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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Increase investment in our parks and sporting venues to ensure they are well maintained and safe with good accessibility.

    Support local initiatives to promote stronger and more connected communities.

    Maintain momentum to complete Te Kaha and investigate funding support options from neighbouring councils.

  • Commit to removing library hold fees to ensure borrowing books is equitable.

    Continue support for a legislation change that will enable council to introduce a local alcohol policy.

    Advocate for an all-accessible playground for the city and ensure the outdoor youth recreational facility in the Papanui Ward stays on budget.

  • Increase investment in our parks and sporting venues to ensure they are well maintained and safe with good accessibility.

    Support local initiatives to promote stronger and more connected communities.

    Maintain momentum to complete Te Kaha and investigate funding support options from neighbouring councils.

  • Commit to removing library hold fees to ensure borrowing books is equitable.

    Continue support for a legislation change that will enable council to introduce a local alcohol policy.

    Advocate for an all-accessible playground for the city and ensure the outdoor youth recreational facility in the Papanui Ward stays on budget.