2022

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.

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Transport

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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.

  • Encourage public participation in council decision making through the various consultations by ensuring adequate information is shared.

    Continue to involve mana whenua in all decisions, and investigate whether Māori wards would be preferred.

    Ensure consultation material is provided in multiple languages and access to in-person as well as online meetings is accessible to everyone.

  • Have a cup of tea and chat at the library regularly.

    Lobby for engagement working group to be implemented.

    Work with iwi and council plus community to achieve goals that are workable for all parties affected.

  • Encourage public participation in council decision making through the various consultations by ensuring adequate information is shared.

    Continue to involve mana whenua in all decisions, and investigate whether Māori wards would be preferred.

    Ensure consultation material is provided in multiple languages and access to in-person as well as online meetings is accessible to everyone.

  • Have a cup of tea and chat at the library regularly.

    Lobby for engagement working group to be implemented.

    Work with iwi and council plus community to achieve goals that are workable for all parties affected.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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