NZ Local Elections 2025

Christchurch City Council

Linwood 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 Linwood 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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Ethan Gullery

Ethan Gullery

Independent

Evan Baker

Evan Baker

Independent

Yani Johanson

Yani Johanson

The People's Choice - Labour

Ethan Gullery

Independent

Ethan Gullery

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am running because I see a growing disconnect between our community and the council. I talk to neighbours who feel ignored, and I am concerned by the rising cynicism and political stagnation this creates.

About me

I bring a different skillset to the table. My professional background as a data analyst and change manager is all about looking at complex problems, finding out what is actually going on using real evidence, and building practical solutions that work for the communities they impact. I am frustrated by decisions that are not backed by good reasoning and a polarised culture at the council table. That is why I am standing as an independent, to work with everyone.

My priorities
  1. Overhaul the public consultation process to ensure community feedback is heard.
  2. Create a consent process that manages growth responsibly to prevent unaffordable rate hikes.
  3. Implement rigorous, data-driven reviews of all council projects to eliminate wasteful spending.
Before politics

Senior Data Analyst

Residence

Linwood

Age

29

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Why I'm standing

I am running because I see a growing disconnect between our community and the council. I talk to neighbours who feel ignored, and I am concerned by the rising cynicism and political stagnation this creates.

About me

I bring a different skillset to the table. My professional background as a data analyst and change manager is all about looking at complex problems, finding out what is actually going on using real evidence, and building practical solutions that work for the communities they impact. I am frustrated by decisions that are not backed by good reasoning and a polarised culture at the council table. That is why I am standing as an independent, to work with everyone.

My priorities
  1. Overhaul the public consultation process to ensure community feedback is heard.
  2. Create a consent process that manages growth responsibly to prevent unaffordable rate hikes.
  3. Implement rigorous, data-driven reviews of all council projects to eliminate wasteful spending.
Before politics

Senior Data Analyst

Residence

Linwood

Age

29

Connect via

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