Halswell Ward

My principal place of residence is in the Halswell Ward area.

Kia ora I'm Cissy Chen.
Having called Christchurch home for fifteen years, and Halswell home for five, I am standing as your representative because I'm proud of our community. We live in a fantastic part of the city where I constantly see community spirit around me - which inspires me to give back.
I am also standing because there is more work to do. Our community is not immune to crime. Some of our residents feel unsafe. For me as a mother of two children, it is top priority that we all feel part of a safe and inclusive culture. I promise to advocate strongly for this at the council table.
Our community has a dynamic, diverse, decent future ahead. I look forward to making your voice heard as we embrace that future, together.

This candidate profile statement has been updated and is different from the one included in the printed version of the information and candidate profiles booklet.

My principal place of residence is not in the Halswell Ward area.

Is Christchurch shaping up as the city you want it to be? Change is coming and we need better capability, energy, and aspirations at Council.
Our City can do better, much better. Your Council needs to cap unsustainable rate rises and spend your money smarter. We need to sensibly manage the challenges around housing density and transportation.
Governance, executive management, urban development, and communication are my strengths. I set-up and managed Re:START, was a Founding Trustee of the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust and the only candidate who has the proven track record of successfully fighting for communities around the Council table.
My skillset is tailored for the challenges ahead and best placed to hit the ground running for you.
As your local Councillor, I will work for you, listen to you, be accessible, and help deliver on a future that Christchurch deserves.
Vote Paul Lonsdale with proven experience.

My principal place of residence is in the Halswell Ward area.

I'm extremely fortunate to have grown up in Halswell instead of a Romanian orphanage. Halswell is my forever home that I go in to bat for every day.
As your Community Board member, I've been a strong voice for Halswell and Wigram. I've improved the transparency of our meetings and fought for the infrastructure we need for our fast-growing area. It's time to bring my passion, drive and energy to the Council table.
I live locally and know every street, intersection, park and reserve. I understand our local issues, and I'm ready. I listen, learn and get on with the job while working to avoid sky-rocketing rates bills. I'm also proposing a pay freeze for Councillors.
I'll give everything I've got for Halswell - just like Halswell has given me.
I understand this job is to represent you. I'll work hard for you. I won't let you down.
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My principal place of residence is in the Halswell Ward area.

I have resided in Halswell for over 6 years. I am of Nepali Tibetan descent, originally from India and now proudly a NZ citizen.
I am a mechanical engineer, have an MBA degree and am a certified program and project manager. I worked in the Council for 16 years on many water supply projects, and was involved in the earthquake rebuild at SCIRT (Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team).
My focus is on sustainability - sustainable Christchurch, sustainable Halswell. I will seek for projects and programs to be carried out focusing on sustainability, lower lifecycle costs, use of local resources, resilient infrastructure and services, biodiversity regeneration, reducing waste and carbon emission.
To enable this, I am committed to seeing Council staff, residents and other stakeholders are engaged well, respectful and working together.
I am standing as an independent candidate, free from party constraints.
Vote Sustainability - Vote Mukhia

My principal place of residence is not in the Halswell Ward of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board area.

As a child I spent a lot of time in Halswell as friends built a house in the original subdivision.
I have always taken a keen interest in local body politics & in particular what is happening in this area. I own a small farmlet in Halswell with my oldest son & at times we have rescue horses on the land.
It is extremely important the environment we live in is protected & I have watched with interest as the Halswell wetlands have evolved. They are not only an asset to the residents who live in this area but to Christchurch as well.
I have two sons & two young grandchildren. My interests are gardening (organic), walking, reading & collecting vintage children's books.
I am currently studying passive building as at some stage I would like to build a passive house.

My principal place of residence is in the Halswell Ward of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board area.

Having four adult children and two grandchildren, family and connecting communities is important to me. My commitment to you is to listen and fully engage with you so I can confidently represent our Halswell community, while being available and accountable.
I have volunteered with Plunket and been on two different school Board of Trustees and love being part of both the Halswell Community Project and the Halswell Residents' Association. Creating fun family events is part of my DNA, having organized the Armageddon expo event for the last 27 years. Running a business and volunteer work has helped me to develop strong skills in communication and governance.
Let's work together to protect our waterways and encourage active transport so we can have strong and connected communities. I am passionate about serving our community and working as part of a team. Vote for Adele to represent our fast growing Halswell neighbourhoods.
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My principal place of residence is in the Halswell Ward of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board area.

I have lived in Halswell for 37 years and continue to love it!
Serving you on the Halswell Community Board for the last 9 years has been a privilege.
I value this role representing and advocating for many of you in our community and sharing your concerns on issues such as the chlorination of our precious water, housing intensification, roading networks, rates increases, three waters and our increased crime.
I am Resource Management Act accredited to sit as Commissioner on consent panels which gives me a strong understanding of our consent processes.
My professional skills come from 25 years in finance, taxation and advocacy work and I have enjoyed volunteering with Community Patrol and reading assistance with Primary school age children.
My interests are Aviation, motor-racing, music, playing bridge and attending church locally.
I remain community focussed, community driven and I would welcome serving you again for another term.

My principal place of residence is in the Halswell Ward of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board area.

I bring more than two decades of experience in resource management and a strong understanding of local government to this role.
As a Policy Planner for Christchurch I understand the broader implications of suburban expansion.
I am a JP and have been a volunteer responder with Civil Defence for over 10 years, assisting in emergency events such as earthquakes, floods, storms, mosque shooting, and rural fires. I had the opportunity to serve the Westmorland/Kennedy's Bush/Halswell communities during the Port Hills fires in 2017.
Government direction enabling medium density housing in most residential areas across the city will change our community and landscape. Let's have our say as a community.
Halswell is a rapidly growing area, we need to give voices to our youth and more recreation options for young and old. With good planning and by embracing our growing diversity and opportunities, we can energise the Halswell community.

My principal place of residence is not in the Halswell Ward of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board area.

My legal background as a practicing solicitor, and my involvement in local community organisations, means I understand the value of effective representation and I'm passionate about solving problems.
As a homeowner in southwest Christchurch, I understand your concerns regarding rates rises, housing density, water quality, and traffic congestion. I want to put my skills to work for you.
Halswell is the fastest growing area of our city. A lack of adequate planning means we have much ground to make up. I am driven to ensure your voice is heard, and that every dollar spent is invested in areas that genuinely benefit you and our community, both now and into the future.
I will be a reliable, effective, and passionate representative for you.
I am always available to listen to your concerns. Please contact me anytime on 0211785208 or pereen.independents@gmail.com
I am asking for your backing so I can back you.