Ben is a filmmaker and has experience in helping people work as a team to achieve a goal. His concerns are community funding, keeping local people in jobs and the environment.

Natalie has lived in the area for 41 years and worked for the District Health Board. She's been a committee member and chair of South Hornby School's Board of Trustees for 6 years.

Jimmy works across many public and community services. He knows the area and is keen to engage people, improve safety and promote open and transparent decision making.

Karolin is an educator in the Human Rights Commission, a JP and a current community board member. Concerns are gaps between those who have and do not and the environment.

Tim is currently a member of the community board and has lived in the area his entire life. He believes facilities, services and natural resources need responsible investment.

Cameron was formerly on the Papanui High School Board of Trustees. He was involved in many organisations at the university and hopes for a safe, vibrant area where all are welcome.

Julie is a Correspondence School liaison teacher and has served as a deputy and acting principal at a local school. She wants to represent an area she has been part of for 40 years.

Darel has been an educator for over 20 years. He has a focus on tertiary policy and actively campaigned against rent increases and cuts to community funding.

Yani is the youngest current city councillor at 35 years old. He is committed to fighting hard for the values of openness, transparency and democracy around the Council.

Islay lives in Linwood. She loves the area and wants to restore the community and environmental values that once had Christchurch residents proud to live here.

Paul works as an associate pastor at Opawa Baptist Church and is on the Waltham Youth Trust. He believes in developing communities and building trust within them.

Mike has served on the Community Board for 18 years. He has vast experience, knowledge and understanding of the ward. Mike enjoys finding practical solutions to issues.

Phil has chaired the Community Board for the last three terms. His concerns are road safety, traffic congestion, children's learning centres and reducing isolation for older people.

Pauline has lived in St Albans for 22 years and was elected to the Shirley - Papanui Community Board in 2007, as a result of her successful stand on the Edgeware Pool closure.

Christchurch born and bred, James is a health researcher, working on endometrial cancer genetics. James writes music and sings in a band. He is very concerned about water issues.

Judy is a current Community Board member for the Riccarton - Wigram ward. She is involved in a number of other organisations for youth, education and the wider community.

Glenn has worked as a Presbyterian Minister for 20 years. He has advocated for Social Housing tenants clean water and balance between city and ward bus needs.

Brenda is a Community Board member and has lived in the ward for 23 years. She has pioneered programmes for low income people and wants a strong, safe and healthy community.

A board member for three years, Linda has a Community Service Award and is on Keep Christchurch Beautiful and Civil Defence. The environment and safe, happy communities are concerns for her.

Nicky Taylor has worked in the community sector for fifteen years. She wants to work with the area on the environment, employment and helping people feel safe in their homes.

Peter feels the best people to determine how our rates should be spent are residents. He wants to protect waterways, our city water supply and have an area where we all feel safe.

Tracey is a dynamic, energetic woman with several years of community involvement. She is willing to stand up for the underdog and speak for those who cannot speak up for themselves.

Paul feels his fresh and energetic approach will be useful in serving the community he grew up in. He is involved in many community and youth organisations and projects.

Ishwar has lived in the ward and served the community for many years.  A Queens Service Order recipient, he is passionate about our Garden City, its quality of life and family values. 

Jasmin has strong experience working in the health sector. She is one of our youngest candidates and possesses a vibrant personality and a positive attitude.

Chrissie is a councillor for Burwood Pegasus. She supports controlling rates, maintaining services, pure tap water, cleaner rivers, bus clearways and cycle networks.

Tim is known for his role on the Aranui Primary School board and has written four books on the area. Tim advocates for beautifying Christchurch and reducing tagging.