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 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.

The Matuku Community Theatre is excited to announce the show dates for our 2024 season. “Happy Endings: A Sumner Fairytale” will run each weekend throughout the month of August.

But what is the really exciting bit? This is an opportunity for your group to raise some much-needed funds for yourselves and have a great deal of fun while doing it. We wanted to make sure to give you time to get this fantastic show on your calendars.

We know the last couple of years have been tough for many community groups, particularly on the fundraising front. Our own group has struggled to stay afloat. Between shifting to the new venue and COVID, we have struggled financially and to find new members. But we remain optimistic and true believers in the adage, ‘the show must go on!’ We have managed to keep our heads above water with your continued and generous support. Thank you so much! We LOVE performing for you.

This is why it means so much to us to give you the chance to use our show nights as a fundraising opportunity for yourselves. We are running eight shows, each Friday and Saturday evening, during the month of August at the Matuku Takotako Sumner Centre. We have a seating capacity of 100 people. You can ‘Buy a Full Show, Get a Discount Code, or Run a Raffle. For further information got to - Put the FUN back into FUNdraiser | Matuku Community Theatre (matukutheatre.nz)

Matuku Community Theatre (matukutheatre.nz)

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

We are consulting on a series of tree planting plans for parks and reserves across Ōtautahi Christchurch. This map shows the tree planting plans in your community board area. Click on the tree icons to learn more and provide feedback.

Please note: you can filter open and closed consultations by using the box at the top left of the map.

Jess Garrett	Manager Community Governance	03 941 6289	Jessica.Garrett@ccc.govt.nz
Jane Walders	Support Officer	03 941 6584	Jane.Walders@ccc.govt.nz
Heather Davies	Community Development Advisor	03 941 5314	Heather.Davies@ccc.govt.nz
Shanelle Temaru-Ilalio	Community Development Advisor	03 941 7931	Shanelle.Temaru-Ilalio@ccc.govt.nz
Menime Ah Kam-Sherlock	Community Recreation Advisor	03 941 5677	Menime.AhKamSherlock@ccc.govt.nz
Sree Nair	Community Governance Advisor	03 941 5573	Sreerenjini.Nair@ccc.govt.nz