Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

Burwood Subdivision
The Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood 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 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood 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.

  • Build a new community facility in the north of our ward where there is an identified lack to bring the community together.

    Rebuild wellbeing through access to sport and recreation.

  • Make sure all parks and recreation areas are kept in top condition so the whole community can use them at the drop of a hat.

  • Encourage more local events for families to engage with in the community.

    Ensure that the city council prioritises recreational facilities in the Burwood ward.

  • Invest in sporting facilities and recreation spaces that encourage active, healthy lifestyles for all ages.

    Support and encourage community events, festivals and cultural activities that celebrate diversity and bring people together.

    Upgrade and maintain local parks, pools, libraries and community halls so they remain safe, welcoming and accessible for everyone.

  • Build a new community facility in the north of our ward where there is an identified lack to bring the community together.

    Rebuild wellbeing through access to sport and recreation.

  • Make sure all parks and recreation areas are kept in top condition so the whole community can use them at the drop of a hat.

  • Encourage more local events for families to engage with in the community.

    Ensure that the city council prioritises recreational facilities in the Burwood ward.

  • Invest in sporting facilities and recreation spaces that encourage active, healthy lifestyles for all ages.

    Support and encourage community events, festivals and cultural activities that celebrate diversity and bring people together.

    Upgrade and maintain local parks, pools, libraries and community halls so they remain safe, welcoming and accessible for everyone.