Get ready to vote – it's election year.
Voting opens on 9 September and closes at noon, Saturday 11 October 2025.
Have a say on the people elected in our local body election.
Information and resources for those thinking of standing.
Key dates and activities for the 2025 local elections.
All enrolled electors have voting documents posted to them.
You need to be on the electoral roll to be eligible to vote.
Not sure which ward you're in? Find your voting area.
Videos featuring candidates in the upcoming local election have been published online by Christchurch City Council in a new initiative.
2 Sep 2025As October’s local election approaches, voters can now find information about their candidates online.
25 Aug 2025Nominations have closed, and the names are in for October’s local body elections.
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Request, report and pay for Council services.
Apply for building and resource consents.
Manage your library borrowing.
Receive your rates invoice by email.
Take full control of your Rec and Sport membership.
List your events on What’s On Christchurch