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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Being elected on the community board is a sign the community trust that you will listen and understand and act on their needs and worries.

    Inform the community of outcomes in a timely manner, seek advice for those impacted and offer solutions.

    Being fair and transparent to all people of the community regards of age, gender, agenda.

  • Being elected on the community board is a sign the community trust that you will listen and understand and act on their needs and worries.

    Inform the community of outcomes in a timely manner, seek advice for those impacted and offer solutions.

    Being fair and transparent to all people of the community regards of age, gender, agenda.