NZ Local Elections 2025

Christchurch City Council

Innes 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 Innes 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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Ali Jones

Ali Jones

Independent

Pauline Cotter

Pauline Cotter

The People's Choice

Pauline Cotter

The People's Choice

| Deputy Mayor Christchurch City Council

Pauline Cotter

The People's Choice

| Deputy Mayor Christchurch City Council

Why I'm standing

As an incumbent, experienced councillor I know I can offer competent leadership and governance skills for Christchurch city. I have the knowledge to keep Christchurch moving ahead, to involve residents and listen to their views and local knowledge. I am passionate about continuing the work I have been doing for the past 3 terms. I will ensure we are investing in planning for growth especially around transport, housing and climate adaptation.

About me

My experience as a city councillor includes chairing working groups, committees and council meetings; have completed RMA certification, financial training. I have built really good connections in my local community and also across the city, and have a reputation of being competent, fair and someone who can work well with everyone. I have one eye on what we need today and the other focused on our best future.

My priorities
  1. Retain strategic assets in public ownership including port, airport, Orion and Enable.
  2. Prepare for growth by building a Mass Rapid Transport network and ensuring roads are safe.
  3. Look after the environment by investing in biodiversity and protecting precious drinking water.
Current role

Deputy Mayor Christchurch City Council

Residence

St Albans

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Why I'm standing

As an incumbent, experienced councillor I know I can offer competent leadership and governance skills for Christchurch city. I have the knowledge to keep Christchurch moving ahead, to involve residents and listen to their views and local knowledge. I am passionate about continuing the work I have been doing for the past 3 terms. I will ensure we are investing in planning for growth especially around transport, housing and climate adaptation.

About me

My experience as a city councillor includes chairing working groups, committees and council meetings; have completed RMA certification, financial training. I have built really good connections in my local community and also across the city, and have a reputation of being competent, fair and someone who can work well with everyone. I have one eye on what we need today and the other focused on our best future.

My priorities
  1. Retain strategic assets in public ownership including port, airport, Orion and Enable.
  2. Prepare for growth by building a Mass Rapid Transport network and ensuring roads are safe.
  3. Look after the environment by investing in biodiversity and protecting precious drinking water.
Current role

Deputy Mayor Christchurch City Council

Residence

St Albans

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