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Clare Marks

Currently serving: Cashmere Ward Councillor, Christchurch City Council Independent
Party Independent
Official Candidate Biography

My principal place of residence is in the Cashmere Ward area.

Care for Cashmere? Vote Clare for Cashmere.

I’m standing as an independent candidate because our community deserves people-first leadership grounded in fairness, care, and fresh thinking. As a proud local, living in Huntsbury for over 15 years, I’ll ensure our voices are heard, not lost in big-picture decisions.

Our strength is our people - our environment, businesses, schools, and community groups all thrive when inclusion is at the heart of decision making. I’ll listen to you and prioritise what you want, including safer roads around schools and sports clubs, meaningful connection for seniors, and protecting the natural beauty that makes this place home.

With a career in government and the not-for-profit sector, I bring the experience to navigate complex systems, ask tough questions, and get things done. I’m not aligned to any party - I’m here to serve you.

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Clare Marks’s Elections & Candidacies

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Contested 1 race — 1 elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
  • Cashmere Ward Councillor
    Christchurch City Council
    Affiliation: Independent
    [email protected] 021 088 72806 Ballot name: Clare Marks
    Final Elected
Offices held
  • Cashmere Ward Councillor
    Christchurch City Council
    Affiliation: Independent
    Oct 2025 – present
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