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 considers applications to the Strengthening Communities Fund to support community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the area. This year's funding round closed on 12 April 2024.
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.
What's happening in the community
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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 24 August 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Lancaster Park – Community Planting Day
A second community planting day is scheduled for Saturday 24 August from 10 am to 12 pm.
Please RSVP to parksevents@ccc.govt.nz
Location: Lancaster Park, South West Corner
What to bring: Tools will be provided. Come prepared with a sunhat, sturdy shoes, gloves and plenty of water.
Saturday 24 August 2024 09:00 am to 03:45 pm
Parenting Adventures 2024
The Neighbourhood Trust knows that parenting has both its joys and challenges, so we have created a jam-packed day full of wisdom and researched backed advice to give you tips and strategies to help your Whanau flourish.
Our Workshops are:
- Mindful gaming
- Behaviour management
- Parenting in times of high stress, uncertainty, and disruption
- Role Modelling
- Raising Capable Kids
- Parenting styles, personalities & love languages
- Constructive conversations or better conflicts
You will have the opportunity to take part in two workshops, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. When you register you will have the option to pick which workshops you would like to take part in.
Date: Saturday 24 August 2024
Where: 64 McFaddens Road, St Albans
Time: 9am-3.45pm
Cost: Free
Registrations are essential.
To find out more visit https://www.nht.org.nz/parenting-adventures/
Saturday 31 August 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Redwood Springs - Community Planting Day
Event by Styx Living Laboratory Trust
Community planting with the Styx Team as they restore the river catchment environment.
Everything is supplied, just make sure you wear sturdy footwear and bring a water bottle. They will have a tea and coffee station, feel free to bring your keep cup.
Meet at Redwood Springs Park near the playground.
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Meeting - 11 July 2024
Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Presentation to the Council Long Term Plan Hearings - 2 May 2024
Tree Planting Plans
We are consulting on a series of tree planting plans for parks and reserves across Ōtautahi Christchurch. This map shows the tree planting plans in your community board area. Click on the tree icons to learn more and provide feedback.
Please note: you can filter open and closed consultations by using the box at the top left of the map.
Meet your community board
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Emma Norrish
Chairperson
Community Board member for the Papanui Ward
027 404 3093
emma.norrish@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
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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
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Emma Twaddell
Community Board member for the Innes Ward
027 288 6334
emma.twaddell@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
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Ali Jones
Community Board member for the Innes Ward
027 247 3112
ali.jones@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
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Sunita Gautam
Community Board member for the Central Ward
021 0243 5756
sunita.gautam@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
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John Miller
Community Board member for the Central Ward
027 427 9565
john.miller@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
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Victoria Henstock
Councillor for Papanui Ward
027 224 2075
victoria.henstock@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Website
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Pauline Cotter
Deputy Mayor
Councillor for Innes Ward
027 296 8811
pauline.cotter@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016,Christchurch 8154
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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 Pavey | Manager Community Governance | 03 941 5107 | emma.pavey@ccc.govt.nz |
Mark Saunders | Community Board Advisor | 03 941 6436 | mark.saunders@ccc.govt.nz |
Stacey Holbrough | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 8102 | stacey.holbrough@ccc.govt.nz |
Trevor Cattermole | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 5407 | trevor.cattermole@ccc.govt.nz |
Helen Miles | Community Recreation Advisor | 03 941 5409 | helen.miles@ccc.govt.nz |
Lyssa Aves | Support Officer | 03 941 5405 | lyssa.aves@ccc.govt.nz |