that will address stormwater and flooding issues.

    Ensure our core services have high priority, to deliver with excellence as residents keep asking for this.

    Listen to the community regarding their specific issues and take action to improve these important core services.

  • Invest in our infrastructure, giving priority to equitable access to clean, chlorine free drinking water and public health.

    Manage stormwater to enhance water quality in rivers and estuaries through regenerating wetlands and establishing urban rain gardens.

    Relocate organics processing plant with a focus on community wellbeing and sustainability.