ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
I am running a two-ticks campaign for City Council and Community Board in the Central Ward in the 2025 Christchurch local elections for the Alliance party.
I’ve been working in libraries in the central city for the last seven years, while being a union delegate. I grew up here and my family has roots in Woolston going back to the 1880s. I’m also a local musician…
Kneecap (2024) Film Screening Fundraiser Ticket
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7.30pm, Tuesday 19th of August
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Alice Cinemas, 209 Tuam Street
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Join the campaign for a fundraiser event at Alice Cinemas on Tuam Street.
7.30pm - Meet the candidate & mingle in the foyer
8.00pm - Brief address from Tom, + an intro to the film and discussion on the importance of indigenous language revitalisation Regan Stokes
8.30pm (at the latest) - Film Screening begins.
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When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed 'low life scum' Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish language, KNEECAP fast become the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement to save their mother tongue. But the trio must first overcome police, paramilitaries and politicians trying to silence their defiant sound -- whilst their anarchic approach to life often makes them their own worst enemies. In this fiercely original sex, drugs and hip-hop biopic KNEECAP play themselves, laying down a global rallying cry for the defense of native cultures.
My Priorities
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A city that works for working people
The Central City needs to work for working people. That means diverse transport options, central city safety, and useful amenities that improve our quality of life. It means a city aiming for full employment with liveable incomes…
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Economy, Rates, Responsibility
Maintaining and expanding public assets, bringing Council activities back in house to be more efficient and productive, and a serious consideration of rates affordability for working people and how Council raises revenue…
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Local Music, Supporting Venues, Vibrant Nightlife
Christchurch has a thriving, vibrant local music and arts scene and should become a cultural powerhouse. We need proactive policy solutions and serious planning to make sure the interests of residents, musicians, and venue operators don’t come into unnecessary conflict…
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Democracy, Transparency, Accountability
Local Government voter turnout is far too low. The fault for this rests with local government bodies and candidates failing to make what they do feel relevant or important to voters…
Join OUR Campaign
If you want to learn more, or get involved volunteering, please fill out the form, or you can contact me on:
tomforccc@gmail.com
027 TOM ROUD (027 866 7683)
Tom Roud C/O Alliance Party
68 Langdons Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8053