Greg Byrnes for Christchurch Central

Greg Byrnes is standing for The Alliance in Christchurch Central, campaigning for public services, affordable housing, climate resilience, and a city economy that works for renters, workers, students, and families.

Join The Alliance Support The Alliance
Portrait of Greg Byrnes

Voter answer

Who is the Alliance candidate for Christchurch Central?

Greg Byrnes is the Alliance candidate for Christchurch Central in the 2026 New Zealand General Election. Their local campaign focuses on public services, affordable housing, climate resilience, and a city economy that works for renters, workers, students, and families.

Candidate
Greg Byrnes
Electorate
Christchurch Central
Party
The Alliance
Election
2026 New Zealand General Election

Candidate profile

Greg Byrnes

Candidate for Christchurch Central

Spokesperson
Environment

Greg is a professional environmentalist and former Environment Canterbury Regional Councillor. He was born in Christchurch in 1960, where he also started his career as a horticulturalist, and is a father to three and grandfather to one.

With substantial experience in environmental co-management, charitable and other non-governmental organisations, and the public service, Greg is motivated to improve the environmental and economic situation for working class families into the future.

Take action

Help campaign in Christchurch Central

Join The Alliance, volunteer locally, or help fund independent democratic socialist campaigning across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Join Donate

Electorate campaign

Campaign priorities in Christchurch Central

The Alliance campaign in Christchurch Central is focused on public services, affordable housing, climate resilience, and a city economy that works for renters, workers, students, and families.

  • Put public services and community infrastructure ahead of private profit.
  • Back warm, secure homes and stronger rights for renters.
  • Invest in climate action, public transport, and resilient local communities.

Election questions

Answers for Christchurch Central voters

Clear answers for people comparing local candidates, party positions, and how to help the campaign.

Who is the Alliance candidate for Christchurch Central?

Greg Byrnes is the Alliance candidate for Christchurch Central in the 2026 New Zealand General Election. Their local campaign focuses on public services, affordable housing, climate resilience, and a city economy that works for renters, workers, students, and families.

Who is Greg Byrnes?

Greg is a professional environmentalist and former Environment Canterbury Regional Councillor. He was born in Christchurch in 1960, where he also started his career as a horticulturalist, and is a father to three and grandfather to one.

What does Greg Byrnes stand for in Christchurch Central?

Greg Byrnes is campaigning for public services, affordable housing, climate resilience, and a city economy that works for renters, workers, students, and families.

How can I support the Christchurch Central campaign?

You can join The Alliance, volunteer locally, donate to the campaign, and share public updates from Greg Byrnes when official links are available.

Social media

Follow Greg Byrnes

Official public links and social updates for the Christchurch Central campaign.

All candidates

Together, we can build a fairer Aotearoa New Zealand.

No corporate donors. No hidden agendas. Just people who believe we can do better.

Join The Alliance