NZ Local Elections 2025

Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Cashmere Subdivision
The Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 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 nine members: six members elected by voters, including Two members from your area, and three members from the Christchurch City council. 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 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board election.

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Lee Sampson

Lee Sampson

The People's Choice - Labour

Keir Leslie

Keir Leslie

The People's Choice - Labour

Craig Watson

Craig Watson

A Strong Voice For Our Neighbourhood

Kate Hodgins

Kate Hodgins

Independent

Keir Leslie

The People's Choice - Labour

| Cashmere Community Board

Keir Leslie

The People's Choice - Labour

| Cashmere Community Board

Why I'm standing

I'm running to invest in communities, infrastructure and our future. We need strong voices that know how to deliver on their values. I bring proven experience and a track record of getting things done for our community.

About me

As a two term community board member, I've delivered on my values: a permanent site for the South Christchurch Farmers Market, intersection and crossing upgrades across South Christchurch, safeguarding local library services while South Library is rebuilt, funding repairs to local roads, securing investment in the Somerfield Community Centre, funding the Ōpāwaho-Heathcote River Network to tackle ecological issues. I work collaboratively and effectively with residents and my colleagues to make a difference for you.

My priorities
  1. Support environmental regeneration across the Port Hills and Ōpāwaho River.
  2. Advocate for the best facility at South Christchurch Library and keep service provision local.
  3. Deliver a step change in transport so more people can walk, cycle and use public transport.
Current role

Cashmere Community Board

Residence

Beckenham

Age

34

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Why I'm standing

I'm running to invest in communities, infrastructure and our future. We need strong voices that know how to deliver on their values. I bring proven experience and a track record of getting things done for our community.

About me

As a two term community board member, I've delivered on my values: a permanent site for the South Christchurch Farmers Market, intersection and crossing upgrades across South Christchurch, safeguarding local library services while South Library is rebuilt, funding repairs to local roads, securing investment in the Somerfield Community Centre, funding the Ōpāwaho-Heathcote River Network to tackle ecological issues. I work collaboratively and effectively with residents and my colleagues to make a difference for you.

My priorities
  1. Support environmental regeneration across the Port Hills and Ōpāwaho River.
  2. Advocate for the best facility at South Christchurch Library and keep service provision local.
  3. Deliver a step change in transport so more people can walk, cycle and use public transport.
Current role

Cashmere Community Board

Residence

Beckenham

Age

34

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