NZ Local Elections 2025

Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

Linwood Subdivision
The Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood 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 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board election.

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Wayne Searle

Wayne Searle

Jackie Simons

Jackie Simons

The People's Choice - Labour

Evan Baker

Evan Baker

Independent

Ethan Gullery

Ethan Gullery

Independent

Paul McMahon

Paul McMahon

The People's Choice - Labour

Ethan Gullery

Independent

Ethan Gullery

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am running because I see a growing disconnect between the community and the council. I talk to neighbours who feel ignored, and I am concerned by the rising cynicism and political stagnation this creates.

About me

I bring a different skillset to the table. My professional background as a data analyst and change manager is all about looking at complex problems, finding out what's actually going on using real evidence, and building practical solutions that work for the communities they impact. I am frustrated by decisions that aren't backed by good reasoning and a polarised culture at the table. That's why I am standing as an independent, to work with everyone.

My priorities
  1. Ensure a fair and transparent process for local groups applying for community funding.
  2. Upgrade community data packs from static PDFs to live, accessible online dashboards.
  3. Support the formation of local business associations to advocate for the community.
Before politics

Senior Data Analyst

Residence

Linwood

Age

29

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Why I'm standing

I am running because I see a growing disconnect between the community and the council. I talk to neighbours who feel ignored, and I am concerned by the rising cynicism and political stagnation this creates.

About me

I bring a different skillset to the table. My professional background as a data analyst and change manager is all about looking at complex problems, finding out what's actually going on using real evidence, and building practical solutions that work for the communities they impact. I am frustrated by decisions that aren't backed by good reasoning and a polarised culture at the table. That's why I am standing as an independent, to work with everyone.

My priorities
  1. Ensure a fair and transparent process for local groups applying for community funding.
  2. Upgrade community data packs from static PDFs to live, accessible online dashboards.
  3. Support the formation of local business associations to advocate for the community.
Before politics

Senior Data Analyst

Residence

Linwood

Age

29

Connect via

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