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.
What's happening in the community
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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
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
Community Board member for the Spreydon Ward
021 889 199
Roy.Kenneally@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154
Dr Melanie Coker
Councillor for Spreydon Ward
021 156 9281
melanie.coker@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch
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About Melanie
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
Community Board member for the Cashmere Ward
021 772 929
lee.sampson.CBM@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154
Tim Scandrett
Councillor for Cashmere Ward, Tim Scandrett
027 693 5155
tim.scandrett@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Will Hall
Community Board member for the Heathcote Ward
021 674 255
Will.Hall@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Tim Lindley
Community Board member for the Heathcote Ward
021 707 198
tim.lindley@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Sara Templeton
Councillor for the Heathcote Ward
021 036 7672
sara.templeton@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Website
Your local Community Governance Team
| Jess Garrett | Manager Community Governance | 03 941 6289 | Jessica.Garrett@ccc.govt.nz |
| Jonathon Jones | Community Board Advisor | 03 941 5563 | Jonathon.Jones@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 |
| Jane Walders | Support Officer | 03 941 6584 | Jane.Walders@ccc.govt.nz |
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.
