Cashmere Ward - Meet the Candidates Election Forum
Schedule
Tue Sep 09 2025 at 09:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC+12:00Location
Saint Marks Methodist Church, 5 Somerfield St, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand | Christchurch, CA
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Come and meet the candidates standing for Mayor, City Council, Community Board and Regional Council on Tuesday, September the 9th at 7pm, at Saint Marks Methodist Church in Somerfield!The residents/neighbourhood associations for Somerfield, Westmorland, Beckenham and Cracroft are co-hosting this election forum at Saint Marks Methodist Church for voters living in the Christchurch City Council's Cashmere Ward and Environment Canterbury's Christchurch South/Ōwhanga Regional Constituency.
Hear from the candidates about their backgrounds and why they're standing. Questions for candidates can be submitted in advance through our online form: https://forms.gle/VRzRxv8E9K1R7TNb8.
Invited candidates:
Mayor (1 position available):
Phil Mauger (Let's Get More Stuff Done)
Sara Templeton (Our City. Our People. Our Future.)
Christchurch City Councillor for the Cashmere Ward (1 position available):
Claire Marks (Independent)
Tim Scandrett (Independent)
Community Board members for the Cashmere Ward (2 positions available):
Craig Watson (A Strong Voice For Our Neighbourhood)
Kate Hodgins (Independent)
Keir Leslie (The People's Choice - Labour)
Lee Sampson (The People's Choice - Labour)
Canterbury Regional Councillor for the Christchurch South/Ōwhanga Constituency (2 positions available):
Andrea Davis (The People's Choice)
Bill Kingston (Independent)
John McLister (Independent)
Mike Okey (Independent)
Mananui Ramsden (Independent)
Nick Moody (Independent)
Philip Robinson (Our Assets Our Future)
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Where is it happening?
Saint Marks Methodist Church, 5 Somerfield St, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand, 5 Somerfield St, Somerfield, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand, ChristchurchEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
