Geraldine Community Board

The Geraldine Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Timaru District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of six members. 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 Geraldine Community Board election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Advocate for ongoing events funding.

    Back recreation and sport initiatives in Geraldine and the wider ward.

    Support Geraldine as a stopping point on the national arts and amenities circuit for locals and visitors.

  • Encourage more community events such as meets, markets and festivals, bringing the people to Geraldine – the place to be.

    Fully support looking after what we have in Geraldine – protecting our cinema and swimming pool, supporting our library and museums.

    Improve park facilities with age-appropriate equipment covering a variety of ages, something for everyone and introduce a dog park.

  • Advocate for ongoing events funding.

    Back recreation and sport initiatives in Geraldine and the wider ward.

    Support Geraldine as a stopping point on the national arts and amenities circuit for locals and visitors.

  • Encourage more community events such as meets, markets and festivals, bringing the people to Geraldine – the place to be.

    Fully support looking after what we have in Geraldine – protecting our cinema and swimming pool, supporting our library and museums.

    Improve park facilities with age-appropriate equipment covering a variety of ages, something for everyone and introduce a dog park.