About the Community Board
The Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board hold regular meetings that you’re welcome to attend. Anyone can ask to speak to the board about a local issue, activity or project.
The Community Board's main roles are to:
- Represent and act as an advocate for the interests of our community.
- Consider and report on all matters referred to us by the council, or any matter of interest to the board.
- Maintain an overview of services provided by the council within the community.
- Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the community.
Community funding
The Community Board offers grants to assist local groups to undertake small community projects.
We have three funds open year-round for community to apply to, which are Discretionary Response Fund, Youth Development Fund and Off the Ground Fund.
The Strengthening Communities Fund opened on 4 March 2024 and closes at noon on 12 April 2024.
This fund supports community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch city area.
Successful applicants of Strengthening Communities Fund will be paid after 1 September 2024.
What's happening in the community
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Events
Local events
Friday 15 March 2024 09:00 am
Big Bargain Book Sale
Location: Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield.
Libraries annual book sale is on - grab a bargain!
Friday 15 March 9am - 7pm
Saturday 16 March 9am - 4pm
Sunday 17 March 2024 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Waltham Pool Party
Location: Waltham Pool, 30 Waltham Road.
Following on from the success of the December Waltham Pool Party; Youth and Cultural Development will be delivering another Waltham Pool Party, funded by the Waihoro Community Board.
Free event.
Saturday 6 April 2024
Raise the woof at the annual Pooch Pool Party
Get ready to paw-ty with your pup at Christchurch’s popular Pooch Pool Party next month.
Tails will be wagging as hundreds of canines will show off their swimming skills at Waltham Summer Pool.
There are a few rules – your dog needs to be vaccinated and well behaved.
No humans are allowed in the pool and dogs will need to remain leashed until they get to the pool area.
Dog owners must ensure they have full control of their dog and are expected to manage bad behaviour.
Sponsored by Joes Garage and Purr. Meow. Woof., the pool parties will be split over two days on 6 and 7 April.
The Waltham session is on Saturday 6 April with different session times based on your pooch’s size. Small dogs (up to 46cm) can splash around from 9 – 10.30am, medium dogs (46 – 64cm) from 11am – 12.30pm, large dogs (over 64cm) from 1 – 2.30pm, and an open session for all sizes from 3 – 4.30pm.
Free microchipping will be available at all pool party sessions, Aldwins Road Vet clinic will offer free dental hygiene checks and Purr. Meow. Woof. will be engraving ID tags on site.
This event is run in association with the Christchurch City Council Animal Management Team who will donate all proceeds to a deserving cause. It costs $3.50 per dog at the Waltham Pool.
After the event, the pools will be prepared for their winter shutdown. Find more information here.
Videos
Watch our latest community board meeting video. Browse our YouTube channel for more videos.
Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Meeting - 14 March2024
Community Board Presentation to Council - 6 March 2024
Tree Planting Plans
Tree planting plans
We are consulting on a series of tree planting plans for parks and reserves across Ōtautahi Christchurch. This map shows the tree planting plans in your community board area. Click on the tree icons to learn more and provide feedback.
Please note: you can filter open and closed consultations by using the box at the top left of the map.
Meet your community board
Callum Ward
Chairperson
Community Board member for the Spreydon Ward
022 311 5994
Callum.Ward@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154
Roy Kenneally
Community Board member for the Spreydon Ward
021 889 199
Roy.Kenneally@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154
Dr Melanie Coker
Councillor for Spreydon Ward
021 156 9281
melanie.coker@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch
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Keir Leslie
Deputy Chairperson
Community Board member for the Cashmere Ward
027 309 3322
Keir.Leslie@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154
Lee Sampson
Community Board member for the Cashmere Ward
021 772 929
lee.sampson.CBM@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73021, Christchurch 8154
Tim Scandrett
Councillor for Cashmere Ward, Tim Scandrett
027 693 5155
tim.scandrett@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
Will Hall
Community Board member for the Heathcote Ward
021 674 255
Will.Hall@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Tim Lindley
Community Board member for the Heathcote Ward
021 707 198
tim.lindley@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
Sara Templeton
Councillor for the Heathcote Ward
021 036 7672
sara.templeton@ccc.govt.nz
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
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Your local Community Governance Team
Arohanui Grace | Manager Community Governance | 03 941 6663 | Arohanui.Grace@ccc.govt.nz |
Jane Walders | Community Board Advisor | 03 941 6584 | Jane.Walders@ccc.govt.nz |
Heather Davies | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 5314 | Heather.Davies@ccc.govt.nz |
Shanelle Temaru-Ilalio | Community Development Advisor | 03 941 7931 | Shanelle.Temaru-Ilalio@ccc.govt.nz |
Menime Ah Kam-Sherlock | Community Recreation Advisor | 03 941 5677 | Menime.AhKamSherlock@ccc.govt.nz |
Rebecca Carr | Support Officer | 03 941 6218 | Rebecca.Carr@ccc.govt.nz |