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…
announcements
Campaign Launch & Gig
July 4th, 7.30pm
Space Academy
371 St Asaph Street
Local music is really important to me, and the local venues that have kept it alive since the earthquakes are essential for so many of us. Almost all of my political connections have started through music, and almost everything I know about organising has started with organising gigs. Part of why I am running is to make sure local music and local venues have a serious advocate to protect this essential part of Christchurch culture and nightlife. So what better way to kick things off than with a gig including some of my favourite musicians in the city?
Runtimes:
7.30pm - 8pm: Meet & Greet with the Candidate
8pm - 8.30pm: Pickle Darling
8:30pm - 9pm: Speeches from Tom & from the Alliance Party
9pm: this dog
9.45 - late: The Eastern
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