Christchurch City Council

Cashmere 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 Cashmere 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Commit to providing warm, affordable and high-quality social housing.

    Design people-focused neighbourhoods with safe walking and cycling networks, thriving green spaces and climate-resilient infrastructure.

    Support tiny home and shared housing developments for more flexible housing models to meet current and future needs.

  • Advocate for continuous improvement of council housing stock.

    Ensure inclusive and sensible planning for urban development.

    Work with central government to reduce red tape which adds cost to building affordability.

  • Commit to providing warm, affordable and high-quality social housing.

    Design people-focused neighbourhoods with safe walking and cycling networks, thriving green spaces and climate-resilient infrastructure.

    Support tiny home and shared housing developments for more flexible housing models to meet current and future needs.

  • Advocate for continuous improvement of council housing stock.

    Ensure inclusive and sensible planning for urban development.

    Work with central government to reduce red tape which adds cost to building affordability.