Christchurch mayoral hopefuls went head-to-head in a Morning Report debate.
Phil Mauger and David Meates discussed housing intensification rules, three waters reforms and the city's stadium.
Watch the debate or see what they had to say below:
The city council has pushed back on housing rules that require councils around the country to allow up to three, three-storey homes on most properties. The controversial national standards are already in place in Auckland and Wellington.
The next council will also be faced with delivering Ōtautahi's long-awaited $683m stadium, with councillors voting in July to go ahead with a fixed price build contract.
This is the third Morning Report mayoral debate following discussions with Auckland and Wellington contenders.
Look back at previous debates:
- Wellington mayoral candidates debate housing, climate, transport
- Watch: Auckland mayoral candidates on housing, transport, rates
Read RNZ's explainers on local body elections:
- How to vote in local body elections - and why they matter
- Local body elections: Boosting the youth vote and a councillor's baptism of fire
Local election voting closes at midday on 8 October.
