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

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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

Mace Reid

Independent

Mace Reid

Independent

Why I'm standing

I have been a resident of Christchurch for 18 years, over that time I have become more interested in politics and what they can achieve. I believe now is the time for council to make bold changes that will have greater positive impacts on the city for years to come.

About me

I believe the council needs to have greater transparency and empathy toward the community in its day to day running, and that's what I aim to bring to the table. A council that is seen to listen to its community is one that will be much more effective at helping those people.

My priorities
  1. Bring back the free yellow shuttle service.
  2. Increase and diversify emergency housing stock.
  3. Bring in commuter rail for large events and lay out the groundwork for making it a permanent thing.
Residence

Edgeware

Age

37

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Why I'm standing

I have been a resident of Christchurch for 18 years, over that time I have become more interested in politics and what they can achieve. I believe now is the time for council to make bold changes that will have greater positive impacts on the city for years to come.

About me

I believe the council needs to have greater transparency and empathy toward the community in its day to day running, and that's what I aim to bring to the table. A council that is seen to listen to its community is one that will be much more effective at helping those people.

My priorities
  1. Bring back the free yellow shuttle service.
  2. Increase and diversify emergency housing stock.
  3. Bring in commuter rail for large events and lay out the groundwork for making it a permanent thing.
Residence

Edgeware

Age

37

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