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Phil Mauger

Official Candidate Biography

My principal place of residence is in the Christchurch City Council area.

You deserve a Council that values common sense, clear priorities and real results. That’s why I’m standing for re-election as Mayor of Christchurch – and asking for your vote.

As an independent, I focus on what matters: lowering rates increases, fixing roads, upgrading infrastructure and keeping the city running.

We’ve got momentum. We'll have a brand-new stadium next year, and we’re delivering a modern, environmentally friendly wastewater system.

But too often, a practical, value-for-money approach hasn’t had enough support around the Council table. I’ve pushed back on wasteful spending and overcomplicated projects.

Despite that, we’re moving forward. I’ve made compromises – but I’ve also delivered.

I’m committed to keeping control of our key public assets and investing in what counts.

I know we haven’t got everything right, but I listen, I act, and I care.

Christchurch must not lose the momentum it has.

Vote Phil Mauger for Mayor.

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Phil Mauger’s Elections & Candidacies

Contested 1 race — 0 won 1 pending

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The two-horse race to keep Christchurch booming
The Spinoff — September 25, 2025

A progressive councillor is challenging Ōtautahi’s relentlessly cheerful incumbent for the mayoral chains. Will residents choose a known quantity or a new direction?

Serious, serial and everyone in between: Who’s running for mayor in Christchurch?
The Spinoff — August 8, 2025

Current mayor Phil Mauger’s biggest threat is city councillor Sara Templeton, but there are six others vying for the chains in Ōtautahi – including several serial candidates and a notorious white supremacist.

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