About the Community Board

The Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board hold regular meetings that you’re welcome to attend. Anyone can ask to speak to the board about a local issue, activity or project.

The Community Board's main roles are to:

  • Represent and act as an advocate for the interests of our community.
  • Consider and report on all matters referred to us by the council, or any matter of interest to the board.
  • Maintain an overview of services provided by the council within the community.
  • Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community.


Community awards - Edible and Sustainable Garden Awards

From backyards to pots and windowsills, the Waihoro Community Board in partnership with the Canterbury Horticultural Society provide an opportunity to celebrate all types of food gardens in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote area.

We also hope these awards will inspire all Christchurch people to get growing and experience the mental and physical health benefits that gardening can bring. Entry is free and open to individuals, groups, organisations, schools, early learning centres, community groups and businesses.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Edible and Sustainable Garden Awards and will close on Sunday 12 January 2025.

To enter or find out more information.


Community funding

The Community Board offers grants to assist local groups to undertake small community projects.

We have three funds open year-round for community to apply to, which are Discretionary Response Fund, Youth Development Fund and Off the Ground Fund.

The Strengthening Communities Funding round closed at noon on 12 April 2024. This fund supports community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch city area. Successful applicants of Strengthening Communities Fund will be paid after 1 September 2024.

More information on community funding.

What's happening in the community

News

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Events

Key Events and Dates

Wednesday 18 December 2024 04:30 pm

XMAS IN DA HOOD

FREE YOUTH EVENT @ Hoon Hay Park

Hosted by Flava DJs

Food | Drinks | Fadez | Braidz | Live Performances

Xmas prizes and giveaways

Brought to you by YCD & CCC

Thursday 15 August 2024 01:00 pm to Thursday 19 December 2024

Beckenham Walk 'n' Talk - Thursdays

FREE

Thursdays 1pm, meet new people and explore your neighbourhood and the city.

What to expect, wear and bring

  • All walks leave from South Christchurch Library, Beckenham (unless specified in the programme), are approximately 40 minutes long and on the flat.
  • Walks are cancelled in heavy or persistent rain.
  • To view the full programme, click here.

DECEMBER

19 - Walk 'n' Xmas Afternoon Tea. Meet at Riccarton House at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12:30pm

2025 - Walks will resume from 30 January in the New Year!


Videos

Watch our latest community board meeting video. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.

Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Meeting - 12 December 2024

Extraordinary Waihoro Community Board Meeting - 1 August 2024


Community Board Presentation to Council - 6 November 2024

Community Board LTP Submission to Council 2 May 2024

Meet your community board

Each board is made up of councillors and community board members who are elected every three years in local body elections.
Callum Ward

Callum Ward

Chairperson

Community Board member for the Spreydon Ward

022 311 5994
Callum.Ward@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154

Roy Kenneally

Roy Kenneally

Community Board member for the Spreydon Ward

021 889 199
Roy.Kenneally@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154

Dr Melanie Coker

Dr Melanie Coker

Councillor for Spreydon Ward

021 156 9281
melanie.coker@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch
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Keir Leslie

Keir Leslie

Deputy Chairperson

Community Board member for the Cashmere Ward

027 309 3322
Keir.Leslie@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154

Lee Sampson

Lee Sampson

Community Board member for the Cashmere Ward

021 772 929
lee.sampson.CBM@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154

Tim Scandrett

Tim Scandrett

Councillor for Cashmere Ward, Tim Scandrett

027 693 5155
tim.scandrett@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154

Will Hall

Will Hall

Community Board member for the Heathcote Ward

021 674 255
Will.Hall@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154

Tim Lindley

Tim Lindley

Community Board member for the Heathcote Ward

021 707 198
tim.lindley@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154

Sara Templeton

Sara Templeton

Councillor for the Heathcote Ward

021 036 7672
sara.templeton@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
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Your local Community Governance Team

Jess GarrettManager Community Governance03 941 6289Jessica.Garrett@ccc.govt.nz
Jonathon JonesCommunity Board Advisor03 941 5563Jonathon.Jones@ccc.govt.nz
Heather DaviesCommunity Development Advisor03 941 5314Heather.Davies@ccc.govt.nz
Shanelle Temaru-IlalioCommunity Development Advisor03 941 7931Shanelle.Temaru-Ilalio@ccc.govt.nz
Menime Ah Kam-SherlockCommunity Recreation Advisor03 941 5677Menime.AhKamSherlock@ccc.govt.nz
Jane WaldersSupport Officer03 941 6584Jane.Walders@ccc.govt.nz


House of Hoops competition 2025
Gear Up Otautahi, pass it on to play

Gear Up Ōtautahi is recycle/reuse a community-driven project designed to help children and adults participate in sports. Donate old, new and used sports equipment to the various Gear Up Ōtautahi wheelie bins around the city. Please check the Facebook page for the up-to-date list of locations.