The new term of Council also signals a new three-year term for the volunteers who sit on the district's hall boards, reserve boards and domain boards.

Over the next couple of months, boards will be advertising their triennial meetings and looking for new members.

Group Manager of Democracy and Engagement Toni Durham said the district's volunteer boards did great work, and were supported by council.

"They take on projects big and small, and they look after important community assets, like reserves where sport is played and halls where families celebrate their most special occasions. The triennial meetings are a chance to recruit new members who have skills, time and resources to help."

Council looks after 18 boards in total and each has its own chair and finance person.

"If you are a person who likes to get things done for your community, then consider joining your nearest hall board or reserve board."

These boards have already set their triennial meeting dates:

• 5 November - Tinwald Memorial Hall Board - 7.30pm, Tinwald Memorial Hall meeting room
• 11 November - Mt Somers Reserve Board - 7pm, Mt Somers Memorial Hall supper room
• 17 November - Tinwald Reserve Board - 7pm, Tinwald Memorial Hall meeting room
• 18 November - Pendarves Reserve Board - 7.30pm, Pendarves Fire Station
• 20 November - Hinds Reserve Board - 7.30, Hinds Fire Station meeting room
• 27 November - Mayfield Reserve Board - 7pm, Mayfield Memorial Hall supper room
• 1 December - Rakaia Reserve Board - 7pm, Rakaia Recreation Centre