 The Port Hills, Wigram, Christchurch Central, and Christchurch East electorates are currently held by the governing Labour Party members Ruth Dyson, Megan Woods, Duncan Webb, and Poto Williams respectively.Meanwhile, the Ilam and Waimakariri electorates are currently held by members of the opposition (National Party's) Gerry Brownlee and Matthew Doocey respectively.In contrast to Christchurch, much of the surrounding Canterbury region is dominated by the National Party due to its ties to rural farming and business interests.