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 12 October 2024 06:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Ramzat Garba Festival
Come and join the dance party at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
All welcomeSaturday 19 October 2024 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Richmond Spring Fair
You can book a spot in the car boot sale.
This year's Richmond Spring Fair is taking place on Saturday, October 19th, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Be quick to book your spot as places are limited. The cost is $15 per spot plus a can of food for the food bank.
Please contact Morgane Honor morgane@richmondcommunitygarden.co.nz for more information on how to book your spot.
Saturday 19 October 2024 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
World of Games
A fun filled afternoon of traditional games & sports from around the world at the Multicultural Recreation & Community Centre, 455 Hagley Avenue.
Saturday 12 October 2024 to Monday 28 October 2024
Christchurch Heritage Festival 2024
Discover and explore the heritage of our communities with over two weeks of walks, talks, open days, exhibitions and more. The Festival runs from 12 to 28 October 2024. Go to Christchurch Heritage Festival 2024 Programme
Saturday 2 November 2024 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Phillipstown's Spring Fair
Come to Phillipstown's Spring Fair for a fun day out for the family.
Lots to see and do and amuse the kids.
Bring along canned goods to swap for seedlings to help stock Phillipstown's community pantry.
Phillipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Road, Phillipstown
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Meeting - 10 October 2024
Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Presentation to Council - 4 September 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
Emma Norrish
Chairperson
Community Board member for the Papanui Ward
027 404 3093
emma.norrish@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
Simon Britten
Deputy Chairperson
Community Board member for the Papanui Ward
027 787 5241
simon.britten@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
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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
Ali Jones
Community Board member for the Innes Ward
027 247 3112
ali.jones@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
Sunita Gautam
Community Board member for the Central Ward
021 0243 5756
sunita.gautam@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
John Miller
Community Board member for the Central Ward
027 427 9565
john.miller@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73024, Christchurch 8154
Victoria Henstock
Councillor for Papanui Ward
027 224 2075
victoria.henstock@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
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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
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 |
Jason Chee | Community Recreation Advisor | 03 941 7145 | jason.chee@ccc.govt.nz |
Hannah Martin | Community Support & Events Coordinator | 03 941 6424 | hannah.martin@ccc.govt.nz |
Lyssa Aves | Support Officer | 03 941 5405 | lyssa.aves@ccc.govt.nz |