Christchurch City Council

Banks Peninsula 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 Banks Peninsula 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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Protect strategic assets including the port, airport, Orion and Enable and prevent their sale or lease to foreign companies.

    Continue supporting a living wage for council employees and contractors, as well as those who work for council companies.

    Help commercial centres thrive by supporting Akaroa, filling gaps in Lyttelton, maintaining viability in Diamond Harbour, and keeping Little River shining.

  • Protect strategic assets including the port, airport, Orion and Enable and prevent their sale or lease to foreign companies.

    Continue supporting a living wage for council employees and contractors, as well as those who work for council companies.

    Help commercial centres thrive by supporting Akaroa, filling gaps in Lyttelton, maintaining viability in Diamond Harbour, and keeping Little River shining.