Preliminary Results Released

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has secured another term, holding a commanding lead in this year's local elections.

Results show Mauger with 54,644 votes, giving him a majority of almost 20,000 over his nearest rival, Sara Templeton, who has received 34,726 votes.

The next highest polling mayoral candidate, Thomas Healey, trailed well behind with 1,547 votes.

Mauger will be joined at the Council table by two new councillors and 14 returning members, according to the latest count. However, the Electoral Officer says not all ordinary votes have been counted yet. Votes received on the morning the election, along with special votes, are still to be processed, meaning results could change.

Preliminary results were released on Sunday, 12 October, once all ordinary votes are tallied. Final results, including special votes, are due by Thursday, 16 October.

The Ward Results So Far :

• Banks Peninsula: Tyrone Fields – 2,876 votes

• Burwood: Kelly Barber – 5,308 votes

• Cashmere: Tim Scandrett – 5,710 votes

• Central: Jake McLellan – 1,801 votes

• Coastal: Celeste Donovan – 1,801 votes

• Fendalton: David Cartwright – 5,101 votes

• Halswell: Andrei Moore – 7,369 votes

• Heathcote: Nathaniel Herz Jardine – 5,014 votes

• Innes: Pauline Cotter – 3,169 votes

• Linwood: Yani Johanson – 3,621 votes

• Papanui: Victoria Henstock – 4,308 votes

• Riccarton: Tyla Harrison-Hunt – 1,606 votes

• Spreydon: Melanie Coker – 4,164 votes

While Mauger’s lead appears comfortable, other candidates can’t afford to relax just yet. In the Innes ward, Pauline Cotter is only 200 votes ahead in the preliminary results, with 3,169 votes to Ali Jones 2,965.The final outcome won’t be confirmed until all votes are officially counted by October 16. Until then, candidates like Cotter and Jones will have to wait and see who the voters have ultimately chosen.  

Click here to see Preliminary Results