Minutes of Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Part A Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B Reports for Information

Part C Decisions Under Delegation

Karakia Tīmatanga

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00034

That an apology for absence from Tyla Harrison-Hunt for leave of absence, be accepted.

That the apology for absence received from Gamal Fouda be accepted.

Mark Peters/Sarah Brunton Carried

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

There were no declarations of interest recorded.

3. Confirmation of Previous Minutes Te Whakaāe o te hui o mua

Part C

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00035

That the open and public excluded minutes of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 14 March 2024 be confirmed.

Henk Buunk/Andrei Moore Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Residential development on Ayr Street, Riccarton

Kerstin Rupp, local resident, addressed the Board regarding a residential development that is currently under construction on Ayr Street, Riccarton. Ms Rupp expressed concern about the potential odour effects the communal bin area on the development could have on her adjacent property.

Following questions from members the Chairperson thanked Ms Rupp for her presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Refers the issues raised in the presentation to staff and requests advice on any assessment of odour undertaken as part of the consideration of the resource consent for the development on 5-9 Ayr Street and any District plan rules relating to rubbish storage in multi-unit developments .

4.2 Creating Connected Communities

Margot Korhonen, resident, advised the Board that she has authored a book “Creating Connected Communities” that is a guide to Community groups on how to run a project from beginning to end. She also has a website with worksheets and tools that are free to download. Ms Korhonen is seeking to have copies of the book available in libraries.

Following questions from members the Chairperson thanked Ms Korhonen for her presentation.

5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

There were no deputations by appointment.

6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

6.1

Kim Moss, a parent and representative of St Bernadette’s School, presented a petition with 1,028 signatories requesting installation of a pedestrian crossing on Hei Hei Road, Hornby:

The prayer of the petition states:

St Bernadette’s School and Community request the Christchurch City Council to install a Pedestrian Crossing on Hei Hei Road, Hornby, outside St Bernadette’s School, and St Bernadette’s Church to prioritize pedestrian safety and the safety of our children and community.

Following questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Ms Moss for her presentation.

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00036

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the petition requesting installation of a pedestrian crossing on Hei Hei Road, Hornby.

2. Refers the issues raised in the petition to staff for investigation and report to the Board.

Mark Peters/Henk Buunk Carried

Attachments

a Letter - Request for installation of a pedestrian crossing on Hei Hei Road, Hornby ⇨

b Petition - Request for installation of a pedestrian crossing on Hei Hei Road, Hornby ⇨

7. Correspondence

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00037 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the correspondence from Shona Willis, Manager, Riccarton House and Bush, acknowledging the Board’s support of Riccarton Bush Trust’s Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush Enhancement Project.

2. Receives the correspondence from Kerstin Rupp, local resident, regarding a residential development that is currently under construction on Ayr Street, Riccarton.

3. Receives the correspondence from Kelsey, local resident, regarding the Patterson Terrace and Rempstone Drive intersection.

Mark Peters/Marie Pollisco Carried

8. Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Discretionary Response Fund 2023-24 Application – Hornby Netball Club and Youth Development Fund Transfer

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00038 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Approves a grant of $1,000 from its 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund to Hornby Netball Club towards the Gym Hire for the U21 team.

2. Approves the transfer of $1,000 from the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund to the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2023-24 Youth Development Fund.

Mark Peters/Henk Buunk Carried

9. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - April 2024

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00039 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report for April 2024.

Mark Peters/Marie Pollisco Carried

The meeting adjourned at 5.06pm and reconvened at 5.12pm.

10. Elected Members’ Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti Whakaaro o Te Kāhui Amorangi

Part B

Board members exchanged information on their activities, including in relation to:

· A Hornby Market day is to be held Saturday 13 April 2024 at South Hornby School with a Board stand featuring Long Term Plan information.

· A Community Day is being held at Matatiki Hornby Centre on Saturday 19 April 2024.

· An inaugural meeting of the Hornby Lions Club.

· A Long Term Plan display has been installed at The Hub Hornby.

· Work in Sparks Road has necessitated a closed lane that is causing disruption for traffic.

· Congestion in the vicinity of Halswell School (Larsons and Halswell Roads) is causing concern.

· Halswell Community Patrol is now a registered charity. It is proposed that the Community Patrol car will be parked at the Halswell BP petrol station.

· A member has attended Kilmarnock Enterprises and viewed the recycling activities undertaken by the group.

· A member has attended a recycling workshop and advocates the need to promote recycling to the community.

· Aidanfield Drive and Halswell Road intersection roadworks are to get underway soon.

· The Independent Hearings on PC14 are to resume and the Board is to speak further.

· Halswell residents continue to advocate for a pedestrian crossing for Halswell Road and for a dog park in the area.

The meeting adjourned at 5.37pm and reconvened at 5.51pm.

13. Chief Executive Update

The Chief Executive joined the meeting and announced that a resignation of Helen Broughton as Board Chairperson has been accepted effective as at 9 May 2024. Helen Broughton will continue as a Board member.

An election will be held at the next meeting to elect a new Board Chairperson.

The Chief Executive recognised Helen Broughton’s service in the role to date together with her contribution as a Board member.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Meeting concluded at 5.53pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 9TH DAY OF MAY 2024

Helen Broughton

Chairperson