Christchurch City Council

Waimairi 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 Waimairi 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Commit to introduce free public transport which assists people on low incomes and reduces private vehicle use.

    Support the general intention of the Three Waters reforms which should see better water outcomes throughout New Zealand.

    Commit to pushing for more money for active transport options which both improves human health, reduces emissions and cars on the road.

  • Help to reduce carbon footprint at least 10% within the next three years.

    Educate the community to understand the climate change and the possible economic and health and wellbeing impact.

    Prepare the city to adapt climate change and adverse weather patterns.

    Educate the community to understand the climate change and the possible economic and health and wellbeing impact.

  • Providing sensible solutions which deliver on emissions reduction in a tangible way.

  • Commit to introduce free public transport which assists people on low incomes and reduces private vehicle use.

    Support the general intention of the Three Waters reforms which should see better water outcomes throughout New Zealand.

    Commit to pushing for more money for active transport options which both improves human health, reduces emissions and cars on the road.

  • Help to reduce carbon footprint at least 10% within the next three years.

    Educate the community to understand the climate change and the possible economic and health and wellbeing impact.

    Prepare the city to adapt climate change and adverse weather patterns.

    Educate the community to understand the climate change and the possible economic and health and wellbeing impact.

  • Providing sensible solutions which deliver on emissions reduction in a tangible way.