Christchurch City Council

Riccarton 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 Riccarton 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.

  • Restrict the opening, location and shopfront appearance of vape stores to discourage our youth from using vaping products.

    Rebuild the demolished council facility on Main South Road and provide space for a community garden for the benefit of the local community.

    Encourage community pride and safety, youth development by bringing events, eg theatre, concerts and cultural performances to local parks.

  • Keep our parks and playgrounds clean and well-maintained across the city.

    Facilitate various positive cultural events to show we are a welcoming city and somewhere families will be happy and supported to live in.

    Continue investing in our world-class facilities that enable local recreation and events, while allowing similar external opportunities.

  • Protect and invest in our libraries, pools and community facilities.

    Introduce free swimming lessons and pool access for children under 16.

    Ensure equity across the city for parks, playgrounds and green space.

  • Fast track permits for events that enrich our communities, culturally or otherwise.

    Waive hiring fees for community spaces for businesses, if those events produce value for the community at large.

    Fast track consents, licenses and permits for small businesses who bring value to the community.

  • Finish off the metro stadium and get it open.

    Support more community events that can get the community spirit back to support neighbours.

    Get the building started on the new stadium so big sporting and other events can be help to bring in new revenue.

  • Deliver on commitments including the Performing Arts Precinct and the upgrade of Whiti-reia Cathedral Square.

    Prioritise strategic spend on community assets including pools, libraries, community centres and spaces.

    Minimise impact of funding Te Kaha on ratepayers: investigate alternative way of funding additional $200m, eg public-private partnerships.

  • Restrict the opening, location and shopfront appearance of vape stores to discourage our youth from using vaping products.

    Rebuild the demolished council facility on Main South Road and provide space for a community garden for the benefit of the local community.

    Encourage community pride and safety, youth development by bringing events, eg theatre, concerts and cultural performances to local parks.

  • Keep our parks and playgrounds clean and well-maintained across the city.

    Facilitate various positive cultural events to show we are a welcoming city and somewhere families will be happy and supported to live in.

    Continue investing in our world-class facilities that enable local recreation and events, while allowing similar external opportunities.

  • Protect and invest in our libraries, pools and community facilities.

    Introduce free swimming lessons and pool access for children under 16.

    Ensure equity across the city for parks, playgrounds and green space.

  • Fast track permits for events that enrich our communities, culturally or otherwise.

    Waive hiring fees for community spaces for businesses, if those events produce value for the community at large.

    Fast track consents, licenses and permits for small businesses who bring value to the community.

  • Finish off the metro stadium and get it open.

    Support more community events that can get the community spirit back to support neighbours.

    Get the building started on the new stadium so big sporting and other events can be help to bring in new revenue.

  • Deliver on commitments including the Performing Arts Precinct and the upgrade of Whiti-reia Cathedral Square.

    Prioritise strategic spend on community assets including pools, libraries, community centres and spaces.

    Minimise impact of funding Te Kaha on ratepayers: investigate alternative way of funding additional $200m, eg public-private partnerships.