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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Advocate for Wharenui pool so locals have options in their community rather than solely having to travel to Parakiore in the city.

    Support great projects such as the War Memorial park, street art and other initiatives that showcase local artists and creative pieces.

    Work with local markets to ensure they are a mainstay in the community and continue to promote local businesses and entrepreneurs.

  • Push for longer hours at the Upper Riccarton Library and push for a new library for central Riccarton.

    Push for more parks, like the Memorial pocket park, to ensure that Riccarton residents can continue to benefit from parks and green space.

    Support keeping Wharenui Pool forever.

  • Advocate for upgrades to parks and playgrounds so they remain safe, accessible and welcoming for all ages.

    Support community events and festivals that celebrate Riccarton's diversity and bring people together.

  • Advocate for Wharenui pool so locals have options in their community rather than solely having to travel to Parakiore in the city.

    Support great projects such as the War Memorial park, street art and other initiatives that showcase local artists and creative pieces.

    Work with local markets to ensure they are a mainstay in the community and continue to promote local businesses and entrepreneurs.

  • Push for longer hours at the Upper Riccarton Library and push for a new library for central Riccarton.

    Push for more parks, like the Memorial pocket park, to ensure that Riccarton residents can continue to benefit from parks and green space.

    Support keeping Wharenui Pool forever.

  • Advocate for upgrades to parks and playgrounds so they remain safe, accessible and welcoming for all ages.

    Support community events and festivals that celebrate Riccarton's diversity and bring people together.