Julie is a Correspondence School liaison teacher and has served as a deputy and acting principal at a local school. She is proud to represent an area she has been part of for 40 years.

Yani is one of the younger Councillors. He is committed to fighting hard for the values of openness, transparency and democracy around the Council.

Judy is an experienced Community Board member for Riccarton - Wigram. She is involved in organisations for youth, education and the wider community.

Phil has chaired the Community Board for the last three terms. Concerns are road safety, traffic flows, children's learning centres and reducing isolation for older people.

Pauline has lived in St Albans for 22 years and was elected to the Shirley - Papanui Community Board in 2007, as a result of her successful stand on the Edgeware Pool closure.

Jimmy works across many public and community services. He knows the area and is keen to engage people, improve safety and promote open and transparent decision making.

Tim is known for his role on the Aranui Primary School board and has written four books on the area. Tim advocates for beautifying Christchurch and reducing tagging.

Natalie has lived in the area for 41 years and worked for the District Health Board. She's been a committee member and chair of South Hornby School's Board of Trustees for 6 years.

Phil has chaired the Community Board for the last three terms. Concerns are road safety, traffic flows, children's learning centres and reducing isolation for older people.

Glenn has worked as a Presbyterian Minister for 20 years. He has advocated for Social Housing tenants clean water and balance between city and ward bus needs.

Brenda is truly a multi-cultural Kiwi and has lived in the ward for 23 years. She has pioneered programmes for low income people and wants a strong, safe and healthy community.

Paul is a youth housing worker for an NGO. He believes we should be taking a community development approach to the rebuild and recovery.

Paul is a youth housing worker for an NGO. He believes we should be taking a community development approach to the rebuild and recovery.

Helene is a local resident and a speech therapist. She supports good, modern design, business activity and practical environmentalism. She opposes asset sales.

Mike has served on the Community Board for 18 years. He has vast experience, knowledge and understanding of the ward. Mike enjoys finding practical solutions to issues.

Karolin is an educator in the Human Rights Commission and a JP. Concerns are gaps between those who have and do not and the environment.

Phil has chaired the Community Board for the last three terms. Concerns are road safety, traffic flows, children's learning centres and reducing isolation for older people.

Yani is one of the younger Councillors. He is committed to fighting hard for the values of openness, transparency and democracy around the Council.