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

Jackie Simons

The People's Choice - Labour

| Deputy Chair of Waitai Community Board, member for Linwood

Jackie Simons

The People's Choice - Labour

| Deputy Chair of Waitai Community Board, member for Linwood

Why I'm standing

I am standing for reelection in Linwood to continue the advocacy and work I have been doing this term with Paul McMahon and Yani Johannson. Linwood has been sadly neglected over many years and we have started to turn that around; we would like to continue the momentum.

About me

I have lived locally most of my life and I have seen many changes. I have worked on other boards and have a sound understanding of governance. I primarily worked in health but I have experience in a range of other fields, primarily science based. That said, my priority is people. I am able to see all points of view and believe in collaboration and compromise when needed.

My priorities
  1. Ensure people can access what they need, including food security, homelessness and community services.
  2. Advocate to the police around safety, crime and access to police services and justice.
  3. Advocate for improved public transport.
Current role

Deputy Chair of Waitai Community Board, member for Linwood

Residence

Woolston

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for reelection in Linwood to continue the advocacy and work I have been doing this term with Paul McMahon and Yani Johannson. Linwood has been sadly neglected over many years and we have started to turn that around; we would like to continue the momentum.

About me

I have lived locally most of my life and I have seen many changes. I have worked on other boards and have a sound understanding of governance. I primarily worked in health but I have experience in a range of other fields, primarily science based. That said, my priority is people. I am able to see all points of view and believe in collaboration and compromise when needed.

My priorities
  1. Ensure people can access what they need, including food security, homelessness and community services.
  2. Advocate to the police around safety, crime and access to police services and justice.
  3. Advocate for improved public transport.
Current role

Deputy Chair of Waitai Community Board, member for Linwood

Residence

Woolston

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