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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Commit to supporting ChirstchurchNZ as council's economic development agency.

    Enable businesses to be able to turn car parks into parklets.

    Work on improving engagement and the relationship between council and smaller suburban business hubs.

  • Commit to engaging meaningfully with the business community to better inform council decision making on economic initiatives.

    Commit to improving transport routes and accessibility citywide to support the growth and development of business and industry.

    Commit to working with the Christchurch Youth Council to facilitate community initiatives to encourage youth into employment.

  • Commit to supporting ChirstchurchNZ as council's economic development agency.

    Enable businesses to be able to turn car parks into parklets.

    Work on improving engagement and the relationship between council and smaller suburban business hubs.

  • Commit to engaging meaningfully with the business community to better inform council decision making on economic initiatives.

    Commit to improving transport routes and accessibility citywide to support the growth and development of business and industry.

    Commit to working with the Christchurch Youth Council to facilitate community initiatives to encourage youth into employment.