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 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.
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Events
Key Events and Dates
Saturday 19 October 2024 to Monday 28 October 2024
Visit a Community Garden - FREE open days
The Canterbury Community Gardens Association are hosting FREE open days at seven gardens across the city during the Heritage Festival. Come along and learn about each garden's history and purpose from the people involved.
Mt Pleasant Memorial Community Garden
The Mt Pleasant Memorial Community Garden was created in 2018 after the rebuild of our community centre was completed. It sits between the centre and the KidsFirst Bays Kindergarten on a patch of land that would have been relatively sterile and barren had a dedicated group of locals not decided to create a small community garden to serve both as a memorial to the impacts of the 2011 earthquakes on our community and a relaxing, bumping-in space for people.
Dates and Times:
- Saturday 19th October 2024 (9am to 1pm);
- Sunday 20th October 2024 (1 to 4pm);
- Saturday 26th October 2024 (9am to noon); or
- Monday 28th October 2024 (10am to 1pm).
Location: 3 McCormacks Bay Road (Mount Pleasant).
Christchurch South Community Gardens Trust
This garden was established in 1999 with a strong focus on recycling and waste minimisation. In 2024 we were awarded the Christchurch Beautifying Society 1st Prize President’s Cup (Community Gardens).
Dates and Times:
- Saturday 19th October 2024 (10am to 1pm); or
- Thursday 24th October 2024 (10am to 2pm).
Location: 188 Strickland Street (Spreydon).
For more information click here.
Saturday 12 October 2024 to Monday 28 October 2024
Christchurch Heritage Festival 2024
The Christchurch Heritage Festival is back for 2024!
From 12-28 October, discover and explore the heritage of our local communities with walks, talks, open days, exhibitions and more. There’s something on every day across Christchurch, Banks Peninsula and beyond.
This year’s theme is Active Heritage – Sport, Recreation and Leisure.
The full event programme and event details can be found here
Saturday 23 November 2024 11:00 am
Addington Fun Fair 2024
Venue: St Mary's Church Square, Addington
What: Craft Stalls, Plants, Food & Coffee, Bouncy Castle, Pony Rides
Performances by: Selwyn Kindy, It's Uke Time, Chris Williams, The Wax Birds, The Neutrons
FREE ENTRY - bring cash for the stalls, no EFTPOS
Want to book a stall? Contact Sarah on email - addingtonfunfair@gmail.com
Saturday 30 November 2024
A Day on the Village Green
Celebrating the opening of the Sumner Village Green and Skate Park.
Various activities will be held during the day with food and refreshments available. The activities include:
- 7am Ngai Tahu Blessing
- 7:30am Yoga
- 12:30pm Markets, Music & Workshops
- 1pm OFFICIAL OPENING & Skate Demo
- 3pm Free Skate & Jam
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.
OCTOBER
24 - Walk
31 - Walk
NOVEMBER
7 - Walk 'n' Talk - Risingholme Park and Surrounds. Meet on the corner of Riverlaw Terrace and Armstrong Avenue at 1pm
14 - Walk
21 - Walk 'n' Talk - Adventure Park. Meet at the corner of McVicar Drive and Round Hill at 1pm
28 - Walk
DECEMBER
5 - Walk 'n' Talk - Waimairi Beach. Meet at the corner of Beach Road and Marine Parade at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12:30pm
12 - Walk
19 - Walk 'n' Xmas Afternoon Tea. Meet at Riccarton House at 1pm or arrange to carpool from the library at 12:30pm
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Meeting - 10 October 2024
Extraordinary Waihoro Community Board Meeting - 1 August 2024
Community Board Presentation to Council - 2 October 2024
Community Board LTP Submission to Council 2 May 2024
Tree Planting Plans
Tree planting plans
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.
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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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
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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 |