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 - Venue
Due to the rebuild of Ōmōkihi South Library and Customer Service Hub at 66 Colombo Street, 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 - Update
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. We have one fund which is open once a year, Strengthening Communities Fund.
- The 2026 Strengthening Communities Fund will be open for applications between 1 May 2026 and 29 May 2026, 12noon.
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 2026. - Council uses the funding platform - SmartyGrants. All funding applicants will need to set up a log-in; you may want to allow some extra time to familiarise yourself with SmartyGrants before you do your first application.
- Reminder: 2025 Strengthening Communities Funding recipients must complete End of Project Reporting to be considered for future funding applications. Please contact us if you need any assistance.
What's happening in the community
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Events
Key events and dates
Sunday 22 March 2026
Kids Day Out, Mt Pleasant Community Centre
Pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, live music and more!
Saturday 14th March 2026, 1pm to 3pm
Volunteer Plant Care Day - Barnett Park
Barnett Park: Meet in the dog walking paddock accessed from the gate at the end of Bay View Road, Redcliffs. Look for the park ranger truck on the opposite side of the paddock. On-street parking. Please keep access ways clear for residents.
Come prepared for all weather and wear sturdy footwear for hill work. A limited number of hedge clippers and gloves will be provided by the rangers, but feel free to bring your own.
For more information, please visit ccc.govt.nz/port-hills-reserves-volunteer-days or contact Fiona Fenton on
027 506 1425 or fiona.fenton@ccc.govt.nz
Saturday 21st March 2026, 1pm to 3pm
Volunteer Plant Care Day - Eastside Bush (Victoria Park) - Followed by BBQ
Eastside Bush: Meet in the car park behind the Victoria Park Visitor Centre, next to Park Ranger HQ.
Come prepared for all weather and wear sturdy footwear for hill work. A limited number of hedge clippers and gloves will be provided by the rangers, but feel free to bring your own.
For more information, please visit ccc.govt.nz/port-hills-reserves-volunteer-days or contact Fiona Fenton on
027 506 1425 or fiona.fenton@ccc.govt.nz
Monday 30 March 2026, 7pm Start
Redcliffs Residents Association - Guest Speakers, Q&A and Refreshments
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 - 12 March 2026
Information Session/Workshop - Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board 26 February 2026
Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Meeting - 12 February 2026
Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Meeting - 11 December 2025
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
Chairperson
Community Board member for the Cashmere Ward
027 309 3322
Keir.Leslie@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Deputy Chairperson
Community Board member for the Spreydon Ward
027 237 0569
Sophie.Bond@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Councillor for Cashmere Ward
027 693 5155
Tim.Scandrett@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Cashmere Ward
021 147 0850
Kate.Hodgins@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Councillor for Heathcote Ward
022 416 5925
Nathaniel.Herzjardine@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Heathcote Ward
021 674 255
Will.Hall@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Community Board member for the Heathcote Ward
021 707 198
Tim.Lindley@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, 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
021 889 199
Roy.Kenneally@ccc.govt.nz
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 |
| Menime Ah Kam-Sherlock | Community Recreation Advisor | 03 941 5677 | Menime.AhKamSherlock@ccc.govt.nz |
| Abbey McMillan | Support Officer | 03 941 6609 | Abbey.McMillan@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.
