Christchurch City Council

Heathcote 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 Heathcote 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Increase housing density to improve affordability and lower emissions, while increasing green space and trees in the public realm.

    Increase social housing, including enabling community providers such as the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust to build more homes.

    Create 15 minute neighbourhoods with safe and easy walking or biking to shops and services.

  • Increase housing density to improve affordability and lower emissions, while increasing green space and trees in the public realm.

    Increase social housing, including enabling community providers such as the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust to build more homes.

    Create 15 minute neighbourhoods with safe and easy walking or biking to shops and services.