Community Board Information

Community Boards

Council has established five Community Boards to provide local leadership and represent the interests and aspirations of their communities. Community Boards play an important role in connecting communities with Council, advocating for local priorities, and contributing to Council decision-making.

Each Community Board comprises elected Board Members, along with the Ward Councillors for that area. Elections are held every three years. Community Board Chairpersons also attend Council meetings in a non-voting capacity.

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What is a Community Board?

Community Boards work closely with Council, staff, community organisations, iwi, and residents to help ensure local perspectives are considered in decisions that affect their communities.

The main roles of a Community Board are to:

  • represent and advocate for the interests and wellbeing of its community
  • provide local leadership and a community perspective on Council plans, policies and projects
  • consider and make recommendations on matters affecting its community
  • maintain an overview of Council services and activities within its area
  • engage with residents, community groups, iwi and other stakeholders
  • identify local priorities and advocate for outcomes that support community wellbeing

What is a Ward?

The term ward is a term used to describe the different sections of the Peninsula that have their own constituency and representative (like electorates for Government MPs). For instance, residents of Thames live in the "Thames Ward" and are represented by the Thames Community Board and three Thames Councillors.

What Ward am I in?

There are five Wards on the Peninsula:

The lists above only include the major settlements, use our Ward map for more details.

 

How do I register to speak at a Public Forum during a Community Board meeting?

If you wish to speak during public forum please register here Register for Public Forum.

You can also find more information on presenting at Public Forum here Meeting Rules and Etiquette.

Who are my local politicians and how do I contact them?

Please free to contact your elected representatives. See our Councillor and Community Board Members section for elected member contact details. 

When and where do the Community Boards meet?

See the Agendas, Reports and Minutes page to see all upcoming meetings.

I can't make a meeting, how do I find out about what happened?

See the Agendas, Reports and Minutes page to see past meeting recordings and minutes.

Why not join our eNewsletter and receive the highlights from the meeting straight to your inbox.

Where can I view the next Community Board meeting agenda?

You can view our agenda online by going to the Agendas, Reports and Minutes

You can also viewed a printed copy in our Service Centres and an Electronic Copy at out District Libraries. 

 

What is the Community Board Accord?

The Community Board Accord is an agreement between Council and its Community Boards that outlines how they will work together to support strong local representation, effective communication, and positive outcomes for their communities. It recognises the important role Community Boards play in advocating for local interests and contributing to Council decision making.

View Community Board Accord

 

 

 

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