Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board

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

Papanui Library – Teens Sunday Crafternoon

Come and join the Papanui Library crafting session for teens and young adults on Sundays from 1-3pm. You can simply turn up with a project that you're working on and the library provides a space for everyone to gather.

While this is not a teaching workshop (keep your eyes out for some of those coming up!) there are some crafty staff around that may be able to help out when projects hit some tricky instructions.

Saturday 13 September 2025 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

Passport to Ōtautahi/Spring Festival

🗓️ 13 September 2025 from 11am to 3pm at the

📌 Multicultural Centre, 455 Hagley Avenue.

The event is collaborative project by Asia Family Services trust, Kia Ora Academy, the Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre Charitable Trust, Welcoming Communities and Council staff working with Pacific and ethnic communities.

It’s a mix of a fun day out - with music, performances, games, and food—and an expo showcasing services and opportunities for newcomers to Christchurch.

The event will include approximately 31 stalls featuring everything from health providers and Council teams to language schools and community groups. It’s a great chance to connect, learn, and enjoy.

There’ll be plenty of fun for families and friends, plus a lucky draw with some amazing prizes! We’ve gathered vouchers for popular attractions like the Gondola, Tram, Punting on the Avon, Uprising, Ninja Valley, New Brighton Hot Pools, restaurants, and more.

Videos

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