About the Community Board

The Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 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.

What's happening in the community

News

Tell us what you think

Events

Upcoming local events

Saturday 4 April 2026 08:00 am

​Halswell Quarry Park Run

Halswell Quarry, Kennedys Bush Road

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Halswell Quarry parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8am.

Learn more.

Saturday 4 April 2026 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

Work Readiness Programme

Rārākau: Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street

Cost: Free. The Work Readiness Programme helps migrants become job-ready with practical training, confidence building, and personalised career support. Learn more.

Saturday 4 April 2026 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

​Kia Ora Orientation

Rārākau: Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street

Cost: Free. Kia Ora Orientation at Nimaan helps newcomers explore local resources, essential services, cultural integration, and build community connections. Learn more.

Saturday 11 April 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Safer Plates

Mitre 10 MEGA Hornby/Woolworths Carpark.

The Hornby Community Patrol will be installing tamper resistant safer plates screws at $5 per vehicle. Keep updated on the Hornby Community Patrol Facebook page.

Saturday 18 April 2026 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

The Little Prince Family Fun Day Festival 2026

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, 2 Harakeke Street

Come along for a heartwarming community celebration, a day of culture, creativity and fund for the whole family.

Explore a vibrant local market showcasing unique crafts and delicious treats.

Learn more.

Videos

Watch the latest community board meetings below. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.

Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Meeting - 10 March 2026

Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Meeting - 10 February 2026

Meet your community board

Each board is made up of councillors and community board members who are elected every three years in local body elections.
Marie Pollisco
Chairperson

Community Board member for the Halswell Ward

021 0901 4149
marie.pollisco.CBM@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73022, Christchurch 8154

Sarah Brunton
Deputy Chairperson

Community Board member for the Hornby Ward

021 022 17483
sarah.brunton@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73022, Christchurch 8154

Debbie Mora

Community Board member for the Halswell Ward

021 371 9687
debbie.mora@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73022, Christchurch 8154

Cody Cooper

Community Board member for the Hornby Ward

021 501 087
cody.cooper@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73022, Christchurch 8154

Helen Broughton

Community Board member for the Riccarton Ward

027 640 4935
helen.broughton@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73022, Christchurch 8154

Joseph Fullerton

Community Board member for the Riccarton Ward

021 038 7332
joseph.fullerton@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73022, Christchurch 8154

Andrei Moore

Councillor for Halswell Ward

027 632 5823
andrei.moore@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154




Mark Peters

Councillor for Hornby Ward

028 409 5615
mark.peters@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154



Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Councillor for Riccarton Ward

Iwi: Ngai Tahu, Ngāti Porou, Te Atiawa

021 276 7682
tyla.harrisonhunt@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154

Your local Community Governance Team

Bailey PetersonManager Community Governance 03 941 6743bailey.peterson@ccc.govt.nz
Faye CollinsCommunity Board Advisor03 941 5108faye.collins@ccc.govt.nz
Marie ByrneCommunity Development Advisor03 941 6502marie.byrne@ccc.govt.nz
Eileen YeeCommunity Development Advisor03 941 6503eileen.yee@ccc.govt.nz
Helen MilesCommunity Recreation Advisor03 941 5409helen.miles@ccc.govt.nz
Noela LetufugaSupport Officer03 941 5008noela.letufuga@ccc.govt.nz


You can find the Governance Team at Rārākau: Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street Riccarton.