NZ Local Elections 2025

Mayor of Christchurch

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the city and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

Candidates

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Phil Arps

Phil Arps

Independant Nationalist New Zealand

Thomas Healey

Thomas Healey

Independent

Phil Mauger

Phil Mauger

Let's Get More Stuff Done

Blair Anderson

Blair Anderson

Sara Templeton

Sara Templeton

Our City. Our People. Our Future.

Tubby Hansen

Tubby Hansen

Economic Euthenics

P Wakeman

P Wakeman

Independent

Nikora Nitro

Nikora Nitro

Independent

Thomas Healey

Independent

Thomas Healey

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am running due to the billions of dollars of debt Christchurch city council has, it is time to cut wasteful spending and focus on the needs of Christchurch residents.

About me

I'm a gardener. I am the owner/operator of Thomas's Garden Support. I am with the Canterbury community garden association and the Canterbury herb society and the founding member of the Christchurch foraging club. I want to make Christchurch truly the garden city.

My priorities
  1. Secure foraging areas, community garden space and plant fruit and nut trees in public parks.
  2. Secure pure water supply with no chemicals.
  3. Secure safe roads for emergency vehicles.
Residence

Heathcote valley

Age

40

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Why I'm standing

I am running due to the billions of dollars of debt Christchurch city council has, it is time to cut wasteful spending and focus on the needs of Christchurch residents.

About me

I'm a gardener. I am the owner/operator of Thomas's Garden Support. I am with the Canterbury community garden association and the Canterbury herb society and the founding member of the Christchurch foraging club. I want to make Christchurch truly the garden city.

My priorities
  1. Secure foraging areas, community garden space and plant fruit and nut trees in public parks.
  2. Secure pure water supply with no chemicals.
  3. Secure safe roads for emergency vehicles.
Residence

Heathcote valley

Age

40

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