Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board

Papanui 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.

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.

  • Continue developing Papanui Bush in partnership with local schools and community organisations.

    Increase bee- and insect-friendly plantings in local green spaces.

    Provide travel options to reduce dependence on single-occupant fossil-fuelled vehicles, including safe cycling, good public transport and EV facilities.

  • Commit funding to the continued conservation work in the Pūharakekenui and Styx River catchment.

    Continue council's work towards increasing tree cover in local parks.

    Progress stormwater retention projects in the Cranford Basin to completion.

  • Continue developing Papanui Bush in partnership with local schools and community organisations.

    Increase bee- and insect-friendly plantings in local green spaces.

    Provide travel options to reduce dependence on single-occupant fossil-fuelled vehicles, including safe cycling, good public transport and EV facilities.

  • Commit funding to the continued conservation work in the Pūharakekenui and Styx River catchment.

    Continue council's work towards increasing tree cover in local parks.

    Progress stormwater retention projects in the Cranford Basin to completion.