NZ Local Elections 2025

Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board

Central Subdivision
The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central 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 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board election.

Candidates

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Vivian Wang

Vivian Wang

Mace Reid

Mace Reid

Independent

John Miller

John Miller

Labour

Sunita Gautam

Sunita Gautam

Labour

Tom Roud

Tom Roud

Alliance Party

Vivian Wang

Vivian Wang

Why I'm standing

I am running from a place of manaakitanga because I care about people in positions like mine. I live in Philipstown as a young professional, parent and pet owner and understand firsthand the small challenges families and residents face every day. I believe the board does not always reflect people like me, and I want to bring that perspective so our voices are considered and heard.

About me

I will make a good elected representative because I care about our community and understand it from lived experience. I work in education and this has taught me to listen, support and collaborate with empathy. As an Asian New Zealander, I bring fresh perspectives. Completing an Outward Bound course reminded me of the value of connection and resilience. I want to make sure families, young professionals and pet owners are genuinely heard and considered.

My priorities
  1. Improve roads and crossings to keep children, families and pedestrians safe in CBD and Philipstown.
  2. Upgrade water infrastructure to fix low pressure in high-density streets like Madras Street.
  3. Create safe, fenced areas for dogs and kids in high-density neighbourhoods.
Before politics

Programme Coordinator

Residence

Philipstown

Age

27

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Why I'm standing

I am running from a place of manaakitanga because I care about people in positions like mine. I live in Philipstown as a young professional, parent and pet owner and understand firsthand the small challenges families and residents face every day. I believe the board does not always reflect people like me, and I want to bring that perspective so our voices are considered and heard.

About me

I will make a good elected representative because I care about our community and understand it from lived experience. I work in education and this has taught me to listen, support and collaborate with empathy. As an Asian New Zealander, I bring fresh perspectives. Completing an Outward Bound course reminded me of the value of connection and resilience. I want to make sure families, young professionals and pet owners are genuinely heard and considered.

My priorities
  1. Improve roads and crossings to keep children, families and pedestrians safe in CBD and Philipstown.
  2. Upgrade water infrastructure to fix low pressure in high-density streets like Madras Street.
  3. Create safe, fenced areas for dogs and kids in high-density neighbourhoods.
Before politics

Programme Coordinator

Residence

Philipstown

Age

27

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