About the Community Board

The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central 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 Funding Opportunities

The Community Board offers grants to assist local groups undertake small community projects through its Discretionary Response Fund, which is open year-round, as is the Board's Youth Development Fund.

The Board also annually considers applications to the Strengthening Communities Fund to support community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the area.

What's happening in the community

News

Progress on our plans

Find out how we're doing in each of our priority areas, from supporting safety initiatives to advocating for spaces for youth and more.

Tell us what you think

Events

For a fuller list of what's on, browse the events at What's On Christchurch, or browse Volunteer Events to explore opportunities to contribute to community planting days, working bees, and other ways to help the environment, be active, and meet new people.

Local events

Saturday 15 February 2025 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

Richmond Community Garden Farmers Market

Celebrate all things local at the Riverlution Farmers Market, launching on Saturday, February 15th, from 9 AM to 12ish!

Discover a wide range of seasonal produce, artisan breads, and handcrafted treats, all lovingly provided by local growers and makers. Enhance your experience with a delicious coffee from Riverlution Café, live music, and the lively community vibe.

Nestled among the Richmond Community Garden, the new City to Sea Pathway, and Avebury’s exciting new playground, this market is the perfect way to support local sustainability , meet your neighbours, and enjoy a relaxing morning outdoors.

Whether you’re shopping for fresh finds, savouring great coffee, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone!

Sunday 2 March 2025 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

Children's Day

Click here for more information.

Cuthberts Green, 56 Kearneys Road

Free children’s activities and entertainment include bumper boats, mini jeeps, pony rides, a Ferris wheel for teddies, bouncy castles, Braids and Fades by YCD, crafts, stage performances and much more. There’s something for everyone, making it an unforgettable day for all ages.

Videos

Watch our latest community board meeting video. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.

Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Meeting - 12 December 2024

Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Presentation to Council - 4 September 2024

Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Presentation to the Council Long Term Plan Hearings - 2 May 2024

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.

Emma Norrish

Chairperson

Community Board member for the Papanui Ward

027 404 3093
emma.norrish@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154

Simon Britten

Deputy Chairperson

Community Board member for the Papanui Ward

027 787 5241
simon.britten@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
Website

Emma Twaddell

Community Board member for the Innes Ward

027 288 6334
emma.twaddell@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154

Ali Jones

Community Board member for the Innes Ward

027 247 3112
ali.jones@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154

Sunita Gautam

Community Board member for the Central Ward

021 0243 5756
sunita.gautam@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154

John Miller

Community Board member for the Central Ward

027 427 9565
john.miller@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154

Victoria Henstock

Councillor for Papanui Ward

027 224 2075
victoria.henstock@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Website

Pauline Cotter

Deputy Mayor

Councillor for Innes Ward

027 296 8811
pauline.cotter@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016,Christchurch 8154


Jake McLellan

Councillor for Central Ward

027 844 0296
jake.mclellan@ccc.govt.nz
P O Box 73016, Christchurch
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Your local Community Governance Team

Emma PaveyManager Community Governance03 941 5107emma.pavey@ccc.govt.nz
Mark SaundersCommunity Board Advisor03 941 6436mark.saunders@ccc.govt.nz
Stacey HolbroughCommunity Development Advisor03 941 8102stacey.holbrough@ccc.govt.nz
Trevor CattermoleCommunity Development Advisor03 941 5407trevor.cattermole@ccc.govt.nz
Jason CheeCommunity Recreation Advisor03 941 7145jason.chee@ccc.govt.nz
Hannah MartinCommunity Support & Events Coordinator03 941 6424hannah.martin@ccc.govt.nz
Lyssa AvesSupport Officer03 941 5405lyssa.aves@ccc.govt.nz