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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Protect clean and safe drinking water for all residents.

    Provide a waste water treatment plant and organics processing plant that doesn't impact unfairly on any local community.

    Work towards Ōtautahi-Christchurch being a sustainable city, working towards zero waste and a circular economy.

  • Oppose Three Waters reform. They are our own precious assets accumulated by the people of Christchurch over generations.

    Encourage residents to not litter by encouraging civic leaders to lead by example; and better education through various channels.

    Ensure Ecocentral is operating efficiently.

  • Protect clean and safe drinking water for all residents.

    Provide a waste water treatment plant and organics processing plant that doesn't impact unfairly on any local community.

    Work towards Ōtautahi-Christchurch being a sustainable city, working towards zero waste and a circular economy.

  • Oppose Three Waters reform. They are our own precious assets accumulated by the people of Christchurch over generations.

    Encourage residents to not litter by encouraging civic leaders to lead by example; and better education through various channels.

    Ensure Ecocentral is operating efficiently.