Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Spreydon 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.

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.

  • Rezone areas closer to central city and along transport lines for higher density mixed use development.

    Work with communities to design streets that will engage with people and keep our most vulnerable users safe.

    Establish a home inspection office who will ensure that every home is up to safe quality standards.

  • Ensure that green spaces and tree cover are retained as our suburbs densify.

    Create living streets to provide pocket parks, community gardens and playgrounds in short walking distance.

    Support community housing across the city to ensure an adequate supply of warm, dry homes.

  • Intensify in the right areas and locations.

    Ensure healthy homes are prevalent.

    Speed up construction of homes but not at the expense of quality.

  • Rezone areas closer to central city and along transport lines for higher density mixed use development.

    Work with communities to design streets that will engage with people and keep our most vulnerable users safe.

    Establish a home inspection office who will ensure that every home is up to safe quality standards.

  • Ensure that green spaces and tree cover are retained as our suburbs densify.

    Create living streets to provide pocket parks, community gardens and playgrounds in short walking distance.

    Support community housing across the city to ensure an adequate supply of warm, dry homes.

  • Intensify in the right areas and locations.

    Ensure healthy homes are prevalent.

    Speed up construction of homes but not at the expense of quality.