South Ward Community Board

The South Ward Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Hurunui District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five 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 South Ward 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.

  • Complete the playground at the Village Green as budgeted in the long-term plan.

    Establish a dog park on part of the Grierson Reserve.

  • Ensure Amberley-based facilities like the Menzshed are supported as well as other similar facilities around the broader region.

    Ensure support for all art and cultural activities in the region is on an equal footing with sporting activities, which are well supported.

    Increase support for the region's libraries and community infrastructure so they can continue to meet the needs of the community.

  • Complete the playground at the Village Green as budgeted in the long-term plan.

    Establish a dog park on part of the Grierson Reserve.

  • Ensure Amberley-based facilities like the Menzshed are supported as well as other similar facilities around the broader region.

    Ensure support for all art and cultural activities in the region is on an equal footing with sporting activities, which are well supported.

    Increase support for the region's libraries and community infrastructure so they can continue to meet the needs of the community.