Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board

Central Subdivision
The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central 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 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central 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.

  • Ensure equity of access to green spaces and facilities with a more even spread across the ward.

    Promote the idea of public 'lounges' – community spaces indoors and outdoors as amenities to infill housing.

    Protect community facilities from sale or closure.

  • Ensure equitable access to parks, playgrounds and green spaces, prioritising high-density neighbourhoods where they are most needed.

    Protect and invest in libraries, pools and community facilities to keep them accessible, well-maintained and open for all.

    Support arts, culture and community events that unite people, celebrate diversity and strengthen Christchurch's vibrant identity.

  • Enhance sporting facilities and programs to encourage active lifestyles for all ages.

    Maintain and improve public facilities like parks, libraries and community halls for all residents.

    Support community events and festivals that celebrate local culture and bring people together.

  • Ensure equity of access to green spaces and facilities with a more even spread across the ward.

    Promote the idea of public 'lounges' – community spaces indoors and outdoors as amenities to infill housing.

    Protect community facilities from sale or closure.

  • Ensure equitable access to parks, playgrounds and green spaces, prioritising high-density neighbourhoods where they are most needed.

    Protect and invest in libraries, pools and community facilities to keep them accessible, well-maintained and open for all.

    Support arts, culture and community events that unite people, celebrate diversity and strengthen Christchurch's vibrant identity.

  • Enhance sporting facilities and programs to encourage active lifestyles for all ages.

    Maintain and improve public facilities like parks, libraries and community halls for all residents.

    Support community events and festivals that celebrate local culture and bring people together.