Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Cashmere Subdivision
The Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 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 nine members: six members elected by voters, including two members from your area, and three councillors 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 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Rebuild the South Library with low-carbon materials and ensure public access to library services during the rebuild.

    Advocate for the upgrade of public toilets and changing rooms across the ward, especially in Somerfield Park.

    Investigate creating a new community art liaison role, to work with communities to create suburban public artworks that reflect local values.

  • Protect and invest in our libraries, community facilities and pools. Introduce free swimming lessons and pool access for kids under 16.

    Support local events, get togethers and festivals that bring our communities together – like our "summer with your neighbours" concept.

    Ensure we invest in our city's parks, playgrounds and green spaces. Proactively plan for growth and the sufficiency of our green-spaces.

  • Advocate for a world class replacement facility for the Christchurch South Library.

    Fight to keep library services in the area while the South Library is out of action.

    Promote the amazing arts, culture and heritage sector so more people know what's happening.

  • Rebuild the South Library with low-carbon materials and ensure public access to library services during the rebuild.

    Advocate for the upgrade of public toilets and changing rooms across the ward, especially in Somerfield Park.

    Investigate creating a new community art liaison role, to work with communities to create suburban public artworks that reflect local values.

  • Protect and invest in our libraries, community facilities and pools. Introduce free swimming lessons and pool access for kids under 16.

    Support local events, get togethers and festivals that bring our communities together – like our "summer with your neighbours" concept.

    Ensure we invest in our city's parks, playgrounds and green spaces. Proactively plan for growth and the sufficiency of our green-spaces.

  • Advocate for a world class replacement facility for the Christchurch South Library.

    Fight to keep library services in the area while the South Library is out of action.

    Promote the amazing arts, culture and heritage sector so more people know what's happening.