Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board

Central Subdivision
The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central 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 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central 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.

  • Increase passive building standards with community housing and reusing unused council land for community and transitional housing.

    Reject the Housing Intensification Plan and work with communities and central government on what is best for each area.

  • Involve communities in the growth and development of our city.

    Support community organisations that work to solve homelessness and addiction.

  • Advocate to council for the addition of 'waste and rubbish disposal' conditions into all new build consents.

    Start a local Saturday street market.

    Fund community gardens, community art and craft space and community events.

  • Ensure over-intensification is addressed and unlock the benefits of density.

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

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

  • Increase passive building standards with community housing and reusing unused council land for community and transitional housing.

    Reject the Housing Intensification Plan and work with communities and central government on what is best for each area.

  • Involve communities in the growth and development of our city.

    Support community organisations that work to solve homelessness and addiction.

  • Advocate to council for the addition of 'waste and rubbish disposal' conditions into all new build consents.

    Start a local Saturday street market.

    Fund community gardens, community art and craft space and community events.

  • Ensure over-intensification is addressed and unlock the benefits of density.

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

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