Agenda of Council - Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Karakia Tīmatanga

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00362

That the apology from Councillor MacDonald for lateness be accepted.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

There were no declarations of interest recorded.

17. Resolution to Include Supplementary Report

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00363

Decision

That the reports be received and considered at the Council meeting on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.

Public Excluded Items

19. Land Purchase Opportunity

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

Councillor MacDonald joined the meeting at 9.35 am during consideration of Item 3.1.2.

3. Public Participation Te Huinga Tūmatanui

3.1 Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

3.1.2

Christchurch Euphoria Studio Dancers

Christchurch Euphoria Studio dancers Jobelle Nuñez, Aiyanna Sacdalan, Garette Callosa, Maroj Adelene, Marcus Culanag and Kurt Warde spoke about representing New Zealand at the Hip Hop Unite Adult Mega World Championship at Prague, Czech Republic last October where the group won the gold medal.

3.1.1

Geoffrey King

Geoffrey King spoke regarding graffiti, industrial demolition in residential areas and a request for new or upgraded public toilets at the New Brighton Mall.

3.2 Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

3.2.1 Chris Dabinett

Chris Dabinett spoke via audio/visual link regarding Item 7 – Plan stop and exemptions amendment.

4. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

There was no presentation of petitions.

5. Council Minutes - 30 October 2025

Council Comment

1. The meeting block resolved Open Minutes Items 5 through 6 and Public Excluded Minutes Item 16.

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00364

That the Council confirms the Minutes from the Council meeting held 30 October 2025.

Mayor/Councillor McLellan Carried

6. Council Minutes - 5 November 2025

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00365

That the Council confirms the Minutes from the Council meeting held 5 November 2025.

Mayor/Councillor McLellan Carried

16 Public Excluded Council Minutes - 5 November 2025

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00366

That the Council confirms the Public Excluded minutes from the Council meeting held on 5 November 2025.

Mayor/Councillor McLellan Carried

7. Plan Stop and Exemptions Amendment

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00367

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Plan Stop and Exemptions Amendment Report.

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

3. Alters the 10 September 2025 Council decision (CNCL/2025/00319) only in in relation to the proposed Plan Change 20 / the Rezoning Plan Change as follows (underlining being the addition):

Agrees to apply under section 80V of the Resource Management Act for the following plan changes to be exempt from section 80P (prohibition against notifying a plan change) and section 80Q (requirement to withdraw a proposed plan change):

Proposed Plan Change 20/ Proposed Plan Change on Rezoning

A combined plan change comprising rezoning elements, and provisions to manage activities within the industrial-residential interface, of each of the following plan changes to support housing and/or economic growth: Proposed Plan Change 20 and Proposed Plan Change on Rezoning

4. Delegates authority to the Head of Planning and Consents to prepare and lodge the applications for exemptions authorised by this report and to engage in communication with the Minister regarding the applications.

Mayor/Councillor Peters Carried

For	17	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

8. Assignment of Leases - Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association Incorporated

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00368

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Assignment of Leases - Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association Incorporated 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. To ensure a consistent district-wide approach, resolves that the decision to approve the assignment of the leases from the Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association Incorporated to the Canterbury Westland Kindergartens Charitable Trust is deemed to be metropolitan.

4. Approves the assignment of the leases, listed in Attachment A of this report, from the Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association Incorporated to the Canterbury Westland Kindergartens Charitable Trust, effective 1 January 2026.

5. Requests that the Manager Property Consultancy do all things necessary and make any decisions at his sole discretion that are consistent with the intent of this report to implement the resolutions above including administering the terms and conditions of the Deed of Assignment.

Councillor MacDonald/Councillor Coker Carried

For	17	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

9. Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Designation

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00369

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Designation 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 to seek a Designation under the Fast Track Approval Act for the public works needed to implement the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan.

Mayor/Councillor Donovan Carried

For	17	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

10. Council Submission: Standards New Zealand - Local Government Standing Orders

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00370

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information contained in the Council Submission: Standards New Zealand - Local Government Standing Orders Report.

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

3. Agrees to lodge the submission on the proposed Local Government Standing Orders and delegates authority to the Chief Executive to approve any further amendments to the submission as required (Attachment A of this report).

Deputy Mayor/Councillor Harrison-Hunt Carried

For	16	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	1	Councillor Keown
TOTAL	17

11. Draft 2025-2028 schedule of Council and Committee meetings

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00371

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Draft 2025-2028 schedule of Council and Committee meetings Report.

2. Adopts the schedule of meetings (Attachment A of this report) and delegate to the Manager Democratic Services the ability to make any changes to the schedule as necessary to meet circumstances as required.

Councillor Moore/Mayor Carried

For	17	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

12. Appointment of Recess Committee 2025/2026

Council Comment

1. The Council accepted the Officer Recommendations with the addition of including Councillor Scandrett as the named Councillor for the Recess Committee quorum (refer to Resolution 3bii).

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00372

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Appointment of Recess Committee 2025/2026 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. Appoints a Recess Committee comprising of the following membership and quorum, authorised to make urgent Council decisions (excluding matters prohibited from being subdelegated in accordance with Schedule 7 Clause 32(1) of the Local Government Act 2002), during the period from 18 December 2025 to 18 January 2026 (both days inclusive):

a. The membership of the Recess Committee includes the Mayor and all Councillors.

b. The quorum of the Recess Committee is five members, which includes:

i. The Mayor or Deputy Mayor; and

ii. Councillor Scandrett; and

iii. Other Members required to ensure a minimum total of five members.

4. Notes that any meeting of the Recess Committee will be publicly notified, and the details forwarded to all Councillors, all of whom can participate.

5. Notes that any decisions made by the Recess Committee will be reported to the Council for information and record purposes.

Councillor Cotter/Councillor Coker Carried

For	17	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

13. Elected Member Appointments

Council Comment

1. Council Officer Matthew Pratt joined the table to present the report. It was noted that the last sentence in paragraph 4.3.16 of the report regarding the McLean Institute is incorrect, as the Institute no longer solely owns Holly Lea Retirement Village in Fendalton.

2. Councillor MacDonald Moved the Officer Recommendations.

3. Councillor Henstock requested an update to Recommendation 5dii, to appoint Councillor Johason to the Creative Communities Assessment Committee, which was accepted by the Mover.

4. The Motion was Seconded by the Mayor, and when put to the vote declared carried.

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00373

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Elected Member Appointments 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 the appointment of elected members to the following Council-controlled Organisations, as recommended by the Council Organisations Appointments Panel:

a. Civic Building Ltd (CBL): Councillors Henstock, McLellan, and MacDonald.

b. ChristchurchNZ Holdings Ltd (CNZ):

i. Councillor Henstock for no longer than 12 months, to be replaced by Councillor Harrisson-Hunt.

ii. Councillor McLellan for no longer than 6 months, to be replaced by Councillor Moore.

iii. Note that the elected members appointed to ChristchurchNZ Holdings Ltd. will be appointed to the Christchurch-China Sister Cities Committee.

c. Venues Ōtautahi Ltd: Councillors Fields, and Keown.

4. Approves the appointment of elected members to the following joint decision-making bodies, as recommended by the Council Organisations Appointments Panel:

a. Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group: The Mayor.

b. Canterbury Regional Transport Committee: The Mayor.

c. Canterbury Regional Landfill Joint Committee: Councillors Barber, Peters and Scandrett.

d. Canterbury Waste Joint Committee: Councillors Barber, Peters and Scandrett.

e. Central Plains Joint Committee: Councillors Cotter and Peters.

f. Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee: The Mayor, Councillors Henstock and Harrison-Hunt.

g. Whakawhanake Kāinga Committee: The Mayor, Councillors Henstock and Harrison-Hunt.

5. Approves the appointment of elected members to the following Council Organisations and external bodies, as recommended by the Council Organisations Appointments Panel:

a. Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust: Councillor Johanson.

b. Canterbury Aerospace Leadership Group: Councillor Donovan.

c. Canterbury Museum Trust: Councillors Coker and Cartwright.

d. Creative Communities Assessment Committee:

i. Councillor Herz Jardine.

ii. Councillor Johanson.

e. Kate Sheppard Memorial Award Trust: Councillor Coker.

f. Keep Christchurch Beautiful Inc.: Councillor Peters.

g. Mayor’s Welfare Fund Charitable Trust Advisory Committee: Councillors Cartwright and Johanson.

h. Ngā Hau e Whā National Marae Charitable Trust: The Mayor

i. Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust: Councillors Donovan and Herz Jardine. Community board member Simon Britten.

j. Pest Free Banks Peninsula Trust: Community board member Simon Britten.

k. Riccarton Bush Trust: Councillor Harrison-Hunt.

l. Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust: Councillor Fields.

m. Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum Trust Board: Councillor Peters.

n. Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Governance Group: Councillor Fields.

6. Approve the appointment of elected members to the following Sister City Committees:

a. Christchurch-Adelaide Sister City Committee: Councillor Cotter.

b. Christchurch-England UK Sister City Committee: Councillor Cartwright.

c. Christchurch-Kurashiki Sister City Committee: Councillors Coker.

d. Christchurch-Seattle Sister City Committee: Councillor Johanson.

e. Christchurch-Songpa Gu Sister City Committee: Councillor Peters.

f. Note that the elected members appointed to ChristchurchNZ Holdings Ltd have been appointed to the Christchurch-China Sister Cities Committee.

7. Approves that the following appointments be delegated as recommended by the Mayor:

a. Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Biosecurity Advisory Group: Delegate the Head of Parks to nominate a staff member.

b. McLean Institute: Delegate the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board to appoint one representative.

c. Orton Bradley Park Board: Delegate the Head of Parks to nominate a staff member.

d. Port Hills Park Trust Board: Delegate the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board to appoint one representative.

e. Riccarton Bush Trust: Delegate the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood and Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Boards to appoint one representative each.

f. Summit Road Protection Authority’s Advisory Committee: Delegate the Head of Parks to nominate a staff expert in open space and park management to occupy the dedicated role for a member with that knowledge following the retirement of the last staff expert.

Councillor MacDonald/Mayor Carried

For	15	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	2	Councillor Donovan, Councillor Johanson
TOTAL	17

14. Mayor's Monthly Report

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00374

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Mayor’s Monthly report.

Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried

For	17	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

15. Resolution to Exclude the Public Te whakataunga kaupare hunga tūmatanui

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00375

That at 10.24 am the resolution to exclude the public set out on pages 99 to 100 of the agenda and pages 5 to 6 of the supplementary agenda be adopted.

Mayor/Councillor Coker Carried

The public were re-admitted to the meeting at 11 am.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Meeting concluded at 11.01 am.

CONFIRMED THIS 21^ST DAY OF JANUARY 2026

Mayor Phil Mauger

Chairperson

Karakia Tīmatanga

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

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00378

That the apology from Councillor Johanson for absence be accepted.

Mayor/Councillor McLellan Carried

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Councillors Barber and Scandrett declared an interest in Public Excluded Item 17 – Land Purchase Opportunity.

16. Resolution to Exclude the Public Te whakataunga kaupare hunga tūmatanui

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00379

That at 9.36 am the resolution to exclude the public set out on pages 129 to 130 of the agenda be adopted.

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald Carried

The public were re-admitted to the meeting at 9.56 am.

3. Public Participation Te Huinga Tūmatanui

3.2 Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Speed Limit Changes Reports – Items 6 through 11

3.2.1

Derek Rouch

This deputation did not proceed

3.2.2 Marie Pollisco

Marie Pollisco spoke on behalf of Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board regarding Item 6 - Cashmere / Sutherlands / Hoon Hay Valley Road – Speed Limit Changes.

3.2.3 Adele Geradts

Adele Geradts spoke on behalf of the Halswell Residents’ Association regarding Item 6 - Cashmere / Sutherlands / Hoon Hay Valley Road – Speed Limit Changes.

Attachments

a Item 3.2.3 - Adele Geradts presentation to Council

3.2.4 John Rice

John Rice spoke regarding Item 6 – Cashmere / Sutherlands / Hoon Hay Valley Road – Speed Limit Changes.

Attachments

a Item 3.2.4 - John Rice presentation to Council

3.2.10 Fox Bennetts

Fox Bennetts spoke regarding all of the Speed Limit Change reports, Items 6 – 11

3.2.11 Fox Bennetts

Fox Bennetts spoke on behalf of Spokes regarding all of the Speed Limit Change reports, Items 6 – 11.

3.2.5 Nicki Carter

Nicki Carter spoke on behalf of the Carter Group Ltd. regarding Item 8 – Te Kaha Surrounding Streets – Speed Limit Change.

3.2.6 Danny Rood

Danny Rood spoke regarding Item 7 – South-East Central Neighbourhood – Speed Limit Change.

3.2.7 Alister Metherell

This deputation did not proceed.

3.2.8 Dianne Downward

Dianne Downward spoke regarding Item 9 – MCR Nor’West Arc – Speed Limit Change.

Attachments

a Item 3.2.8 - Dianne Downward presentation to Council

Councillor Barber left the meeting at 10.45 am and returned at 10.48 am during consideration of Item 3.2.9.

3.2.9 Geoff Bone

Geoff Bone spoke on behalf of Beck and Caul regarding Item 10 – Antigua Street (Moorhouse to St Asaph) – Speed Limit Changes.

3.1 Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

3.1.1 Māhina Henry-Campbell

Māhina Henry-Campbell spoke about her experience and learnings as a participant of the Tuia Programme and thanked the Mayor for his mentorship.

4. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

There was no presentation of petitions.

The meeting adjourned at 10.54 am and reconvened at 11.18 am.

5. Plan Change 13 - Final Approval; and Plan Change 14 - Revoking Alternative Recommendations (in part)

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00382

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Plan Change 13 - Final Approval; and Plan Change 14 - Revoking Alternative Recommendations (in part) Report.

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

3. Approves, pursuant to Clause 17(2) and 20(2) of Schedule 1 to the Resource Management Act 1991, the changes to the District Plan introduced by its decision on Plan Change 13- Heritage, to become operative on 19 December 2025.

4. Revokes its Plan Change 14 decision made on 2 December 2024 regarding the Independent Hearings Panel recommendations on the scheduling of heritage buildings and settings for Daresbury and Antonio Hall (CNCL/2024/00214 & CNCL/2024/00215).

5. Notes that Council Officers will inform the Minister that there is no decision for him to make on Daresbury and Antonio Hall as they are no longer scheduled in the District Plan.

Councillor Harrison-Hunt/Mayor Carried

For	17	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

Suspension of Standing Orders

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00383

That, in accordance with Standing Order 3.5, the following Standing Orders be temporarily suspended to enable debate to proceed freely regarding Items 6 – 11 on the agenda:

· 17.5 – Members may speak only once

· 18.1 – General procedure for speaking and moving motions

· 18.8 – Foreshadowed amendments

· 18.9 – Lost amendments

· 19.5 – Revocation or alteration by resolution at same meeting

Mayor/Councillor McLellan Carried

Secretarial Note Regarding the Speed Limit Changes reports – Items 6 through 11:

· Council Officers Jacob Bradbury, David McCormick and Krystle Anderson joined the table to present the Speed Limit Changes reports, Items 6 through 11, and answer questions from elected members.

· During questions of Item 6 – Cashmere / Sutherlands / Hoon Hay Valley Road, Councillor Moore Moved and Councillor Scandrett Seconded Option 4 of the staff report – to reduce the speed limit to 50km/h on all affected roads – with the inclusion of two additional recommendations (refer Item 6, resolutions 6 and 7 below).

· During questions of the remaining Items, the Mayor Moved and Councillor MacDonald Seconded the following options across Items 7 through 10 as outlined in each respective staff report:

o Option 3 (do nothing) for Item 7 - South-East Central Neighbourhood.

o Option 2 (do nothing) for Item 8 – Te Kaha Surrounding Streets.

o Option 2 (do nothing) for Item 9 – MCR Nor’West Arc.

o Option 2 (do nothing) for Item 10 – Antigua Street (Moorhouse to St Asaph).

o Option 1 (Officer Recommendations) for Item 11 – Waimakariri Road and Whitchurch Place.

· Councillor Coker foreshadowed a Motion to Move the Officer Recommendations for Items 6 through 10. Councillor Cotter Seconded the foreshadowed Motion for all Items other than Item 10 – Antigua Street (Moorhouse to St Asaph). Councillor Harrison-Hunt then Seconded the foreshadowed Motion for Item 10.

· At the conclusion of questions, the meeting held a single debate on all Speed Limit Changes reports (Items 6 through 11).

· Each Item was then voted on separately and all Original Motions Moved and Seconded as outlined above were declared carried. Refer below for each Item’s voting record.

6. Cashmere / Sutherlands / Hoon Hay Valley Road - Speed Limit Changes

Council Comment

1. For additional detail regarding this Item, refer to the above Secretarial Note.

Officer Recommendations

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Cashmere / Sutherlands / Hoon Hay Valley Road speed limit changes 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.

Revocations and new speed limits

Pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024 and subject to the approval of the Director of Land Transport:

3. In relation to the speed limit on Sutherlands Road commencing at its intersection with Sparks Road and extending in a Southerly direction for 390 metres:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

4. In relation to the speed limit on Sutherlands Road commencing at its intersection with Muirhill Road and extending in a Northerly direction for 415 metres:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

5. In relation to the speed limit on Sutherlands Road commencing at its intersection with Muirhill Road and extending in a Southerly direction for 410 metres:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

6. In relation to the speed limit on Cashmere Road commencing 195 metres west of its intersection with Spalling Road and extending in an Easterly direction for 500 metres:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

7. In relation to the speed limit on Cashmere Road commencing 60 metres east of its intersection with Sutherlands and extending in an Easterly direction to 230m southwest of its intersection with Happy Home Road:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

8. In relation to the speed limit on Hoon Hay Valley Road commencing at its intersection with Cashmere Road and extending in a Southerly direction for 810 metres:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

9. Notes that the 40km/h speed limits on Sutherlands Road and Cashmere Road will be reviewed following implementation of a footpath.

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00384

Option 4

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Cashmere / Sutherlands / Hoon Hay Valley Road speed limit changes 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.

Revocations and new speed limits

Pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024 and subject to the approval of the Director of Land Transport:

3. In relation to the speed limit on Sutherlands Road commencing at its intersection with Sparks Road and extending in a Southerly direction for 1260 metres to the intersection with Cashmere Road:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

4. In relation to the speed limit on Cashmere Road commencing 195 metres east of its intersection with Spalling Road and extending in a Easterly direction to 230m southwest of its intersection with Happy Home Road:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

5. In relation to the speed limit on Hoon Hay Valley Road commencing at its intersection with Cashmere Road and extending in a Southerly direction for 810 metres:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

6. Instructs staff, when evaluating candidates for the New Footpath Programme, to use the pre-existing 60km/h speed limit for the sections of Cashmere Road between Bushland Place and Spalling Road.

7. Notes that Sutherlands Road, and Cashmere Road northeast of Bushland Place, were prioritised for delivery under the first iteration of the new footpath programme with work underway and their rollout will not be affected by speed limit changes.

Councillor Moore/Councillor Scandrett Carried

For	16	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	1	Councillor Coker
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

Attachments

a Items 6-10 - Speed Limit Change Staff presentation to Council

7. South-East Central Neighbourhood - Speed Limit Change

Council Comment

1. For additional detail regarding this Item, refer to the Secretarial Note preceding Item 6.

Officer Recommendations

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the South-East Central Neighbourhood - Speed Limit Change Report.

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

Revocations and new speed limits

Pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024 and subject to the approval of the Director of Land Transport:

3. In relation to the speed limit on Worcester Street, commencing at its intersection with Latimer Square and extending in an eastern direction to Barbadoes Street:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

4. In relation to the speed limit on Worcester Street, commencing at its intersection with Barbadoes Street and extending in an eastern direction to Fitzgerald Avenue:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

5. In relation to the speed limit on Hereford Street, commencing at its intersection with Latimer Square and extending in an eastern direction for 250m:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

6. In relation to the speed limit on Barbadoes Street, commencing at its intersection with Hereford Street and extending in a northern direction for 200m:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00385

Option 3

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the South-East Central Neighbourhood - Speed Limit Change Report.

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

Speed limits

3. Revokes all previous resolutions pertaining to speed limits to the extent that they conflict with Recommendation 4 below.

4. Approves that all sections of road covered by this report retain a permanent speed limit of 50km/h. Specifically this relates to the following stretches of road:

a. Worcester Street, commencing at its intersection with Latimer Square and extending in an eastern direction to Barbadoes Street.

b. Worcester Street, commencing at its intersection with Barbadoes Street and extending in an eastern direction to Fitzgerald Avenue.

c. Hereford Street, commencing at its intersection with Latimer Square and extending in an eastern direction for 250m.

d. Barbadoes Street, commencing at its intersection with Hereford Street and extending in a northern direction for 200m.

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald Carried

For	9	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	6	Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine
Abstain	2	Councillor Johanson, Councillor McLellan
TOTAL	17

8. Te Kaha Surrounding Streets - Speed Limit Change

Council Comment

1. For additional detail regarding this Item, refer to the Secretarial Note preceding Item 6.

Officer Recommendations

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Te Kaha Surrounding Streets - Speed Limit Change Report.

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

Revocations and new speed limits

Pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024 and subject to the approval of the Director of Land Transport:

3. In relation to the speed limit on Lichfield Street, commencing at its intersection with Manchester Street and extending in an eastern direction to Madras Street:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 30 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 10 km/h.

4. In relation to the speed limit on Hereford Street, commencing at its existing intersection with Madras Street and extending in an eastern direction to Latimer Square East:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

5. In relation to the speed limit on Madras Street, commencing at its intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a northern direction to Hereford Street:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

6. In relation to the speed limit on St Asaph Street, commencing at its intersection with Madras Street and extending in an eastern direction to Ferry Road:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

7. In relation to the speed limit on Tuam Street, commencing at its intersection with Madras Street and extending in an eastern direction to Fitzgerald Avenue:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

8. In relation to the speed limit on Barbadoes Street, commencing at its intersection with Tuam Street and extending in a northern direction to Hereford Street:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

9. In relation to the speed limit on Lichfield Street, commencing at its intersection with Barbadoes Street and extending in an eastern direction to Fitzgerald Avenue:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

10. In relation to the speed limit on Duke Street, commencing at its intersection with Tuam Street and extending in a northern direction to Lichfield Street:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00386

Option 2

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Te Kaha Surrounding Streets - Speed Limit Change Report.

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

Speed limits

3. Revokes all previous resolutions pertaining to speed limits to the extent that they conflict with resolutions 4-5 below.

4. Approves that the following sections of road covered by this report retain a permanent speed limit of 30km/h:

a. Lichfield Street, commencing at its intersection with Manchester Street and extending in an eastern direction to Madras Street.

5. Approves that the following sections of road covered by this report retain a permanent speed limit of 50km/h:

a. Hereford Street, commencing at its existing intersection with Madras Street and extending in an eastern direction to Latimer Square East.

b. Madras Street, commencing at its intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a northern direction to Hereford Street.

c. St Asaph Street, commencing at its intersection with Madras Street and extending in an eastern direction to Ferry Road.

d. Tuam Street, commencing at its intersection with Madras Street and extending in an eastern direction to Fitzgerald Avenue.

e. Barbadoes Street, commencing at its intersection with Tuam Street and extending in a northern direction to Hereford Street.

f. Lichfield Street, commencing at its intersection with Barbadoes Street and extending in an eastern direction to Fitzgerald Avenue.

g. Duke Street, commencing at its intersection with Tuam Street and extending in a northern direction to Lichfield Street.

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald Carried

For	10	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	6	Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor McLellan
Abstain	1	Councillor Johanson
TOTAL	17

9. MCR Nor'West Arc - Speed Limit Change

Council Comment

1. For additional detail regarding this Item, refer to the Secretarial Note preceding Item 6.

Officer Recommendations

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the MCR Nor'West Arc - Speed Limit Change Report.

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

Revocations and new speed limits

Pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Land Transport Rule Setting of Speed Limits 2024 and subject to the approval of the Director of Land Transport:

3. In relation to the speed limit on Aorangi Road, commencing at its intersection with Ilam Road and extending in a northerly direction to Condell Avenue:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

4. In relation to the speed limit on Condell Avenue, commencing at its existing intersection with Aorangi Road and extending in a westerly direction to Matsons Ave:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

5. In relation to the speed limit on Matsons Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Condell Avenue and extending in a northern direction to Harewood Road:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40 km/h.

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00387

Option 2

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the MCR Nor'West Arc - Speed Limit Change Report.

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

Speed limits

3. Revokes all previous resolutions pertaining to speed limits to the extent that they conflict with resolution 4 below.

4. Approves that the following sections of road covered by this report retain a permanent speed limit of 50km/h:

a. Aorangi Road, commencing at its intersection with Ilam Road and extending in a northerly direction to Condell Avenue.

b. Condell Avenue, commencing at its existing intersection with Aorangi Road and extending in a westerly direction to Matsons Ave.

c. Matsons Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Condell Avenue and extending in a northern direction to Harewood Road.

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald Carried

For	10	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Fields, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	7	Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor McLellan
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

10. Antigua Street (Moorhouse to St Asaph) - Speed Limit Changes

Council Comment

1. For additional detail regarding this Item, refer to the Secretarial Note preceding Item 6.

Officer Recommendations

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Antigua Street (Moorhouse to St Asaph) - Speed Limit Changes 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.

Revocations and new speed limits

Pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024 and subject to the approval of the Director of Land Transport:

3. In relation to the speed limit on Antigua Street, commencing at its intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a Northerly direction for 378m to its intersection with St Asaph Street:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 40km/h.

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00388

Option 2

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Antigua Street (Moorhouse to St Asaph) - Speed Limit Changes 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.

Speed limits

3. Revokes all previous resolutions pertaining to speed limits to the extent that they conflict with resolution 4 below.

4. Approves that the following sections of road covered by this report retain a permanent speed limit of 50km/h:

a. Antigua Street, commencing at its intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a Northerly direction for 378m to its intersection with St Asaph Street.

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald Carried

For	12	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	5	Councillor Coker, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor McLellan
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

11. Waimakariri Road and Whitchurch Place - Speed Limit Change

Council Comment

1. For additional detail regarding this Item, refer to the Secretarial Note preceding Item 6.

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00389

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Waimakariri Road and Whitchurch Place - Speed Limit Change 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.

Revocations and new speed limits

Pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024 and subject to the approval of the Director of Land Transport:

3. In relation to the speed limit on Waimakariri Road, commencing at its intersection with Harewood Road and extending in a Northerly direction for 200 metres:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

4. In relation to the speed limit on Whitchurch Place, commencing at its intersection with Waimakariri Road and extending in a Southwesterly direction for the full length:

a. Revokes the existing permanent speed limit of 60 km/h.

b. Sets a permanent speed limit of 50 km/h.

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald Carried

For	17	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

Resumption of Standing Orders

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00390

That the Standing Orders set aside above, be resumed.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter Carried

12. 109 Salisbury Street - Proposed Parking Restrictions - P5

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00391

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the 109 Salisbury Street - Proposed Parking Restrictions - P5 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 & 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 below.

4. Approves that the parking of all vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 5 minutes, in accordance with Clause 8 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, on the north side of Salisbury Street commencing at a point 118 metres east of its intersection with Durham Street North and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 18 metres as detailed on Attachment A (TG151614, Issue 3, dated 24/11/2025). This is to apply between 8am and 6pm 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 (or removed in the case of revocations).

Councillor McLellan/Councillor Cotter Carried

For	17	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

13. Discretionary Response Fund Application - MOVE Ōtautahi

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00392

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Discretionary Response Fund Application - MOVE Ōtautahi 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 a grant from the 2025/26 Citywide Discretionary Response Fund of $24,074 to MOVE Ōtautahi Inc towards the Parakiore Circus Studio Fit-out.

Councillor Coker/Councillor Moore Carried

For	17	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

14. Councillor Remuneration

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00393

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Councillor Remuneration Report.

2. Approves the distribution of the governance remuneration pool for submission to the Remuneration Authority as below:

a. Deputy Mayor remuneration (115% of councillor remuneration): $145,631

b. Councillor remuneration: $126,636

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

4. Authorises the Council Governance Advisor to complete the required documentation for submission to the Remuneration Authority.

Councillor MacDonald/Mayor Carried

For	16	Mayor Mauger, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett
Against	0
Abstain	1	Councillor Coker
TOTAL	17

15. Chief Executive Recruitment Update

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00394

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the report on the recruitment of the Council’s next Chief Executive.

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald Carried

For	15	Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Donovan, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Johanson, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Moore, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Mayor Mauger
Against	1	Councillor Keown
Abstain	1	Councillor Fields
TOTAL	17

16. Resolution to Exclude the Public Te whakataunga kaupare hunga tūmatanui

Council Resolved CNCL/2025/00395

That at 12.15 pm the resolution to exclude the public set out on pages 129 to 130 of the agenda be adopted.

Mayor/Deputy Mayor Carried

The public were re-admitted to the meeting at 12.24 pm.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Meeting concluded at 12.25 pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 21^st DAY OF JANUARY 2026.

Mayor Phil Mauger

Chairperson

7. Press Lane Lighting
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/2408680
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Brindi Joy, Place Partnerships and Projects Advisor
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	John Higgins, General Manager Strategy, Planning & Regulatory Services

1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek the Council’s approval for the proposed creative lighting improvements on Press Lane, Central City, delivered by the Council’s Enliven Places Programme.

1.2 This project delivers on actions outlined in the Central City Action Plan and Council Priorities and Community Outcomes.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Press Lane Lighting 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 installation of lighting for the Press Lane Lighting Project, and instructs staff to progress to delivery this financial year.

3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua

3.1 The Enliven Places Capital Programme (the Programme) is a key delivery mechanism within Urban Regeneration, focused on implementing temporary and permanent placemaking initiatives to support regeneration. The Programme helps the Council deliver on its priorities including: to “Light up the City” (Central City Action Plan); to provide “safe and connected walking environments” (Ōtautahi Christchurch Future Transport strategy); and support a “thriving, prosperous and cultural powerhouse city that is a great place for people…” (Strategic Framework Community Outcomes).

3.2 The Press Lane Lighting project (the Project) responds to these priorities by improving safety, nighttime amenity, and wayfinding through high-quality, bespoke lighting. The design is tailored for this pedestrian laneway (legal road), which provides pedestrian access to the Performing Arts Precinct.

3.3 Press Lane currently has no Council-owned lighting and contains dark spots, making it feel uninviting after dark. The project addresses these issues by improving perceptions of safety, responding to findings from the Life in Christchurch Survey 2025, where 49% of respondents reported feeling unsafe in the Central City at night and 38% cited poor lighting as one of the factors. Press Lane and its surrounds were among the locations identified as areas of concern.

3.4 The Project proposes installing seven light poles along an approximate 70m section of Press Lane. These poles will feature dynamic, programmable coloured amenity lighting to create a vibrant and welcoming environment, alongside integrated ground-level safety lighting to improve visibility for pedestrians. This lighting will be designed and installed to meet the requirements of AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2020 – Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces, ensuring compliance with national standards.

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Image 1: Basic render of pole lighting concept on Press Lane

3.5 Although this report describes the project as “temporary,” it can be considered medium-term. The high-quality materials and the uncertain timing of adjacent site developments mean it could remain in place for a number of years if required.

3.6 At present, we expect the installation to be in place from winter 2026 for a minimum five-year lifespan, or until development plans progress for the adjacent gravel carparks, at which point it may inform or integrate with future permanent laneway lighting solutions.

3.7 A replacement mural and associated lighting of an adjacent vacant site may also form part of this project (although these will be delivered under staff delegation and do not require a Council decision). Legal advice is that current staff delegations do not extend to lighting Press Lane, a public accessway, and therefore requires the Council’s approval.

3.8 Targeted engagement was undertaken in November and December 2025 with businesses adjacent to Press Lane: The Press, Isaac Theatre Royal and Novotel. Feedback has been positive, with support for the proposed lighting and amenity improvements. Broader engagement will follow once a Council decision is made. Feedback to date includes:

3.8.1 “Looks exciting and improving the lighting in the area would be very welcome”.

3.8.2 “An update to Press Lane sounds like a fab idea…”

3.8.3 “We will enjoy [a new mural] from our newsroom window. It would be lovely to retain the [existing] words Press Lane if that was possible”.

3.9 The Project will be fully funded, delivered and maintained through the Programme’s capital and operational budgets approved through the Long Term Plan. The Project may continue beyond the expected five-year period provided it remains within these budgets. Should ongoing costs exceed available budget at any point, staff will report back to the Council.

4. Background/Context Te Horopaki

4.1 The Council purchased the land for Press Lane in 2015 to create a public laneway to enhance pedestrian connectivity around Cathedral Square. Press Lane is legal road.

4.2 In 2018, an Enliven Places project introduced amenity to the laneway through temporary student-designed landscaping and artwork. Lighting was planned as part of this project but was not delivered due to budget constraints at the time. Although a mural artwork from that project remains, it is now in poor condition and due for either a refresh or decommission. Meanwhile, the laneway is increasingly functioning as a key pedestrian link as the Performing Arts Precinct continues to develop. This creates an opportunity to revisit lighting for Press Lane as a standalone project. Given low community perceptions of Central City safety, improving lighting in this area is considered desirable.

4.3 The Programme has engaged lighting designer Kevin Cawley from Total Lighting Ltd. He is an experienced lighting designer across private, commercial and civic sectors, and has worked with the Programme in the past on the former Public Trust building (2020) and OGB building (2019).

4.4 As noted above, the project has two potential additions, which will be considered if budget allows and will be delivered under staff delegations:

4.4.1

Addition of strip lighting on the Council wall and Orion Power Station overlooking the adjacent address at 146 Gloucester Street – a vacant site currently activated and maintained by the Programme. This lighting would add vibrancy to the street, highlight the existing murals, deter rough sleeping and create a space for people to sit before and after shows nearby.

Image 2. Artist render of strip lighting overlooking 146 Gloucester Street

4.4.2 Repaint and potentially extend the existing 2018 Enliven Places Programme project mural on the Orion power station, as the mural has deteriorated since installation.

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Image 3. Condition of current Press Lane mural

Options Considered Ngā Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro

4.5 The following reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in this report:

4.5.1 Option 1 – Approve the proposed lighting – preferred option.

4.5.2 Option 2 – Do nothing.

Options Descriptions Ngā Kōwhiringa

4.6 Preferred Option: Approve the proposed lighting.

4.6.1 Option Description: Medium-term temporary lighting that strengthens sightlines, creates an inviting atmosphere, and improves pedestrian movement, nighttime safety and wayfinding for pedestrians travelling to the Performing Arts Precinct.

4.6.2 Option Advantages

· Brings safety and amenity lighting into the laneway, ensuring compliance with national standards through meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2020 – Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces.

· Increases connection and sense of welcome, making the laneway feel inviting.

· Improves legibility of Press Lane as a pedestrian route into the Performing Arts Precinct by supporting nighttime wayfinding sightlines along the laneway.

· Responds to engagement feedback and Life in Christchurch 2025 survey.

· Scoping is well progressed, and the project will be ready to install for winter 2026.

· Budget is available to deliver and maintain the Project through the Enliven Places Programme.

4.6.3 Option Disadvantages

· Has a project cost (within an allocated capital budget).

4.7 Option 2

4.7.1 Option Description: Do nothing.

4.7.2 Option Advantages

· Capital budget would be retained and potentially used for other projects within the Enliven Places Capital Programme.

4.7.3 Option Disadvantages

· Fails to achieve the benefits outlined in 4.6.2.

· Misses the opportunity to use the current allocated budget to enhance the area.

· Scoping costs already incurred would be lost.

Analysis Criteria Ngā Paearu Wetekina

4.8 Options were assessed for their ability to enhance Press Lane’s amenity, safety and creativity through innovative lighting. Creative lighting styles were considered for their ability to boost visibility, enrich the day and nighttime experience and build on the laneway’s distinctive identity.

5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

	Recommended Option	Option 2 – do nothing
Cost to Implement	~$200,000 (includes lighting design, procurement, installation)	$15,000 (scoping & concept costs)
Maintenance/Ongoing Costs	~$3000 per annum for reactive maintenance (e.g. vehicle damage to poles, vandalism) Power up to $600 per annum	$0
Funding Source: Enliven Places Programme capital and operational budgets. CPMS 77079

5.1 The above costs are within delegated budgets.

6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro

Risks and Mitigations Ngā Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau

Risks inherent in current environment

6.1 Ambient light from the surrounding carpark, hotel service entrance, and Gloucester Street is insufficient and inconsistent, leaving Press Lane poorly lit and potentially unsafe for pedestrians. To mitigate this, purpose-designed lighting is recommended to provide reliable, consistent illumination for this important pedestrian link.

Risks associated with project

6.2 A portion of the laneway is shared with vehicles accessing the adjacent carpark at 50 Cathedral Square and the Novotel hotel service entry, creating a risk of damage to the poles. This risk is being mitigated through design measures, careful pole placement, and integration of maintenance considerations into the pole design and function.

6.3 Potential accessibility impacts have been considered due to the addition of poles within the laneway corridor. The lighting will be installed within the swale and will not encroach on the laneway or impede accessibility.

Legal Considerations Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

6.4 Statutory and/or delegated authority to undertake proposals in the report:

6.4.1 Section 334A of the Local Government Act 1974 provides that the Council may do all things necessary to light public places. This power has not been sub-delegated; therefore, this is a decision that the Council has legal authority to make.

6.5 Other Legal Implications:

6.5.1 There is no legal context, issue, or implication relevant to this decision.

Strategy and Policy Considerations Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.6 The required decision::

6.7 Strategic Planning and Policy

6.7.1 Activity: City Growth and Property

· Level of Service: 17.0.20.3 Deliver small scale temporary and permanent capital projects to support city identity, community leadership and placemaking - 100% of capital projects align with Urban Regeneration Capital

6.8 Supports delivery of the Ōtautahi Christchurch Future Transport strategy, which encourages safe, connected and inviting walking environments to encourage walking as a mode of transport and in support of vibrant urban spaces. Goals include: ‘Ensuring everyone can travel safely’; ‘Genuine transport choices for everyone’; and ‘Creating a vibrant, healthy, and liveable city’.

6.9 Aligns with the Christchurch City Council’s Strategic Framework. with particular emphasis on supporting the community outcome ‘thriving, prosperous and cultural powerhouse city’.

6.10 Supports delivery of:

6.10.1 The outcomes sought in the Council’s Central City Action Plan: Light up the City.

6.10.2 Toi Ōtautahi Christchurch Arts Strategy pillars: Identity and Creativity.

6.11 Is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined by the low cost and temporary nature of the project.

Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu ā-Hāpori

6.12 The decision affects the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board. A memo outlining the project was circulated to the Community Board in December 2025 with no concerns raised.

6.13 The project team has been in contact with businesses in the immediate vicinity in November and December 2025 and received supportive feedback, per 3.8 above. Broader engagement will follow once the Council has made a decision.

6.14 The Life in Christchurch 2025 survey shows rising concerns about safety after dark, with 49% feeling unsafe (up from 46% in 2022, 44% in 2021, 32% in 2020). Poor public lighting contributes to this perception, with 38% citing inadequate lighting in the Central City (including around Press Lane and immediate surrounds) as one of the factors. Examples of feedback for feeling unsafe in the Central City after dark include:

· “… I am only in central city to go to The Piano, Theatre Royal and in the future the Court Theatre so well-maintained footpaths and lighting in that area important.”

· “Isolated dark laneways.”

· “Lack of parking close to the arts precinct area means walking to a car on my own in the dark which is a bit scary.”

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.15 The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land, a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture, and traditions.

6.16 The decision is not a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.15 The proposal in this report is likely to contribute positively to emissions reductions by making it easier and more desirable to walk, leading to a reduction in vehicle use.

6.16 While energy-efficient LED fittings will be used, any resulting emissions benefits are expected to be minimal.

6.17 This is a medium-term temporary project, but all fittings can be reused for future initiatives if in good working order at the end of this project.

7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

7.1 If the recommended option is approved, delivery is proposed during early winter 2026.

7.2 The medium-term project is expected to be in place for a minimum five years. Should a Council decision be required in future, the project will be brought back for consideration.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

There are no attachments to this report.

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

Brindi Joy - Place Partnerships & Projects Advisor

Approved By

Ben Rhodes - Manager Planning

Jacob Bradbury - Manager Planning & Delivery Transport

Mark Stevenson - Head of Planning & Consents

John Higgins - General Manager Strategy, Planning & Regulatory Services

5. Council Minutes - 3 December 2025
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/2518612
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Samantha Kelly - Team Leader Democratic Services Support
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Mary Richardson, Chief Executive

No.	Title	Reference	Page
A ⇩	Minutes Council - 3 December 2025	25/2479692	6

6. Council Minutes - 10 December 2025
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/2572297
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Katie Matheis, Senior Democratic Services Advisor
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Mary Richardson, Chief Executive

No.	Title	Reference	Page
A ⇩	Minutes Council - 10 December 2025	25/2533883	20

8. Elected Member Appointments
Reference Te Tohutoro:	25/2632366
Reporting Officer Te Pou Matua:	Matthew Pratt - Strategic Advisor

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