Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Halswell Subdivision
The Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 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 Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Ensure better planning rules around building in flood prone areas – many parts of Halswell are flood prone.

    Control weeds and maintain plants to reduce risk of fires.

    Incorporate more bus lanes in the future. As our city keep expanding, we need to have more accessible and efficient public transport.

  • Realise the 'city in a park' vision to create greener sustainable urban environments.

    Support local communities in raising climate change awareness and encouraging people to become involved in community initiatives.

  • Realise the city in a park vision to create a greener, sustainable urban environment.

    Ensure the council and regional council work together to future-proof our city for climate change.

    Support making mass rapid transit public transport a reality for Christchurch. Advocate for improved public transport around Halswell.

  • Ensure better planning rules around building in flood prone areas – many parts of Halswell are flood prone.

    Control weeds and maintain plants to reduce risk of fires.

    Incorporate more bus lanes in the future. As our city keep expanding, we need to have more accessible and efficient public transport.

  • Realise the 'city in a park' vision to create greener sustainable urban environments.

    Support local communities in raising climate change awareness and encouraging people to become involved in community initiatives.

  • Realise the city in a park vision to create a greener, sustainable urban environment.

    Ensure the council and regional council work together to future-proof our city for climate change.

    Support making mass rapid transit public transport a reality for Christchurch. Advocate for improved public transport around Halswell.