Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Riccarton 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.

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.

  • Plant new native forest in available space and encourage denser new builds to include shared green spaces including native planting.

    Reduce flytipping and dumping impacts by changing rubbish collection routes, providing rubbish bins and identifying and eliminating causes.

    Support predator-free initiatives in Riccarton to trap invasive pests such as possums.

  • Encourage planting that supports native bird habitats and increases biodiversity in Riccarton.

    Promote planting more trees and creating green spaces to help Riccarton adapt to climate change.

  • Promote and embolden community environmental initiatives such as the Riccarton Community Garden to strengthen resident-driven efforts.

    Protect green spaces and work with council to ensure more trees are planted in the right locations.

    Lead by example by cleaning reserves and waterways to keep Riccarton beautiful.

  • Plant new native forest in available space and encourage denser new builds to include shared green spaces including native planting.

    Reduce flytipping and dumping impacts by changing rubbish collection routes, providing rubbish bins and identifying and eliminating causes.

    Support predator-free initiatives in Riccarton to trap invasive pests such as possums.

  • Encourage planting that supports native bird habitats and increases biodiversity in Riccarton.

    Promote planting more trees and creating green spaces to help Riccarton adapt to climate change.

  • Promote and embolden community environmental initiatives such as the Riccarton Community Garden to strengthen resident-driven efforts.

    Protect green spaces and work with council to ensure more trees are planted in the right locations.

    Lead by example by cleaning reserves and waterways to keep Riccarton beautiful.