Mayor of Christchurch

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral 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.

  • Support intensification through the national policy statement on urban development, and provide infrastructure necessary to make transition to higher density.

    Engage residents proactively about the changes that come with intensification.

    Work with developers proactively to ensure housing is built in the right places, keeping in mind infrastructural limitations.

  • Stop housing intensification legislation. Quit housing intensification in established areas. Rezone land for 'Stack and Pack' development.

    Implement a three-year rates freeze. Tirage and prioritise spending to make it viable. Give ratepayers and renters a break!

    Address 'homelessness' in terms of those who 'choose' the street life, versus those who are genuinely wanting to 'get off the streets.

  • Strengthening the planning section of council so we have a well planned city rather than a well crammed city – planned intensification.

    Create a master plan for council-owned land collaborating with community housing providers to leverage opportunities for affordable housing.

    Increasing treescape cover, pocket parks and playgrounds in the public realm – to support increased housing density.

  • Support our vulnerable citizens by improving the quality of our social housing.

    Focus on economic development opportunities for Christchurch to ensure opportunities for our kids and grandkids into the future.

    Reduce the amount of time it takes to issue building consents.

  • A birthing facility in Burwood area.

    Keep homes warm reduce condensation washing out side in covered area.

    Make improvements to housing strategy towards ownership.

  • Support intensification through the national policy statement on urban development, and provide infrastructure necessary to make transition to higher density.

    Engage residents proactively about the changes that come with intensification.

    Work with developers proactively to ensure housing is built in the right places, keeping in mind infrastructural limitations.

  • Stop housing intensification legislation. Quit housing intensification in established areas. Rezone land for 'Stack and Pack' development.

    Implement a three-year rates freeze. Tirage and prioritise spending to make it viable. Give ratepayers and renters a break!

    Address 'homelessness' in terms of those who 'choose' the street life, versus those who are genuinely wanting to 'get off the streets.

  • Strengthening the planning section of council so we have a well planned city rather than a well crammed city – planned intensification.

    Create a master plan for council-owned land collaborating with community housing providers to leverage opportunities for affordable housing.

    Increasing treescape cover, pocket parks and playgrounds in the public realm – to support increased housing density.

  • Support our vulnerable citizens by improving the quality of our social housing.

    Focus on economic development opportunities for Christchurch to ensure opportunities for our kids and grandkids into the future.

    Reduce the amount of time it takes to issue building consents.

  • A birthing facility in Burwood area.

    Keep homes warm reduce condensation washing out side in covered area.

    Make improvements to housing strategy towards ownership.