Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Spreydon Subdivision
The Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 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 nine members: six members elected by voters, including Two members from your area, and three members 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 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board election.

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 urban spaces and streetscapes to create attractive, accessible and community-friendly neighbourhoods.

    Rezone strategically to increase land supply and support affordable, well-planned housing developments.

    Upgrade council housing and improve standards to ensure safe, weathertight and quality homes.

  • Create living streets by providing trees, pocket parks, community gardens and playgrounds within a short walking distance.

    Ensure housing intensification is done well and address the issues it creates in neighbourhoods, especially busier streets.

    Support and advocate for community housing across the city to ensure an adequate supply of warm, dry homes.

  • Enhance urban spaces and streetscapes to create attractive, accessible and community-friendly neighbourhoods.

    Rezone strategically to increase land supply and support affordable, well-planned housing developments.

    Upgrade council housing and improve standards to ensure safe, weathertight and quality homes.

  • Create living streets by providing trees, pocket parks, community gardens and playgrounds within a short walking distance.

    Ensure housing intensification is done well and address the issues it creates in neighbourhoods, especially busier streets.

    Support and advocate for community housing across the city to ensure an adequate supply of warm, dry homes.