2022

Christchurch City Council

Spreydon 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 Spreydon 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.

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Melanie Coker

Melanie Coker

Sam Lu

Sam Lu

Tubby Hansen

Tubby Hansen

Terry Craze

Terry Craze

Melanie Coker

The People's Choice - Labour

| Councillor for Spreydon

Melanie Coker

The People's Choice - Labour

| Councillor for Spreydon

Why I'm standing

The people of Christchurch have seen lots of change in the last 10 years; this pace is likely to continue. Key concerns are the impact of climate change; increasing housing densities resulting in less liveable streets; and the increase cost of transport. These stresses will be felt by families especially and increase inequity across the city. I will work hard to support residents, so no one is left behind.

About me

As a woman with a young family, living in a modest area, I wish to continue to represent and work hard for the needs of a sector of our society that is often too busy to be heard, but cares very much our collective future.

My priorities
  1. Increasing equitable access to services and quality of life across our city.
  2. Improving our environment by increasing biodiversity and cleaning up our waterways.
  3. Ensuring the Hoon Hay Community Centre has a kitchen and modern day facilities.
Current role

Councillor for Spreydon

Before politics

Managing director, scientist

Residence

Hoon Hay

Age

44

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Why I'm standing

The people of Christchurch have seen lots of change in the last 10 years; this pace is likely to continue. Key concerns are the impact of climate change; increasing housing densities resulting in less liveable streets; and the increase cost of transport. These stresses will be felt by families especially and increase inequity across the city. I will work hard to support residents, so no one is left behind.

About me

As a woman with a young family, living in a modest area, I wish to continue to represent and work hard for the needs of a sector of our society that is often too busy to be heard, but cares very much our collective future.

My priorities
  1. Increasing equitable access to services and quality of life across our city.
  2. Improving our environment by increasing biodiversity and cleaning up our waterways.
  3. Ensuring the Hoon Hay Community Centre has a kitchen and modern day facilities.
Current role

Councillor for Spreydon

Before politics

Managing director, scientist

Residence

Hoon Hay

Age

44

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