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, for the next two years.
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. The upcoming meetings are listed below on this webpage.
Summer with your neighbours - save the date
Have you ever wanted to organise a neighbourhood gathering? Do you want to get to know the people who live close to you? Perhaps you've always wanted to put on a potluck for the whole street?
Summer with your neighbours is about bringing people closer together and celebrating the unique and diverse mix of each neighbourhood.
Applications for a subsidy to Summer with your neighbours is open from 9am Saturday 12 July and closes at 5pm Sunday 10 August 2025 for events held in the Board area from Saturday 25 October 2025 through to Monday 30 March 2026.
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 round has closed for the year; the Community Board will be considering the applications 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.
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Events
Key Events and Dates
Saturday 28 June 2025 to Sunday 13 July 2025
KidsFest - in time for the school holidays
The much-loved annual festival returns this winter, packing in the fun for school-aged kids during the winter holidays.
From interactive technology and craft workshops to outdoor adventures and music and theatre events, there’s a wide array of entertaining events to please everyone.
Now in its 34th year, the programme of events has moved onto the What’s On Christchurch platform. Browse the full list online at ccc.govt.nz/kidsfest and start building your own schedule. Tickets are on sale now.
KidsFest is part of Christchurch City Council’s winter events season, which also includes Tīrama Mai, the Winter Fireworks Spectacular and Go Live Festival.
Wednesday 2 July 2025 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
Tautoko Workshops: Support and Advocacy in the Local Community Sector
Tautoko Support Network
“Tautoko” relates to support and advocacy. Volunteering Canterbury's unique Tautoko Network enables more accessible information sharing and collaboration across the local community sector.
Tautoko Workshops are FREE events.
Venue: St Albans Community Centre, Colombo Street (on-site parking accessed via Caledonian Road)
RSVP - registrations essential, via email, click here for more information.
Upcoming Workshops:
2 July 1-2pm - Emergency Preparedness | Facilitator - Christchurch Civil Defence Emergency Management
25 July 9am-1pm - Dealing with Difficult Conversations | Facilitator - Chris Beardsley, Performance Matters
14 August 5-7.30pm - AI & Data Protection | Facilitator - Inde | Venue - TSB Space, Turanaga Central Library
19 August 1-2pm - AI, A Handy Assistant | Facilitator - Inde
23 September 1-2pm - Cultural Capacity | Facilitator - Aotearoa Refugee and Migrant Support
23 October 1-2pm - Storytelling | Facilitator - Sharon Moreham
Wednesday 16 July 2025 05:30 pm
Governance Bites: Supporting Governance Volunteers in Not-for-Profits
Governance Bites Workshop Series is running FREE events every third Wednesday of the month.
Venue: Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street North
RSVP - registrations essential, via email, click here for more information.
16 July - The Board's Role as a Great Employer
20 August - The Secret of Effective Meetings
17 September - Getting the Right People on Board and the Wrong People Overboard
15 October - Not-for-Profits Getting Real about Strategy
19 November - Keeping Board Members Engaged and the Role of the Chair
Tuesday 15 July 2025 06:30 pm to 07:45 pm
Governance Matters
Governance Training Sessions
Short sessions on specific topics, a series of Zoom sessions focused on governance principles for Boards or committees of not-for-profit organisations in New Zealand.
Presenter: Carol Scholes, Overview Effect
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
For more information or to register, click here
Upcoming Sessions:
15 July - Understanding your Constitution / Rules / Trust Deed
12 August - Health and Safety and the Board's Role
16 September - Effective Meetings: How to have a good Board/Committee Meeting
14 October - Strategic Leadership Role of the Board and the Importance of a Stategic Plan
4 November - AI, Cybersecurity and Digital Leadership from a Governance Perspective
monthly on Wednesday, 6.30pm - 8pm
Addington Farm SKILL-SHARE Nights
Dates: 16 July, 27 August, 24 September, 22 October
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
Port Hills Volunteer Restoration Events 2025
Winter Planting | Saturdays, 1 - 3pm
12 July - Bowenvale Reserve (Huntsbury)
Spring Maintenance | Saturdays, 1 - 3pm
27 September - Barnett Park
4 October - Dry Bush
11 October - Dry Bush
18 October - Eastside Bush (with BBQ afterwards)
For more information, click here.
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
Official opening and Addington House of Hoopz, 2025
Strengthening Communities Together - Hoon Hay Repair Cafe, March 2025
Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Meeting - 12 June
Waihoro Community Board Information Session - 29 May 2025
Waihoro Community Board Presentation to Council - 7 May 2025
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
Dr 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 |
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.
