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.

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.

  • Promote Christchurch as the street art capital of the world.

    Require a decision on Christ Church Cathedral.

  • Expand pocket parks, green spaces and playgrounds across Riccarton to give kids, families and seniors safe places to connect.

    Protect core community services like pools, libraries and parks so every resident has access to safe, affordable public facilities.

    Revamp the CBD and Riccarton exchanges with safer design, better services and pop-up spaces for young entrepreneurs.

  • Promote Christchurch as the street art capital of the world.

    Require a decision on Christ Church Cathedral.

  • Expand pocket parks, green spaces and playgrounds across Riccarton to give kids, families and seniors safe places to connect.

    Protect core community services like pools, libraries and parks so every resident has access to safe, affordable public facilities.

    Revamp the CBD and Riccarton exchanges with safer design, better services and pop-up spaces for young entrepreneurs.