Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

Burwood Subdivision
The Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood 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 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood 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.

  • Youth employment: we need to join with other organisations to provide youth employment for our youth who might be otherwise roaming the streets.

    Local industries, such as tourism: investment is important – but we need to also partner with those who know to build up a model that works.

    Local business: we need to invest in more local businesses – advertise these in our own suburbs and thru already established residents' groups.

  • Youth employment: we need to join with other organisations to provide youth employment for our youth who might be otherwise roaming the streets.

    Local industries, such as tourism: investment is important – but we need to also partner with those who know to build up a model that works.

    Local business: we need to invest in more local businesses – advertise these in our own suburbs and thru already established residents' groups.