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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Raf Manji

Raf Manji

Independent

Mace Reid

Mace Reid

Independent

Hayley Guglietta

Hayley Guglietta

Truly Independent

Jake McLellan

Jake McLellan

Labour

Tom Roud

Tom Roud

Alliance Party

Raf Manji

Independent

Raf Manji

Independent

Why I'm standing

As a two-time Councillor and Chair of Finance (2013-2019), I know what it takes to build a prosperous city. The decisions and investments we made post-earthquake have delivered an exciting landscape, which we can now build upon. It's a challenging time for local government but I believe I have the experience, credibility and knowledge to help take our city to the next level.

About me

I've chaired the Student Volunteer Army Foundation, been a Trustee for Pillars and the AsiaNZ Foundation and volunteered for Refugee Resettlement and Budget Services. I've sat on local government working groups for funding, risk and localism and the board of Christchurch City Holdings Ltd. I also acted as an advisor to the Christchurch Foundation on support for the victims of the 15th March terror attack. I am deeply connected to my city.

My priorities
  1. Cap rates increases to provide some fiscal prudence. The cost of living is still a major issue.
  2. Build more affordable housing in the central city. We are halfway there and need to keep going.
  3. Increase returns from investments by recycling capital and building strategic partnerships.
Residence

Christchurch Central

Age

58

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Why I'm standing

As a two-time Councillor and Chair of Finance (2013-2019), I know what it takes to build a prosperous city. The decisions and investments we made post-earthquake have delivered an exciting landscape, which we can now build upon. It's a challenging time for local government but I believe I have the experience, credibility and knowledge to help take our city to the next level.

About me

I've chaired the Student Volunteer Army Foundation, been a Trustee for Pillars and the AsiaNZ Foundation and volunteered for Refugee Resettlement and Budget Services. I've sat on local government working groups for funding, risk and localism and the board of Christchurch City Holdings Ltd. I also acted as an advisor to the Christchurch Foundation on support for the victims of the 15th March terror attack. I am deeply connected to my city.

My priorities
  1. Cap rates increases to provide some fiscal prudence. The cost of living is still a major issue.
  2. Build more affordable housing in the central city. We are halfway there and need to keep going.
  3. Increase returns from investments by recycling capital and building strategic partnerships.
Residence

Christchurch Central

Age

58

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