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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Ensure decision making is transparent and the community has their voice heard.

    Commit to 'digital democracy' that enables and empowers online participation in the decision making process.

    Improve council's performance and engagement to increase residents' satisfaction.

  • Protect our local democracy by making our voices heard by the central government.

    Engage more with different ethnic groups and communities for idea inputs.

    Ensure council employees' salary are justifiable.

  • Ensure decision making is transparent and the community has their voice heard.

    Commit to 'digital democracy' that enables and empowers online participation in the decision making process.

    Improve council's performance and engagement to increase residents' satisfaction.

  • Protect our local democracy by making our voices heard by the central government.

    Engage more with different ethnic groups and communities for idea inputs.

    Ensure council employees' salary are justifiable.