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.

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.

  • Continue improving the urban design of the busy Langdons Road corridor to improve safety and pedestrian-friendliness.

    Increase urban forest canopy, being sure to plant the right trees in the right places.

    Support urban growth without sprawling outwards.

  • Advocate for increased design options for housing, including mixed-use zoning where appropriate.

    Commit to having staff consult residents for issues and desired improvements at the beginning of any street renewals.

    Support zoning for increased housing around Northlands Mall and projected major transit routes.

  • Continue improving the urban design of the busy Langdons Road corridor to improve safety and pedestrian-friendliness.

    Increase urban forest canopy, being sure to plant the right trees in the right places.

    Support urban growth without sprawling outwards.

  • Advocate for increased design options for housing, including mixed-use zoning where appropriate.

    Commit to having staff consult residents for issues and desired improvements at the beginning of any street renewals.

    Support zoning for increased housing around Northlands Mall and projected major transit routes.