Agenda of Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee

Committee Members

Greater Christchurch Partnership Interim Chair

Chair Craig Pauling

Mana Whenua

Dr Te Maire Tau, Tania Wati and Gail Gordon

Christchurch City Council

Mayor Phil Mauger, Councillors Victoria Henstock and Sara Templeton

Environment Canterbury

Councillors Grant Edge and Vicky Southworth

Selwyn District Council

Mayor Sam Broughton, Councillors Nicole Reid and Lydia Gliddon

Waimakariri District Council

Mayor Dan Gordon, Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson and Councillor Niki Mealings

Health

Dr Anna Stevenson

Waka Kotahi (New Zealand Transport Agency - Non-Voting Member)

Ian Duncan

Director, Greater Christchurch Partnership

John Bartels

Ph 941 8456

Democracy Services Adviser

David Corlett

ph 941 5421

1. TERMS OF REFERENCE Ngā Ārahina Mahinga

1.1. The role of the Committee is to:

i. Foster and facilitate a collaborative approach between the Partners to address strategic challenges and opportunities for Greater Christchurch.

ii. Show clear, decisive and visible collaborative strategic leadership amongst the Partners, to wider stakeholders, agencies and central government and to communities across Greater Christchurch.

iii. Enable Partners to better understand individual perspectives and identify shared objectives and areas of alignment.

iv. Assist information sharing, efficient and effective working, and provide a stronger voice when advocating to others.

v. Establish, and periodically review, an agreed strategic framework to support a collective approach to improving intergenerational wellbeing in Greater Christchurch through addressing strategic challenges and opportunities.

vi. Oversee implementation of strategies and plans endorsed by the Committee and ratified at individual Partner governance meetings, including through the adoption and delivery of an annual joint work programme.

vii. Ensure the Partnership proactively engages with other related partnerships, agencies and organisations critical to the achievement of its strategic functions.

1.2. The functions of the Committee are to:

i. Establish, and periodically review, an agreed strategic framework to support a collective approach to improving intergenerational wellbeing in Greater Christchurch.

ii. As required, develop new and review existing strategies and plans to enable Partners to work more collaboratively with each other and to provide greater clarity and certainty to stakeholders and the community. Existing strategies and plans endorsed by the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee or endorsed by the UDSIC and inherited by this Committee are published on the Partnership’s website.

iii. Recommend to Partners for ratification at individual partner governance meetings any new or revised strategies and plans.

iv. Adopt and monitor the delivery of an annual joint work programme to deliver on strategic goals and actions outlined in adopted strategies and plans.

v. Undertake reporting on the delivery of adopted strategies and plans, including in relation to an agreed strategic outcomes framework.

vi. Identify and manage risks associated with implementing adopted strategies and plans.

vii. Establish and maintain effective dialogue and relationships (through meetings, forums and other communications) with other related partnerships, agencies and organisations to the support the role of the Committee, including but not limited to:

a. Waka Toa Ora (Healthy Greater Christchurch)

b. Canterbury Mayoral Forum

c. Tertiary institutions and educational partnerships

d. Strategic infrastructure providers

e. Government departments

viii. Undertake wider engagement and consultation as necessary, including where appropriate seeking submissions and holding hearings, to assist the development of any strategies and plans.

ix. Advocate to central government or their agencies or other bodies on issues of concern to the Partnership, including through the preparation of submissions (in liaison with the Canterbury Mayoral Forum as necessary).

x. For the avoidance of doubt, the Committee’s strategic transport functions include:

a. Consider key strategic transport issues, national policies and public transport associated collaborative business cases.

b. Develop the Greater Christchurch component of the Regional Public Transport Plan and recommend to the Canterbury Regional Council for approval, when required.

c. Monitor the delivery of the strategic public transport work programme in Greater Christchurch.

1.3. In undertaking its role and performing its functions the Committee will consider seeking the advice of the Chief Executives Advisory Group.

2. QUORUM AND Conduct of meetings

1.1. The quorum at a meeting of the Committee consists of the majority of the voting members.

1.2. Other than as noted in this Agreement, the standing orders of the administering Council at the time, shall apply.

1.3. Voting shall be on the basis of the majority present at the meeting, with no alternates or proxies.

1.4. For the purpose of clause 6.2, the Independent Chairperson:

i. has a deliberative vote; and

ii. in the case of equality of votes, does not have a casting vote (and therefore the act or question is defeated and the status quo is preserved).

3. MEETING FREQUENCY

3.1. Notification of meetings and the publication of agendas and reports shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Part 7 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

3.2. The Committee shall meet monthly, or as necessary and determined by the Independent Chair in liaison with the Committee.

3.3. The Committee welcomes external speakers by deputation however the right to speak at meetings must be in accordance with the adopted public deputation guidelines of the Committee.

4. DELEGATIONS

4.1. Establishing, and where necessary, amending, protocols and processes to support the effective functioning of the Committee, including but not limited to those relating to the resolution of conflicting views, communications and public deputations.

4.2. Preparing communication and engagement material and publishing reports relevant to the functions of the Committee.

4.3. Commissioning and publishing reports relevant to the functions of the Committee.

4.4. Undertaking engagement and consultation exercises in support of the terms of reference and functions of the Committee.

4.5. Selecting an Independent Chair and Deputy Chair in accordance with any process agreed by the Committee and the requirements of the LGA 2002.

4.6. Making submissions, as appropriate, on Government proposals and other initiatives relevant to the role of the Committee.

4.7. Appointing, where necessary, up to two additional non-voting observers to the Committee.

5. FINANCIAL DELEGATIONS

5.1. The Committee can make financial decisions within an agreed budget envelope and as long as the decision does not trigger any change to the statutory plans prepared under the LGA 2002, the RMA 1991, or the LTMA 2003.

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Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee

Open Minutes

Date: Friday 23 May 2025

Time: 9:00 am

Venue: Council Chamber, Environment Canterbury,
200 Tuam Street, Christchurch

Present

Members

Chair Craig Pauling , Environment Canterbury (Interim Chair)

Mayor Phil Mauger , Christchurch City Council

Councillor Victoria Henstock - Christchurch City Council

Councillor Sara Templeton , Christchurch City Council

Councillor Grant Edge - Environment Canterbury

Councillor Vicky Southworth , Environment Canterbury

Councillor Lydia Gliddon , Selwyn District Council

Councillor Nicole Reid - Selwyn District Council

Mayor Dan Gordon , Waimakariri District Council

Councillor Niki Mealings , Waimakariri District Council

Principal Advisor

John Bartels

Director Greater Christchurch Partnership

Tel: 941 8456

john.bartels@ccc.govt.nz

Meeting Advisor

David Corlett

Democratic Services Advisor

Tel: 941 5421

david.corlett@ccc.govt.nz

Website: www.ccc.govt.nz

Karakia mō te Tīmatataka Opening Incantation

Whakataka te hau ki te uru 

Whakataka te hau ki te tonga

Kia mākinakina ki uta 

Kia mātaratara ki tai 

E hī ake ana te atakura 

He tio, he huka, he hau hū 

Tīhei Mauri Ora 

Cease the winds from the west 

Cease the winds from the south 

Let the breeze blow over the land 

Let the breeze blow over the sea 

Let the red-tipped dawn come with a sharpened air. 

A touch of frost, a promise of a glorious day 

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Committee Resolved GCPC/2025/00008

That the apologies from Mayor Sam Broughton, Dr Te Maire Tau, Jane Huria, Gail Gordon, Neville Atkinson, and Dr Anna Stevenson for absence be accepted.

Mayor Dan Gordon/Councillor Niki Mealings Carried

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

There were no declarations of interest recorded.

3. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

There were no deputations by appointment.

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

Committee Resolved GCPC/2025/00009

That the minutes of the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee meeting held on Friday, 7 March 2025 be confirmed.

Mayor Phil Mauger/Councillor Grant Edge Carried

The Committee adjourned from 9.20am to 9.22am during the consideration of item 5 to allow staff time to finalise the proposed wording for a new recommendation (recommendation 5).

5. Draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan 2025–35
	Committee Comment 1. Staff noted that a minor amendment has been made to the wording in Policy 2.9 of the Draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan 2025–35. This will be reflected in the final version that will be presented to the Canterbury Regional Council for adoption. 2. The Committee discussed the need to consider the inclusion of the Banks Peninsula and those parts of the Waimakariri District and Selwyn District that are connected to the Greater Christchurch network in any future review. Canterbury Regional Council staff noted that they will conduct a full lessons learnt exercise.
	Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee: 1. Confirms the minutes from the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan 2025-35 Hearings Panel Deliberations meeting of 20 March 2025. 2. Endorses the amended Draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan 2025–35 as recommended by the Greater Christchurch Partnership Hearings Panel. 3. Recommends that the Canterbury Regional Council adopt the amended Draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan 2025–35. 4. Notes that the Greater Christchurch Partnership Hearings Panel will be discharged at the point the final Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan 2025-2035 is adopted by the Canterbury Regional Council.
	Committee Resolved GCPC/2025/00010 Part C That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee: 1. Confirms the minutes from the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan 2025-35 Hearings Panel Deliberations meeting of 20 March 2025. 2. Endorses the amended Draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan 2025–35 as recommended by the Greater Christchurch Partnership Hearings Panel. 3. Recommends that the Canterbury Regional Council adopt the amended Draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan 2025–35. 4. Notes that the Greater Christchurch Partnership Hearings Panel will be discharged at the point the final Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan 2025-2035 is adopted by the Canterbury Regional Council. 5. Requests that officers look at the appropriate boundaries for public transport planning in time for the next review. Councillor Sara Templeton/Mayor Dan Gordon Carried

6. Greater Christchurch Transport Plan Endorsement

Committee Comment

1. The committee provided officers with minor suggested amendments to the plan that would be considered by the Director following the meeting.

Committee Resolved GCPC/2025/00011

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Receives and endorses the Greater Christchurch Transport Plan.

2. Notes the final designed Greater Christchurch Transport Plan will be circulated to members separately prior to the meeting.

3. Approve the Director of the Greater Christchurch Partnership to make any final editorial updates to correct typographical, formatting or minor design errors identified within the document.

4. Notes the next steps for reporting on the progress of the Greater Christchurch Transport Plan.

Councillor Sara Templeton/Councillor Nicole Reid Carried

7. Joint Housing Action Plan - Phase 2 Actions

Committee Resolved GCPC/2025/00012

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Receives this report.

2. Endorses the Joint Housing Action Plan - Phase 2 actions as detailed in Attachment A.

3. Notes that the work on the Phase 2 actions has been sequenced into three tranches, allowing actions that have limited upfront financial implications to be progressed most quickly.

Councillor Grant Edge/Mayor Dan Gordon Carried

8. Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan - Implementation Plan 2024-27

Committee Comment

1. The Committee suggested that reference to the Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan be included within Blue-green network action when the next progress report on the Implementation Plan is provided to the Committee. Future Secretariat update reports will include any progress made on the blue-green network through working in partnership with the Canterbury Mayoral Forum at a regional level.

Committee Resolved GCPC/2025/00013

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Notes this report.

2. Receive and endorse the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan – Implementation Plan 2024-27 as detailed in Attachment A.

Councillor Sara Templeton/Mayor Phil Mauger Carried

9. Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan Annual Report 2025

Committee Comment

The Committee requested staff consider the approach to monitoring wellbeing in advance of preparing the 2026 Annual Report.

Committee Resolved GCPC/2025/00014

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Notes the content of this report.

2. Receives this Annual Report 2025 as detailed in Attachment A.

Mayor Phil Mauger/Councillor Lydia Gliddon Carried

10. Priority Areas Programme Update

Committee Comment

1. The Committee requested staff consider a focus on opportunities as opposed to barriers.

Committee Resolved GCPC/2025/00015

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Notes and receives the update on the Priority Areas Programme.

2. Notes that Priority Area progress reporting to the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee will be provided every six months and commence in December 2025.

Mayor Phil Mauger/Councillor Grant Edge Carried

11. Secretariat Update

Committee Resolved GCPC/2025/00016

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Receives and notes the Greater Christchurch Partnership secretariat update.

Mayor Phil Mauger/Mayor Dan Gordon Carried

Karakia – Whakakapi Closing Incantation

Ka whakairia te tapu Restrictions are moved aside

Kia watea ai te ara So the pathway is clear

Kia tūruki whakataha ai To return to everyday activities

Kia tūruki whakataha ai

Hui e, tāiki e Enriched, unified and blesses

Meeting concluded at 10.55am.

CONFIRMED THIS 8th DAY OF August 2025

Chair Craig Pauling

Interim Chair

5. Secretariat Update
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1421121
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	John Bartels, Director Greater Christchurch Partnership
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	John Bartels, Director Greater Christchurch Partnership

1. Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee (Committee) with a Secretariat update on activities that support the partnership work programme.

2. Relationship to Partnership Objectives Ngā Whāinga Matua ki te hononga

2.1 This report is to inform the committee on progress in the delivery of the joint work programme and to support effective dialogue and relationships between partners.

3. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Receives and notes the Greater Christchurch Partnership Secretariat update.

4. Secretariat Update

Te Waihanga’s Infrastructure Priorities Programme

4.1 A joint application from Christchurch City Council and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) on behalf of the Greater Christchurch Partnership, has seen the Greater Christchurch Mass Rapid Transit project (MRT) successfully make it into Te Waihanga Infrastructure Commission’s draft National Infrastructure Plan and as part of this being recognised as of national significance. The MRT project was one of only seventeen projects included nationally from the first round of submissions.

4.2 Te Waihanga Infrastructure Commission are currently assessing projects from a second round of submissions which closed in April 2025. On behalf of the Greater Christchurch Partnership, Christchurch City Council and Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) also submitted a joint application for the Public Transport Futures programme for consideration in this second round. This programme includes lower cost improvements to the city’s existing bus network and is an essential building block towards implementation of MRT. The results of this second round of assessment will be announced later in the year.

Public Transport Futures Programme - Network Planning and Foundations Update

Network Planning

4.3 This update covers progress on the Public Transport Futures programme (PT Futures) and outlines the next steps for planning the rest of the public transport network. The overall goals of PT Futures remain the same, but the approach is being adjusted to reflect current funding realities and a staged rollout of MRT.

4.4 Environment Canterbury has identified four key priorities for public transport over the next 10–20 years:

1. Rolling out the National Ticketing Solution (NTS)

2. Planning the network (including ongoing work and PT Futures)

3. Preparing for future procurement (with contracts up for renewal in 2029)

4. Gaining public control of key assets like bus depots

4.5 A plan is being developed that combines business-as-usual (BAU) work with PT Futures initiatives to support these priorities.

PT Futures Foundations

4.6 Environment Canterbury has worked with NZTA to prepare a proposal for reviewing two key bus routes: Route 1 (Cashmere to Rangiora) and Route 5 (Rolleston to New Brighton). The intent is for this proposal will be considered by NZTA’s Values, Outcomes and Scope (VOS) committee in mid August. Subject to funding being available, if approved, it could lead to co-funding for a formal investment case. The proposal aligns with NZTA’s updated approach to investment planning. Further updates on PT Futures and the broader programme will be shared with the Committee as work progresses.

Greater Christchurch Transport Plan

4.1 The Greater Christchurch Transport Plan was endorsed by the Committee at its May meeting. Minor edits were made in response to feedback provided by members at the May Committee meeting. The plan is now available on the Greater Christchurch Partnership Website. The Planning and Transport Managers group have further developed an overview document. This could act as an effective communication and advocacy tool for ministers and central government and new council representatives. This will be shared also be made available Greater Christchurch Partnership Website once finalised.

GCP Residential Development and Housing Dashboard Update

4.1 The National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) requires quarterly monitoring and annual reporting of housing and business capacity. To support this, a GCP Residential Dashboard has been developed, offering key indicators for residential development across Greater Christchurch.

4.2 The dashboard is in its final review stage, developed collaboratively with input from partner staff and reviewed by the Planning Managers Group. Once finalised, it will be publicly available, updated quarterly, and included in the annual committee report.

4.3 Current reporting meets most NPS-UD obligations. The next phase involves scoping business land capacity requirements. This will look to assess partner councils’ expectations, data needs, and capabilities, with initial findings to be presented to the Planning Managers Group.

Greater Christchurch Partnership Website Upgrade

4.4 The Greater Christchurch Partnership website has recently undergone a comprehensive update and refresh. The revised site features an enhanced layout, streamlined navigation, search functionality and updated content to better support users in accessing key information and resources.

4.5 The Secretariat will monitor and update content on a regular basis and liaise with partners to ensure content reflect the work delivered by the partnership.

2026 GCP Calendar Preparation

4.6 The Secretariat has commenced drafting the 2026 Greater Christchurch Partnership governance schedule. This will be undertaken alongside the Canterbury Mayoral Forum. GCP will engage with partner Councils to ensure there is no conflicts with their own calendars. Both the GCP and CMF are waiting for LGNZ to share its annual calendar to ensure there are no conflicted dates prior finalising the 2026 schedule. The quarterly meeting frequency for the partnership committee meetings are proposed to be March, May, August and November, subject to available dates.

Government City and Regional Deal guidance

4.7 At the national level, the Government announced on the 2 July the first Memoranda of Understanding (MOU’s) to negotiate City and Regional Deals (CRDs) with Auckland, Otago/Central Lakes and Western Bay of Plenty with a view to agreeing the first Deal by the end of 2025: City and Regional Deals to unlock growth | Beehive.govt.nz

4.8 As part of this announcement the Government established five objectives for the CRDs programme alongside outlining what central government will put on the table during negotiations for cities and regions participating in CRDs. These are:

4.8.1 Improved central government coordination (both internally and with the regions), ensuring the right agencies are around the table. This could include agreement to deploy more senior officials to existing Urban Growth Partnerships and other governance arrangements, and improved Government infrastructure investment and asset management.

4.8.2 Early collaboration with councils on system reforms including undertaking joint-spatial planning ahead of RM reform implementation. We will consider improvements to existing regulatory frameworks including zoning, fees and charges innovation, streamlined planning and land acquisition processes, regional spatial planning.

4.8.3 Providing councils with new funding and financing tools and incentivising them to better utilise existing ones. This could include considering the use of sharing of mining royalties, mobilising existing government funds to support deals, and providing access to government experts that could help councils use more complex tools such as Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act Levies.

4.8.4 Supporting regions to unlock growth sectors (e.g., technology, biotech, advanced transportation, aquaculture, tourism, cleantech, renewable energy). Central government will consider locating “confirmed/funded” innovation facilities/institutes in regions as part of a CRD.

4.9 It was acknowledged by Government that all three regions with signed MOUs for CRDs have existing Urban Growth Partnerships which demonstrate existing collaboration, and all three have economies with significant economic growth potential. This demonstrates a clear, ongoing role for the Greater Christchurch Partnership as an Urban Growth Partnership and Aotearoa’s second largest city.

Canterbury Mayoral Forum – Update from Regional Deal Working Group

4.10 Since being invited to join the Regional Deal Working Group (Working Group) in May, the Secretariat has participated in regular meetings alongside other members. Further discussions within the Canterbury Mayoral Forum regarding the approach to a regional deal have led to agreement that the Working Group will prepare a progress update for discussion at the August Mayoral Forum meeting. This update focuses on key areas including transport, housing, energy, and infrastructure—particularly funding tools and priority initiatives that could catalyse regional growth. Its purpose is to lay the groundwork for a future Waitaha Canterbury Regional Deal proposal by drawing on existing work. The update document is currently in development, with a draft version of the update document informed by work undertaken by the Canterbury Mayoral Forum in collaboration with Business Canterbury. However, the draft update is primarily a local government document.

4.11 Through the Working Group, the Secretariat has emphasised the importance of Strengthening partnerships and ensuring the meaningful involvement of all Partners—particularly mana whenua— in the development of the Waitaha Canterbury Regional Deal proposal, which has yet to begin. The Secretariat is collaborating with the Canterbury Mayoral Forum Secretariat to determine the most effective approach for sharing the Update document with Partners once received by the Mayoral Forum, and to support Partners ongoing involvement in the formulation of the Regional Deal proposal.

Housing and Urban Development – Housing Investment Strategy

4.12 The Government Budget 2025 introduced a new ‘active purchaser’ investment approach for housing and urban development to streamline programmes, improve value for money and flexibility to meet housing needs in place.

4.13 Government investment in housing will be guided by the Housing Investment Strategy, which prioritises enabling people in high housing need to access stable and secure housing. The Strategy is intended to be developed by late 2025. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MHUD) is currently working on developing a comprehensive understanding of housing need across the country to support the development of its Housing Investment Strategy. The Secretariat distilled local insights drawn from the work on the Joint Housing Action Plan and involvement with other forums and shared this with MHUD. Any further updates on the Strategy will be shared with the committee.

Te Waipounamu Community Housing Provider Housing Network

4.14 The network brings together community housing providers and their partners operating in the South Island. Its members’ primary activity is to provide community housing solutions for people in housing need. At the 12 June meeting the members agreed to support the completion of the Phase 2 actions of the Joint Housing Action Plan following a presentation by John Bartels. The Network also agreed to progress a refresh of its Closing the Housing Gap report from 2023 to provide a current picture of housing need based on Community Housing Providers (CHPs) data and perspectives and an indication of the committed pipeline of new social and affordable homes by member CHPs. This is being done to help influence investment decisions by the Government through its ‘active purchaser’ approach.

GCP Budget Update

4.15 The redistribution of the surplus operating budget for the end of 2025 financial year was completed on a pro-rata basis and credited on the usual final quarter invoicing through Christchurch City Council.

4.16 The Programme Delivery budget is held and managed by Environment Canterbury on behalf of the Partnership. The surplus has been carried forward into the 2025/26FY.

4.17 The Secretariat intends to build upon the GCP Committee’s endorsement of the Implementation Plan at its May 2025 meeting and develop a three-year Programme delivery budget with the Senior Officials Group. It will assist in guiding progress on Partnership priorities, better forecast future funding requirements and support Partnership decision making. This will also look to factor in any budgetary requirements for implementing any future Committee decisions on the findings of the Partnership Review in the 25/26FY.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

There are no attachments to this report.

6. He Rautaki mō Kāinga Nohoanga – Greater Christchurch
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1335060
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Kyle Davis, Whitiora Centre Ltd Jenny Wilkinson, Programme & Relationships Advisor
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	John Bartels, Director Greater Christchurch Partnership

1. Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to present the He Rautaki mō Kāinga Nohoanga – Greater Christchurch to the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee (GCPC). Additionally, the report seeks the Committee’s direction for partner staff to explore opportunities for collective support in implementing the Strategy.

2. Relationship to Partnership Objectives Ngā Whāinga Matua ki te hononga

2.1 The Committee has committed to:

· uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles and embody Te Tiriti partnership through its functions and processes within the Memorandum of Understanding.

· ensuring Ngai Tahu values and priorities, such as Kāinga nohoanga, are reflected and incorporated into strategic planning and decision-making to further recognise and support agreements with the Crown and enriches the bi-cultural heritage within our communities.

· Strengthening partnership with mana whenua which was identified as a Greater Christchurch Partnership strategic priority in 2020.

2.2 The development of He Rautaki mō Kāinga Nohoanga – Greater Christchurch represents tangible progress in the Nga Ahunga Whanui – overarching directions of the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan: Enable the prosperous development of kāinga nohoanga on Māori Land and within urban areas.

3. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Receives the He Rautaki mō Kāinga Nohoanga – Greater Christchurch.

2. Requests Partners work collaboratively to prepare for a workshop with the incoming Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee on the He Rautaki mō Kāinga Nohoanga – Greater Christchurch to shape its implementation.

3. Notes that this preparation will be undertaken with oversight provided by the Chief Executives Advisory Group.

4. Context/Background Te Horopaki

Background

4.1 Strengthening partnership with mana whenua was identified as a Greater Christchurch Partnership strategic priority in 2020.

4.2 Mana whenua does not have the same capacity and capability as other partners. Historically, mana whenua has only been able to feed into partnership workstreams on an ad hoc basis resulting in their priorities and expectations being reflected in a limited way or without sufficient context to influence change. The demands on mana whenua to react and respond to these past projects have been significant and unsustainable.

4.3 Mana whenua considered it may be more effective to lead the development of a Kāinga Nohoanga Strategy that could inform Council-led projects. In this way, mana whenua can lead presentation of their priorities and expectations, and this would provide a comprehensive starting point for working with Councils in a more effective way.

4.4 Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga is a partner of the Greater Christchurch Partnership (GCP) and the Whakawhanake Kāinga Komiti (WKK). Through this partnership, it was agreed that GCP would resource a mana whenua led and developed Strategy that focused on the priorities of Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga in relation to kāinga nohoanga. The Strategy generally looks to achieve prosperous development of kāinga nohoanga within the Greater Christchurch area, via provision of direction to partners on how to support and enable.

5. Kāinga Nohoanga Strategy

Strategy Development

5.1 Whitiora was contracted by the partnership to lead the development of the Strategy on behalf of Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga.

5.2 Whitiora was required to divert resources throughout the strategies development to support other work such as the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan. The GCPC expressed appreciation to Whitiora for prioritising the Spatial Plan over the Kāinga Nohoanga Strategy, knowing Ngāi Tūāhuriri were making this sacrifice for the Spatial Plan.

5.3 The GCPC received an update from Whitiora at its December 2024 meeting to indicate that much of the background research and engagement had been completed. With additional resource allocated to finalising the Strategy by June 2025.

5.4 The Strategy, He Rautaki mō Kāinga Nohoanga – Greater Christchurch, is the result of the efforts of multiple individuals and organisations and is based on the aspirations and forward vision of mana whenua.

Scope of the Kāinga Nohoanga Strategy

5.5 The focus of the strategy is twofold: to advance economic development and enable kāinga-nohoanga. These objectives are to be achieved upon the tribal kaupapa of Rangatiratanga, which means in this context the respective Rūnanga of the land being able to have their aspirations and vision for their land realised.

5.6 The vision is to return Māori to a position where they are able to regulate, manage and develop their own lands.

5.7 As the majority of Greater Christchurch falls within the takiwā of Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, a decision by mana whenua has been made to focus the Kāinga Nohoanga Strategy on metropolitan Christchurch and Māori Reserve land in Waimakariri District to be led by Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga. The Strategy could however also be applied across settlements in Selwyn District with the support of Te Taumutu Rūnanga and applied in those parts of Christchurch City outside the Greater Christchurch boundary i.e., Banks Peninsula with the support of the other Papatipu Rūnanga.

Structure of the Kāinga Nohoanga Strategy

5.8 This document is intended to be read in two thematic parts. Using Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Kaiapoi Māori Reserve as the primary case-study - the ﬁrst set of sections giving a brief history and background to the grievances of Ngāi Tūāhuriri, how they relate to kāinga nohoanga; and the following set of sections cover the aspirations and barriers to kāinga nohoanga.

5.9 Implementation of the Strategy will likely involve a combination of activities progressed by mana whenua and individual Partner organisations working together and others that will warrant a coordinated Greater Christchurch Partnership focus.

6. Next Steps

6.1 The Strategy outlines a five-step process for further development and implementation of the He Rautaki mō Kāinga Nohoanga – Greater Christchurch:

1. Presentation of Strategy to partners and authorities.

2. Partners and mana whenua to come together to pragmatically decide what changes are within their scope of help development of kāinga Nohoanga.

3. Formulation and ratification of possible plan changes or other levers and mechanisms that will enable Kāinga Nohoanga.

4. Discussion with other Rūnanga to determine the level of buy-in of their takiwā or if the process will be specific to Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

5. Implementation of the changes in planning documents, hopefully alongside other changes to land management regime.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	He Rautaki mō Kāinga Nohoanga – Greater Christchurch	25/1531614	24

7. Proposed Partnership submission on the Government's Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1447687
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Planning Manager Group
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	John Bartels, Director Greater Christchurch Partnership

1. Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is present the proposed submission for the Greater Christchurch Partnership (Partnership submission) on the Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper to the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee (Committee) for endorsement.

2. Relationship to Partnership Objectives Ngā Whāinga Matua ki te hononga

2.1 This report and proposed submission relates to pursuing the delivery of the outcomes sought by the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan and Joint Housing Action Plan through the Government’s Going for Housing Growth Programme and design of the new resource management system.

3. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Receives and endorses the Greater Christchurch Partnership submission on the Government’s Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper.

2. Approves and delegates authority to the Interim Chair of the Greater Christchurch Partnership to oversee final editorial changes to correct any typographical or formatting errors in the document, and to submit the final version to the Ministry for the Environment on behalf of the Partnership by 17 August 2025.

4. Background Te Horopaki

4.1 As Partners are already experiencing, there is significant change underway through the Government’s ambitious programme of legislative and policy reforms.

4.2 The Government's Going for Housing Growth Programme is designed to address New Zealand’s ongoing housing crisis by making development easier, faster, and more affordable.

4.3 This programme is intended to work in tandem with the broader resource management reforms, which is modernising environmental laws, introducing long-term regional spatial strategies, and streamlining approvals to support urban growth.

Resource Management Act Reforms

4.4 The Government has been engaging in a three-phase reform of the resource management system:

Phase One – repeal the Natural and Built Environment Act and Spatial Planning Act. Completed in December 2023.

Phase Two - targeted changes to the existing resource management system, to address the most pressing issues:

· Fast-track Approvals Act 2024

· Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2024

· Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill

· A programme of changes to national direction instruments.

4.5 Phase Three – involves the replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) with two new acts: a Natural Environment Act and a Planning Act. The Government intends to introduce these to Parliament by the end of 2025.

4.6 As part of Phase 2 of the broader RMA reform programme, consultation on proposed updates to national direction under the Resource Management Act (RMA) between 29 May and 27 July 2025. This involved three national direction packages covering changes to infrastructure and development, primary sector and freshwater management.

4.7 Importantly, package one on infrastructure and development includes proposals that are intended to recognise the need and to support provision for Māori housing solutions, including papakāinga, through more enabling planning frameworks that respect tino rangatiratanga and support intergenerational wellbeing.

The Going for Housing Growth Programme

4.8 The Going for Housing Growth programme seeks to progress the key policy and regulatory changes needed to address the problem of excessively high land prices, which are driven by market expectations of an ongoing shortage of developable urban land to meet demand.

4.9 Going for Housing Growth is an initiative structured around three pillars which span a range of legislation and work programmes across government. These are:

· Pillar 1 – Freeing up land for urban development, including removing unnecessary planning barriers

· Pillar 2 – Improving infrastructure funding and financing to support urban growth

· Pillar 3 – Providing incentives for communities and councils to support growth.

4.10 Pillar 1 of Going for Housing Growth was originally intended to be implemented through Phase Two of the resource management reforms through a combination of:

· changes to the NPS-UD, as part of the national direction programme

· changes to make the MDRS optional and compliance and enforcement provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991 via the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill.

4.11 In March 2025, the Government announced its intention that Pillar 1 of Going for Housing Growth will instead be predominantly given effect to as part of Phase Three of the resource management reforms. This is to minimise the need for costly and time-consuming changes to council plans under the current system, which could delay implementation of Phase Three. It will also introduce new opportunities for how the policies are delivered and ensure the system changes are efficient and enduring.

5. Context

Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper

5.1 The Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper (Discussion Paper) was released on the 18 June for consultation with the close for submission on the 17 August 2025.

5.2 The Discussion Paper seeks feedback on how to give effect to Going for Housing Growth in the new resource management system.

5.3 It covers the following topics for consultation and poses 37 questions across these:

· spatial planning requirements

· new housing growth targets (at least 30 years of housing capacity)

· responsiveness to unanticipated or out of sequence developments

· prohibiting councils from imposing hard rural-urban limits

· strengthening the existing NPS-UD intensification requirements

· enabling a greater mix of uses across urban environments

· removing district plan controls that don’t relate to effects on others

· the appropriateness of using ‘tiers’ of urban environments

· the impacts of proposals on Māori

· implementation of existing NPS-UD requirements

5.4 The Discussion Paper questions are attached for reference (Attachment A).

5.5 It is understood that the feedback received will be used to shape the development of the new resource management system, through informing officials’ thinking on policy development for Phase 3 of resource management reform.

5.6 The Discussion Paper makes it clear that there will be other opportunities to engage on the new system, such as through the select committee process on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill and consultation on the detailed design of national direction of the new resource management system.

Rationale for making a GCP Submission

5.7 Given the Greater Christchurch Partnership’s role in housing and urban development, guided by the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan, making a submission helps position the Partnership as a constructive contributor to the design and implementation of the new resource management system. It also provides an opportunity to highlight key sub-regional priorities through a high-level, focused submission.

Overview of the Partnership Submission

5.8 A high-level submission has been prepared rather than a comprehensive and detailed response to all 37 questions contained in the Discussion Paper.

5.9 It demonstrates active participation in the engagement process and seeks to ensure the GCP is well positioned to contribute meaningfully and constructively influence the Going for Housing Growth programme pillars and the new resource management system as these are developed.

5.10 The development of the submission has been led by the Planning Managers Group with input from partner staff who have been preparing partner submissions to ensure alignment and common messaging. The submission has had approval from the Senior Officials Group and the Chief Executive Advisory Group.

5.11 The proposed Partnership submission (Attachment B) focusses on seven key topics which encompass 13 of the Discussion Paper’s 37 questions.

· Urban development in the new resource management System – Question 1.

· Impacts of proposals on Māori - Question 35

· Future development strategies and spatial planning – Question 2.

· Responsive planning – Questions 16 and 17.

· Intensification – Key public transport corridors Questions 21-23; Minimum building

· heights to be enabled: Questions 25.

· Rural-urban boundaries – Question 18-20

· Transitioning to Phase Three of the RM Reforms – Question 37.

5.12 The proposed Partnership submission reflects its endorsed plans and incorporates housing advocacy positions from Phases 1 and 2 of the Joint Housing Action Plan, including specific actions endorsed at the 23 May 2025 Committee meeting. As the Discussion Paper informs the design of the new resource management system, these positions have been included as an initial advocacy activity for the Committee’s consideration.

5.13 The Partnership submission does not cover topics and questions in the Discussion Paper that are of a more detailed nature or on topics that are best considered at the local level through submissions from individual Partner organisations.

Coordinating with the Canterbury Mayoral Forum (CMF) on submissions

5.14 The Canterbury Mayoral Forum secretariat have confirmed it is preparing a submission. Both secretariats have worked to coordinate as much as possible in the preparing the respective submissions. In particular the topic area of regional spatial planning is a priority for pursuing consistent and aligned responses.

6. Next steps

6.1 Subject to the committee’s approval of the GCP submission on the Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper:

6.1.1 Any minor editorial updates will be made by the secretariat prior to submission to the Ministry for Environment under delegation to the Interim Chair of the Greater Christchurch Partnership.

6.1.2 The secretariat will support the Interim Chair in making the submission to Ministry for Environment on behalf of the Partnership, prior to the 17 August 2025 deadline.

6.1.3 The secretariat will update the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee of any responses received from the submission, including any offers of further involvement or engagement on key topics.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Going for Housing Growth – Going for Housing Growth Discussion document questions	25/1477547	60
b ⇩	GCP submission on the Going for Housing Growth Discussion Paper.	25/1527610	64
c ⇩	Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan GCSP Summary Overview	25/1477918	76

8. Greater Christchurch Partnership Review - Independent Findings
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1248396
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Chief Executive Advisory Group
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	John Bartels, Director Greater Christchurch Partnership

1. Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to present the findings of the independent review of the Greater Christchurch Partnership. The review was conducted in accordance with the Terms of Reference approved at the March Committee meeting and examines the partnerships form, function and focus. Its aim is to ensure the Partnership remains fit for purpose and well-positioned to meet future needs.

2. Relationship to Partnership Objectives Ngā Whāinga Matua ki te hononga

2.1 The Partnership is a joint committee formed to take a collaborative approach to address strategic challenges and opportunities for Greater Christchurch. The review provides an opportunity for partners to reflect on the efficiency and effectiveness of the committee in meeting their collective objectives now and in the future.

3. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Receives the Independent Review Insights Report (Attachment B) and the Independent Review of the Greater Christchurch Partnership Report (Attachment C).

2. Notes that the independent review by Martin Jenkins was conducted in accordance with the approved Terms of Reference (Attachment A).

3. Notes the extension of the interim chair arrangement until the incoming Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee has made decisions on the recommendations of the Independent Review of the Greater Christchurch Partnership Report.

4. Notes the Chief Executive Advisory Group will initiate scoping of the review’s Phase 1 recommendations for consideration by the incoming Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee.

5. Recommends that the incoming Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee receives and considers the Independent Review of the Greater Christchurch Partnership Report.

4. Context/Background Te Horopaki

Terms of Reference for the Greater Christchurch Partnership Review

4.1 The Partnership has effectively been in place for 20 years. There have been significant changes over that period that will continue into the future, so it is timely and healthy to review the Partnership to see if it is set up to succeed to meet the outcomes that Partners are seeking.

4.2 At its meeting on 13 December 2024, the committee agreed to undertake a review of the form, function and focus of the Greater Christchurch Partnership to ensure it remains fit for purpose going forward.

4.3 The committee delegated responsibility to the Chief Executives Advisory Group (CEAG) to prepare a draft Terms of Reference for the review, subject to the committee’s approval. The Terms of Reference for the review were approved by the committee at its March 2025 meeting (Attachment A).

4.4 Mana whenua supported the review and emphasised the importance of being engaged with in a meaningful way throughout the process. They contributed key questions to the Terms of Reference that they wished to see addressed as part of the review.

4.5 The approved Terms of Reference is based on the current Memorandum of Agreements stated purpose, role and functions. However, it provides wide enough scope to consider alternate organisational models if it is considered by the reviewer that they would more efficiently and effectively deliver partner outcomes.

4.6 Following the approval of the Terms of Reference, CEAG was delegated authority to appoint a suitable, independent reviewer to conduct the review with the expectation that the report will be presented to the committee at its 8 August 2025 meeting. This meeting date was also specified in the approved Terms of Reference.

4.7 After the March committee meeting, and following a competitive process, Martin Jenkins was appointed to complete the independent review of the Partnership aligned to the approved Terms of Reference.

Independent review approach

4.8 The independent review commenced on 16 April, led by Sarah Baddeley and Cat Moody from Martin Jenkins. The approach to the review considered assessment across four dimensions:

· The work

· Ways of working

· People

· Organising and resource arrangements

4.9 The methodology was qualitative based on 16 interviews and group workshop session using consistent key questions with Partner representatives and covering elected members, officers and mana whenua representatives. These engagement sessions were completed across three weeks at the end of May.

4.10 A diverse range of views was received through the interview process. More so than in any other similar reviews completed by Martin Jenkins.

4.11 Following completion of interviews, Martin Jenkins drew out key insights using qualitative methods to support the development of its review findings and recommendations. These are documented within Attachment B.

4.12 Martin Jenkins developed a set of design principles to guide the structure and future operation of the Partnership based of the findings of the insights report:

· Strategic focus

· Stewardship

· Partnership

· Value for Money

· Responsive

4.13 The independent review report by Martin Jenkin includes four functional model options for the Committee to consider alongside 18 recommendations across three phased timeframes. (Attachment C)

4.14 Martin Jenkins will present to the Greater Christchurch Committee on the findings and recommendations of its Independent Review. A slide pack that summarises Martin Jenkins work to support discussions at the Committee meeting are included as Attachment D.

Consideration of the Independent Review’s recommendations

4.15 As acknowledged at the committee meeting in March, the timing of receiving the report is near the end of the joint committee’s triennium meeting cycle.

4.16 The timing of the phases for the Committee to consider, workshop and make strategic decisions on based on the recommendations of the independent review is critical given the upcoming local body elections in October 2025.

4.17 The recommendations of the review are split across three phases and timeframes:

· Phase 1: Report receipt and immediate actions (August onwards)

· Phase 2: Electoral transition and preparation (November 2025 – February 2026)

· Phase 3: Decision making and implementation (March 2026 - December 2026)

4.18 Officers have sought feedback and support from the Chief Executive Advisory Group on the recommendations and timing.

Proposed Next Steps

4.19 The proposed next steps once the review has been received by the committee are outlined below:

4.19.1 Partner officers scope the details of Phase 1 implementation with guidance and oversight provided by the Chief Executive Advisory Group, in readiness for a workshop with the incoming Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee, with the potential to engage consultants to complete this work on behalf of the Partnership (August - November)

4.19.2 A workshop is scheduled for the next GCP Committee meeting following local body elections in late 2025, with support from consultants (Late 2025)

4.19.3 The outputs of the workshop to guide Partner officers in Phase 2 recommendations will be reported back to the Committee for consideration and decision on the functional model to be implemented for the Partnership (Early 2026)

4.19.4 Phases 3 recommendations from the Independent Review of the Greater Christchurch Partnership Report are considered and implemented based on the functional model decided upon by the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee (2026)

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Approved Terms of Reference - GCP Independent Review	25/321458	83
b ⇩	Martin Jenkins - Insights Report	25/1526272	88
c ⇩	Martin Jenkins - Independent Review Findings Report	25/1526276	106
d ⇩	Martin Jenkins - Summary Slidepack GCP Independent Review	25/1528922	140

9. Briefing to the Incoming Committee
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/1129886
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Jenny Wilkinson, Programme and Relationships Advisor
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	John Bartels, Director Greater Christchurch Partnership

1. Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek the outgoing Greater Christchurch Partnership (GCP) Committees support for the briefing material to advise the incoming GCP Committee members. The briefing will provide an outline of the purpose, function and priorities of the GCP Committee.

1.2 This report also provided guidance on any decisions that the incoming Committee will need to consider at its first meeting on Friday 5 December 2025.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee:

1. Receive and support the briefing to the incoming Committee (Attachment A), being provided to the incoming Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee, supplemented with relevant Greater Christchurch Partnership documents.

2. Recommend to the incoming Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee that, at their first meeting on Friday 5 December 2025, they:

a. Receive the briefing to the incoming Committee.

b. Appoint an Interim Chair until the GCP Independent Review is concluded and decisions have been made by the Committee. Noting this is a temporary variation of the Memorandum of Agreement.

c. Note proposed meeting dates and arrangements for 2026.

3. Context/Background Te Horopaki

Background

3.1 The Urban Growth Partnership for Greater Christchurch plays a key role in achieving shared outcomes. Ensuring that the role, value, and opportunities of both the Greater Christchurch Partnership (GCP) and the Urban Growth Partnership are clearly understood and embraced by all Partners is essential to building a strong, effective collaboration.

3.2 The Partnership also has a substantive work programme to transition to the new triennium and ensuring momentum and continued implementation of key projects is also an important objective.

3.3 The next triennium is expected to be a period of significant change through the national reform agenda, with high expectations for delivery of the work programme through the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee. The ability to work constructively in partnership, prioritise effort and achieve consensus with a clear focus on the long-term outcomes for our communities will be critical to the success of the Committee over this triennium.

3.4 The work of the Partnership – both as a forum for consensus and leadership through the Committee, and as a joint work programme of central government, local government and mana whenua partners is a powerful mechanism for individual Partners to deliver on their own priorities and outcomes for their communities and deliver their mandated functions.

3.5 The Partnership provides the mechanism for joint investment, particular in critical infrastructure, and aligned policy that delivers greater benefit for our communities more effectively than Partners pursuing these objectives alone.

4. Briefing the incoming Committee

4.1 A briefing has been prepared for incoming GCP Committee members (Attachment A). It outlines the Committee’s purpose, functions, and the broader operating environment.

4.2 Other important supplementary documents that are to be shared in support of the briefing include:

4.2.1 The Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan Implementation Plan - This presents a long-term work programme. It includes detailed actions, timelines, and indicative costs to support future investment decisions by Partners through annual and long-term planning processes.

4.2.2 The 2025 Annual Report - It provides a baseline for future monitoring and reporting. It reviews changes over the past 12 months and assesses their implications for the Spatial Plan’s direction and opportunities.

4.2.3 The He Rautaki mō Kāinga Nohoanga - Greater Christchurch – Received by the Committee, it gives rich context on the history and background to the grievances of Ngāi Tūāhuriri and how it relates to kāinga nohoanga. It further outlines mana whenua priorities and expectations and provide a comprehensive starting point for working with Partners in a more effective way.

4.2.4 The findings of the GCP Independent Review will also be presented to the incoming GCP Committee members at the December meeting.

Key Dates

4.1 Voting opens for the 2025 local body elections between 9 September and 11 October 2025.

4.2 It is anticipated that Councils will complete their swearing in and induction for new members in the two months following the election.

4.3 The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for Friday 5 December 2025. It is anticipated that this meeting will focus on a briefing to the incoming committee, making some process decisions and provide an opportunity to meet with the rest of their committee members.

4.4 It is unlikely that any decisions on Partnership projects and workstreams will be sought from the Committee until the meetings commence in 2026.

Decisions for the first Incoming Committee Meeting

4.5 At its first meeting on Friday 5 December 2025, the committee will be invited to:

· Note and receive the Incoming Briefing to the Committee.

· Appoint an Interim Chair until the GCP Independent Review is concluded. Noting this is a temporary variation of the Memorandum of Agreement.

· Consider and discuss the recommendations from the GCP Independent Review.

· Consider and discuss the Greater Christchurch Partnership Memorandum of Agreement.

Noting that if changes are required to the Greater Christchurch Partnership Memorandum of Agreement these need to be ratified at the governance meetings of all the individual voting member partners.

· Note proposed meeting dates and arrangements for 2026.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Briefing for the Incoming Committee 2025	25/1248222	150