NZ Local Elections 2025

Christchurch City Council

Spreydon 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 Spreydon 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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Terry Craze

Terry Craze

Centre-right. People-Powered Voice

Melanie Coker

Melanie Coker

The People's Choice - Labour

Ben Yorston

Ben Yorston

Tubby Hansen

Tubby Hansen

Economic Euthenics

Melanie Coker

The People's Choice - Labour

| Councillor for Spreydon

Melanie Coker

The People's Choice - Labour

| Councillor for Spreydon

Why I'm standing

The people of Christchurch have seen lots of change in the last 10 years and this pace is likely to continue. I believe the key concerns are the impact of climate change, increasing housing densities resulting in less liveable streets, and the increased cost of transport. I believe these stresses will be felt by families especially and increase inequity across the city. I will work hard to support residents so no one is left behind.

About me

I have a PhD in biochemistry and have owned the successful education business AHeadStart for 15 years, so I have both analytical and business skills. I also know how to navigate the council system having been on council for the last six years. As a woman with a young family, I wish to continue to represent a sector of society that is often too busy to be heard but cares very much about our collective future.

My priorities
  1. Safeguard greatest assets – the port, airport, electricity and fibre networks – from being sold off.
  2. Increase equitable access to public transport by supporting a mass rapid transport system.
  3. Improve the environment by increasing biodiversity and cleaning up waterways.
Current role

Councillor for Spreydon

Before politics

Managing Director

Residence

Hoon Hay, Christchurch

Age

47

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Why I'm standing

The people of Christchurch have seen lots of change in the last 10 years and this pace is likely to continue. I believe the key concerns are the impact of climate change, increasing housing densities resulting in less liveable streets, and the increased cost of transport. I believe these stresses will be felt by families especially and increase inequity across the city. I will work hard to support residents so no one is left behind.

About me

I have a PhD in biochemistry and have owned the successful education business AHeadStart for 15 years, so I have both analytical and business skills. I also know how to navigate the council system having been on council for the last six years. As a woman with a young family, I wish to continue to represent a sector of society that is often too busy to be heard but cares very much about our collective future.

My priorities
  1. Safeguard greatest assets – the port, airport, electricity and fibre networks – from being sold off.
  2. Increase equitable access to public transport by supporting a mass rapid transport system.
  3. Improve the environment by increasing biodiversity and cleaning up waterways.
Current role

Councillor for Spreydon

Before politics

Managing Director

Residence

Hoon Hay, Christchurch

Age

47

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