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 Board Meetings - Update
The Community Board, until the end of last year, had been holding its regular meetings and information sessions in the Beckenham Boardroom at South Library and Service Centre, 66 Colombo Street. But with the imminent demolition and rebuild of the facility, the Community Board will have its regular meetings at the Linwood Boardroom, through to December 2026.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings and information sessions; the Linwood Boardroom is located by the carpark at Gate B, 180 Smith Street, Linwood. Carparking is through Gate B only. The upcoming meetings are listed below on this webpage.
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.
Council has switched to a new funding platform - SmartyGrants. All funding applicants will need to set up a new log-in; the application process won't change, but you may want to allow some extra time to familiarise yourself with SmartyGrants before you do your first application.
The 2025 Strengthening Communities Funding was considered at their Board meeting on 14 August 2025. 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 2025.
What's happening in the community
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Events
Key events and dates
Thursday 13 November 2025 - 4pm to 7pm
Hoon Hay Fiesta - Hoon Hay Park, Mathers Road
Hoon Hay Fiesta - Celebrate our community.
Free entry - stage performances, activities, entertainment, food stalls and much more.
Saturday 15 November - 5pm to 8pm
Sumner Village Artisan Market
Artisan Market to be held in Matuku takotako Sumner Library with artisans, crafts, creatives and live music.
Sunday 16 November 2025 - 11am to 4pm
International Men's Day 2025 - Event at Mt Pleasant Memorial Community Centre
A free community building event for men, promoting social connection and positive mental health practices. Come along for a day of workshops, expert presentations on important men’s health topics, free shared kai, and opportunities to build support networks of brotherhood.
Register your free ticket and receive a free lunch - If you change your mind about coming, please let us know
Schedule:
11:00 - Welcome (please arrive at 11)
11:30 - Workshops and presentations
12:30 - Workshops and presentations
13:30 - Workshops and presentations
14:00 - Shared kai
15:00 - Closing
15:45 - Join us for a swim at Sumner beach?
On offer we have
- Facilitated workshops
- Presentations on important men’s health topics
- An intro men’s circle experience
- Explorative movement and music
Friday 23 January 2025, 11am to 12pm
2026 Spreydon Picnic in the Park
The Spreydon Library team will be hosting Picnic in the Park.
Bring you blankets, bring your whānau, and come and join us at Barrington Park for a picnic in the summer sunshine! There will be fun and games with a Storywalk, giant board games, crafts and a delicious sausage sizzle!
monthly on Wednesday, 6.30pm - 8pm
Addington Farm SKILL-SHARE Nights
Venue: Mānuka Cottage
No cost.
Come along and learn something new and make new connections. All welcome. We always cook up a new food recipe.
What skill would you like to learn?
Email your ideas to Janet at kaingakimara@gmail.com
Thursdays at 1pm
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 the corner of Birdwood Avenue and Malcolm Avenue (unless otherwise specified), are approximately 40 minutes long and on the flat.
- Walks are cancelled in heavy or persistent rain.
- To view the full programme, click here.
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Meeting - 7 November 2025
Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Meeting - 11 September 2025
Official opening and Addington House of Hoopz, 2025
Strengthening Communities Together - Hoon Hay Repair Cafe, March 2025
Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Meeting - 28 August 2025 - Part 1
Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Meeting - 28 August 2025 - Part 2
Waihoro Community Board Presentation to Council - 2 July 2025
Meet your community board
Councillor for Cashmere Ward
027 693 5155
Tim.Scandrett@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Cashmere Ward
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Cashmere Ward
0273093322
Keir.Leslie@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch
Councillor for Heathcote Ward
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Heathcote Ward
021 674 255
Will.Hall@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Heathcote Ward
021 707 198
Tim.Lindley@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Councillor for Spreydon Ward
021 156 9281
Melanie.Coker@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Spreydon Ward
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Your local Community Governance Team
| Joshua Wharton | Manager Community Governance | 03 941 5391 | Joshua.Wharton@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 |
| Hannah Martin | Support Officer | Hannah.Martin@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.
