Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board

Harewood Subdivision
The Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 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 Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 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.

  • Community support for Christchurch City Council is at an all-time low and we need to rebuild faith in our council. To do this we need to listen to our residents.

  • Encourage public participation in Council decision making through the various consultations by ensuring adequate information is shared.

    Continue to involve mana whenua in all decisions, and investigate whether Māori wards would be preferred.

    Ensure consultation material is provided in multiple languages and access to in-person as well as online meetings is accessible to everyone.

  • Community support for Christchurch City Council is at an all-time low and we need to rebuild faith in our council. To do this we need to listen to our residents.

  • Encourage public participation in Council decision making through the various consultations by ensuring adequate information is shared.

    Continue to involve mana whenua in all decisions, and investigate whether Māori wards would be preferred.

    Ensure consultation material is provided in multiple languages and access to in-person as well as online meetings is accessible to everyone.