Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board

Mt Herbert 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. 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 Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board election.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Engage actively with the community on decisions and projects that affect them.

    Include Ngāti Wheke and other cultural groups actively in all appropriate decisions and consultations.

    Insert the community board only in issues where board and council input is appropriate and helpful.

  • Engage actively with the community on decisions and projects that affect them.

    Include Ngāti Wheke and other cultural groups actively in all appropriate decisions and consultations.

    Insert the community board only in issues where board and council input is appropriate and helpful.