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
Friday 5 July 2024 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Matariki at Phillipstown
Join Phillipstown's very own Matariki Celebration.
The event will be hosted by Phillipstown Community Hub with support from the Canterbury Refugee Centre.
The gathering will include a communal hangi, a night market, food stalls, music, workshops and storytelling. There is space for organisations to hold a stall promoting their services or be open for chats.
Get in touch with the Phillipstown Community Hub Events Coordinator at events@phillipstown.org.nz if you would like to know more and are keen to get involved in co-creating this event.
Wednesday 10 July 2024 11:00 am to Thursday 18 July 2024 01:00 pm
Bike Bridge Winter series - Free bike lessons for women
Bike Bridge will be offering a series of 4 daytime bike lessons for women during the July school holidays. Here is their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1636133339897263
Location: Addington School
Wednesday 10th July, 11am-1pm
Thursday 11th July, 11am -1pm
Wednesday 17th July, 11am-1pm
Thursday 18th July, 11am -1pm
Lessons are free and there is no need for participants to register - just turn up on the day. All equipment is provided, just please wear closed shoes. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners who have never sat on a bike before, to those that can ride but want to learn to ride safely on the road.
Women are welcome to bring their children if needed, as long as they take responsibility for them. Lessons are within the school grounds, where there is a play park available. They ask that children leave their scooters and bikes at home, as this makes it a safer space for the adult learners.
Monday 8 July 2024 08:30 am to Friday 19 July 2024 06:00 pm
Eastern Community Sport and Recreation Inc. - School Holiday Sessions
School holidays are just around the corner! Here’s what’s on to keep the tamariki and rangatahi busy. For more information about any of the below activities head to the website, and also check out there what else they have going on, there’s something for everyone!
Play Hub Sessions are back these school holidays. Avon Hub Play Hub will be running Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th & Friday 12th July on the turf from 10:30am-12:00pm during the first week of the holidays. The second week the sessions will be held in the gym at Avon Hub Monday 15th -Friday 19th July, also from 10:30am-12:00pm. Eastern Canopy Play Hub will be running Monday-Friday, 8th-12th July & 15th-19th July both weeks of the holidays 2:00pm-3:30pm. Bring the tamariki along for some fun! No registration needed just head along and its FREE!
Rāwhiti Oscar offer a school holiday programme, Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm, 8th-12th July & 15th-19th July. Situated at Eastern Hub, 9 Rāwhiti Avenue. The Supervisors and Staff are employed to provide a safe, stimulating, caring and comfortable environment for the children, taking into account every child's individual needs. Activities include going to Thomson Park, birthday celebrations, arts and crafts, games and activities. For more information contact Annette on 0274640005 or email annette@easterncommunity.co.nz.
Go Girls holiday programme will be run over two days, the 9th & 10th of July from 9:00am-3:00pm both days. They will be based at the Eastern Hub with access to Rāwhiti Domain, and Eastern Canopy. There is $40 per day cost. It is open to girls from year 7 - year 11. The holiday programme will be sports based but may also include wellbeing chats and crafts.
TIMA provides physical activities adapted to individual needs. TIMA holiday programme is on at Avon Hub, 9:30am-11:30am for tamariki, 1:00pm-3:00pm rangatahi, 8th - 11th July. Activities include, fun active games that are adapted, modified, integrated and inclusive. There is also sport specific activities focused on teamwork and social skill development. For more information, head to the TIMA website.
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Meeting - 13 June 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 |