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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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.

  • Implement a rainbow crossing in consultation with the community.

    Secure community input and council funding for youth and community facilities in the Papanui and Redwood areas.

    Support and work with diverse communities to encourage cultural engagement and vitality.

  • Ensure the ongoing retention and upkeep of libraries, pools, community centres, parks and reserves for community use.

    Maximise the value of new sports and recreation assets by positioning Christchurch as a destination for major events.

    Find a practical, long-term solution for Cathedral Square that activates the heart and soul of the city and brings the community together.

  • Implement a rainbow crossing in consultation with the community.

    Secure community input and council funding for youth and community facilities in the Papanui and Redwood areas.

    Support and work with diverse communities to encourage cultural engagement and vitality.

  • Ensure the ongoing retention and upkeep of libraries, pools, community centres, parks and reserves for community use.

    Maximise the value of new sports and recreation assets by positioning Christchurch as a destination for major events.

    Find a practical, long-term solution for Cathedral Square that activates the heart and soul of the city and brings the community together.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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