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.

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.

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

    Ensure equity across the city for parks, playgrounds and greenspace.

    Ensure the Hoon Hay Community Centre is upgraded to include a kitchen and modern facilities.

  • Maintain good and healthy public facilities by securing funding and visiting each and every one of them personally.

    Support diverse community events by engaging with different ethnic groups and their respective consulates.

    Ensure new sporting facilities currently being built are completed on time by frequent follow ups.

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

    Ensure equity across the city for parks, playgrounds and greenspace.

    Ensure the Hoon Hay Community Centre is upgraded to include a kitchen and modern facilities.

  • Maintain good and healthy public facilities by securing funding and visiting each and every one of them personally.

    Support diverse community events by engaging with different ethnic groups and their respective consulates.

    Ensure new sporting facilities currently being built are completed on time by frequent follow ups.