Christchurch City Council is governed by a Mayor, 16 councillors and 37 community board members, and is supported by a corporate organisation led by the Chief Executive.
Elected members
Mayor
The Mayor chairs the Council meetings and is the ceremonial head of the Council. Find out more about the Mayor.
Deputy Mayor
The Deputy Mayor exercises the same roles as other councillors and deputises for the mayor when needed. Find out more about the Deputy Mayor.
Councillors
16 councillors elected by voters in each ward across the city, to act as leaders of Christchurch. Find out more about the councillors.
Community Board members
37 community board members elected to represent 16 wards, to advocate for their community’s interests to the Council. Find out more about the community board members.
Mayor
The Mayor chairs the Council meetings and is the ceremonial head of the Council. Find out more about the Mayor.
Deputy Mayor
The Deputy Mayor exercises the same roles as other councillors and deputises for the mayor when needed. Find out more about the Deputy Mayor.
Councillors
16 councillors elected by voters in each ward across the city, to act as leaders of Christchurch. Find out more about the councillors.
Community Board members
37 community board members elected to represent 16 wards, to advocate for their community’s interests to the Council. Find out more about the community board members.
Corporate organisation
Chief Executive
Appointed by the Council to oversee all Council staff and act as the Principal Advisor in Council meetings. Find out more about the Chief Executive.
Executive Leadership Team
Oversees the efficient and effective management of the Council groups. They meet weekly and provide advice to elected members. Find out more about the Executive Leadership Team.
Staff
Report through to the Chief executive and are responsible for a varied range of services and facilities on behalf of residents.
Chief Executive
Appointed by the Council to oversee all Council staff and act as the Principal Advisor in Council meetings. Find out more about the Chief Executive.
Executive Leadership Team
Oversees the efficient and effective management of the Council groups. They meet weekly and provide advice to elected members. Find out more about the Executive Leadership Team.
Staff
Report through to the Chief executive and are responsible for a varied range of services and facilities on behalf of residents.
Elected members by wards
| Community Board | Wards/Subdivisions | Councillors | Board members | Estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula |
|
1 | 7 | 9,390 |
| Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood |
|
3 | 6 | 73,200 |
| Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood |
|
3 | 6 | 74,800 |
| Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |
|
3 | 6 | 78,800 |
| Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central |
|
3 | 6 | 75,200 |
| Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote |
|
3 | 6 | 78,800 |
