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

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Events

Upcoming local events

Wednesday 2 July 2025 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Whakatā Templeton Cemetery Consultation - Community drop-in session

Templeton School auditorium, 40 Kirk Road

Come along to this Whakatā Templeton Cemeterycommunity drop-in session and chat with staff about the plan, ask questions, and let them know what you think. Learn more.

No need to RVSP, just come along.

Can't make the drop-in session? If there's a community meeting you'd like staff to attend, or just want to chat, get in touch via the link above.

Consultation closes 7 July 2025.

Saturday 5 July 2025 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.

Sunday 13 July 2025 09:30 am to 10:30 am

Riccarton Bush Kilmarnock Residents' Association Annual General Meeting

Riccarton House, Kahu Road

The association represents the area north of Riccarton Rd from Clyde Rd east to the railway line. All residents are welcome. Nominations are sought for Chair, Deputy Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. Email rbkresidents@gmail.com

Tuesday 15 July 2025 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm

Halswell Community Project Annual General Meeting

Halswell Community Hub, 381 Halswell Road

Tea and coffee provided. Come along and hear what the Halswell Community Project have been up to and what they have planned for the next year.

Learn more about the Halswell Community Project.

Saturday 19 July 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Halswell Quarry Planting Day

Halswell Quarry Park

In association with Trees for Canterbury. Pop along to Halswell Quarry Park to help plant native plants. Look for directions outside the single-storey stone cottage on the main driveway of Halswell Quarry Park. Don’t forget to bring your weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, gardening gloves, water bottle and a snack. Learn more.

Videos

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

Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Meeting - 12 June 2025

Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Meeting - 15 May 2025 (Part 2)

Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Meeting - 15 May 2025 (Part 1)

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

Helen Broughton
Deputy Chairperson

Community Board member for the Riccarton Ward

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

Sarah Brunton

Community Board member for the Hornby Ward

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

Henk Buunk

Community Board member for the Hornby Ward

027 372 3338
henk.buunk@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73022, Christchurch 8154

Luke Chandler

Community Board member for the Riccarton Ward

021 511 603
luke.chandler@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73022, 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
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Andrei Moore

Councillor for Halswell Ward

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

Community Board member for the Halswell Ward

022 371 9687
debbie.mora@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73022, Christchurch 8154

Mark Peters

Councillor for Hornby Ward

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