NZ Local Elections 2025

Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Cashmere Subdivision
The Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Christchurch City Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of nine members: six members elected by voters, including Two members from your area, and three members from the Christchurch City council. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board election.

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Lee Sampson

Lee Sampson

The People's Choice - Labour

Kate Hodgins

Kate Hodgins

Independent

Craig Watson

Craig Watson

A Strong Voice For Our Neighbourhood

Keir Leslie

Keir Leslie

The People's Choice - Labour

Lee Sampson

The People's Choice - Labour

| Cashmere - Community Board

Lee Sampson

The People's Choice - Labour

| Cashmere - Community Board

Why I'm standing

I want to see Christchurch realise its potential to be one of the most liveable, sustainable and vibrant cities in the world. Christchurch has so much inherent promise and that's the reason we've decided to raise our family here, but we're clearly facing a series of challenges and transitions ahead of us. This will require progressive thinking along with community leaders with the right aptitude to assist us through our crucial next chapter.

About me

I’m a degree-qualified project manager and successful business leader, and will bring governance experience, financial prudence, and logical thinking to the role of a local elected representative. It’s in my nature to approach issues with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset. I also bring a strong social conscience and a history of volunteerism through Rotary, youth mentoring, and local conservation efforts in the Port Hills.

My priorities
  1. Ensure every child can safely walk, bike or scooter to their nearest school by removing barriers.
  2. Deliver the Port Hills plan reducing fire risk, adding natives and limiting sediment migration.
  3. Complete major cycleways alongside important secondary networks, promoting active transport.
Current role

Cashmere - Community Board

Residence

Cashmere

Age

48

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Why I'm standing

I want to see Christchurch realise its potential to be one of the most liveable, sustainable and vibrant cities in the world. Christchurch has so much inherent promise and that's the reason we've decided to raise our family here, but we're clearly facing a series of challenges and transitions ahead of us. This will require progressive thinking along with community leaders with the right aptitude to assist us through our crucial next chapter.

About me

I’m a degree-qualified project manager and successful business leader, and will bring governance experience, financial prudence, and logical thinking to the role of a local elected representative. It’s in my nature to approach issues with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset. I also bring a strong social conscience and a history of volunteerism through Rotary, youth mentoring, and local conservation efforts in the Port Hills.

My priorities
  1. Ensure every child can safely walk, bike or scooter to their nearest school by removing barriers.
  2. Deliver the Port Hills plan reducing fire risk, adding natives and limiting sediment migration.
  3. Complete major cycleways alongside important secondary networks, promoting active transport.
Current role

Cashmere - Community Board

Residence

Cashmere

Age

48

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