Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board

Akaroa Subdivision
The Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Christchurch City Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of eight members: seven members elected by voters, including two members from your area, and one councillor from the Christchurch City council. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Work with local authorities to address current lack of rental accommodation for much-needed workers and families.

    Investigate creating a safe space for local youth to socialise and access resources that cater that improve their wellbeing.

    Listen to the community and speak for them.

  • Work with local authorities to address current lack of rental accommodation for much-needed workers and families.

    Investigate creating a safe space for local youth to socialise and access resources that cater that improve their wellbeing.

    Listen to the community and speak for them.