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Waipuna

Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Open Minutes

 

 

Date:                                    Thursday 10 April 2025

Time:                                   4.31 pm

Venue:                                 Rārākau: Riccarton Centre,
199 Clarence Street, Christchurch

 

 

Present

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Marie Pollisco

Helen Broughton

Sarah Brunton

Henk Buunk

Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Andrei Moore

Debbie Mora

Mark Peters

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal Advisor

Bailey Peterson

Manager Community Governance

Tel: 941 6743

Bailey.Peterson@ccc.govt.nz

Meeting Advisor

Faye Collins

Community Board Advisor

Tel: 941 5108

faye.collins@ccc.govt.nz

 

 

Website: www.ccc.govt.nz

To watch meetings, live, or previous recordings, go to:
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To view copies of Agendas and Minutes, go to:
https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes/

 


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

There were no apologies received.

 

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/2025/00018

That the minutes of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 13 March 2025 be confirmed.

Marie Pollisco/Andrei Moore                                                                                                                                Carried

 

4.   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Hornby Menzshed

Brian Dixon addressed the Board on behalf of the Hornby Menzshed regarding options for future location of the Hornby Menzshed.

Mr Dixon showed a presentation outlining that the Menzshed is in need of accommodation and is interested in using the Hei Hei Link building on Wycola Avenue if the building is repaired to earthquake standard or any replacement building if the Hei Hei Link building is demolished and replaced.

After questions from members the Chairperson thanked Mr Dixon for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.                   Requests staff to investigate and provide advice on the options for repairing the Hei Hei Link building on Wycola Avenue or replacing it, with a view to it being used for community purposes.

 

Attachments

a       Presentation - Hornby Menzshed  

 

4.3         Culture Galore

Archna Tandor spoke to the Board on behalf of the Culture Galore Committee and presented the Board with a plaque acknowledging and thanking the Board for its support of the Culture Galore event for the past 24 years.

The Chairperson accepted the plaque and thanked Ms Tandor for the presentation on behalf of the Culture Galore Committee.

 

4.2

Matipo and Maxwell Streets - Safety concerns

Peter Simmonds, local resident addressed the Board and showed a video outlining his concerns about the safety of the intersection of Matipo and Maxwell Streets and the pedestrian crossing facility on Matipo Street opposite Westfield Mall.

After questions from members the Chairperson thanked Mr Simmonds for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board requests that staff:

1.            Investigate the safety of the pedestrian crossing facility on Matipo Street opposite Westfield Mall and provide advice on any possible safety improvements.

2.            Investigate the safety of the intersection of Matipo and Maxwell Streets and provide advice on any measures that can be implemented to improve safety at the intersection for all users.   

 

4.4         Trees on Gilberthorpes Reserve

Ken Gill, local resident addressed the Board regarding pine trees growing on Gilberthorpes Road and on the street berm along Gregory Avenue.

Mr Gill said the needle shed by the trees and the pollen produced has adverse effects on nearby residents who would like to see them replaced with another species.

After questions from members the Chairperson thanked Mr Gill for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.            Requests that staff investigate the pine trees on Gilberthorpes Reserve adjacent to 1 Gregory Avenue and on the road berm of Gregory Avenue in the vicinity of 1 and 1A and provide advice on options under the Tree Policy for replacement of the trees with a different species.

 

4.5         Bench for Railway Reserve, Templeton

Bryan Henare, local resident addressed the Board regarding Railway Reserve, Templeton.

Mr Henare advised that the area is regularly used by locals for walking and picnicking, including the elderly. He suggested that a bench be installed for people to sit on.

After questions from members the Chairperson thanked Mr Henare for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.            Request staff advice on the possible placement of a park bench on Railway Reserve, Templeton.

 

5.   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

There were no deputations by appointment.

6.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

 

7.   Joint Meeting - Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton & Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Boards Minutes - 27 March 2025

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2025/00019

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board confirms the Minutes from the Joint Meeting - Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton & Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Boards held on 27 March 2025.

Andrei Moore/Henk Buunk                                                                                                                                    Carried

 

 

8.   Proposed Road Names - 179 Milns Road

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2025/00020 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Proposed Road Names - 179 Milns Road Report.

2.         Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.         Approves the following new road names for 179 Milns Road (RMA/2022/2381)

a.         Road 1 - Bethia Road

b.         Road 2 - Archibald Place

c.         Road 3 - Beadel Road

Debbie Mora/Andrei Moore                                                                                                                                   Carried

 

 

9.   Planting along the upper edge of the Ngā Puna Wai embankment

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2025/00021 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Planting along the upper edge of the Ngā Puna Wai embankment Report.

2.         Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.         Approve the planting of a hedge and individual specimen trees along the top of the embankment within Ngā Puna Wai.

Andrei Moore/Debbie Mora                                                                                                                                   Carried

 

 

10. Extraordinary Vacancy Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board - resignation of Gamal Fouda

 

Community Board Consideration

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell Hornby Riccarton Community Board pursuant to Section 117(3)(b) of the Local Electoral Act 2001 resolves to leave the vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of Gamal Fouda unfilled.

The division was declared lost by 2 votes to 6 votes the voting being as follows:

For:                          Marie Pollisco and Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Against:                 Helen Broughton, Sarah Brunton, Henk Buunk, Andrei Moore, Debbie Mora and Mark Peters

Marie Pollisco/Tyla Harrison-Hunt                                                                                                                            Lost

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2025/00022

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell Hornby Riccarton Community Board:

 

1.       Pursuant to Section 117(3)(a) of the Local Electoral Act 2001 resolves to fill the vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of Gamal Fouda by the appointment of Luke Chandler, being  a person qualified to be an elected member and being a person who lives in the Riccarton Ward, is active in the community, is experienced in representing their community’s concerns to the Board and the Council, supports the Board’s three priorities of the Riccarton ward, can commit to attending all regular meetings, information sessions and community board events and was the highest polling unsuccessful candidate for the Riccarton Ward at the 2022 local body elections.   

2.       Resolves to give immediate public notice of its decision.

The division was declared carried by 6 votes to 1 vote the voting being as follows:

For:                          Helen Broughton, Sarah Brunton, Henk Buunk, Andrei Moore, Debbie Mora and Mark Peters

Against:                 Marie Pollisco

Abstained:            Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Mark Peters/Debbie Mora                                                                                                                                      Carried

 

 

11. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Discretionary Response Fund Application - Afghan Womans Group

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2025/00023 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Discretionary Response Fund Application - Afghan Womans Group Report.

2.         Notes that the decisions in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3.         Approves a grant of $1,200 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to Afghan Womans Group towards the Eid Celebration for Afghan Families.

Tyla Harrison-Hunt/Mark Peters                                                                                                                         Carried

 

12. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - April 2025

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2025/00024 Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - April 2025.

Sarah Brunton/Henk Buunk                                                                                                                                 Carried

 

 

 

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

Part B

The following information was exchanged:

·         Antisocial road use is a concern in Hornby, particularly in the vicinity of Neill Street. Police advice is that all incidents should be reported.

·         It was noted that expressions of interest in 151-153 Gilberthorpes Road are being sought.

·         There is local concern regarding parties in Riccarton.

·         Weeds and plants on a vacant property on Mandeville Street has been causing concern but owners have consented to work being undertaken to address this.

·         Residents of Angela Street have requested no stopping restrictions be investigated.

·         There are concerns about the adverse effects of 24 hour bus lanes on residents and about the inconsistency of the bus lane rules across the city.

·         There are calls for a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of The Foundry at the University of Canterbury.

·         There is ongoing concern in Halswell regarding road closures and detours associated with road works, including concern that accurate information is not being provided.

·         It was noted that that works on Sutherlands Road are underway and it was queried whether  approval has been obtained.

·         It was noted that garden beds are being installed on Carmen Road.

·         It was noted that planting undertaken as part of new subdivisions is not always appropriate.

·         It was noted that the attendance at the recent Hello Hornby event was the largest to date.

 

 

 

Karakia Whakamutunga 

 

Meeting concluded at 6.08pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 15TH DAY OF MAY 2025

 

Marie Pollisco

Chairperson