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
News
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Events
Key events and dates
Sunday 2 November 2025
Boulder Bay Classic 10km trail run
Looking for a spring challenge?
Stunning scenery from Taylors Mistake over Godley Head return
Lots of spot prizes, medals for all finishers
Early bird registrations end 12th October - limited to 400 runners
Enter at https://www.boulderbayclassic.run/
Monday 3 November - 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Fire Emergency New Zealand Community Meeting
Community meeting hosted by Fire Emergency New Zealand to help communities prepare ahead of the summer fire season to be held at the Halswell Community Hub, 381 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025.
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.
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 - 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
| Emma Pavey | Manager Community Governance | Emma.Pavey@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.
