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.
Contested 1 race — 0 won 1 pending
A progressive councillor is challenging Ōtautahi’s relentlessly cheerful incumbent for the mayoral chains. Will residents choose a known quantity or a new direction?
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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