Shirley-Papanui Community Board 1989-2010 - Christchurch City ...

“I learnt to value and appreciate the role of community boards at the rock face as a <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Board</strong> member and Councillor for Banks Peninsula. <strong>Community</strong> boards do a great job advocating the interests of their communities and keeping an overview of what is happening at grass roots. Social histories are particularly important as they inform future generations what interested us and what we achieved.” Bob Parker, Mayor of <strong>Christchurch</strong> “Parish pump politics means you will always get an ebb and flow of quality on <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Board</strong>s as people come and go. <strong>Shirley</strong>-<strong>Papanui</strong> has always functioned well and had superior quality – mostly because they have had strong, solid leadership in Yvonne Palmer.” Garry Moore, former Mayor of <strong>Christchurch</strong> “The <strong>Shirley</strong>-<strong>Papanui</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Board</strong> was always one of the first to pick up innovative ideas, particularly those involving children and families. They were always a delight to work with.” Lyn Campbell, former <strong>Christchurch</strong> <strong>City</strong> Council Children’s Advocate “I believe the <strong>Shirley</strong>-<strong>Papanui</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Board</strong> is one of the most community minded and innovative boards in the country. Not only are they active in supporting organisations in their area - that is, financially and with advice and knowledge - they are also pro-active in giving training opportunities and genuinely take an interesting in the agencies they identify as key to their area. I am thankful for their input, support and accessibility.” Ginny Larson, The Neighbourhood Trust Contents The Birth Of <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Board</strong>s 4 An Overview 5 <strong>1989</strong>-1992 6 1992-1995 10 1995-1998 15 1998-2001 19 2001-2004 23 2004-2007 26 2007-<strong>2010</strong> 31 Awards 36 Support Staff 37 The Keys To Our Success 40 The Future of <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Board</strong>s 41 Contact Details 42 2 3