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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Amalgamate public transport responsibilities across greater Christchurch.

    Ensure effective public engagement and consultation influences council decision-making.

  • Expand the Riccarton Collective Citizens' Assembly to give residents a real say on housing, transport, safety and local priorities.

    Trial participatory budgeting so communities decide how part of the council budget is spent on local projects.

    Continue implementing online transparency tools so residents can easily see how councillors voted and hold decision makers accountable.

  • Amalgamate public transport responsibilities across greater Christchurch.

    Ensure effective public engagement and consultation influences council decision-making.

  • Expand the Riccarton Collective Citizens' Assembly to give residents a real say on housing, transport, safety and local priorities.

    Trial participatory budgeting so communities decide how part of the council budget is spent on local projects.

    Continue implementing online transparency tools so residents can easily see how councillors voted and hold decision makers accountable.