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.

Notice of aerial spraying in Banks Peninsula

Aerial spraying of spur valerian will be undertaken on coastal cliffs in Banks Peninsula between the 1st of October and 13th of December 2024 when the weather is suitable. Click here for more information

Find out more about Banks Peninsula Reserves

What's happening in the community

News

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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.

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

Each board is made up of councillors and community board members who are elected every three years in local body elections.

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

Photo of Jillian Frater

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

Photo of Luana Swindells - Banks Peninsula Board

Luana Swindells

Community Board member for the Mount Herbert Subdivision

020 4105 9882
Luana.Swindells@ccc.govt.nz
P O Box 73027 Christchurch 8154

Banks Peninsula Community Board Photo

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 GoldstoneManager Community Governance03 941 5689penelope.goldstone@ccc.govt.nz
Liz BeavenCommunity Board Advisor03 941 6601liz.beaven@ccc.govt.nz
Andrea WildCommunity Development Advisor03 941 5605andrea.wild@ccc.govt.nz
Jane Harrison Community Development Advisor03 941 5688jane.harrison@ccc.govt.nz
Steffi BrightwellCommunity Development Advisor03 941 5670steffi.brightwell@ccc.govt.nz
Dane MoirCommunity Development Advisor03 941 6818dane.moir@ccc.govt.nz
Jo WellsCommunity Development Advisor03 941 5312jo.wells@ccc.govt.nz
Linda BurkesGovernance Advisor03 941 8138linda.burkes@ccc.govt.nz
Heather SpreckleySupport Officer03 941 7976heather.spreckley@ccc.govt.nz