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.

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.

  • Try and keep a good working relationship with staff.

    Build on Māori Historic Art Strategy for Christchurch to promote screen and tourism industry.

    Seek better engagement with councillors and wider community regular, have a cuppa and a chat at the library.

  • Set a target for voting participation in 2025. I want to make it imperative that people vote and participate in local body politics.

    Introduce KPIs for council departments and employees, but attach this to an improvement in working conditions.

    Introduce direct accountability measures for council to provide compensation to residents where council fails them or causes disruption.

  • Pilot participatory budgeting with a community board where local communities decide their priorities for spending.

    Through the newly established co-governance framework accelerate the implementation of the Otakaro river corridor plan.

    Embracing communities from elsewhere in the world so they are a part of the fabric of our community and their culture and stories celebrated.

  • Implementation of weekly, public 'face to gace' meetings with the Mayor, and monthly with all councillors, for public consultation.

    Uphold 'Ko Tahi Tangata' – 'We are one people'. Treasure our cultural heritage; reject racial prejudice. The same law, same rights for all.

    Reject any legislation that undermines local democracy such as the 'Three waters legislation'. ELECTED, not selected Officials.

  • Become a visible Mayor in the community that gets out of the office and listens to people.

    Listen to people, groups, iwi, and businesses to see what is happening in their neighbourhood and this informs our planning.

    Lead and foster a can-do approach across council.

  • Try and keep a good working relationship with staff.

    Build on Māori Historic Art Strategy for Christchurch to promote screen and tourism industry.

    Seek better engagement with councillors and wider community regular, have a cuppa and a chat at the library.

  • Set a target for voting participation in 2025. I want to make it imperative that people vote and participate in local body politics.

    Introduce KPIs for council departments and employees, but attach this to an improvement in working conditions.

    Introduce direct accountability measures for council to provide compensation to residents where council fails them or causes disruption.

  • Pilot participatory budgeting with a community board where local communities decide their priorities for spending.

    Through the newly established co-governance framework accelerate the implementation of the Otakaro river corridor plan.

    Embracing communities from elsewhere in the world so they are a part of the fabric of our community and their culture and stories celebrated.

  • Implementation of weekly, public 'face to gace' meetings with the Mayor, and monthly with all councillors, for public consultation.

    Uphold 'Ko Tahi Tangata' – 'We are one people'. Treasure our cultural heritage; reject racial prejudice. The same law, same rights for all.

    Reject any legislation that undermines local democracy such as the 'Three waters legislation'. ELECTED, not selected Officials.

  • Become a visible Mayor in the community that gets out of the office and listens to people.

    Listen to people, groups, iwi, and businesses to see what is happening in their neighbourhood and this informs our planning.

    Lead and foster a can-do approach across council.