Environment Canterbury

Christchurch Central/Ōhoko Constituency
Environment Canterbury is the regional council for Canterbury. It makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of up to 16 councillors. 14 councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region), including two councillors from the Christchurch Central/Ōhoko constituency. Up to two councillors can be appointed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. 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 Environment Canterbury 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.

  • Equal representation for the benefit of all Cantabrian's, not legislation based purely on race.

    Councillors must be elected by the people they represent not the corporation they work for.

  • Ensure face to face annual meetings with residents associations within the ward.

    Recognise the value and encourage their input into decision making of the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū.

    Continue the process to have ECan accredited as a Living Wage organisation.

  • Educate the public about the roles and responsibilities of the regional council to increase engagement.

    Work in partnership with Ngāi Tahu representatives.

  • I am committed to building closer connections between council and the community – through face to face chats and community evenings.

    I am committed to greater connections between governance and staff – making sure the staff are working to their legal obligations.

  • Equal representation for the benefit of all Cantabrian's, not legislation based purely on race.

    Councillors must be elected by the people they represent not the corporation they work for.

  • Ensure face to face annual meetings with residents associations within the ward.

    Recognise the value and encourage their input into decision making of the Environment Canterbury Youth Rōpū.

    Continue the process to have ECan accredited as a Living Wage organisation.

  • Educate the public about the roles and responsibilities of the regional council to increase engagement.

    Work in partnership with Ngāi Tahu representatives.

  • I am committed to building closer connections between council and the community – through face to face chats and community evenings.

    I am committed to greater connections between governance and staff – making sure the staff are working to their legal obligations.