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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Ensure that our community facilities are well maintained and accessible.

    Continue to support community events and festivals and support ChristchurchNZ to bring major events, as they all enrich our city.

    Support changes to the legislation to enable an effective Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) to be put in place and start the LAP when the law changes.

  • Ensure that our community facilities are well maintained and accessible.

    Continue to support community events and festivals and support ChristchurchNZ to bring major events, as they all enrich our city.

    Support changes to the legislation to enable an effective Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) to be put in place and start the LAP when the law changes.