NZ Local Elections 2025

Christchurch City Council

Papanui 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 Papanui 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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Simon Britten

Simon Britten

The People's Choice

Victoria Henstock

Victoria Henstock

Your Local Independent Community Voice

Simon Britten

The People's Choice

| Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board deputy chair

Simon Britten

The People's Choice

| Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board deputy chair

Why I'm standing

I am running for election in Papanui because I love the area and the city, and we need leadership that is proven, collaborative, and committed to a positive vision.

About me

I know this community and I'm good at governance. I've been deputy chair of our Community Board for six years, and have run Think Papanui since 2016. I'm a member of the Institute of Directors and co-chaired an LGNZ advisory committee. I've been a board member and chair of local and national community organisations. I'm connected and committed to our local Papanui community, and have the skills and experience to be an effective city councillor.

My priorities
  1. Ensure strategic assets remain in public ownership, delivering dividends to the council.
  2. Support an effective and safe transport system to mitigate the impact of the city's growth.
  3. Increase community participation in Community Board and council decision-making.
Current role

Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board deputy chair

Residence

Papanui

Age

54

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Why I'm standing

I am running for election in Papanui because I love the area and the city, and we need leadership that is proven, collaborative, and committed to a positive vision.

About me

I know this community and I'm good at governance. I've been deputy chair of our Community Board for six years, and have run Think Papanui since 2016. I'm a member of the Institute of Directors and co-chaired an LGNZ advisory committee. I've been a board member and chair of local and national community organisations. I'm connected and committed to our local Papanui community, and have the skills and experience to be an effective city councillor.

My priorities
  1. Ensure strategic assets remain in public ownership, delivering dividends to the council.
  2. Support an effective and safe transport system to mitigate the impact of the city's growth.
  3. Increase community participation in Community Board and council decision-making.
Current role

Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board deputy chair

Residence

Papanui

Age

54

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