2022

Christchurch City Council

Fendalton 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 Fendalton 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.

Candidates

Policies

Explore the candidates in your area

Colin Meurk

Colin Meurk

James Gough

James Gough

Colin Meurk

Independent

Colin Meurk

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am passionate about our city being the best, worried about its often poor image and lost opportunities to celebrate and promote its kindness, creativity, innovation, natural and cultural richness. We are facing multiple emergencies across the world and we have to take urgent action to address these locally and globally. We need experienced, visionary thinking to steer our way through this. I have a proven record and desire to make a difference.

About me

Schooled in Fendalton and graduated doctor of ecology (the foundation of our existence – and convergent with economics and Matauranga Māori). I've experienced every continent, and worked in alpine, subantarctic, urban, vineyard and farmed landscapes. I have been instrumental in conserving wetlands and woodlands; currently teaching at UC and LU. I've received multiple awards (ONZM), and am experienced in governance of trusts, societies, and government advisory groups. I'm listening, inclusive and collaborative with all parties.

My priorities
  1. Rebrand Otautahi-Christchurch as kind, inclusive, nature-connected, enterprising and welcoming.
  2. Future-proof Otautahi – addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, economy, social cohesion.
  3. Energise Otautahi by connecting communities, enterprise, universities, urban walks, music and youth.
Before politics

CRI and Uni Landscape Ecologist

Residence

Cashmere

Age

75

Connect via
Why I'm standing

I am passionate about our city being the best, worried about its often poor image and lost opportunities to celebrate and promote its kindness, creativity, innovation, natural and cultural richness. We are facing multiple emergencies across the world and we have to take urgent action to address these locally and globally. We need experienced, visionary thinking to steer our way through this. I have a proven record and desire to make a difference.

About me

Schooled in Fendalton and graduated doctor of ecology (the foundation of our existence – and convergent with economics and Matauranga Māori). I've experienced every continent, and worked in alpine, subantarctic, urban, vineyard and farmed landscapes. I have been instrumental in conserving wetlands and woodlands; currently teaching at UC and LU. I've received multiple awards (ONZM), and am experienced in governance of trusts, societies, and government advisory groups. I'm listening, inclusive and collaborative with all parties.

My priorities
  1. Rebrand Otautahi-Christchurch as kind, inclusive, nature-connected, enterprising and welcoming.
  2. Future-proof Otautahi – addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, economy, social cohesion.
  3. Energise Otautahi by connecting communities, enterprise, universities, urban walks, music and youth.
Before politics

CRI and Uni Landscape Ecologist

Residence

Cashmere

Age

75

Connect via

Mayor

Compare the mayoral candidates in your area

Explore

Local council

Compare the candidates for your city or district council

Explore

Regional council

Compare the candidates for your regional council

Explore

Local board

Compare the candidates for your local or community board

Explore