2025 Local Elections

Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Spreydon 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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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Upgrade roads, bridges and footpaths to improve safety, efficiency and connectivity for all users.

    Promote practical public transport and active transport options like walking and cycling to reduce congestion.

    Support safe, regulated shared mobility including e-scooters and bike-share programs to complement existing transport networks.

  • Create living streets that provide safe spaces for cars, bikes, micro-mobility, pedestrians and children travelling to school.

    Invest in a mass rapid transport system to create a connected and sustainable public transport network for Christchurch.

    Improve the safety of intersections and roadways for all road users, especially prioritising the needs of pedestrians and cyclists first.

  • Upgrade roads, bridges and footpaths to improve safety, efficiency and connectivity for all users.

    Promote practical public transport and active transport options like walking and cycling to reduce congestion.

    Support safe, regulated shared mobility including e-scooters and bike-share programs to complement existing transport networks.

  • Create living streets that provide safe spaces for cars, bikes, micro-mobility, pedestrians and children travelling to school.

    Invest in a mass rapid transport system to create a connected and sustainable public transport network for Christchurch.

    Improve the safety of intersections and roadways for all road users, especially prioritising the needs of pedestrians and cyclists first.

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

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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