Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Hornby Subdivision
The Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 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 Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 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.

  • Focus growth in the central city and areas with strong transport links and services.

    Require basic infrastructure, like footpaths and drainage, to be funded properly by developers through development contributions.

    Support street designs in new builds that balance safety, transport choices and community space.

  • Ensure housing intensification is done well and addresses issues it creates in neighbourhoods, especially along busy streets.

    Make Hornby Ward a vibrant, liveable community with green spaces, safe streets and connected neighbourhoods for everyone.

    Support faster building consents, smarter zoning and better land supply to ensure quality growth and affordable homes in Hornby Ward.

  • Focus growth in the central city and areas with strong transport links and services.

    Require basic infrastructure, like footpaths and drainage, to be funded properly by developers through development contributions.

    Support street designs in new builds that balance safety, transport choices and community space.

  • Ensure housing intensification is done well and addresses issues it creates in neighbourhoods, especially along busy streets.

    Make Hornby Ward a vibrant, liveable community with green spaces, safe streets and connected neighbourhoods for everyone.

    Support faster building consents, smarter zoning and better land supply to ensure quality growth and affordable homes in Hornby Ward.