Waimāero
Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board
Open Minutes
Date: Monday 8 December 2025
Time: 4.35 pm
Venue: Boardroom, Fendalton Service
Centre,
Corner Jeffreys and Clyde Roads, Fendalton
Present
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Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Members |
Jason Middlemiss Nicola McCormick David Cartwright James Gough (via audio/visual link) Aaron Keown Lucy Keown Sam MacDonald (via audio/visual link) Ben Spittle Bridget Williams |
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Principal Advisor Maryanne Lomax Manager Community Governance Tel: 941 6730 |
Meeting Advisor Aidan Kimberley Community Board Advisor Tel: 941 6566 |
Website: www.ccc.govt.nz
Part A Matters Requiring a Council Decision
Part B Reports for Information
Part C Decisions Under Delegation
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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 hauhūnga Tīhei mauri ora |
Cease the winds from the
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The agenda was dealt with in the following order. Where no voting record is shown, the item was carried unanimously by those present.
1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha
Part C
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
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00062 That the minutes of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board meeting held on Monday, 10 November 2025 be confirmed. |
4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui
Part B
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Northwood Residents’ Association Clive Smith spoke on behalf of the Northwood Residents’ Association regarding a planned roading layout for Northwood Boulevard. |
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a Northwood
Residents Association - PowerPoint Presentation ⇨ |
5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga
Part B
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Owen Ladbrook, local resident, addressed the Board regarding item 14 – Proposed P120 Parking Restrictions – Staveley Street. |
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Mark Smith, local business owner, addressed the Board regarding item 14 – Proposed P120 Parking Restrictions – Staveley Street. |
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Sarah Zhen, local business owner, addressed the Board regarding item 14 – Proposed P120 Parking Restrictions – Staveley Street. |
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Leah Huang, local business owner, addressed the Board regarding item 14 – Proposed P120 Parking Restrictions – Staveley Street. |
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Rudi van den Brink, local resident, addressed the Board regarding item 12 – Athol Terrace, Proposed No Stopping Restrictions |
6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga
Part B
There was no presentation of petitions.
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00063 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receive the information in the Tree Removal in Bishopdale Mall 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. Notes that the road stopping, tree removals, and carpark reconfiguration with associated landscaping to facilitate the redevelopment are interdependent. 4. Notes that the Public Works Act 1981 will be used to stop the road, and that this process will be enacted under the delegated authority of the Property Consultancy Manager. 5. Notes that the decisions in this report are conditional upon the developer entering into a sale and purchase agreement, together with a development agreement for the carpark, to purchase the portion of road to be stopped. 6. The board approves the removal of the trees located within the carpark (ID’s 98396, 98375,98373 and four Pseudopanax) and reconfiguration of the carpark with additional Tree planting subject to the following conditions: a. The developer entering into a Sale and Purchase Agreement and a Project Development Agreement for the carpark works. b. The developer obtaining all necessary approvals and consents for the supermarket extension (as required under the S&P). c. Detailed carpark design meeting Council’s infrastructure and urban tree design standards—including provision for adequate tree planting and soil volume to meet the Councils Urban Forest Plant target of 20% canopy cover—and being approved by both the Transport Unit and the Urban Forest Manager. d. The developer provide for all additional tree planting required to meet the Councils Tree Replacement policy. |
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In response to community feedback, the Community Board incorporated the following changes into the option proposed by staff: · Parking in four of the existing angled parking spaces will be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes between the hours of 8am-8pm. · Parking in the remainder of the angled parking spaces will be restricted to a maximum period of 120 minutes between the hours of 8am-8pm. · Staff will monitor the effectiveness of the changes over the next 12 months and report back to the Board. The Board also requested staff advice on the possibility of installing a mobility parking space. |
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Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Proposed P120 Parking Restrictions - Staveley Street Report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Under Clause 6(2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking or stopping restrictions described in resolutions 0 and 0 below. 4. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, a bicycle parking area is resolved on the northern side of Staveley Street, commencing at a point 62 metres east of its intersection with Withells Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of three metres as detailed in Attachment A (TG151651, Issue 1, dated 25/11/2025). 5. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 120 minutes, and be further restricted by way of 60 degree angle parking, on the northern side of Staveley Street, commencing at a point 67 metres east of its intersection with Withells Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 39 metres as detailed in Attachment A (TG151651, Issue 1, dated 25/11/2025). 6. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in this staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations). |
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00064 Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Proposed P120 Parking Restrictions - Staveley Street Report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Under Clause 6(2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking or stopping restrictions described in resolutions 4 and 5 below. 4. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, a bicycle parking area is resolved on the northern side of Staveley Street, commencing at a point 62 metres east of its intersection with Withells Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of three metres as detailed in Attachment A (TG151651, Issue 1, dated 25/11/2025). 5. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes between the hours of 8am to 8pm for the four car parking spaces at the western end of the parking area, and the remainder of the car parking spaces be restricted to a maximum period of 120 minutes between the hours of 8am to 8pm, and be further restricted by way of 60 degree angle parking, on the northern side of Staveley Street, commencing at a point 67 metres east of its intersection with Withells Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 39 metres as detailed in Attachment A (TG151651, Issue 1, dated 25/11/2025, with necessary amendments to reflect the P30 restrictions). 6. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in this staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations). 7. Requests staff to report back to the Community Board within 12 months on the effectiveness of the changes. 8. Requests advice from staff on installing a mobility parking space to service the Staveley Street shops. |
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7. Proposed Road Names - 130 Styx Mill Road and 244 Gardiners Road |
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00065 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Proposed Road Names - 130 Styx Mill Road and 244 Gardiners 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 lane names for 130 Styx Mill Road (RMA/2022/487) a. Lane 1 - Millhouse Lane b. Lane 2 - Flaxmere Lane 4. Approves the following new road/lane names for 244 Gardiners Road (RMA/2023/2182) a. Road 1 - Donnithorne Road b. Lane 1 - Cinnamon Lane |
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00066 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Proposed Road Name - 132 Claridges Road, Styx 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 lane name for 132 Claridges Road (RMA/2025/694) a. Lane 1 - Claridgewood Lane |
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The Community Board asked if there is any opportunity to bring forward the renewal of the Elmwood Park play space. Staff undertook to consider this and provide advice during the next six months. |
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00067 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Community Parks Rolling Renewal Programme 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 Waimaero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Boards Community Parks Rolling Renewal Programme (Attachment A). |
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11. Dedication of Local Purpose Reserve (Road) 3 R Tulett Park Drive Casebrook |
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Community Board Decided FWHB/2025/00068 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part A That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board recommends that the Council: 1. Receives the information in the Dedication of Local Purpose Reserve (Road) 3 R Tulett Park Drive Casebrook 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. Resolves pursuant to Section 111 of the Reserves Act 1977 to dedicate the Local Purpose Reserve (Road) containing 203m² described as 3R Tulett Park Drive Lot 160 DP 499649 Certificate of Title 768569 as road. 4. Authorises the Manager Property Consultancy to take all steps necessary to complete all necessary documentation to conclude the dedication of Lot 160 DP 499649 Certificate of Title 768569 as road. |
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00069 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Athol Terrace - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions Report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. In accordance with Clause 6(2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking or stopping restrictions described in resolutions 4 – 7 below. 4. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 15 minutes, on the south western side of Athol Terrace, commencing at a point 33 metres north west of its intersection with Peer Street and extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of 54 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to this report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149452 Issue 1 dated 18/11/25). This restriction is to apply 8am-6pm, 7 days. 5. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the south western side of Athol Terrace, commencing at a point 87 metres north west of its intersection with Peer Street and extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of 23 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149452 Issue 1 dated 18/11/25). 6. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the south western side of Athol Terrace, commencing at a point 119 metres north west of its intersection with Peer Street and extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of 9 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149452 Issue 1 dated 18/11/25). 7. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 15 minutes, on the south western side of Athol Terrace, commencing at a point 39 metres south east of its intersection with Brodie Street and extending in a south easterly direction for a distance of 39 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149452 Issue 1 dated 18/11/25). This restriction is to apply 8am-6pm, 7 days. 8. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in this staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations). |
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00070 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Clyde Road Parking Restrictions Report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking or stopping restrictions described in resolutions 4 below. 4. Approves that the parking of all vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 3 minutes, in accordance with Clause 8 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the east side of Clyde Road commencing at a point 211 metres north of its intersection with Fendalton Road and extending in an northerly direction for a distance of 45 metres as detailed in Attachment A (TG151649, Issue 1, dated 01/09/2025). This is to apply between 8:30am – 9:30am and 2:30pm – 3:30pm on School Days Only. 5. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in this staff report are in place. |
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15. Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood - Better-Off Fund Applications for Consideration - Anglican Diocese of Christchurch - Parish of Merivale St Albans; Riccarton Sports Hub Trust |
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00071 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood - Better-Off Fund Applications for Consideration - Anglican Diocese of Christchurch - Parish of Merivale St Albans; Riccarton Sports Hub Trust 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 $38,000 from its Better-Off Fund to the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch - Parish of Merivale St Albans towards the purchase of a community van for use by groups in the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board area. 4. Approves a grant of $12,000 from its Better-Off Fund to the Riccarton Sports Hub Trust towards expenses towards technical services required for the facility upgrade at the Upper Riccarton Domain. |
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16. Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 2025-2026 Discretionary Response Fund Applications - Burnside Squash Rackets Club Incorporated, St Margaret's Church, Yaldhurst School, Anglican Diocese of Christchurch Parish of Burnside Harewood, Kiribati Federation Aotearoa Incorporated |
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00072 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the report: Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 2025-2026 Discretionary Response Fund Applications - Burnside Squash Rackets Club Incorporated, St Margaret's Church, Yaldhurst School, Anglican Diocese of Christchurch Parish of Burnside Harewood, Kiribati Federation Aotearoa Incorporated. 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 $12,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to Burnside Squash Rackets Club Incorporated towards replacement of their squash court flooring. 4. Approves a grant of $5,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to St Margaret's Presbyterian Church (Bishopdale) towards the purchase and installation of heat pumps for the community hall. 5. Approves a grant of $4,526 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to Yaldhurst School Tōtara Tūkaha towards costs associated with the installation of a swipe card system for the pool to allow safe community access. 6. Approves a grant of $2,900 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch Parish of Burnside Harewood towards Kia Ora Burnside -Connect@Kendal. 7. Approves a grant of $1,500 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to Kiribati Federation Aotearoa Incorporated towards the Saturday Night Sport Project. |
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00073 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Governance Matters 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. Adopts the following schedule of Ordinary Meetings in for the 2025-28 term:
4. Authorises the Community Governance Manager, in consultation with the Community Board Chairperson, to amend the meeting schedule as required including adding or removing ordinary meetings. 5. Agrees that Board Information Sharing Sessions/Workshops will take place on an as-required basis, typically on the first Monday of each month or following ordinary Board meetings. 6. Agrees to hold meetings with local School Principals twice a year, with the schedule to be confirmed by the Community Governance Manager. 7. Establishes a Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board Submissions Committee for the duration of the 2025-28 electoral term as follows: a. Term of Reference being to respond to submission opportunities on behalf of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board as they arise. b. James Gough, Lucy Keown, Nicola McCormick, Jason Middlemiss, Ben Spittle and Bridget Williams are appointed as members of the Submissions Committee. c. Ben Spittle is appointed Committee Chairperson and Lucy Keown is appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Submissions Committee. d. The quorum of the Submissions Committee is three members. e. The Submissions Committee is granted delegated authority to lodge submissions on behalf of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board. f. Any submissions made by the Submissions Committee will be reported to the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board for record keeping purposes. g. The Community Governance Manager and Submissions Committee Chairperson are authorised to convene meetings of the Submissions Committee. h. The Chairperson of the Submissions Committee, in consultation with the remaining Committee members, is delegated the authority to make submissions on behalf of the Community Board without calling a Submissions Committee meeting when responding to minor, uncontroversial submission opportunities. If the Committee Chairperson is unavailable, this delegation may be exercised by the Community Board Chairperson. 8. Appoints a Recess Committee, with all Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board members being members of the Committee, with a quorum of two. The Community Board Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson will also be Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Recess Committee, except if neither is available the Committee will elect a Chairperson for that meeting. 9. Authorises the Recess Committee to exercise the delegated powers of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board for the period between its final ordinary meeting of each calendar year up until the date of the Board’s first ordinary meeting the following calendar year, to enable decision-making over any urgent business that is unable to wait until ordinary meetings commence. 10. Notes that any such delegation exercised by the Board’s Recess Committee will be reported to the Board for record purposes. 11. Notes that any meeting convened of the Recess Committee will be publicly notified and the details forwarded to all Board members. 12. Appoints Nicola McCormick as the Board’s representative to the Riccarton Bush Trust. 13. Appoints Nicola McCormick and Lucy Keown as the Board’s representatives to the Airport Noise Liaison Committee. 14. Appoints Bridget Williams and Lucy Keown as the Board’s representatives to the Keep Christchurch Beautiful Committee. 15. Appoints David Cartwright as the Board’s representative to the McLean Institute for 12 Months, then Ben Spittle for the remainder of the term. 16. Appoints Jason Middlemiss as the Board’s representative on the Waimakariri-Eyre-Cust River Rating District Liaison Committee. |
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18. Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board Area Report - December 2025 |
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Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00074 Officer recommendations accepted without change. Part B That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board Area Report - December 2025. |
19. Elected Members’ Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti Whakaaro o Te Kāhui Amorangi
Part B
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Members exchanged information on matters of interest to the Community Board. |
Meeting concluded at 5.53 pm.
CONFIRMED THIS 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026
Jason Middlemiss
Chairperson