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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Ensure housing intensification is matched with transport upgrades, green space and public amenity to deliver liveable, connected communities.

    Bolster enforcement on healthy homes standards for all rentals in Riccarton, collaborating with local organisations, UC and landlords.

    Enable well designed mixed use housing along Riccarton Road that combines affordable homes, shops and public transport connections.

  • Encourage more efficient building practices including streamlining building consent and regulation.

    Promote more liveable and family-friendly urban environments with more trees, green spaces and less concrete.

    Stop poorly planned intensification overwhelming suburban neighbourhoods.

  • Ensure housing intensification is matched with transport upgrades, green space and public amenity to deliver liveable, connected communities.

    Bolster enforcement on healthy homes standards for all rentals in Riccarton, collaborating with local organisations, UC and landlords.

    Enable well designed mixed use housing along Riccarton Road that combines affordable homes, shops and public transport connections.

  • Encourage more efficient building practices including streamlining building consent and regulation.

    Promote more liveable and family-friendly urban environments with more trees, green spaces and less concrete.

    Stop poorly planned intensification overwhelming suburban neighbourhoods.