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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Encourage all local authorities in the area to work together on "total journey" transport issues.

    Study fully, existing transport plan that has good options and test for "meaning" and acceptance by the community.

    Review method of determining actual costs associated with individual specific charges for services.

  • Public Transport in Canterbury is Broken. 90% of bus trips are made EMPTY. The average passenger count is six. This costs $100 Million a year.

    Completely restructure public transport. Review all routes. Cut empty running. Allow all traffic to flow quickly and efficiently.

    ECAN function is to provide a SERVICE It is NOT to dictate how we use these services.

  • Work with communities on new ways of incorporating future focused transport methods into everyday lives.

    Create a huge incentive with schools to advocate for cycling for younger children. Currently, engagement lies with 11 years and above.

    Continue with public transport advocacy as well as for light rail between urban and rural communities.

  • Integrate the reduced bus fares in the long term plan.

    Ensure roads are made for all users: walkers, bikes, buses, scooters and cars.

  • Work with Christchurch City Council to establish a publicly owned greater Christchurch city public transport company.

    Support high frequency buses from northern and western hubs on the periphery of greater Christchurch.

    Advocate for an increase to rail and shipping freight capacity to reduce congestion and emissions and support light rail passenger transport

  • Encourage all local authorities in the area to work together on "total journey" transport issues.

    Study fully, existing transport plan that has good options and test for "meaning" and acceptance by the community.

    Review method of determining actual costs associated with individual specific charges for services.

  • Public Transport in Canterbury is Broken. 90% of bus trips are made EMPTY. The average passenger count is six. This costs $100 Million a year.

    Completely restructure public transport. Review all routes. Cut empty running. Allow all traffic to flow quickly and efficiently.

    ECAN function is to provide a SERVICE It is NOT to dictate how we use these services.

  • Work with communities on new ways of incorporating future focused transport methods into everyday lives.

    Create a huge incentive with schools to advocate for cycling for younger children. Currently, engagement lies with 11 years and above.

    Continue with public transport advocacy as well as for light rail between urban and rural communities.

  • Integrate the reduced bus fares in the long term plan.

    Ensure roads are made for all users: walkers, bikes, buses, scooters and cars.

  • Work with Christchurch City Council to establish a publicly owned greater Christchurch city public transport company.

    Support high frequency buses from northern and western hubs on the periphery of greater Christchurch.

    Advocate for an increase to rail and shipping freight capacity to reduce congestion and emissions and support light rail passenger transport