NZ Local Elections 2025

Environment Canterbury

Christchurch Central/Ōhoko Constituency
Environment Canterbury is the regional council for Canterbury. It makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of up to 16 councillors. are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region), including two councillors from the Christchurch Central/Ōhoko  constituency. Up to two councillors can be appointed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. 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 Environment Canterbury election.

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Genevieve Robinson

Genevieve Robinson

Independent

Benjamin Alexander

Benjamin Alexander

Independent

Lindon Boyce

Lindon Boyce

Independent

Alexandra Davids

Alexandra Davids

I CLEAN RIVERS

Alan (Huijian) Wang

Alan (Huijian) Wang

Independent

Ross Boswell

Ross Boswell

Independent

Nettles Lamont

Nettles Lamont

Independent - Gets things done

Genevieve Robinson

Independent

| Regional councillor Christchurch central Ōhoko

Genevieve Robinson

Independent

| Regional councillor Christchurch central Ōhoko

Why I'm standing

I secured funding in 2024 for a targeted coastal environment plan to replace a large part of its 20-year-old predecessor and need to finish this work while advocating for better water allocation that considers environmental, cultural and community interests first.

About me

I am a consistent voice leading campaigns on responsible water use and marine species. I believe coastal policy must be more than an aspiration—it must be implemented and enforced. I want to safeguard marine environments out to 12 nautical miles and in Canterbury where over 40% of the jurisdiction lies in coastal waters. I call for allocation frameworks that recognise water as a living entity and uphold cultural, community and ecological equity beyond mere economic gain.

My priorities
  1. Coastal planning.
  2. Water allocation.
  3. Public health.
Current role

Regional councillor Christchurch central Ōhoko

Before politics

Journalist

Residence

Strowan

Age

52

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Why I'm standing

I secured funding in 2024 for a targeted coastal environment plan to replace a large part of its 20-year-old predecessor and need to finish this work while advocating for better water allocation that considers environmental, cultural and community interests first.

About me

I am a consistent voice leading campaigns on responsible water use and marine species. I believe coastal policy must be more than an aspiration—it must be implemented and enforced. I want to safeguard marine environments out to 12 nautical miles and in Canterbury where over 40% of the jurisdiction lies in coastal waters. I call for allocation frameworks that recognise water as a living entity and uphold cultural, community and ecological equity beyond mere economic gain.

My priorities
  1. Coastal planning.
  2. Water allocation.
  3. Public health.
Current role

Regional councillor Christchurch central Ōhoko

Before politics

Journalist

Residence

Strowan

Age

52

Connect via

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