NZ Local Elections 2025

Christchurch City Council

Central 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 Central 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.

Candidates

Policies

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Tom Roud

Tom Roud

Alliance Party

Hayley Guglietta

Hayley Guglietta

Truly Independent

Mace Reid

Mace Reid

Independent

Raf Manji

Raf Manji

Independent

Jake McLellan

Jake McLellan

Labour

Jake McLellan

Labour

| Councillor for Central

Jake McLellan

Labour

| Councillor for Central

Why I'm standing

I'm committed to a city that doesn't leave anyone behind. I've always been clear about what I stand for. I won't support selling off public assets – not the port, the airport, or the lines company.

About me

Our community is where I grew up, went to school, and now have the privilege of representing you. I'm proud of what we've achieved together – from the much-needed refresh of the Linwood Village shopping area and surrounding green space, to cracking down on unsightly land banking to enable more central city development, and securing the Living Wage for City Council workers.

My priorities
  1. Keep assets in public ownership to ensure rates remain affordable long term.
  2. Invest in public transport, including light rail and the CBD shuttle.
  3. Secure the future of the Phillipstown Hub by bringing it into council ownership.
Current role

Councillor for Central

Residence

Addington

Age

33

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Why I'm standing

I'm committed to a city that doesn't leave anyone behind. I've always been clear about what I stand for. I won't support selling off public assets – not the port, the airport, or the lines company.

About me

Our community is where I grew up, went to school, and now have the privilege of representing you. I'm proud of what we've achieved together – from the much-needed refresh of the Linwood Village shopping area and surrounding green space, to cracking down on unsightly land banking to enable more central city development, and securing the Living Wage for City Council workers.

My priorities
  1. Keep assets in public ownership to ensure rates remain affordable long term.
  2. Invest in public transport, including light rail and the CBD shuttle.
  3. Secure the future of the Phillipstown Hub by bringing it into council ownership.
Current role

Councillor for Central

Residence

Addington

Age

33

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