NZ Local Elections 2025

Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board

Akaroa Subdivision
The Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Christchurch City Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of eight members: seven members elected by voters, including Two members from your area, and one member from the Christchurch City council. There will be no election this year because there are the same number of candidates as there are positions.

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Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Ensure every citizen has an equal voice through accessible voting and inclusive participation.

    Promote open government and community engagement so that decisions reflect the needs and priorities of the people.

    Protect and strengthen democratic institutions so that government remains transparent, accountable and fair.

  • Ensure every citizen has an equal voice through accessible voting and inclusive participation.

    Promote open government and community engagement so that decisions reflect the needs and priorities of the people.

    Protect and strengthen democratic institutions so that government remains transparent, accountable and fair.

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

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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