Christchurch City Council

Papanui 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 Papanui 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.

  • Commit to improving the building consenting system to reduce delays.

    Commit to developing more urban green space and attractive street scapes in areas with increased housing density.

    Commit to working collaboratively with social services agencies and inner city business to address homelessness in our city centre.

  • Support the ongoing commitment to social and community housing in Christchurch through council and the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust.

    Work with existing communities as Christchurch transitions to a sustainable city which enables infill housing instead of urban sprawl.

    Commit to delivering a spatial plan for Christchurch city as well as Greater Christchurch that ensures a sustainable future.

  • Commit to improving the building consenting system to reduce delays.

    Commit to developing more urban green space and attractive street scapes in areas with increased housing density.

    Commit to working collaboratively with social services agencies and inner city business to address homelessness in our city centre.

  • Support the ongoing commitment to social and community housing in Christchurch through council and the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust.

    Work with existing communities as Christchurch transitions to a sustainable city which enables infill housing instead of urban sprawl.

    Commit to delivering a spatial plan for Christchurch city as well as Greater Christchurch that ensures a sustainable future.