Current Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger is seeking re-election as an independent Mayor in October's local government elections this year.
I have launched my re-election campaign under the slogan "Delivering Today for a Better Tomorrow. My focus is on continuing to deliver practical results now, while planning for Christchurch's long-term and prosperous growth.
My vision is clear:
a city that thrives today while laying strong foundations for future generations.
While our rate increases are some of the lowest in the country, I know that for many people their number one priority from Council is keeping rate increases low. I will keep rate increases as low as possible while driving continued progress for the city.
We need to continue to identify savings without compromising essential services. We’ve got to continue to look at every way we can to save some money. The last thing we want to do is chop services, so we've got to be very careful about our spending.
Christchurch is moving in a positive direction with rising consumer confidence, improving business outlooks, and a thriving investment climate as proof of the city's momentum.
We have made good progress, but there is more to achieve - the job isn’t done. I’m excited to keep delivering for Christchurch and the Banks Peninsula.
I’m asking the people of Christchurch and the Banks Peninsula to re-elect me as Mayor and trust that I will continue to work hard for them to make Christchurch and the Peninsula an even better place to live, work and play.
mauger focuses:
Make rates affordable
Deliver essential services well
Future-proof our water infrastructure
Lead a stable council
Protect and enhance our environment
Complete major infrastructure projects on time
ABOUT Phil
After being elected as a Christchurch City Councillor for the Burwood Ward, Phil successfully ran for Mayor at the last local body elections.
Prior to entering Council Phil was a successful businessman with strong community ties and a history of supporting community organisations. He led Maugers Contracting, a third-generation company specialising in building subdivisions, roads, sewers, drains, and water mains, which his family has been operating in Christchurch since 1970. In 2020, he stepped aside from the company to focus on becoming Christchurch’s Mayor.
He is happily married to Chrissy and between them they have five children and eight grandchildren. Phil and Chrissy live in Avonhead.