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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Integrate walking your dog, according to science the most popular recreational activity that uses our environment, into urban design.

    Rationalise drug policy to enable credible liquor management and foster critical thinking with a biannual Festival of Cognitive Liberty.

    Recognise culturally the importance of drug policy resolution to enable social cohesion and the accompanying dividend.

  • Continue supporting events and festivals with grant funding to help the city be a vibrant, inclusive and affordable place to have fun.

    Ensure transparency about the operations of the new stadium and explore ownership models that could ease costs to residents.

    Keep pools, libraries and other community facilities open and well maintained for communities and keep up with growth in new areas.

  • Advocate for better Government funding of councils due to effects on the wellbeing of residents.

    Encourage free public transport due to likely traffic problems from events held at the new stadium, new swimming pool and sports facility.

    Make public transport play a more important role by taking people to event locations and returning them in a timely manner.

  • Integrate walking your dog, according to science the most popular recreational activity that uses our environment, into urban design.

    Rationalise drug policy to enable credible liquor management and foster critical thinking with a biannual Festival of Cognitive Liberty.

    Recognise culturally the importance of drug policy resolution to enable social cohesion and the accompanying dividend.

  • Continue supporting events and festivals with grant funding to help the city be a vibrant, inclusive and affordable place to have fun.

    Ensure transparency about the operations of the new stadium and explore ownership models that could ease costs to residents.

    Keep pools, libraries and other community facilities open and well maintained for communities and keep up with growth in new areas.

  • Advocate for better Government funding of councils due to effects on the wellbeing of residents.

    Encourage free public transport due to likely traffic problems from events held at the new stadium, new swimming pool and sports facility.

    Make public transport play a more important role by taking people to event locations and returning them in a timely manner.