Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board

The Sustainability Fund is open till 23 January 2026 for applications for projects that help meet the Council’s climate change objective and targets

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. Applications for this year's Strengthening Communities Fund closed on 30 May 2025. You can review this Strengthening Communities and Discretionary Response Funding FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide.

Find out more about funding for community groups, sports teams, events, and those in financial distress

What's happening in the community

News

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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 10 January 2026 09:00 am to 12:30 pm

Riverlution Farmers Market

50B Vogel Street, Richmond

The Riverlution Farmers Market is back, bringing the community together every Saturday from 9 AM to 12:30 PM at the heart of the Richmond Community Garden, right by the City to Sea Pathway and Avebury’s playground. After a fantastic season last year, this weekly market continues to celebrate local makers, growers, and creators, offering fresh seasonal produce, artisan breads, vegan treats, and handmade crafts. With live music, coffee from Riverlution Café, and fun community activities, it’s the perfect way to start your Saturday morning.

Saturday 3 January 2026 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

Linwood Village Market

Weather permitting the market is held on the corner of Worcester Street and Stanmore Road (car park of the Linwood Community Arts Centre).

Find out more here

Videos

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