Christchurch City Council

Harewood 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 Harewood 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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Support residents to reduce waste, which also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

    Create corridors for native flora and fauna to thrive, which also benefits residents who can enjoy the urban wild spaces and species.

    Support planting activities throughout the city, which increase habitat for native animals and help protect against erosion and flooding.

  • Work with the other councillors plus community to come up with workable plans that work.

    Lobby for funding for biodiversity and pest control. Work with community to have these projects implemented.

    Lobby on an education strategy and funding to reduce household and business waste.

  • Support residents to reduce waste, which also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

    Create corridors for native flora and fauna to thrive, which also benefits residents who can enjoy the urban wild spaces and species.

    Support planting activities throughout the city, which increase habitat for native animals and help protect against erosion and flooding.

  • Work with the other councillors plus community to come up with workable plans that work.

    Lobby for funding for biodiversity and pest control. Work with community to have these projects implemented.

    Lobby on an education strategy and funding to reduce household and business waste.