NZ Local Elections 2025

Christchurch City Council

Fendalton 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 Fendalton 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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Diane Ellis

Diane Ellis

Independent

Xavier Dickason

Xavier Dickason

For Fendalton's Future

David Cartwright

David Cartwright

Independent Citizens

Xavier Dickason

For Fendalton's Future

Xavier Dickason

For Fendalton's Future

Why I'm standing

I'm standing to be our councillor to help shape a strong sustainable future for Christchurch, return to doing the basics well, and ensure we plan responsibly for both today and future generations. I want to ensure that we have proper funding for our core services and basic infrastructure. Alongside this, council must facilitate increased involvement and engagement between themselves and our community.

About me

I will be an active, accountable, independent and future-focussed voice at the council table. With my local charity leadership, experience working for New Zealand Parliament and studies in political science, I bring a strong understanding of policy and governance alongside a deep commitment to community engagement and transparency. As a practical, approachable voice for our Fendalton community, I will be focussed on real outcomes and what makes Christchurch such a great city to live in.

My priorities
  1. Return to doing the basics well – water, transport and footpaths – so that we get value for our rates.
  2. Stand against asset sales, keeping strategic assets such as the airport and port in our hands.
  3. Ensure proactive engagement between council and local communities so that all are actively involved.
Residence

Bryndwr

Age

21

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Why I'm standing

I'm standing to be our councillor to help shape a strong sustainable future for Christchurch, return to doing the basics well, and ensure we plan responsibly for both today and future generations. I want to ensure that we have proper funding for our core services and basic infrastructure. Alongside this, council must facilitate increased involvement and engagement between themselves and our community.

About me

I will be an active, accountable, independent and future-focussed voice at the council table. With my local charity leadership, experience working for New Zealand Parliament and studies in political science, I bring a strong understanding of policy and governance alongside a deep commitment to community engagement and transparency. As a practical, approachable voice for our Fendalton community, I will be focussed on real outcomes and what makes Christchurch such a great city to live in.

My priorities
  1. Return to doing the basics well – water, transport and footpaths – so that we get value for our rates.
  2. Stand against asset sales, keeping strategic assets such as the airport and port in our hands.
  3. Ensure proactive engagement between council and local communities so that all are actively involved.
Residence

Bryndwr

Age

21

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