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.

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. Applications for this year's Strengthening Communities Fund open on 1 May 2025 and close at noon on Friday 30 May 2025. Be sure to apply early, and you can review this Strengthening Communities and Discretionary Response Funding FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide.

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.

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