NZ Local Elections 2025

Christchurch City Council

Riccarton 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 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.

Candidates

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Debbie Mora

Debbie Mora

Independent - Back to Common Sense

Sam Yau

Sam Yau

Independent

Mark Chirnside

Mark Chirnside

Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Tyla Harrison-Hunt

The People's Choice

Tony Simons

Tony Simons

Independent - for Riccarton

Tyla Harrison-Hunt

The People's Choice

| City Councillor for the Riccarton Ward

Tyla Harrison-Hunt

The People's Choice

| City Councillor for the Riccarton Ward

Why I'm standing

I'm running for re-election to show our city that our generation can make solid decisions for every generation. Riccarton is a place of immense opportunity, and now it's where I raise my young family. I believe leadership should be honest, people-focused, collaborative, and grounded in community, so the choices we make today strengthen our diverse city for tomorrow.

About me

Over the past decade I've run businesses, worked in community development and consultancy, and spoken internationally. I'm also a certified RMA Commissioner and, for the past three years, Riccarton's city councillor. Since being in office, I've led the city's multicultural and youth portfolios, resolved over 100 local issues, built a new park, and worked across politics to deliver results for our people.

My priorities
  1. Revitalise Riccarton's commercial districts to boost local jobs, safety and pride.
  2. Deliver on modern transport options so people can move safely and reliably across the city.
  3. Protect community ownership of key strategic assets to safeguard long-term public benefit.
Current role

City Councillor for the Riccarton Ward

Residence

Riccarton

Age

34

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Why I'm standing

I'm running for re-election to show our city that our generation can make solid decisions for every generation. Riccarton is a place of immense opportunity, and now it's where I raise my young family. I believe leadership should be honest, people-focused, collaborative, and grounded in community, so the choices we make today strengthen our diverse city for tomorrow.

About me

Over the past decade I've run businesses, worked in community development and consultancy, and spoken internationally. I'm also a certified RMA Commissioner and, for the past three years, Riccarton's city councillor. Since being in office, I've led the city's multicultural and youth portfolios, resolved over 100 local issues, built a new park, and worked across politics to deliver results for our people.

My priorities
  1. Revitalise Riccarton's commercial districts to boost local jobs, safety and pride.
  2. Deliver on modern transport options so people can move safely and reliably across the city.
  3. Protect community ownership of key strategic assets to safeguard long-term public benefit.
Current role

City Councillor for the Riccarton Ward

Residence

Riccarton

Age

34

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