NZ Local Elections 2025

Christchurch City Council

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 Riccarton 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.

Christchurch City Council candidates

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Sam Yau

Independent

Mark Chirnside

Tony Simons

Independent - for Riccarton

Debbie Mora

Independent - Back to Common Sense

Tyla Harrison-Hunt

The People's Choice

Debbie Mora

Independent - Back to Common Sense

Community Board Member for Riccarton Halswell Hornby

Why I'm standing

I am running for the election as I have been asked to by many in the community, especially for independent representation around the council table where I bring 12 years of experience and I believe that will matter to the voters. The community need to feel and be heard; that is what is important to me and that is why I am standing.

About me

I have already served you for 12 years. Listening to the community is paramount. People have cried out for common sense to come back around the council table and I believe I can bring that.

My priorities

  1. Focus on roading and footpath safety for all as there are too many trip hazards that need to be rectified.
  2. Manage water locally and bring clean, pristine drinking water back to homes.
  3. Control housing intensification.

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