Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Riccarton 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.

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.

  • Commit to 'digital democracy' that enables and empowers online participation in the decision-making process.

    Reflect the diversity of our communities at the decision-making table through meaningful and inclusive processes.

    Improve the council's performance and engagement to increase residents' satisfaction.

  • Create lines of communication with residents to ensure their voices are heard.

  • Start by getting the local community groups to submit their feedback on what is biggest issues/concerns for the community.

    Commit to looking at council departments to see if any roles are duplicated or can work better in conjunction to save money.

    Start with getting the council more engagement with the public and getting their feedback before making decisions.

  • Commit to 'digital democracy' that enables and empowers online participation in the decision-making process.

    Reflect the diversity of our communities at the decision-making table through meaningful and inclusive processes.

    Improve the council's performance and engagement to increase residents' satisfaction.

  • Create lines of communication with residents to ensure their voices are heard.

  • Start by getting the local community groups to submit their feedback on what is biggest issues/concerns for the community.

    Commit to looking at council departments to see if any roles are duplicated or can work better in conjunction to save money.

    Start with getting the council more engagement with the public and getting their feedback before making decisions.