2025 Local Elections

Christchurch City Council

Innes Ward
The Christchurch City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 16 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the city). one councillor will be elected from the Innes ward. 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 Christchurch City Council election.

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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Investigate ways to better connect local businesses with community boards and elected members, supporting local initiatives.

    Advocate for and support reopening the Dux de Lux in the Arts Centre as a major asset for the city.

    Seek assurances that ChristchurchNZ, the Christchurch Foundation and Venues Ōtautahi are working effectively.

  • Support economic development arm to ensure Christchurch is ready and attractive to investors and business.

    Maintain strict oversight of holdings company to ensure strategic asset portfolio is performing and remains in public ownership.

    Support the living wage for council employees and demand efficiencies at council to keep rates increases reasonable.

  • Investigate ways to better connect local businesses with community boards and elected members, supporting local initiatives.

    Advocate for and support reopening the Dux de Lux in the Arts Centre as a major asset for the city.

    Seek assurances that ChristchurchNZ, the Christchurch Foundation and Venues Ōtautahi are working effectively.

  • Support economic development arm to ensure Christchurch is ready and attractive to investors and business.

    Maintain strict oversight of holdings company to ensure strategic asset portfolio is performing and remains in public ownership.

    Support the living wage for council employees and demand efficiencies at council to keep rates increases reasonable.

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

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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