Christchurch City Council

Linwood 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 Linwood 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.

  • Advocate for inclusionary rezoning for greenfield developments that requires a contribution for affordable and community housing.

    Commit to retaining council housing in public ownership while investing to increase the supply of affordable rentals and first home buyers.

    Support planning that promotes good urban design and protects privacy, sun, and amenity of local areas by working with, rather than doing to.

  • Advocate for inclusionary rezoning for greenfield developments that requires a contribution for affordable and community housing.

    Commit to retaining council housing in public ownership while investing to increase the supply of affordable rentals and first home buyers.

    Support planning that promotes good urban design and protects privacy, sun, and amenity of local areas by working with, rather than doing to.