Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Hornby 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.

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.

  • Maintain an appropriate level of housing intensification based on the community's views and strength of our infrastructure.

    Raise awareness of methods and organizations that aid our homeless and most vulnerable residents.

  • Cut red tape and multiple inspections for the same product at the same stage let's simplify the building process by talking to builders.

    Make streets attractive and safe places for our kids by planting more trees wider berms land local consultation and control.

    Do away with council housing, don't duplicate government departments rather spend the money on finding ways to help builders cut their costs.

  • Maintain an appropriate level of housing intensification based on the community's views and strength of our infrastructure.

    Raise awareness of methods and organizations that aid our homeless and most vulnerable residents.

  • Cut red tape and multiple inspections for the same product at the same stage let's simplify the building process by talking to builders.

    Make streets attractive and safe places for our kids by planting more trees wider berms land local consultation and control.

    Do away with council housing, don't duplicate government departments rather spend the money on finding ways to help builders cut their costs.