Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board

Lyttelton 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Enhance the amenity of urban spaces and streetscapes.

    Ensure use of road space is in keeping with the requirements to create healthy streets.

    Support intensification of residential land use adjacent to public transport routes.

  • Enhance the amenity of urban spaces and streetscapes.

    Ensure use of road space is in keeping with the requirements to create healthy streets.

    Support intensification of residential land use adjacent to public transport routes.