NZ Local Elections 2025

Environment Canterbury

Christchurch North East/Ōrei 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 North East/Ōrei  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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Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Double funding for Canterbury Maps.

    Support domestic technology procurement.

    Support green tourism.

  • Develop a robust framework for regenerative agriculture and ensure a diverse supply of locally grown organic foods.

    Increase protection and biodiversity and set up a robust eco-tourism business based around Christchurch City celebrating native species.

    Maximise opportunities for renewable energy such as wind farms and solar and work with local business to develop a local technology sector.

  • Double funding for Canterbury Maps.

    Support domestic technology procurement.

    Support green tourism.

  • Develop a robust framework for regenerative agriculture and ensure a diverse supply of locally grown organic foods.

    Increase protection and biodiversity and set up a robust eco-tourism business based around Christchurch City celebrating native species.

    Maximise opportunities for renewable energy such as wind farms and solar and work with local business to develop a local technology sector.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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