Tom Roud
Official Candidate Biography
My principal place of residence is not in the Central Ward area. I am also standing for Central Ward of the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board.
Christchurch can be a great place to live if it’s a great place to live for everyone. We’ve rebuilt, and now we must make sure we don’t leave anyone behind.
Public spending and council priorities should be focussed on improving the lives of ordinary people. We need investment in our community. We must retain and expand our public assets to deliver the quality services residents need.
We need a vibrant central city supporting a thriving economy where employment is high, the cost of living affordable, where everyone benefits from an ambitious and people-first council.
We need a city that works for working people.
I grew up in Christchurch and have family roots back to the 1880s. I’ve been working in libraries in the city for the last seven years and would be honoured for your support to represent your interests on the council.
- 027 766 7683
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The best, worst and weirdest local elections hoardings of 2025, reviewed
The Spinoff — September 26, 2025As local elections fever grips the nation, council candidates are jostling for your vote the best way they know how: by chucking up great big bloody signs on the side of the road. Here are The Spinoff’s top picks from around the motu. Oh oh oh, Ohakune (David “Rabbit” Nottage, Ruapehu District Council) Here’s a man who knows his colour wheel, with the plummy purples of his tie and shiny (!) leopard print (!) shirt popping beautifully against the egg yolk yellow of whatever the hell that is behind him (choco eclair tank?).
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