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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Give effect to Te Tiriti in governance, respect the history of the land, and ensure the landscape and its layered story is visible.

    Ensure all ethnic, gender, and demographic diversity and QBL expertise feel engaged in the decision-making and co-design process.

    Reduce siloes through common vision, flatten salaries to allow more staff to carry out the increasing services modern vibrant cities require.

  • Drive smarter online consultative procedures for better engagement and greater efficiencies, eg Te Kaha (Canterbury Multi-Use Arena).

    Provide greater delegations, responsibility and accountability to and from community boards.

    Advocate strongly for online voting.

  • Give effect to Te Tiriti in governance, respect the history of the land, and ensure the landscape and its layered story is visible.

    Ensure all ethnic, gender, and demographic diversity and QBL expertise feel engaged in the decision-making and co-design process.

    Reduce siloes through common vision, flatten salaries to allow more staff to carry out the increasing services modern vibrant cities require.

  • Drive smarter online consultative procedures for better engagement and greater efficiencies, eg Te Kaha (Canterbury Multi-Use Arena).

    Provide greater delegations, responsibility and accountability to and from community boards.

    Advocate strongly for online voting.