Renters United asked every candidate running for Christchurch City Council 17 questions about issues that most concern renters in Christchurch. You can also read their responses in full.
Each candidate received a rating based on their responses:
- 🟢 Green if their policies are likely to improve things for renters
- 🟡 Amber if their policies will have no effect for renters
- 🔴 Red if they will make things worse for renters
- âš« Black if we didn’t have enough information
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- Mayor
- Banks Peninsula Ward
- Burwood Ward (no responses received)
- Cashmere
- Central Ward
- Coastal Ward
- Fendalton Ward
- Halswell Ward
- Harewood Ward
- Heathcote Ward
- Hornby Ward
- Innes Ward
- Linwood Ward
- Papanui Ward
- Riccarton Ward
- Spreydon Ward
- Waimairi Ward
Not sure what ward you’re in? You can find out here.
Mayor
The mayor is elected by voters across Christchurch. You can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Mark Chirnside
- Likely to make things better for renters
Drucilla Kingi-Patterson
- Likely to make little difference for renters
Sam Park
- Likely to make things worse for renters
The Wizard of NZ
- Likely to make things worse for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Carl Bromley
- Tubby Hansen
- Stephen Jelly
- Phil Mauger
- David Meates
- Nikora Nitro
- Peter Wakeman
Banks Peninsula Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Jeremy Smith
- Likely to make things worse for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Tyron Fields
- Nigel Harrison
- Libby Ornsby
- Victoria Peden
- JJ Smith
- Scotty Winter
Cashmere Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Keir Leslie
- Likely to make little difference for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Colleen Farrelly
- Tim Scandrett
Central Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Stephen McPaike
- Likely to make things better for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Alexandra Davids
- Jake McLellan
Coastal Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Celeste Donovan
- Likely to make things better for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Don Cross
- Kim Money
Fendalton Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Colin Meurk
- Likely to make little difference for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- James Gough
Halswell Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Paul Lonsdale
- Likely to make little difference for renters
Andrei Moore
- Not enough information provided
Prawindra Mukhia
- Likely to make things worse for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Cissy Chen
Harewood Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Drucilla Kingi-Patterson
- Likely to make little difference for renters
Fiona Bennetts
- Likely to make lthings better for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Aaron Keown
Healthcote Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Sara Templeton
- Not enough information provided
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Rob Gray
- Will Hall
Hornby Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Kim Moss
- Likely to make little difference to renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Mark Peters
- Derek Tait
Innes Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Ali Jones
- Likely to make little difference to renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Carl Bromley
- Pauline Cotter
- Mark Wilson
Linwood Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Yani Johanson
- Likely to make little difference to renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Sally Cogle
Papanui Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Mike Davidson
- Not enough information provided
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Victoria Henstock
Riccarton Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Mark Chirnside
- Likely to make things better for renters
Tyla Harrison-Hunt
- Likely to make little difference for renters
Fiona Jones
- Likely to make things worse for renters
Luke Jones
- Likely to make little difference for renters
Renée Walker
- Likely to make things worse for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Peter Simmonds
- Sam Yau
Spreydon Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Sam Lu
- Likely to make things worse for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Melanie Coker
- Terry Craze
- Tubby Hansen
Waimairi Ward
In this ward you can only vote for one candidate, the candidate that receives the most votes wins. Read more about first past the post voting here.
Kevin List
- Likely to make little difference for renters
Laly Samuel
- Likely to make things worse for renters
Other candidates
The following candidates have not responded. We will post their responses when we receive them.
- Sam Macdonald
If you are a candidate or representative of a candidate and wish to correct or elaborate on the information please contact lbe22@rentersunited.org.nz.
Authorised by Geordie Rogers, geordie@rentersunited.org.nz