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.

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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Deliver faster, more reliable and more efficient public transport.

    Investigate transport alternatives such as rail to help future proof the public transport network.

    Remove powered vehicles such as share bikes and e-scooters from footpaths.

  • Continue planning for mass rapid transit from Hornby through Riccarton to Belfast, future-proofing corridors for light and heavy rail.

    Prioritise fixing damaged roads, footpaths and basic infrastructure to ensure safe, accessible and well-maintained streets.

    Convert underused car parks into mobility hubs with bike share, e-scooters and EV charging to support modern transport choices and revenue.

  • Deliver faster, more reliable and more efficient public transport.

    Investigate transport alternatives such as rail to help future proof the public transport network.

    Remove powered vehicles such as share bikes and e-scooters from footpaths.

  • Continue planning for mass rapid transit from Hornby through Riccarton to Belfast, future-proofing corridors for light and heavy rail.

    Prioritise fixing damaged roads, footpaths and basic infrastructure to ensure safe, accessible and well-maintained streets.

    Convert underused car parks into mobility hubs with bike share, e-scooters and EV charging to support modern transport choices and revenue.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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