About the Community Board
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board holds 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.
Progress on our priorities
Find out how we're doing in each of our priority areas, from planning for climate change to supporting healthy harbours & bays, and more.
Find out more about Banks Peninsula Reserves
What's happening in the community
News
Tell us what you think
Events
Local events
Tuesday 31 December 2024 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm
NYE Kids' Countdown
Bring in 2025 with your whānau at Ōtautahi Christchurch's biggest afternoon family NYE party.
See here for more information.
Tuesday 31 December 2024 08:00 pm to 12:00 am
NYE24
Ōtautahi Christchurch. Your biggest, free NYE party is back with Queen Forever - the ultimate Australian Queen tribute band.
See here for more information.
Friday 3 January 2025 to Sunday 5 January 2025
Outdoor Cinema
Two blockbuster summer weekends of movies. Rally your friends and whānau, up to three movies per night. Check the programme for suitability ratings – early screenings are generally suitable for children.
See here for information.
Friday 10 January 2025 to Sunday 12 January 2025
Outdoor Cinema
Two blockbuster summer weekends of movies. Rally your friends and whānau, up to three movies per night. Check the programme for suitability ratings – early screenings are generally suitable for children.
See here for information.
Thursday 9 January 2025 to Sunday 26 January 2025
Anthony Harper Summer Theatre
Set sail on the high seas this January for the 2025 season of Anthony Harper Summer Theatre. ‘The complete voyage of the RMS Titanic in 90 minutes’ will bring you a titanic twist on this iconic tale.
See here for more information.
Saturday 1 February 2025
Kite Day
Come fly with us at New Brighton Beach. Grab your kite, pack a picnic and get ready for a fun day in the sun.
See here for more information.
Saturday 8 February 2025
Mitre 10 Sparks
One of Christchurch's most loved events, Mitre10 Sparks, is back. Featuring the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and dazzling fireworks, you don't want to miss it!
See here for more information.
Sunday 2 February 2025 to Sunday 16 February 2025
Summer Sundays
Christchurch's free outdoor concert series in summer! Across three weeks, chill out and listen to Movie Tunes, Folk and Country and Jazz music!
See here for more information.
Information Session/Workshop - Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board 9 December 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Open Meeting 9 December 2024
Strengthening Communities Together - Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Birdlings Flat Art on the Fence
Videos
Information Session/Workshop - Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board 25 November 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Open Meeting 11 November 2024
Information Session/Workshop - Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board 21 October 2024
Board Workshop Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board 7 October 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Open Meeting 7 October 2024
Information Session/Workshop - Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board 23 September 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Open Meeting 9 September 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Information Session/Workshop 26 August 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Open Meeting 12 August 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Information Session/Workshop 22 July 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Information Session/Workshop 8 July 2024
Watch our latest community board meeting video below. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Meeting 8 July 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Information Session/Workshop 24 June 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Meeting 10 June 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Information Session / Workshop 20 May 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Information Session/Workshop 6 May 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Meeting 6 May 2024
With apologies, Te Pātaka o Rākaihutū Banks Peninsula Community Board meeting on Monday 22 April could not be live-streamed due to a technology fault. Please see the confirmed minutes at https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Meeting 8 April 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board LTP Workshop 8 April 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Information Session - 25 March 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Meeting - 11 March 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Hui a Hapori Community Forum and BP Meats Briefing - 26 February 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Open Meeting - 12 February 2024
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Open Meeting - 11 December 2023
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Hui a Hapori Community Open Forum - 27 November 2023
Banks Peninsula Community Board - Hui A Hapori Community Open Forum - 30 October 2023
Banks Peninsula Community Board meeting - 9 October 2023
Banks Peninsula Community Board - Hui a Hapori Community Open Forum - 25 September 2023
Meet your community board
Lyn Leslie
Chairperson
Community Board member for the Wairewa Subdivision
027 392 8458
Lyn.Leslie@ccc.govt.nz
Tyrone Fields
Councillor for Banks Peninsula Ward
021 100 4590
tyrone.fields@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Nigel Harrison
Community Board member for the Akaroa Subdivision
022 089 7019
Nigel.Harrison@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73027, Christchurch 8154
Asif Hussain
Community Board member for the Akaroa Subdivision
022 098 5812 (Text only)
Asif.Hussain@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73027, Christchurch 8154
Cathy Lum-Webb
Community Board member for the Lyttelton Subdivision
020 4092 1247
Cathy.LumWebb@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73027, Christchurch 8154
Jillian Frater
Community Board member for the
Lyttelton Subdivision
027 228 7470
Jillian.Frater.CBM@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73027, Christchurch 8154
Howard Needham
Community Board member for the Mount Herbert Subdivision
021 256 7524
Howard.Needham@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73027, Christchurch 8154
Luana Swindells
Community Board member for the Mount Herbert Subdivision
020 4105 9882
Luana.Swindells@ccc.govt.nz
P O Box 73027 Christchurch 8154
Your Community Board Members. From left to right: Howard Needham, Jillian Frater, Nigel Harrison, Lyn Leslie (Chairperson), Cathy Lum-Webb, Asif Hussain, Luana Swindells, Councillor Tyrone Fields
Your local Community Governance Team
| Penelope Goldstone | Manager Community Governance | 03 941 5689 | penelope.goldstone@ccc.govt.nz |
| Liz Beaven | Community Board Advisor | 03 941 6601 | liz.beaven@ccc.govt.nz |
| Andrea Wild | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 5605 | andrea.wild@ccc.govt.nz |
| Jane Harrison | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 5688 | jane.harrison@ccc.govt.nz |
| Steffi Brightwell | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 5670 | steffi.brightwell@ccc.govt.nz |
| Dane Moir | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 6818 | dane.moir@ccc.govt.nz |
| Jo Wells | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 5312 | jo.wells@ccc.govt.nz |
| Linda Burkes | Governance Advisor | 03 941 8138 | linda.burkes@ccc.govt.nz |
| Heather Spreckley | Support Officer | 03 941 7976 | heather.spreckley@ccc.govt.nz |
