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.

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.

  • Safeguard our strategic assets from being sold off, such as Orion, Enable and our city's shares in Christchurch International Airport.

    Continue to support the living wage for council employees and contractors, as well as those who work for council's companies.

    Enhance suburban shopping areas to support local businesses, for example Selwyn St.

  • Discourage over-engineering of cycleways that removes off street carpark that eventually kills a handful of businesses year by year.

    Clever financing for Te Kaha stadium without putting extra burden on ratepayers.

    Prioritise repair of roads and footpaths where most urgently needed.

  • Safeguard our strategic assets from being sold off, such as Orion, Enable and our city's shares in Christchurch International Airport.

    Continue to support the living wage for council employees and contractors, as well as those who work for council's companies.

    Enhance suburban shopping areas to support local businesses, for example Selwyn St.

  • Discourage over-engineering of cycleways that removes off street carpark that eventually kills a handful of businesses year by year.

    Clever financing for Te Kaha stadium without putting extra burden on ratepayers.

    Prioritise repair of roads and footpaths where most urgently needed.