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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Advance the Mass Rapid Transit program to connect Riccarton businesses to more residents from the wider city.

    Support public ownership of assets such as Orion and Citycare so that Christchurch City Council services stay available to Riccarton residents and businesses.

    Support security for local businesses, especially on Riccarton Road, as well as street lighting for increased safety.

  • Support local events and markets like the Riccarton Farmers Market to boost small businesses and bring the community together.

    Work with Westfield to activate vacant spaces, making Riccarton Road more vibrant and welcoming.

  • Work with the mall and business owners to build trust, extend leases and fill empty stores, creating jobs and helping the local economy.

    Provide better lighting, shelter and security cameras in parking spaces so customers feel safe and use shops outside the mall.

    Put workers first by prioritising their needs, job growth opportunities and accessibility when working on traffic management and planning.

  • Advance the Mass Rapid Transit program to connect Riccarton businesses to more residents from the wider city.

    Support public ownership of assets such as Orion and Citycare so that Christchurch City Council services stay available to Riccarton residents and businesses.

    Support security for local businesses, especially on Riccarton Road, as well as street lighting for increased safety.

  • Support local events and markets like the Riccarton Farmers Market to boost small businesses and bring the community together.

    Work with Westfield to activate vacant spaces, making Riccarton Road more vibrant and welcoming.

  • Work with the mall and business owners to build trust, extend leases and fill empty stores, creating jobs and helping the local economy.

    Provide better lighting, shelter and security cameras in parking spaces so customers feel safe and use shops outside the mall.

    Put workers first by prioritising their needs, job growth opportunities and accessibility when working on traffic management and planning.