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Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks PeninsulaCommunity Board Plan 2023–25
Community boards were created by the local government reforms in 1989. Approximately 110 community boards now
operate in both urban and rural areas within local authorities throughout New Zealand. They carry out functions and exercise powers delegated to them by their councils. There are six community boards within the Christchurch City Council area.
Community board plans are developed every three years and outline the board’s key priorities for their elected term. They also indicate how the board will work in partnership with the local community to achieve the council’s community outcomes.
A key part of the development of the plan is engagement with the local community and key stakeholders to ensure that
the board’s priorities reflect the needs and desires of local residents, community groups and businesses in our board area.