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Phil Mauger

Currently serving: Mayor, Christchurch City Council Let's Get Stuff Done
Party Let's Get More Stuff Done
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

Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.

Contested 2 races — 2 elected

2025 NZ Local Government • October 11, 2025 Local
  • Mayor
    Christchurch City Council
    Affiliation: Let's Get More Stuff Done
    [email protected] 027 481 2900 Ballot name: Phil Mauger
    Final Elected
    Vote share • 56.5%
    60,137 votes
2022 NZ Local Government • October 8, 2022 Local
  • Mayor
    Christchurch City Council
    Affiliation: Let's Get Stuff Done
    Final Elected
Offices held
  • Mayor
    Christchurch City Council
    Affiliation: Let's Get Stuff Done
    Oct 2022 – present
In the News
Is creating a Christchurch Unitary Council a good idea?
Otago Daily Times — December 3, 2025

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger says the city council has concerns about the potential amalgamation of councils in the region.

Proposal to build tidal barrier for Christchurch estuary resurfaces
Stuff — November 20, 2025

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has brought back the idea for the barrier across Southshore Spit to near Shag Rock.

‘Over the moon’: Delight as Govt spares Christchurch from intensification mandate
The Post — November 11, 2025

Mayor Phil Mauger and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop have seen eye-to-eye over Christchurch’s need for more housing, with a Government exemption now meaning city-wide intensification is no longer on the horizon.

Changing deputy mayors 'common practice' - Mauger
Otago Daily Times — November 10, 2025

Mayor Phil Mauger appointed Papanui Ward city councillor Victoria Henstock as deputy mayor. Photo: CCC Mayor Phil Mauger is remaining tight-lipped about why he chose a new deputy, rather than retaining Innes Ward city councillor Pauline Cotter in the role.

Will Chch's $6b ratepayer treasure chest stay in public ownership?
Otago Daily Times — October 21, 2025

Mayor Phil Mauger said he would not support selling the city’s shares in Lyttelton Port Company, Orion or the airport during his election campaign. Photo: File image Christchurch's ratepayer-owned companies appear likely to stay in public ownership after the city council maintained its political status quo.

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