Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board

Akaroa Subdivision
The Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula 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 eight members: seven members elected by voters, including Two members from your area, and one member from the Christchurch City council. There will be no election this year because there are the same number of candidates as there are positions.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Advocate for policies that strengthen community resilience to climate change.

    Advocate for renewable energy and green innovation to reduce emissions while building a stronger, more adaptable economy.

    Protect ecosystems and natural resources so that they can continue to provide food, water and livelihoods for future generations.

  • Advocate for policies that strengthen community resilience to climate change.

    Advocate for renewable energy and green innovation to reduce emissions while building a stronger, more adaptable economy.

    Protect ecosystems and natural resources so that they can continue to provide food, water and livelihoods for future generations.