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Eimsbüttel gets a new district office manager: Christian Zierau in focus!
Christian Zierau has been the district office manager of Eimsbüttel since 2026. He plans to address challenges such as a lack of housing and traffic.
Eimsbüttel gets a new district office manager: Christian Zierau in focus!
A fresh wind is blowing in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel! Christian Zierau took over management of the district office at the beginning of 2026. The 50-year-old, who has previously worked as a treasurer in Kiel, is looking forward to an exciting time in which he would like to tackle challenges and take advantage of opportunities.
The new district office manager is the father of three daughters and currently commutes from Kiel to Hamburg. But Zierau is already planning to move to Eimsbüttel later this year, where he will represent the district's approximately 280,000 residents - that's at least 30,000 more than in his previous city. He also emphasized this dimension as a motivation in his election. According to the Eimsbütteler Nachrichten, Zierau sees Eimsbüttel not only as a lively district, but also as one that offers a lot of scope for creativity.
A diverse district
Eimsbüttel impresses with its diversity. “There is something here,” says Zierau, emphasizing the need to promote social cohesion and confidence against the backdrop of rising prices and global challenges. He will take his experience from Kiel, where he worked in various authorities and at the Court of Auditors between 2008 and 2016, into his new role.
He pays particular attention to the issues of affordable housing, attractive green spaces and well-functioning traffic areas. These concerns are not only important to the citizens of Eimsbüttel, but also reflect the general challenges that many cities face. The Cities Day describes, among other things, that a strong local administration is crucial for social cohesion, especially in view of the increasing labor shortage and the necessary integration of refugees.
Need for optimization in administration
A modern designed district office is Zierau's goal. He sees the need to reflect the diversity of society in administration. This is particularly important as current studies show that the ability of many cities to act is severely limited by vacancies and demographic changes. Zierau will integrate the City Day's recommendations to speed up official channels and reduce bureaucracy into his agenda in order to address the challenges associated with large construction sites and infrastructure.
Another topic that Zierau addresses is communication with citizens. He gets involved in hearing and taking the opinions of Eimsbüttel citizens into account at an early stage so that everyone involved is well informed. Zierau attaches great importance to the relationship between the district assembly and the district office and would like to ensure good debates and intergroup solutions.
Olympics and popular sports
The discussion about hosting the Olympic Games in Hamburg opens up another area of action for Zierau. Economic benefits and sustainable approaches are just as important here as taking popular sport into account. The new district office manager sees the challenge of making the benefits of these major events visible not only for certain areas, but for the entire population.
He will manage his commitment in Kiel, which not only affects the finances of the town hall but also the upcoming elections, with dignity until his last day there. A positive future for Eimsbüttel and the best conditions for a more vital environment are the driving forces that Zierau brings to his new role. Citizens can be curious to see what changes the new district office manager will initiate in the coming months.