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Think you can make a positive difference in your community? Keen to have a say in Christchurch’s future?

Voters in Mt Herbert need to drop off their voting papers by noon on Tuesday to have their say on who will represent them on the Banks Peninsula Community Board.

It’s time to throw your hat in the ring to represent your community in Christchurch’s local elections.

With local elections now only four months away, Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents are being asked to check they’re enrolled and ready to vote.

Christchurch City Council is calling for more emphasis to be placed on civic education in schools so young people understand the importance of voting in elections.

People taking part in October’s local elections may find they are voting in a different ward than in the last election, even though they have not changed addresses.

A pre-election report outlining the key challenges that elected members in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are likely to face over the next three years is now available.

Christchurch City Council Electoral Officer Jo Daly is urging people to get voting.

Voters in the Coastal ward are being reminded they must get their voting papers in by midday Friday if they want to have a say on who represents them on the Christchurch City Council.

The by-election for someone to represent the Innes ward, to fill the vacancy on the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board, will be held on 17 February 2023.