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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Encourage the council to support local businesses and events coming to Christchurch.

    Enhance shopping areas to support local businesses.

    Ensure decision-making is clear, transparent, accessible, and involves the community.

  • Create a local 'Employer Recognition Award' for employers offering a start to: youth, unemployed or physically and mentally challenged.

    Identify areas that would benefit from a clean up or 'makeover' cooperate with local business to make it happen.

    Work with Local Government to ensure that police and social services are visible and easily accessible in our neighbourhood.

  • Safeguard our strategic assets from being sold off.

    Extend the role of the Youth Council and increase the input of children and young people into councils and community boards.

    Ensure the council works proactively to support local businesses and events coming to Christchurch.

  • Support the growth of local businesses, make sure they are included in decisions that will have impacts on our community.

  • Encourage the council to support local businesses and events coming to Christchurch.

    Enhance shopping areas to support local businesses.

    Ensure decision-making is clear, transparent, accessible, and involves the community.

  • Create a local 'Employer Recognition Award' for employers offering a start to: youth, unemployed or physically and mentally challenged.

    Identify areas that would benefit from a clean up or 'makeover' cooperate with local business to make it happen.

    Work with Local Government to ensure that police and social services are visible and easily accessible in our neighbourhood.

  • Safeguard our strategic assets from being sold off.

    Extend the role of the Youth Council and increase the input of children and young people into councils and community boards.

    Ensure the council works proactively to support local businesses and events coming to Christchurch.

  • Support the growth of local businesses, make sure they are included in decisions that will have impacts on our community.