As part of its Life in Christchurch series of surveys, the City Council is now focusing on communities and neighbourhoods.

This survey is covering topics such as neighbourhood connections, a sense of community and contact with neighbours, volunteering and neighbourhood and community facilities and services.

Community Development Advisor Marie Byrne says: "We want as many Christchurch residents as possible to complete the survey, so we encourage you to both fill in the survey, and pass the link on to your whanau/family and friends. The more Riccarton people that fill in the survey, the more comprehensive will be the information for the area."

The survey will be open for feedback until the 3rd November. Marie will be at the Common Ground Cafe, 80 Rattray Street, Riccarton, on Friday 20 November for anyone who would like to fill it online there.

The survey can also be filled out online at www.ccc.govt.nz/chchlife