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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Advocate for the billion dollar social justice and economic stimulus from rationalising drug policy identified by the Canadian experience. Use these resources.

  • Work with business to promote Christchurch as the garden city and have themed gardens to encourage tourists.

  • Ensure that core infrastructure in transport and water is fit for the future and supports local businesses to thrive.

    Support ChristchurchNZ's work in economic development.

    Work closely with businesses during the transition to a low-carbon economy.

  • Charge foreign tourists while providing free access for locals, workers, retirees or permanent residents following discussion and consultation to determine such policy.

    Facilitate relations with other councils within New Zealand to reduce costs and encourage residents visiting other districts within New Zealand.

    Stop council organisations and council-funded organisations that prohibit all local body candidates from taking part equally in election debates.

  • Advocate for the billion dollar social justice and economic stimulus from rationalising drug policy identified by the Canadian experience. Use these resources.

  • Work with business to promote Christchurch as the garden city and have themed gardens to encourage tourists.

  • Ensure that core infrastructure in transport and water is fit for the future and supports local businesses to thrive.

    Support ChristchurchNZ's work in economic development.

    Work closely with businesses during the transition to a low-carbon economy.

  • Charge foreign tourists while providing free access for locals, workers, retirees or permanent residents following discussion and consultation to determine such policy.

    Facilitate relations with other councils within New Zealand to reduce costs and encourage residents visiting other districts within New Zealand.

    Stop council organisations and council-funded organisations that prohibit all local body candidates from taking part equally in election debates.