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.

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.

  • Ensure effective traffic flow in key arterial routes.

    Support cycleway and footpath improvements.

    Work for better and safer traffic planning around schools and aged care facilities.

  • Improve the frequency, quality, safety and carbon footprint of public transport and invest in decarbonising public transport initiatives.

    Invest in alternative mobility systems to private car ownership.

    Support and fund road space reallocation in ways that create safe spaces for people to walk, bike and have dedicated bus lanes.

  • Ensure effective traffic flow in key arterial routes.

    Support cycleway and footpath improvements.

    Work for better and safer traffic planning around schools and aged care facilities.

  • Improve the frequency, quality, safety and carbon footprint of public transport and invest in decarbonising public transport initiatives.

    Invest in alternative mobility systems to private car ownership.

    Support and fund road space reallocation in ways that create safe spaces for people to walk, bike and have dedicated bus lanes.