NZ Local Elections 2025

Christchurch City Council

Heathcote 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 Heathcote 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.

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Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

  • Tackle rising rates and council debt through careful consideration of what capital projects should be completed.

    Ensure that council receives value for money on its capital expenditure, noting New Zealand is currently in the bottom 10% of the OECD for value for money.

    Open and transparent governance on financial matters improves financial management and creates greater ratepayer trust and confidence.

  • Advocate for a fairer rates rebate for seniors living on superannuation.

    Do full repairs when needed instead of quick fixes for fake savings.

    Keep Lyttelton Port 100% Christchurch-owned to protect workers and keep profits at home.

  • Tackle rising rates and council debt through careful consideration of what capital projects should be completed.

    Ensure that council receives value for money on its capital expenditure, noting New Zealand is currently in the bottom 10% of the OECD for value for money.

    Open and transparent governance on financial matters improves financial management and creates greater ratepayer trust and confidence.

  • Advocate for a fairer rates rebate for seniors living on superannuation.

    Do full repairs when needed instead of quick fixes for fake savings.

    Keep Lyttelton Port 100% Christchurch-owned to protect workers and keep profits at home.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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