Agenda of Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

Waitai

Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

Open Minutes

Date: Monday 9 February 2026

Time: 4.01 pm

Venue: Boardroom, Corner Beresford and Union Streets,
New Brighton

Present

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Paul McMahon

Jackie Simons

Kelly Barber

Alex Hewison

Yani Johanson

Greg Mitchell

Kim Money

Mihi-Rose Tipene (via audio/visual link)

Principal Advisor

Chris Turner-Bullock

Manager Community Governance

Tel: 941 8233

christopher.turner@ccc.govt.nz

Meeting Advisor

Cindy Sheppard

Community Board Advisor

Tel: 941 6547

cindy.sheppard@ccc.govt.nz

Website: www.ccc.govt.nz

Karakia Tīmatanga

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 west
Cease the winds from the south
Let the breeze blow over the land
Let the breeze blow over the ocean
Let the red-tipped dawn come with a sharpened air.
A touch of frost, a promise of a glorious day.

The agenda was dealt with in the following order. Where no voting record is shown, the item was carried unanimously by those present.

14. Prestons Road Mitre10 - Road frontage changes
	In accordance with Standing Order 6.8, Item 14 – Prestons Road Mitre10 – Road frontage changes was withdrawn from the agenda.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00001

That the apology from Celeste Donovan for absence, be accepted.

Kelly Barber/Alex Hewison Carried

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

Kim Money declared an interest in Item 19, Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Discretionary Response Fund 2025/26 – North Beach Residents’ Association and took no part in any discussion or voting.

Yani Johanson declared an interest in Item 18, Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Discretionary Response Fund 2025/26 – Avon Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust and took no part in any discussion or voting.

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

Part C

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00002

That the minutes of the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board meeting held on Monday, 8 December 2025 be confirmed subject to the following amendment:

Item 5.3 deputation - to amend the names to Andrew Barker and Hunter Brown.

Jackie Simons/Greg Mitchell Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Eastern Community Sport and Recreation

Kate Latimer, Manager on behalf of Eastern Community Sport and Recreation provided the Board with an update on the organisation.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Kate Latimer for her update.

5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

5.1

Linwood Rugby League Football Club

Representatives of the Linwood Rugby League Football Club were unable to attend the meeting.

5.2

Broadpark Road – Consideration for Extension of Overnight Parking Restrictions

Ann Farrall, local resident did not attend the meeting.

5.3

Prestons Road Mitre10 – Road Frontage Changes

Stephen Wood, local resident did not present at this meeting, his deputation has been rescheduled for when the Prestons Road Mitre10 – Road Frontage Changes report is presented to the Board.

6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

7. Correspondence

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00003 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part B

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the letter of thanks from Eddie Richards on behalf of the Woolston Development Project in relation to Better Off Funding approved in December 2025.

2. Receives the correspondence from Linwood Rugby League Football Club and notes that a staff update on the issues raised will be provided to the Board in March 2026.

Jackie Simons/Greg Mitchell Carried

8. Broadpark Road - Considerations for Extension of Overnight Parking Restrictions
	Council Officers in attendance spoke to the accompanying report. Kim Money moved an amendment, seconded by Alex Hewison that the officer recommendation be accepted with an additional motion to request a site visit with relevant staff to discuss potential mitigations on the effects of freedom camping. The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
	Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Broadpark Road - Considerations for Extension of Overnight Parking Restrictions Report.
	Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00004 Part C That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Broadpark Road - Considerations for Extension of Overnight Parking Restrictions Report. 2. Requests a site visit with relevant staff (Transport, Parks, Legal and Policy) at Broadpark and other freedom camping hotspots (Broadpark to Caspian Street) to discuss potential mitigations as soon as practicable. Kim Money/Alex Hewison Carried

9. Bancroft Place and Woodhaven Place - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00005 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Bancroft Place and Woodhaven Place - 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. 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 to 10 below.

Bancroft Place

4. 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 southeast side of Bancroft Place, commencing at a point 105 metres south of its intersection with Bottle Lake Drive and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 10 metres, as detailed on Agenda Attachment A.

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 southeast side of Bancroft Place, commencing at a point 121 metres south of its intersection with Bottle Lake Drive and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres, as detailed on Agenda Attachment A.

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 southwest side of Bancroft Place, commencing at a point 116 metres south of its intersection with Bottle Lake Drive and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 9 metres, as detailed on Agenda Attachment A.

7. 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 southwest side of Bancroft Place, commencing at a point 103 metres south of its intersection with Bottle Lake Drive and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 5 metres, as detailed on Agenda Attachment A.

Woodhaven Place

8. 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 southern side of Woodhaven Place, commencing at a point 172 metres southwest of its intersection with Bottle Lake Drive and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 15 metres, as detailed on Agenda Attachment A.

9. 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 western side of Woodhaven Place, commencing at a point 192 metres southwest of its intersection with Bottle Lake Drive and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 7 metres, as detailed on Agenda Attachment A.

10. 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 northern side of Woodhaven Place, commencing at a point 171 metres southwest of its intersection with Bottle Lake Drive and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 9 metres, as detailed on Agenda Attachment A.

11. 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.

Jackie Simons/Greg Mitchell Carried

10. Marine Parade - Parking Bay Resolution Adjustments

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00006 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Marine Parade - Parking Bay Resolution Adjustments 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 recommendations 4 and 5 below address the previous Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board request to investigate relocating no-stopping lines and parking spaces in Bays 3 and 6 of the approved Marine Parade scheme design, shifting them from the eastern to the western side.

4. Revokes the 9 June 2025 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board decisions only in relation to 6c and 6f, as noted below:

6. Approves, pursuant to Clause 8 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times within the parking bays in accordance with that shown on the plan provided as Agenda Attachment A (Drawing TP363103, sheet 1 and 2, dated 13/05/2025) and detailed in 6a -6f below, unless otherwise marked as designated parking space:

c. In Parking Bay 3, on the eastern side of Marine Parade 341 metres south of the prolongation of the southern kerb of Bowhill Road.

f. In Parking Bay 6, on the eastern side of Marine Parade 36 metres south of the prolongation of the southern kerb of Rawhiti Avenue.

5. Approves, pursuant to Clause 8 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at all times within the parking bays in accordance with that shown on the plan provided as Agenda Attachment A (Drawing, sheet 1 and 2, dated 16/12/2025) and detailed in 4a – 4b below, unless otherwise marked as designated parking space:

a. In Parking Bay 3, on the eastern side of Marine Parade 341 metres south of the prolongation of the southern kerb of Bowhill Road.

b. In Parking Bay 6, on the eastern side of Marine Parade 36 metres south of the prolongation of the southern kerb of Rawhiti Avenue.

Kim Money/Alex Hewison Carried

11. Connal Reserve / Ōpāwaho Heathcote River - Willow Removal

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00007 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Connal Reserve / Ōpāwaho Heathcote River - Willow Removal 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. The Community Board Approves the removals of five (5) willow trees in Connal Reserve. CCC Tree Asset IDs 126483, 143827, 169013, 109332, 109526.

Jackie Simons/Alex Hewison Carried

12. New Brighton Rugby Football Club- variation to lease

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00008 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the New Brighton Rugby Football Club- variation to lease Report.

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

3. Approve the construction of the storage shed generally as per the plans shown in Attachment B of the agenda report.

4. Approve a variation to the ground lease to New Brighton Rugby Football Club for an area of approximately 36 square metres of Rawihti Domain being Pt Res 1616, Lot 2-3 DP3276, lot 9 DP 5123, Sec 3 SO 491011 as generally shown on the plan described as Attachment A of the agenda report.

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 completing negotiations and administering the terms and conditions of the new lease.

Jackie Simons/Greg Mitchell Carried

13. Coastal Spirit Football Club New Build Application, Linfield Park

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00009 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Coastal Spirit Football Club New Build Application, Linfield Park 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 placement of a relocatable storage container at Linfield Park Lot 2 DP 8686, as shown in Agenda Attachment A.

4. Grant a ground lease to Coastal Spirit Football Club for a lease period of 15 years (5 + 5 + 5) comprising a 5 year initial term with 2 rights of renewal at years 5 and 10 for the purpose of a relocatable storage container at Linfield Park, being Lot 2 DP 8686, as shown generally on Agenda Attachment A.

Kelly Barber/Jackie Simons Carried

15. Queenspark Drive Parking Restrictions

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00010 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Queenspark Drive Parking Restrictions 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. 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 resolutions 4 to 8 below.

4. Approves the removal of the existing variable P5 parking restriction active 8am to 9am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-eastern side of Queenspark Drive commencing at a point approximately 178 metres north of its intersection with Chadlington Street and extending in an nor’easterly direction for a distance of approximately 25 metres.

5. Approves the installation of No Stopping restriction, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-eastern side of Queenspark Drive commencing at a point approximately 178 metres north of its intersection with Chadlington Street and extending in an nor’easterly direction for a distance of approximately 12 metres as detailed in Agenda Attachment A (TG151693, Issue 1, dated 03/11/2025).

6. Approves the installation of a mobility park, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-eastern side of Queenspark Drive commencing at a point approximately 190 metres north of its intersection with Chadlington Street and extending in an nor’easterly direction for a distance of approximately 12 metres as detailed in Agenda Attachment A (TG151693, Issue 1, dated 03/11/2025).

7. Approves the installation of variable P3 parking restriction active 8:30am to 9:30am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm School Days Only, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-eastern side of Queenspark Drive commencing at a point approximately 209 metres north of its intersection with Chadlington Street and extending in an nor’easterly direction for a distance of approximately 18 metres as detailed in Agenda Attachment A (TG151693, Issue 1, dated 03/11/2025).

8. Approves the installation of variable P3 parking restriction active 8:30am to 9:30am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm School Days Only, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, on the south-eastern side of Queenspark Drive commencing at a point approximately 248 metres north of its intersection with Chadlington Street and extending in an nor’easterly direction for a distance of approximately 37 metres as detailed in Agenda Attachment A (TG151693, Issue 1, dated 03/11/2025).

9. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage that evidence the restrictions described in this staff report are installed/removed.

Alex Hewison/Kim Money Carried

16. Buckleys Road/Russell Street Intersection Improvements

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00011 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Buckleys Road/Russell Street Intersection Improvements 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, pursuant to Section 331 and 334 of the Local Government Act 1974:

a. All kerb alignments, traffic islands and road marking changes on Buckleys Road and Russell Street as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report.

b. Changes to traffic signal phasing to allow for the control of right turn movements from Buckleys Road (southwest approach).

4. Revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described in Recommendation 3 above.

5. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in Recommendation 3 are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Jackie Simons/Paul McMahon Carried

18. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Discretionary Response Fund 2025/26 - Avon Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00012 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Discretionary Response Fund 2025/26 - Avon Heathcote Estuary Ihutai 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 $1,600 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to Avon Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust towards Event-related costs, volunteer recognition, and printing costs.

Alex Hewison/Greg Mitchell Carried

19. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Discretionary Response Fund 2025/26 - North Beach Residents' Association

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00013 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Discretionary Response Fund 2025/26 - North Beach Residents' Association 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 $750 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to North Beach Residents’ Association Incorporated towards Operational Costs.

Alex Hewison/Jackie Simons Carried

20. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Discretionary Response Fund 2025/26 - Kōrero ki Ōtautahi

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00014 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Discretionary Response Fund 2025/26 - Kōrero ki Ōtautahi 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 $3,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to Kōrero ki Ōtautahi towards the costs of the Te Awa Whiria mural project.

Jackie Simons/Greg Mitchell Carried

21. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Representation on Outside Organisations

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Representation on Outside Organisations 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 Board member(s) as its representative on each of the following organisations for the 2025-28 term

a. Outside organisations/other:

New Brighton Community Gardens

New Brighton Historical Society

New Brighton Project

Pukeko Centre

Renew Brighton

Roy Stokes Hall Trust

b. Residents’ Associations:

New Brighton Residents’ Association

Spencerville Residents’ Association

Waimairi Beach Residents’ Association

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00015

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Representation on Outside Organisations 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 Board member(s) as its representative on each of the following organisations for the 2025-28 term

b. Residents’ Associations:

New Brighton Residents’ Association – Alex Hewison

Spencerville Residents’ Association – Alex Hewison

4. That the remaining appointments be made at the next meeting of the Waitai Community Board.

Paul McMahon/Kelly Barber Carried

22. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Area Report - February 2026

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00016 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part B

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Area Report - February 2026.

Alex Hewison/Kim Money Carried

The meeting adjourned between 4.57pm and 5.04pm.

17. Buckleys Road/Kerrs Road Intersection Improvements

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2026/00017 Original Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Buckleys Road/Kerrs Road Intersection Improvements 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, pursuant to Section 331 and 334 of the Local Government Act 1974, all kerb alignments, traffic islands and road marking changes on Buckleys Road and Kerrs Road as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report.

4. Approves a shared path be installed on the north side of Buckleys Road extending northerly to Kerrs Road.

5. Revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described in Recommendation 3 above.

6. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in Recommendation 3 are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Jackie Simons/Paul McMahon Carried

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

Part B

Members exchanged information on matters of mutual interest:

· Event held at QEII Park over Waitangi weekend – no complaints received.

· Southshore Estuary Edge Project – consent granted.

· Coast to Coast – taking place this upcoming weekend.

· Rawhiti Primary School – have a new Principal.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Unuhia, unuhia

Unuhia ki te uru tapu nui

Kia wātea, kia māmā, te ngākau,

Te tinana te wairua i te ara takatā

Koia rā e Rongo, whakairia ake ki runga

Kia tina! TINA! Hui e! TĀIKI E!

Draw on, draw on,

Draw on the supreme sacredness

To clear, to free the heart, the body and the

spirit of mankind

Rongo, suspended high above us (i.e. in ‘heaven’) Draw together! Affirm!

Meeting concluded at 5.19pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 9th DAY OF MARCH 2026

Paul McMahon

Chairperson

8. Wainoni Park Landscape Plan
Reference Te Tohutoro:	26/47210
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Jason Tickner – Parks and Recreation Planner Jacqui Millar – Community Recreation Adviser
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, General Manager Citizens and Community

1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the Wainoni Park Landscape Plan. This Landscape Plan is an update of the 2005 Wainoni Park Masterplan, and includes urban forest planting, community-initiated fitness stations and other minor park improvements.

1.2 The report is staff initiated to address a community request for fitness equipment at Wainoni Park, while taking the opportunity to include other park improvements.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Wainoni Park Landscape Plan 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 updated Wainoni Park Landscape Plan in Agenda Attachment A.

4. Approves the removal of two (2) trees to accommodate a new pathway identified in the Landscape Plan.

3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua

3.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval for the updated Wainoni Park Landscape Plan (Attachment A), which incorporates community‑initiated fitness stations (Attachment B), new urban forest planting (Attachment C), accessibility and safety improvements, and other minor upgrades to support the activation and enhancement of this key community park.

3.2 The plan responds to a community‑led request for outdoor fitness equipment and provides an opportunity to integrate multiple Council projects into a single coordinated approach. It aligns strongly with the Community Board’s Aranui/Wainoni safety initiative and supports the objectives of the Urban Forest Plan 2023 to increase canopy cover across the city.

3.3 Engagement with local organisations, sporting groups, schools, Aranui Community Trust Incorporated Society (ACTIS), and the wider community was undertaken between December 2025 and January 2026. Feedback showed a high level of support for the plan, with 90% of submitters supporting or somewhat supporting the proposals, and 97% of participants in the Aranui Library display indicating they “loved” the plan. Community suggestions relating to seating, drinking fountains, pathways, and tree species have been incorporated where feasible.

3.4 The proposed Wainoni Landscape Plan (Attachment A) includes:

· Installation of three outdoor fitness stations (Attachment B).

· Planting of 128 trees as part of the Urban Forest Programme (Attachment C).

· Improved pedestrian and CPTED‑informed pathways.

· Additional park furniture, drinking fountain, seating, volleyball court surfacing, opportunities for public art and other amenity upgrades.

· Spatial allowance for future sports field lighting to be progressed by the Eastern Eagles Rugby League Club.

3.5 Approval of the updated Landscape Plan will provide direction for coordinated implementation of funded projects, enhance safety and usability of Wainoni Park, improve shade and environmental outcomes through tree planting, and support wider community activation and wellbeing.

3.6 Two trees have been proposed for removal to facilitate the construction of a pathway through an existing desire line. Feedback from the Councils arborist have signalled that the trees are semi-mature and likely to outgrow their current location making removing them the recommended option.

3.7 The Landscape Plan does not include details or changes in respect to the playground renewal and associated picnic area. This component of the park will be consulted on and designed when funding is programmed.

4. Background/Context Te Horopaki

Background

4.1 Council staff have been working on multiple projects that require changes to be made to the existing 2005 Wainoni Park Masterplan (Attachment D):

Fitness Station Proposal

4.2 As part of the activation initiatives for Wainoni Park, it has been proposed that a series of three fitness stations be installed around the park.

4.3 Staff have been collaborating with an advisory group consisting of local representation from ACTIS, Aranui Library, A-Town Boxing, Sport Canterbury, Eastern Eagles Rugby League Club, St James and Haeata Campus and subject matter experts. The group has been providing advice and guiding the project through the planning phase and following community consultation.

4.4 This proposal supports the Community Board plan 2023-25 priority of the Aranui/Wainoni safety initiative. In particular, it aligns with the action to explore and investigate opportunities for wider use and activation of Wainoni Park by local community organisations and groups.

Urban Forest Plan

4.5 It is proposed that Wainoni Park has additional tree planting to provide increased shade and improve amenity as directed by the Urban Forest Plan 2023.

4.6 To streamline engagement and decision making, as well as to ensure all projects are integrated, the proposed tree planting has been included in the Wainoni Landscape Plan.

Tree Removals

4.7 The two trees identified for removal are semi mature and located in a space in close proximity to the building. The Councils Parks arborist have assessed the trees and determined that the trees are likely to outgrow their location in the medium to long term.

4.8 The alignment of the new pathway will come into direct contact with a number of surface roots making construction challenging and likely requiring special engineering solutions.

4.9 Given the trees likelihood of outgrowing the space in the medium to large term, staff have recommended the trees be considered for removal under section 4.7 of the Tree policy.

4.10 Details of the trees to proposed for removal have been appended to the report

Proposal

4.11 Council staff have prepared a proposed landscape plan (Attachment A) that is intended to supersede the 2005 Wainoni Park Masterplan. The plan incorporates the following budgeted projects:

· Installation of three fitness stations around the park (Attachment B).

· Tree planting and landscaping consisting of 128 specimen trees, as part of the Urban Forest Plan (Attachment C).

· Three new pathways to improve accessibility, mitigate CPTED issues, recognise existing desire lines, and provide a circuit around the park.

· The removal of two trees to accommodate one of the new pathways and improve CPTED outcomes.

· Amenity improvements, including additional park furniture, drinking fountain install and volleyball area surfacing.

· Indication of future sport field lighting which is to be progressed by the Eastern Eagles Rugby League Club.

4.12 The Landscape Plan does not include details or changes in respect to the playground renewal and associated picnic area. This component of the park will be consulted on and designed when funding is programmed.

4.13 The following related memos/information were circulated to the meeting members:

Date	Subject
28/11/2025	Wainoni Masterplan Update – Community Engagement Memo (TRIM 25/2384295)

Options Considered Ngā Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro

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

4.14.1 Approve the Wainoni Park Landscape Plan.

4.14.2 Request significant changes to the Wainoni Park Landscape Plan.

4.14.3 Decline the Wainoni Park Landscape Plan.

4.15 The following options were considered but ruled out:

4.15.1 Include the design of the playground and picnic area in the Landscape Plan – This option is not funded in the near future so detailed planning around the playground at this early stage is not considered appropriate.

4.15.2 Do nothing - unacceptable solution for the community/not meeting our obligations.

Options Descriptions Ngā Kōwhiringa

4.16 Preferred Option: Approve the Wainoni Park Landscape plan.

4.16.1 Option Description: Approve the Landscape Plan to address community requests for fitness equipment, address short fall in tree planting/shade, and allow Council officers to progress park improvements in a strategic manner.

4.16.2 Option Advantages

· Provides certainty and direction regarding a number of budgeted projects to improve the park.

· Aligns with the Urban Forest Plan and its underlying objectives.

· Aligns with the Community Board plan priority relating to the Aranui/Wainoni safety initiative.

· Supports ACTIS and other local community groups to activate the park and the community centre.

· Improves our community’s enjoyment of the park through improvement of facilities, activities, and amenity value the park provides.

4.16.3 Option Disadvantages

· As with any park development, there are costs associated.

4.17 Alternative Option 1: Request significant changes to the Wainoni Park Landscape Plan.

4.17.1 Option Description: Make substantial changes to the Landscape Plan on the direction of the Community Board and undertake a further round of engagement and reporting.

4.17.2 Option Advantages

· Gives the community a second chance to provide feedback on the proposal.

· Opportunity to add additional options or projects for consideration.

4.17.3 Option Disadvantages

· Will delay the plan approval, and the subsequent projects already indicated and requested.

· Additional costs involved in undertaking engagement and plan redesign.

· Requested changes may not be budgeted.

4.18 Alternative Option 2: Decline the Wainoni Park Landscape Plan.

4.18.1 Option Description: Decline the plan and continue with status quo.

4.18.2 Option Advantages

· No further costs to the Council.

4.18.3 Option Disadvantages

· Does not align with the Community Board plan priority - Aranui/Wainoni safety initiative.

· Provides no clear direction and no agreement of projects and priorities moving forward.

· Does not align with the Urban Forest Plan and its underlying objectives.

· Does not support ACTIS and other local community groups to activate the park and the community centre.

· Does not improve our community’s enjoyment of the park through improvement of facilities, activities and amenity value the park provides.

5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

	Recommended Option – Approve the Plan	Option 2 – Change the Plan	Option 3 – Decline the Plan
Cost to Implement	Fitness Equipment – $125,000 Trees – $64,000 Pathways – $16,000 Other minor additions (tables, signage, surfacing) – $20,000 Estimated Total: $225,000	Unknown Dependent on what changes/additional projects are added to the plan	Nil
Maintenance/Ongoing Costs	Minor/within existing budgets	Unknown	Existing
Funding Source	Fitness Equipment – Aranui Strengthening Communities Fund Trees – Urban Forest Capital Fund Pathways – Community Parks Development of New Assets Fund ID # 61803 Minor Additions/improvements – Community Parks Recreation Space Development Fund ID # 61804	Unknown	NA
Funding Availability	Yes	Unknown	NA
Impact on Rates	Nil – within existing budgets	Unknown	Nil

5.1 Although not specifically part of or detailed in this Landscape Plan, the playground and an associated family picnic area is identified in the Council Parks Renewal Programme in the medium term (approx. 5-7 years) with detail of that development and consultation to happen closer to that time.

6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro

Risks and Mitigations Ngā Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau

Budget Risks

6.1 There is a risk that the project budget may prove insufficient due to unforeseen factors such as cost escalations, scope changes, or market volatility.

Mitigations:

· Ensuring up‑to‑date cost estimates are prepared and incorporated into reporting.

· Confirming budget availability prior to procurement.

· Including a contingency allowance within the project budget.

· Retaining flexibility within the detailed design phase to reduce scope or scale if required.

· Proceeding to delivery immediately following design approval to minimise exposure to inflationary cost increases.

Delays in Delivery

6.2 There is also a risk that installation of the fitness equipment may be delayed due to supplier lead times, contractor availability, procurement processes, or other external factors.

6.3 There are also risks that suitable trees (i.e. desired species, grade, condition) are not available at time of proposed planting.

Mitigations:

· A Project Manager has already been assigned and is aware of the upcoming project, enabling procurement of equipment and contractors to commence immediately once approval is granted.

· Staged delivery can be considered if certain elements face supply delays.

· The availability of trees can be challenging. If not all trees and plants are available, staff will push planting out to 2027.

Vandalism

6.4 Vandalism is a known risk in the park and is a common issue across the city’s parks network.

Mitigations:

· Strengthening community ownership through involvement of ACTIS, A‑Town Boxing Gym, Eastern Eagles Rugby League Club in the development and implementation of the project, as well as involving the wider community in planting events or art initiatives.

· Applying CPTED principles, including careful placement of assets to improve visibility and reduce opportunity for vandalism.

· Maintaining a repair/replacement programme—particularly for trees—with the understanding that persistence is key to establishing long‑term improvements.

· Ensuring that any park furniture and fitness equipment is made from resilient materials and has suitable rigidity.

Legal Considerations Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

6.5 As per the Christchurch City Council’s Delegation Register, 21^st July 2025, the Community Board has the delegation to;

“Approve and adopt any new landscape development plans for parks and reserves provided the design is within the policy and budget set by the Council.”

(Part D – Sub Part 1 - Community Boards, pg. 96)

“Determine to plant, maintain and remove trees on parks within the policy set by the Council.”

(Part D – Sub Part 1 - Community Boards, pg. 99)

6.6 Other Legal Implications:

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

Strategy and Policy Considerations Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.7 The required decision:

6.7.1 Alings with the Christchurch City Council’s Strategic Framework, with a particular focus on a green, liveable city.

6.7.2 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 number of people affected, the level of impact this plan would have on future social, economic, environmental, and cultural wellbeing of the area, and the low risks to the Council, ratepayers, and wider community of implementing this landscape plan.

6.7.3 Is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies:

· Urban Forest Plan

· Tree Policy

· Public Open Space Strategy

· Physical Recreation and Sports Strategy

6.8 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2024 - 2034):

6.9 Parks, Heritage and Coastal Environment

6.9.1 Activity: Parks and Foreshore

· Level of Service: 6.8.5 Resident satisfaction with the overall availability of recreation facilities within the City's parks and foreshore network - >= 70%.

· Level of Service: 6.8.2.1 Increasing tree canopy in Parks - A net increase in total number of trees is achieved (1:2 replacement policy), with a minimum of 50% of the trees being medium to very large species.

Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu ā-Hāpori

6.10 Consultation started on 3 December 2025 and ran until 6 January 2026.   

6.11 Consultation details including links to the project information shared on the Kōrero mai | Let’s Talk webpage were advertised via:    

6.11.1 An email sent to 108 identified stakeholders, including sports groups who use the park, local schools, and community organisations.  

6.11.2 Consultation documents delivered to 200 households bordering Wainoni Park and to 31 additional home owners who owned but did not reside in a home bordering the park. 

6.11.3 A newsletter insert for a local community organisation and three local schools.

6.11.4 Six signs up around Wainoni Park. 

6.11.5 Brightsigns, paper copy submissions and a pop-up token voting display at Aranui Library.

6.12 Council officers attended the 24AFFIRM Festival at Wainoni Park on 6 December 2025 to collect feedback and talk to the community about the plan.

6.13 Council officers visited St James School on 8 December 2025 to engage with a class of students and collect feedback.

6.14 The Kōrero mai | Let’s Talk page had 463 views throughout the consultation period.   

 Summary of Submissions Ngā Tāpaetanga 

6.15 Submissions were made by four organisations and 26 individuals. All submissions are available on the Kōrero mai webpage.

6.16 Overall, 90% of submitters supported (27), 7% somewhat supported (2), and 3% (1) did not support the plan.

6.17 Support varied across the aspects, with 63% of submitters strongly supporting all three aspects of the plan.

Figure 1. Support across the three aspects of the plan

6.18 In addition to submissions, the token voting display at Aranui Library received 341 votes. 97% (332) voted ‘Love it’ in response to the plan. 2% voted ‘It’s ok’ (8), and one voted ‘Not a fan’.

6.19 At a hui with St James School, a further 17 students provided feedback on the plan.

6.20 Both the formal submissions and feedback from school students provided information on whether people felt anything was missing from the plan. The main suggestions included:

6.20.1 Increased lighting around the park and playing fields (10)

6.20.2 The inclusion of drinking fountains (10)

6.20.3 More seating (13), including shaded seating (3), seating for spectating basketball and rugby (4), picnic tables (5) and park benches/seating with backrests suitable for the elderly (6).

6.20.4 Extra rubbish bins (8)

6.20.5 A community garden (4)

6.20.6 A barbecue (3)

6.21 Eleven people provided suggestions about the type of trees to be planted, including native trees (4), cherry blossom (5), fruit trees (4), and low-allergenic trees (2).

6.22 The following is the Council’s Parks and Recreation Planner comments and amendments in response to the community engagement feedback:

Community Suggestion	Staff Comment
Increased lighting around the park and playing fields	Sports field lighting is generally owned and developed by the relevant sports clubs. Additional sports‑field lighting has been shown in the plan; however, it is the responsibility of the club to source funding and prepare plans for approval. (Note: approval of new sports‑field lighting is delegated to the Community Board.) The option of additional general park lighting falls outside current budgets. Noting there is existing pedestrian lighting along the northern route across the park. If this is a priority for the Community Board, staff recommend undertaking a lighting assessment and receiving a formal recommendation. However, it is noted that lighting is not always the most effective tool for improving park safety. A CPTED report could better inform decision‑making regarding safety improvements, especially given lighting projects typically require significant budgets to implement effectively.
Inclusion of drinking fountains	An additional drinking fountain has been included and budgeted for in this plan. It is proposed to be located between the basketball court and the playground, complementing the existing fountain located between the changing rooms and the main sports field.
More seating - including shaded seating, seating for spectators at basketball and rugby, picnic tables, and benches with backrests suitable for older adults	Additional seating has been included, including picnic tables and seats in key locations (next to volleyball net and sport field, and by the basketball court). Backrests will be required for any bench seats installed to ensure accessibility for older adults.
Extra rubbish bins	As part of this project, it was identified that the position of the ‘big belly’ big was not well suited for the use of the space. As a result, we have relocated this bin from beside the A-town boxing gym and positioned it in a central position near the playground, basketball court, and picnic table to ensure it is better utilised by park users. It is also suggested that during the future playground renewal project and creation of the new picnic area an additional bin could be considered, or the existing bin near the library building could be relocated and renewed to service the new picnic space.
A community garden	Although not shown in the plan, if a community group wishes to develop and manage a community garden in this area, Council staff can consider this when an application is received. Council Officers can also assist in suggesting other suitable locations for a community garden in this community as well.
A barbecue	A barbecue could be included as part of the upcoming playground and picnic area project, as this future project will have suitable budget capacity.
Eleven people provided suggestions about the type of trees to be planted – including native trees, cherry blossom, fruit trees and low-allergenic trees	The Urban Forest team will consider these suggestions and select appropriate species that reflect community preferences, while also ensuring species suitability for soil and climate conditions to support successful establishment.

6.23 A submitter raised concerns that the selected fitness‑trail stations do not adequately consider the needs and physical capabilities of older adults and people with long‑term health conditions.

6.24 Council staff met with the submitter and made changes to the plans based on their feedback; however, it is acknowledged that not all equipment is suitable for all abilities.

6.25 The submitter also recommended that the budget be redirected toward targeted community fitness and wellbeing classes rather than public outdoor fitness equipment.

6.26 This was discussed with the Working Group, who, although agreeing such classes would be beneficial, noted that the current funding is specifically allocated for outdoor fitness equipment in line with the Community Board plan priority for the Aranui/Wainoni safety initiative.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.27 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.

6.28 The decision does not involve 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

6.29 The decisions in this report are likely to:

6.29.1 Contribute positively to adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

6.29.2 Contribute positively to emissions reductions.

6.30 Tree planting will assist the Council in offsetting its emissions and coping with the impacts of climate change.

7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

7.1 If approved, staff will; begin ordering trees and assigning them to parks ready for planting during the next planting season and manage the implementation of the fitness station, as well as the other minor parks projects identified in the plan.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Wainoni Park - Proposed Landscape Plan 2026	26/323650	34
b ⇩	Wainoni Park - Proposed fitness stations 2026	26/323690	35
c ⇩	Wainoni Park - Proposed Urban Forest Plans 2026	26/323596	38
d ⇩	2005 Wainoni Park Masterplan	26/323540	45
e ⇩	Proposed tree removals Feb 2026	26/344263	46

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

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Jason Tickner - Parks & Recreation Planner

Paris Porter - Engagement Advisor

Jacqui Miller - Community Development Advisor

Approved By

Kelly Hansen - Manager Parks Planning & Asset Management

Al Hardy - Manager Community Parks

Toby Chapman - Manager Urban Forest

Rupert Bool - Head of Parks

9. Porthills Paragliding Schools- proposed new licences
Reference Te Tohutoro:	26/309272
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Felix Dawson, Leasing Consultant, Marie Gordon, Team Leader Parks Planning and Policy
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, General Manager Citizens and Community

1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is to consider the proposals for new licences from three paragliding schools to operate generally from the Port Hills/Banks Peninsula.

1.2 The report has been prepared in response to the expiry of the existing licences in March 2026 and follows a Request for Proposals process inviting new operators.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Porthills Paragliding Schools- proposed new licences Report.

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

3. Approve licences for a period of five years with two rights of renewal, to Christchurch Paragliding Ltd; Cloudbase Ventures Ltd; Progress Paragliding Ltd; for access to the site described as Pt Lot 2 DP 9714, CB6D/180 shown site 21 Attachment A of the agenda report

4. 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 completing negotiations and administering the terms and conditions of the new licences.

3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua

3.1 Paragliding is a popular recreational activity practiced from a range of sites generally on the Port Hills but also on some Banks Peninsula sites. It is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority, and all paragliders must be trained and registered with the New Zealand Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association before being able to free fly.

3.2 Training is undertaken by registered paragliding schools who have used key sites on the Port Hills for this purpose. Existing Council licences to use park/reserve land for current operators expire this year and new licences have been requested.

3.3 Staff have considered the popularity of this activity and impact on other users to determine whether any or how many licences should be issued, and support continuing with three licences for paragliding schools.

3.4 This report recommends the granting of licences to the three successful respondents to a Request for Proposal process.

3.5 The bulk of take-off and landing sites used for paragliding fall into the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board ward and will require approval from that Board. Some five site will require consideration by the Te Pātaka o Rāikaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board.

The site associated with this Board is at the windsurf park on Humphries Drive and is shown as site 21 on the plan below and is park. It is used purely for training: lifting and operation of kites. No landing or flying is involved at this site.

Please note that site 21 is not fundamental to the operation of the schools but if approved will be included in the licences. The full report considered by the other two Community Boards is provided below primarily for context and information.

4. Background/Context Te Horopaki

Port Hills Paragliding- the sites

4.1 Paragliding has been practiced in the Port Hills for over thirty years and remains popular. The Canterbury Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club (CHGPC/the Club) is the second biggest club in the country with around 300 members. This is due to the quality of the wind conditions and take off sites with Taylors Mistake being a premium learner’s site and the gondola being a top quality intermediate/advanced site. Other sites are used periodically dependent on the wind conditions.

4.2 The total number of take-off sites are shown 1-13 with landing sites 15-23 on the map below. All take off sites are currently grazed with sheep for management purposes; the landing sites are generally sports grounds. The sites are a mix of Reserves Act recreation reserve/scenic reserve together with Local Government Act park. The bulk of the sites fall within the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board ward with five within the Te Pātaka o Rāikaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board ward and are subject to the decisions of those Boards.

4.3 The site associated with this Board is at the windsurf park on Humphries Drive and is shown as site 21 on the plan below. It is used purely for training: lifting and operation of kites. No landing or flying is involved at this site.

Paragliding Regulation and Training

4.4 Paragliding is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) who have delegated management of recreational paragliding by way of a Part 149 Aviation Recreation Certificate to the New Zealand Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (NZHGPA) issued pursuant to the Civil Aviation Act 1990. Under this regulation all pilots are required to be members of the New Zealand Paragliding Association and to be trained to a minimum standard (PG1-2) with a qualification issued by the NZHGPA who set training qualifications and quality assurance standards. Local clubs such as CHGPA assist NZHGPA in a local liaison role.

4.5 Training schools are regulated with requirements to maintain the NZHGPA Operations and Procedures Manual which is audited together with the Business Safety Management System and Emergency Response Plan every three years by NZHGPA. Commercial Tandem Paragliding remains managed by the CAA with three yearly audits.

Paragliding Schools Licencing and use

4.6 Paragliding businesses offering flying instruction and/or tandem flights have operated informally from Council sites on the port hills for a number of years. In 2020 following a request from an operator wishing to undertake tandem flights, the Council undertook a trial of operating licences with a term of five years. Three licences were issued and have functioned successfully since that time. All operators offer instruction and one offers tandem flights as well. The licences expire on 31 March 2026.

4.7 Staff reviewed the operation of the schools in 2024 with a view to determining whether licences should be continued for this use. This involved interview of existing operators and CHGPC Board members to:

· identify level of overall and school use;

· potential conflict with other users/stock management;

· capacity of sites.

4.8 Staff noted that use of sites for all use either instruction or recreation is weather dependent and so determining average level of use is difficult. In terms of business use: two would average around fifteen- twenty people per week in peak season which is September to March with April to August generally off season with low level use. One business runs at around half that level as it splits its business with paramotoring which is not permitted for instruction from Council land under the terms of the proposed licence.

4.9 The Taylors Mistake take off site near the Summit Road with landing behind the beach is by far the most popular as this is the best site for beginner level training and entry level recreational flying. At times this site can be congested with both types of use. The CHGPC have established protocols for sharing of the site in high use circumstances and the businesses have established informal communication to avoid unmanageable overlap. The other high use site is the gondola on Mt Cavendish. This is predominantly used by recreation users with a small amount of instruction undertaken.

4.10 In terms of conflict of paragliding with other use/users staff note that keeping sites clear for take-off on the hills can conflict with regeneration of native vegetation and use of sites for passive recreation. This is a particular issue on Mt Cavendish which is a scenic reserve with high native plant values. Staff have worked with the Club to establish a compromise that meets the needs of all parties. Dialogue with the Club over site issues has been undertaken with discussion of the potential for a Memorandum of Agreement style user agreement. Generally given the relatively short periods that paragliders use the site all park users can be accommodated.

4.11 The take-off sites do not significantly restrict stock management.

4.12 Both the existing businesses and the CHGPA have advised that three schools is the optimum number. Given the popularity of the sport and the integral part that schools play in enabling participation, staff have proceeded on that basis with licences for three schools proposed to continue.

Request for Proposal Process

4.13 Given the commercial nature of the licences, an open transparent tender process (RFP) was undertaken in accordance with Council property policy.

4.14 The current licensees submitted proposals with two making them in the alternative to other proposals provided by their operating managers who have made offers to purchase the business. The proposed new operators have been in training with existing owners since early 2025 or longer. They have entered into an agreement to purchase the business together with all the existing operating systems which have been proven and are certified. All operators offer the fundamental beginners training service with each offering a slightly different emphasis in terms of other training options.

4.15 Staff are confident in the one existing and two new operators who have demonstrated capacity and sufficient skill either through the current licence or through their employment with the existing licensees.

4.16 The three operators have been recommended by both the Club President and the CE of NZHGPA and all three businesses have recently (December 2025) been audited and received accreditation from NZHGPA.

4.17 Staff have given conditional approval for licences to: Christchurch Paragliding Ltd (Ryan Scarlett); Cloudbase Base Ventures Ltd (Bevan Small) and Progress Paragliding Ltd (Ondrej Wieden). This report recommends approval to enter into licences with them.

4.18 Key Licence terms:

· Five year term with two rights of renewal;

· Requirement to be certified by NZHGPA;

· Rental: Base rate $650 (plus GST) plus cost/flight. Method is a fair method of payment in proportion to use. Flight rate is comparable to CAA charges. At this rate for 2025, two existing schools would pay flat rate only and one would pay an additional $137.00.

Options Considered Ngā Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro

4.18.2 Enter into three licences.

4.18.3 Enter into less than three licences

4.18.4 Do not enter into any licences.

4.19 The following options were considered but ruled out:

4.19.1 Reduce/increase the number of sites: The previous sites available to licence were reviewed by staff prior to the RFP process and considered in terms of ongoing suitability for use in terms of capacity and impact. Some additional sites were requested through the RFP process and assessed in the same way. Staff consider the proposed sites meet the balance between competing demand for use.

4.19.2 Rental: two alternative options were considered but not favoured: a flat rate would either punish businesses in low years or favour them disproportionately in a high year; base rate plus % of revenue- a percentage of revenue required high administrative costs for business to separate Council site revenue from other elements of the service, the charge per flight achieves the same end of paying in proportion to the level of use.

4.19.3 Additional licences: Existing licensees and the Club advised that the optimum number is three schools

Options Descriptions Ngā Kōwhiringa

4.20 Preferred Option: Enter into three licences.

4.20.1 Option Description: Accept all three proposals submitted as part of the RFP, to run paragliding schools from the sites as shown and enter into operating licences with them.

4.20.2 Option Advantages

· Supports existing business.

· Enables and supports paragliding recreation.

4.20.3 Option Description: Accept all three proposals submitted as part of the RFP, to run paragliding schools from the sites as shown and enter into operating licences with them.

4.20.4 Option Advantages

· Supports existing business.

· Enables and supports paragliding recreation.

· Is at a capacity that balances the competing needs of different users.

4.20.5 Option Disadvantages

· Restricts other users.

· Relatively high level of use for paragliding raising risk.

4.21 Option 2: Enter into less than three licences.

4.21.1 Option Description: Enter into less than three licences

4.21.2 Option Advantages

· Less pressure on sites and congestion at peak times.

· Less risk from congestion.

· Less impact on other users.

4.21.3 Option Disadvantages

· One existing business will be for forced to close.

· Paragliding users will have less choice of trainers.

· There is no indication from the Club or NZHGPA that the current level is unmanageable from a safety perspective.

· The impact on other users with current level is not considered unreasonable.

4.22 Option 3: Do not enter into any licences.

4.22.1 Option Description: prioritise other users at the expense of paragliding schools.

4.22.2 Option Advantages

· Less pressure on sites and congestion at peak times.

· Less risk from congestion.

· Less impact on other users.

4.22.3 Option Disadvantages

· Three successful existing business will be forced to close.

· There will be no local trainers for new pilots.

· Paragliding as a recreational activity will not be supported.

Analysis Criteria Ngā Paearu Wetekina

4.22.4 Balance competing users: the popularity of recreational paragliding as against the values and use of the reserves/park for other uses.

5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

	Recommended Option: Enter into three licences	Option 2: Enter into less than three licences	Option 3 Do not enter into any licences
Cost to Implement	Preparation of licence and running of RFP $1,500, part to be recovered from licensee	Preparation of licence and running of RFP $1,500, part to be recovered from licensee	nil
Maintenance/Ongoing Costs	minimal	minimal	nil
Funding Source	Operational funds	Operational funds	X
Funding Availability	yes	yes	X
Impact on Rates	minimal	minimal	x

6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro

Risks and Mitigations Ngā Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau

6.1 Operation of schools will increase the number of paragliders and lead to unmanageable congestion with accidents occurring leading to bad publicity. The risk is considered medium in that operation of the schools in recent years has not lead to an explosion of users. There is a natural attrition of students with relatively low numbers of pilots going on to take up the sport. NZHGPA has advised that the current level of schools is manageable from a congestion and safety management perspective. Existing site risks have been mitigated by Club operational guidelines.

Legal Considerations Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

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

6.2.1 Delegations Parks (Part D-sub Part 1- Community Boards) Authority delegated from Council to Community Boards.

“To grant leases of recreation reserves in accordance with this section”- section 54 Reserves Act 1977.

“To grant leases of recreation reserves in accordance with this section”- section 56 Reserves Act 1977.

“To grant leases or licences for a maximum term of 35 years to any person or body over parks and to authorise staff to sign all required documentation” Local Government Act 2002.”

6.2.2 Note licence covers land held as recreation reserve, scenic reserve and Park, so licence entered into pursuant to s54, s56 and s59A Reserves Act 1977 and general provisions for ‘Park’- Local Government Act.

6.3 Other Legal Implications:

6.3.1 Local Government Act 2002-Decision Making including consideration of community views.

6.3.2 Reserves Act 1977, use consistent with recreation use classification, public notice pursuant to section 54(1)(d), s56(1)(b).

6.3.3 Local Government Act 2002, use consistent with park, public notice pursuant to section s138.

6.3.4 Department of Conservation approval required pursuant to Reserves Act, authority delegated to CEO.

6.3.5 Legal advice is that the Council will be considered a ‘Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking’ in regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Compliance requirements in regard to this act are overseen by the NZHGPA and legal advice is that the Council has limited practical control of the activity. Note also that the NZHGPA is not considered an adventure activity in terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and so not subject to the regulations in that act applying to adventure activities, Refer Attachment B.

Strategy and Policy Considerations Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.4 The required decisions

6.4.1 Align with the Christchurch City Council’s Strategic Framework, in particular the strategic priority of being an inclusive and equitable city that puts people at the centre. Paragliding is a popular recreation activity enabling wellbeing, accessibility and connection.

6.4.2 Are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined by considering the number of people affected, the level of impact on those affected and the low cost to Council associated with entering into the licences.

6.4.3 Are consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies.

· Physical Recreation and Sports Strategy 2002

· Port Hills Plan Recreation Strategy 2004

· Lease Policy December 2015

“When seeking to lease premises for which there is a broader market or public interest, the Council will seek tenants through an open and transparent public process, such as by tender, by request for proposals or by advertising to attract potential tenants.”

For the purpose of this policy lease is interpreted to include licence

6.5 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2024 - 2034):

6.6 Parks, Heritage and Coastal Environment

6.6.1 Activity: Parks and Foreshore

· Level of Service: 6.8.10.1 Appropriate use and occupation of parks is facilitated - Processing of the application is started within ten working days of receiving application - 95%.

Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu ā-Hāpori

6.7 Consultation started 17 November ran until 17 December 2025.  

6.8 Consultation details including links to the project information shared on the Kōrero mai | Let’s Talk webpage were advertised via:   

6.8.1 An email sent to 32 identified stakeholders, including residents associations, sports clubs, environmental groups and paragliding bodies.

6.8.2 Public Notice – Christchurch Press 17 November 2025

6.8.3 Four signs up at the main commercial take-off and land sites.

6.9 The Kōrero mai | Let’s Talk page had 144 views throughout the consultation period.  

Summary of Submissions Ngā Tāpaetanga

6.10 Submissions were made by two organisations and 10 individuals. All submissions are available to read on the Kōrero mai webpage.

6.10.1 Canterbury Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club submitted in support of the proposal, noting safety and operational procedures are well understood and that there was minimal environmental impact on the sites.

6.10.2 Beach Bar Sumner submitted in support of the proposal, noting it was a great activity that brought people out to the area.

6.11 Overall, 75% (9) submissions were in support and the remainder (3) were somewhat in support of the licences.

6.12 Eight submitters made additional comments, relating to safety/emergencies (4), tourism (2), and general comments in support for paragliding as an activity (4).

6.13 Issues raises -Officer Comment

Issue	Staff Comment
Is there an emergency plan in place for each site?	Safety management is handled by NZHGPA with all safety and emergency management systems audited on a three yearly basis.
It seems like every time there is a major rescue that puts volunteer rescuers at risk its involving a paraglider down. I support this activity but it does pose a higher risk for technical rescue. Do the groups that are involved in this activity contribute in any way to the organisations that rescue them? If not they should be required to pay a levy and not put that burden solely on the taxpayers.	The question of tax payer costs for recreation activity is not a matter for Council decision.
My feedback might be out of date - my wife paid for a tandem flight in port hills around 30 years ago. The operator at time didn't have a second person to assist him, and tried to land same place he took off. Top landings are difficult and problematic and in our case landed us in hospital. The safest and usual landing is a playground, beach, etc.	All operational systems including staff levels and safety issues are subject to management oversite and audit by NZHGPA. All three businesses have recently received audit certification.
Having more available landing sites could allow for easier landings in an emergency situation.	The proposed landing sites have been reviewed by the club and business and are considered suitable and adequate.
The one near Little River may bother local residents.	The take off site is on Te Oka Reserve with a landing site on private land. It is only used periodically and staff consider that it will have low impact.
Whether money from commercial operations would be passed on to the local communities for the inconvenience.	Rental as a matter of practice is contributed to the general income pool and is received by the community in that sense. Inconvenience to local communities is considered low overall and distribution would be problematic.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.14 The decisions do 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.

6.15 The decision does involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and could impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

6.16 Background material for the consideration of licences was forwarded to Whitiora and Ngāti Wheke on 8 August 2025 prior to the RFP process in an early notice of the matter. No issues were identified at that point. The operators requested additional sites in their proposals, and these additional sites were forwarded to both Whitiora and Ngāti Wheke in a further notice on 13 November 2025. No issues were identified. The operator request for an additional site on Te Oka Reserve was also forwarded to Wairewa Rūnanga on 13 November 2025. A number of points were raised and these were addressed by staff to the satisfaction of the Rūnanga.

Please note that there were no issues raised relating to the single site that is the subject of the decision in this report.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.17 The proposals in this report are unlikely to contribute significantly to adaption to the impacts of climate change or emissions reductions. The proposal to enter new licences does not have an impact on climate change as there is limited carbon footprint associated with licencing itself and there is no change to current emissions. In terms of the activities associated with the licence there is some travel involved getting to take off and pick up sites. The sites are generally local and this is considered reasonable in the circumstances.

7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

7.1 Subject to approval of recommendations, Property staff to complete negotiation of licence terms and complete documentation.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Paragliding Sites	26/231533	58
b ⇩	Health and Safety obligations legal advice	26/259938	59

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

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

Felix Dawson - Leasing Consultant

Approved By

Kathy Jarden - Team Leader Leasing Consultancy

Rupert Bool - Head of Parks

10. North Beach parking restrictions
Reference Te Tohutoro:	26/246985
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Nick Reid, Traffic Engineer
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Brent Smith, General Manager City Infrastructure

1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is for the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board to:

1.1.1 Consider the results of consultation during the trial of P360 (7am-7pm) parking restrictions at North Beach Car Park between November 2025 and end of January 2026.

1.1.2 Make a decision regarding the implementation of parking restrictions at North Beach car park based on the results of the trial and updated staff advice.

1.1.3 Consider the staff responses to requests made at the 8 September 2025 community board meeting regarding wider matters related to the installation of the timed parking restrictions.

1.2 The report has been prepared in response to the conclusion of the parking trial. The trial was instigated from concerns about parking availability of the car park.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the North Beach parking restrictions 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. In accordance with Clause 6 (2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, revokes any previously approved resolution within the North Beach Car Park, pertaining to the parking of all vehicles to a maximum period of 360 minutes, made pursuant to any Bylaw, Local Government Act, or any Land Transport Rule, as detailed in agenda Attachment A (TG150177b, dated 20/02/2026).

4. Approves that, in accordance with clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the parking of all vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 180 minutes within the areas of North Beach Car Park, as detailed in agenda Attachment A (TG150177b, dated 20/02/2026). This restriction is to apply between the hours of 7am and 7pm, Monday to Sunday; AND.

5. Approves that, in accordance with clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the parking of all vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes within the areas of North Beach Car Park, as detailed in agenda Attachment A (TG150177b, dated 20/02/2026). This restriction is to apply between the hours of 7am and 7pm, Monday to Sunday.

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).

3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua

3.1 Staff were directed to investigate options to address a lack of parking turnover/parking availability at North Beach.

3.2 At the community board’s September 2025 meeting, staff recommended P180 parking restrictions be implemented to increase parking turnover/availability. This was not approved by the Board and staff were instructed to implement a trial of parking restrictions of P360 in the North Beach carpark.

3.3 A trial of timed parking restrictions (P360) at the North Beach Car Park was installed on Thursday 20 November 2025. These were in place until 2 February 2026.

3.4 The P360 parking restriction was found to be ineffective in enabling parking turnover but was effective in enabling extended time period parking, the same as having no parking restrictions.

3.5 While some respondents of the consultation commented the trial improved parking availability, more people commented that the trial had no notable impact on parking availability.

3.6 The staff recommendation is to remove the trial P360 restrictions. Staff recommend instead: adding a small proportion (eight parking spaces) of P180 time restricted parks and two P30 time restricted parks. These time restrictions would apply between the hours of 7am and 7pm. The recommended option includes no changes to existing mobility parks and adds white parking ticks on Marine Parade to highlight the on-street car parking.

3.7 Staff do not recommend further changes to the car park (beyond the recommendation in 3.6) until further progress on an upgrade to the car park is made as part of the Long-Term Plan.

3.8 Concerns were raised about the impact of freedom camping on the car park. If the Board wants to address freedom camping overnight stays, the Freedom Camping Act 2011 is the right legal mechanism, not parking restrictions. If the Board wants to address daytime freedom camping stays, parking restrictions are the right mechanism, but will apply to all users, not just freedom campers.

4. Background/Context Te Horopaki

4.1 On 10 March 2025 a Notice of Motion was submitted to the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board, raising a number of requests about parking restrictions in the North Beach area. Staff advice was provided to the Community Board via a memo on 23 May 2025, which provided detail about the North Beach Car Park and suggested options for the Community Board to consider, ranging from minor improvements to a full redesign.

4.2 On 9 June 2025 an option for the management of parking issues at North Beach Car Park was presented to the Community Board. The Community Board asked staff to design and consult on restrictions that could be implemented at low cost before the summer period of 2025-2026.

4.3 On 8 September 2025 a proposal for P180 parking restrictions and some on-street P10 parking restrictions was presented to the Community Board. Staff recommended P180 to encourage parking turnover, but the board resolved a trial of P360 to enable long stays. The intent of a P180 timed parking restriction was to improve access to the beach by encouraging parking turnover – meaning car parks are available more often.

4.3.1 Resolutions 1-8 resolved a trial between November 2025 and January 2026 of timed parking restriction signs (P360 between 7am-7pm) at the North Beach Car Park.

4.3.2 Resolution 9 resolved a request that staff investigate and provide advice on:

· (a) Installing yellow lines for the remainder of the road and installing four 30 minute car parks.

· (b) Setting car parks for the Surf Club as part of their lease.

· (c) Undertaking consultation on improving the exit and entranceway of the car park to improve safety; and a pedestrian crossing (opposite the car park) with a report to come back for funding as part of the next Annual Plan.

· (d) Bringing forward the Freedom Camping Bylaw Review to 2026.

With regard to Resolutions 1-8 for P360 parking restrictions:

(1-8) P360 timed parking restrictions

4.4 P360 timed parking restrictions were trialled from 20 November 2025 until 2 February 2026. Consultation on the parking restrictions ran from 15 January until 1 February 2026.

4.5 The issue identified is that there are limited parking spaces available at the North Beach Car Park when people are visiting North Beach. It should be noted that during the day people in vehicles that can be used for freedom camping have the same parking rights and obligations as any other vehicle.

4.6 The restriction applied between 7am and 7pm. This was because if it applied at all times, it would be in conflict with freedom camping laws.

4.7 A need for parking turnover and a need for people to park for an extended period of time are issues that conflict with each other. The methods to address both issues conflict with each other. Collectively, a range of parking options will encourage some parking turnover as well as provide for those who want to use the car park for long periods of time

4.8 During the trial, parking enforcement ticketed no vehicles infringing the P360 timed parking restriction. Enforcement was present in the area, and ticketed vehicles on footpaths/berms and non-compliant vehicles (Warrant of Fitness or Vehicle Registration). The enforcement of the 6-hour time period was difficult due to resourcing and the current method of undertaking compliance checks.

4.9 This practical difficultly in enforcing a P360 restriction was noted verbally during the September 2025 decision meeting.

4.10 In the September 2025 decision meeting report (Attachment C), it was noted that:

4.10.1 There are no parking restrictions longer than the P180 restriction. To be consistent with other parking restrictions, enforcement and patrolling P180 was determined to be the longest recommended parking restriction (Section 4.32 Options Analysis).

4.10.2 Longer periods of time would discourage turnover. (Section 4.10.1 Options Considered but ruled out).

Consultation feedback on timed parking restrictions

4.11 The consultation scope and summary is provided in more detail in Section 0: 7. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro of this report.

4.12 Consultation feedback on the P360 timed parking restriction included comments about banning freedom camping in the North Beach Car Park. There is some complexity to the interaction between parking restrictions under the Council’s Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021 and the Freedom Camping Act 2011. Freedom camping information can be found in Section 0: 7. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro of this report.

4.13 The visual appearance of the substantial number of signs at North Beach was raised by 18 respondents. To enable parking restrictions to be legally enforceable, Council must install signs in accordance with the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices. The current layout of the car park results in a substantial number of signs (with twenty-six P360 signs mounted on sixteen sign-poles), as signs must be installed and visible on the ends of every parking aisle to enable this.

4.14 The alternative method for car park signage would be to create a zone-parking area by way of resolution. Due to the current layout of the car park (nine entranceways/exits), a similar number of signs would be required, however these signs would need to be larger to enable these to be read by the drivers of moving vehicles.

4.15 The P360 timed parking restriction caused confusion for users, with some people not understanding that P360 meant 360-minutes or 6 hours of parking.

4.16 The construction (and associated temporary traffic management) of the Marine Parade renewal project^{^[1]} was noted by six respondents as displacing some vehicles from the road to the car park, affecting the trial.

In response to Resolution 9, staff provide the following advice:

(9a) Installing yellow lines and 30-minute parking restrictions

4.17 Resolution 9a requested staff investigate and provide advice on installing yellow lines for the remainder of the road and installing four 30-minute car parks on Marine Parade.

4.18 Staff do not support installing yellow lines. Installing yellow lines for the remainder of the road is considered inappropriate given the high parking demand in this area. The request for additional visibility at car park entranceways/exits for motorists must be balanced with nearby parking demands. It should also be noted that vehicles parked on-street have a traffic calming effect, making it safer with slower moving motorists.

4.19 Staff support installing two P30 time restricted parking spaces noting that four P30 parking spaces would be excessive given the high demand for long-term parking at the car park.

4.19.1 P10 parking spaces were proposed in the September report as it allows ‘for high turnover and an area that can be used for drop-offs/pick-ups.’ On the proposed P10 restrictions on the road alongside the car park, 41% of the August consultation submitters supported, 41% did not support, and 18% were not sure.

4.19.2 P10 would be more suited for drop off/pick up activities - relevant for people involved with surf club activities and family drop-off/pick up on beach days, however P10 parking spaces were previously declined at the September meeting.

4.19.3 P30 are generally installed where high turnover and short stay parking is needed, such as retail shopping strips / town streets. Whilst a P30 would be considered too short of a time period for most beachgoers, in this location where drop off / pick up activities, or short-term coffee-cart customers exist, P30 time restrictions are appropriate.

4.19.4 If P30 parking restrictions are approved, staff will monitor usage to determine if more 30-minute restricted parking spaces are warranted, or if a P10 parking restriction would be more appropriate in this location.

4.19.5 It should be noted that P30 parking restrictions are provided for all users of the car park and not solely limited to drop off / pick up activities or café customers.

4.20 If the Board was to request more P10 or P30 restrictions, staff would recommend that signage be added within the car park (using existing poles) to avoid adding visual signage clutter, rather than on the parallel parks on Marine Parade, as this location would require additional poles.

(9b) Setting aside parking spaces for the surf club

4.21 The Board requested that staff investigate and provide advice on setting aside car parks for the surf club.

4.21.1 Providing parks for the club’s exclusive use within North Beach car park would set a precedent for other surf clubs and may have wider implications. The exclusive use of some of the car park would reduce the number of available car parks for others.

4.21.2 The North Beach Surf Life Saving Club did not propose a parking space as part of their lease plan and in relation to the Club’s redevelopment. This would be the appropriate place to consider such an arrangement. However, it is unlikely that Council would support this as there is plenty of car parking available on-street in the wider area for staff and club member use.

4.21.3 An alternative to setting aside car parks for North Beach Surf Life Saving Club may be for the club to consider putting temporary traffic management plans in place when they have events. (The same would apply to North Wai Boardriders Club). This may help to manage parking access for events.

(9c) North Beach Car Park upgrade

4.22 The Board requested that staff investigate undertaking consultation on improving the exit and entranceway of the car park to improve safety; and a pedestrian crossing (opposite the car park) with a report to come back for funding as part of the next Annual Plan.

4.23 Design option

4.23.1 A design option to address the safety of numerous exits/entranceways to the car park, as well as improved crossings points across Marine Parade near Leaver Terrace in the form of kerb cuts and kerb build-outs (a non-priority crossing point), was presented at the 9 June 2025 Board Information Session.

4.23.2 Attachment F provided to the Community Board in June 2025 had a high-level cost estimate of $700,000. It should be noted that this car park redesign featured more benefits than solely safety of the car park (where nine entranceway conflict points would be reduced to two) as well as a slight increase in the number of parking spaces.

4.23.3 The additional benefits included an extension to the (soon to be built) Marine Parade shared path, fixing known stormwater flooding issues around the Leaver Terrace intersection, and making the car park easier to use with one exit/entrance meaning it is easier to spot a parking space.

4.24 The Parks and Transport Units have been investigating options for the North Beach Car Park to inform consideration by elected members for inclusion in the Long-Term-Plan item.

4.25 Given the substantial funding required for the North Beach Car Park upgrade project, it would have to be included in the Long-Term Plan 2027 as an individual line item. Should the Waitai Board wish to advocate for this project they should include it as a Board priority as part of the Long-Term Plan process.

4.26 Consultation should not be undertaken until there is more certainty around funding and how the car park is used in the future.

4.27 Any improvements to the car park would need to align with the redevelopment of the surf club.

(9d) Freedom Camping Bylaw Review

4.28 The Board requested that staff investigate and provide advice on bringing forward the Freedom Camping Bylaw review to 2026.

4.29 The Council has a ten-year timetable that coordinates the review of its 16 bylaws. Legislation requires that bylaws must be reviewed within five years of first being made, and then at least once every ten years. A bylaw review process can take 12-18 months to complete. A bylaw can be amended at any time, following the processes set out in legislation, and where there is a clear need and resourcing to consider amending it.

4.30 Eleven bylaw reviews must be completed this Council term to meet legislative deadlines, including as a result of the new water services legislation. This heavier-than-usual bylaw review programme severely limits the Council’s capacity to undertake out-of-cycle bylaw review work or amendments. Adding a review or amendment would require rescheduling of programmed reviews and could result in the Council struggling to meet its legislative obligations.

4.31 The Freedom Camping Bylaw is on a ten-year review schedule, with its most recent review completed in 2021. It must be reviewed again by 11 November 2031. The 2021 review specifically considered concerns in the City Coastal area, which led to amendments including prohibiting freedom camping at North Beach Car Park on weekends between 1 October and 1 May, creating the City Coastal Restricted Zone and prohibiting freedom camping at Southshore.

4.32 The bylaw was amended in 2023 in response to changes to the Freedom Camping Act made by the Self-contained Vehicles Legislation Amendment Act 2023. These national changes are still being implemented. The changes relating to the regulation of self-contained vehicles are within the transitional phase, with the final requirement for vehicles to comply ending on 7 June 2026. Once this is completed there are likely to be fewer smaller camping vehicles able to comply with self-containment requirements. The exclusion of people experiencing homelessness from coverage under the Act has recently been evaluated (as required by the Act), with a report presented to Parliament on 7 December 2025. That report acknowledges that the freedom camping system is not yet fully in force until after 7 June 2026. More information on the national changes can be found here: Freedom camping changes | Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

4.33 A recent successful legal challenge to Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) freedom camping bylaw will have an impact on any future bylaw review or amendment that the Council undertakes. In summary, the challenge to the QLDC bylaw focused on the assessment the Council used to decide if it could prohibit camping in certain areas. The Judge ruled that the Council had considered “irrelevant matters” when deciding to prohibit – this included impacts on private property near the areas where freedom camping had been prohibited, such as amenity and noise impacts on residents. The implication of the judgement is that an assessment of freedom camping impacts is limited to the council land where the prohibition would apply, and cannot include impacts on nearby private properties / residents. This limits what councils can consider when looking at prohibiting freedom camping with a bylaw. This means, for example, that freedom camping bylaws cannot ban freedom camping because it is occurring in a residential area.

4.34 Proactive morning and evening Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement for the season in the City Coastal area has not shown a significant increase in non-compliance activity, and formal reported complaints about freedom camping non-compliance have not risen significantly over the summer.

4.35 Given the heavy bylaw review programme this term, the recent bylaw changes, the continuing transition towards implementation of the national changes, the recent case law limiting what can be considered, and the absence of data indicating significant non-compliance, staff do not recommend bringing the review forward at this time. We expect to see some changes to the nature of the vehicles used for freedom camping after 7 June 2026, which may also reduce overall freedom camper numbers.

5. Options Considered Ngā Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro

5.1 To address the issue of parking demand in the North Beach Car Park, and in response to the trial and community feedback, the following reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in this report:

5.1.1 Option A (preferred). Remove all P360 parking restrictions at the North Beach Car Park, install a small number of P180 parking restrictions (eight parking spaces) and P30 parking restrictions (two parking spaces).

5.1.2 Option B. No parking restrictions at the North Beach Car Park.

5.1.3 Option C. Make the trial permanent - P360 parking restrictions.

5.2 The following options were considered but ruled out:

5.2.1 P180 timed parking restrictions between the hours of 7am and 7pm within all parking spaces at the North Beach Car Park. This proposal was previously declined by the Board, as the time period was considered too short for all users of the North Beach car park.

5.3 The following design components will be included with all three options

5.3.1 Retain the four existing mobility parks being reserved for vehicles with an approved disabled person’s parking permit (resolved in previous decision meeting) inside the North Beach Car Park.

5.3.2 Install parking ticks on Marine Parade parallel parking adjacent to the North Beach Car Park. Parking ticks on the road will help to better define where to park, addressing the issue of motorists parking in the footpath between the car park and Marine Parade by further highlighting the footpath.

Options Descriptions Ngā Kōwhiringa

5.4 Preferred Option: Option A: Remove all P360 parking restrictions at the North Beach Car Park, install a small number of P180 parking restrictions (eight parking spaces) and P30 parking restrictions (two parking spaces). These restrictions to be active between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

5.4.1 Option Advantages

· Addresses the request to provide time restricted parking to improve turnover, leaving the remainder of parks without time restrictions.

· Encourages some parking turnover (with a 3-hour period).

· Low cost to implement.

· Gives Council the ability to use enforcement and infringements in appropriate circumstances.

· Is not in conflict with freedom camping laws.

· Encourages drop-off/pick up zone with the P30 parking restrictions.

5.4.2 Option Disadvantages

· Restricts users in how long they can use the eight P180 parking spaces and two P30 parking spaces within the car park between 7am and 7pm.

· Requires some operational costs with ongoing enforcement.

· Makes some of the trial signs and sign poles redundant and there will be a cost to remove them.

· May raise conflict or confusion about the interaction between freedom camping and parking restrictions for North Beach Car Park during hours outside of the 7am-7pm restriction. This is considered minor as the restriction only applies to 10 car parks (eight P180 car parks and two P30 car parks) and only during the hours indicated. Freedom camping will continue to be prohibited at the North Beach Car Park at weekends over the surf lifesaving season (7pm Fridays to 7pm Sundays from 1 October to 1 May each year under the Freedom Camping Bylaw).

· A P180 restriction does not necessarily mean that the designated P180 parking spaces will be free when someone is looking for a park. It is still a lengthy time restriction, meaning people are able to park for long periods of time.

· The parking effects of the nearby residential development and the surf club rebuild will not be understood until completion. Adding parking restrictions in the interim period between now and project(s) completion may not be fit-for-purpose if the parking demands substantially change. It may be more useful to add restrictions when/if the car park is redone.

5.5 Option B: No parking restrictions at the North Beach Car Park.

5.5.1 Option Description: No timed parking restrictions at the North Beach Car Park, removing all existing signage used in the trial.

5.5.2 Option Advantages

· Parking is not restricted by time.

· Full flexibility in how the parking spaces are used.

· Is not in conflict with freedom camping laws.

5.5.3 Option Disadvantages

· Does not encourage parking turnover, availability of car parking may still be an issue.

· Does not address some of the community concerns.

· Cost of implementation (removal of existing signs and signposts).

5.6 Option C: Make the trial permanent - P360 parking restrictions.

5.6.1 Option Description: Make the trial permanent - P360 parking restrictions that are active between the hours of 7am and 7pm at the North Beach Car Park.

5.6.2 Option Advantages

· Very minor implementation costs (unwrap the signs).

· Is not in conflict with freedom camping laws.

· Restricts users in how long they can use this space between 7am and 7pm.

5.6.3 Option Disadvantages

· Ineffective timed parking restriction as a six hour time period does not encourage parking turnover.

· Very difficult to enforce.

· P360 parking restrictions are not widely supported in consultation because it does not increase turnover and has practical enforcement challenges.

· May raise conflict or confusion about the interaction between freedom camping restrictions and parking restrictions for North Beach Car Park.

Analysis Criteria Ngā Paearu Wetekina

5.7 The demand for parking can at times exceed the supply at this car park as it’s a popular area, particularly over summer. The P360 time restriction is not effective as it was largely seen as ineffective in encouraging parking turnover and is not enforceable, enabling parking for most of the day.

5.8 North Beach and the City Coastal area are increasingly busy, including with new housing developments. The downside to this may be reduced parking availability or increased inconvenience at times. Any parking restrictions would apply to everyone – locals, new residents, visitors, freedom campers, etc. The recommended option to the Board includes a mix of time-limited and unlimited parking to manage access at North Beach Car Park, as well as accepting roadside parking as part of the offering for people accessing the beach and facilities.

5.9 Collectively, a range of parking options will encourage some parking turnover as well as provide for those who want to use the car park for long periods of time.

6. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

	Recommended option: remove P360 and add P180 parking restrictions in 8 car parks and add P30 parking restrictions in 2 carparks	Option 2: No parking restrictions	Option 3 – continue existing P360 parking restriction
Cost to Implement	Cost of removal of some poles: $1,600	Cost of removal: $2,100	Cost to remove bagged signs: $450
Maintenance/Ongoing Costs	Covered by existing maintenance contract	Covered by existing maintenance contract	Covered by existing maintenance contract
Funding Source	Traffic Operations Road Markings and Signs budget	Traffic Operations Road Markings and Signs budget	Traffic Operations Road Markings and Signs budget
Funding Availability	Yes	Yes	Yes
Impact on Rates	N/A	N/A	N/A

7. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro

Regulation of Freedom Camping Activities

The Freedom Camping Act and regulation of camping vehicles

7.1 The Freedom Camping Act 2011 was amended in 2023. Three changes are relevant here:

7.1.1 The Act now requires vehicles that freedom camp on council land to be self-contained (this used to vary by council).

7.1.2 The changes to the Act included changes to the system for self-contained of vehicles. These changes will be fully implemented in June 2026. Compliance with the new system is demonstrated by a green warrant card in the front windscreen of a vehicle (stickers on the back of vehicles have no regulatory meaning).

7.1.3 The Act was changed to exclude people experiencing homelessness from coverage under the Act. This means a person experiencing homelessness cannot be infringed/ticketed under the Act or a council’s bylaw. People experiencing homelessness can add to perceptions about freedom camper numbers, but are not considered freedom campers.

Bylaws made under the Freedom Camping Act

7.2 The Freedom Camping Act allows anyone to freedom camp on any council land if certain conditions are met, unless a bylaw or other law prohibits or restricts it.

7.3 The Act gives councils limited powers to put bylaws in place to restrict or prohibit freedom camping. The bylaw-making powers in section 11(b) of the Act set out the following:

A local authority may make a bylaw… only if it is satisfied that—

(a) the bylaw is necessary for 1 or more of the following purposes:

(i) to protect the area:

(ii) to protect the health and safety of people who may visit the area:

(iii) to protect access to the area; and

(b) the bylaw is the most appropriate and proportionate way of addressing the perceived problem in relation to that area; and

(c) the bylaw is not inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.

7.4 These bylaw-making powers are limited and the assessment requirements further limit what can be considered and regulated. A council must be satisfied that a bylaw is necessary for a specific range of purposes (and only those purposes). It must identify the perceived problems in relation to an area and then be satisfied that a bylaw is the most appropriate and proportionate way of addressing those problems.

7.5 The Act makes it clear that bylaws cannot be made that have the effect of prohibiting freedom camping in a council’s district. This includes applying other regulatory tools (such as parking restrictions) that may work to prohibit or restrict freedom camping and their overall, collective impact.

7.6 Care needs to be taken as to what considerations are used to determine whether an area should or can be regulated with a freedom camping bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act, and that any considerations align with the assessment criteria in the Act.

7.7 A wider practical consideration is that if freedom camping is prohibited from one area, it may move campers to a new area nearby. This displacement can lead to new issues occurring – for example, prohibiting freedom camping in a car park away from houses could push freedom campers to new locations closer to houses.

Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021

7.8 The Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021 regulates North Beach Car Park in several ways. It

· prohibits freedom camping from 7pm Fridays until 7pm Sundays between 1 October and 1 May each year (this was put in place in 2021 to protect access to the area during busy summer weekends, aligning with the surf lifesaving season)

· restricts freedom camping at all other times. It limits how long anyone can stay (up to two nights in any 30-day period)^{^[2]} and requires that any freedom camping vehicle, equipment or activities are kept within one marked parking space (this was also put in place as part of the 2021 bylaw review).

Land Transport Act 1998 and Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017

7.9 The P360 parking restrictions are applied under the Council’s Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, which is made under the Land Transport Act 1998.

7.10 The Land Transport Act has a wide range of bylaw-making powers, some of which relate to parking restrictions. The bylaw enables parking restrictions to be put in place by resolution under the bylaw, and decision-making is delegated to community boards.^{^[3]}

7.11 There is no prescribed assessment criteria for regulating under transport legislation, whereas the Freedom Camping Act has clear and narrow assessment criteria. Overnight parking restrictions should not be used to address freedom camping issues – the Freedom Camping Act is the appropriate legislative mechanism for addressing freedom camping issues. There is no identified need for overnight parking restrictions at North Beach Car Park, other than to limit freedom campers. Using overnight parking restrictions to ‘in effect’ prohibit freedom camping may open the Council to legal challenge.

7.12 The trial parking restriction was active from 7am-7pm, to avoid being in conflict with the Freedom Camping Act and the Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw.

Good regulatory practice

7.13 The general concept of good regulatory practice in relation to bylaws involves:

· clear problem identification

· an exploration of options to address the problem(s), including non-regulatory options

· a good understanding of the regulatory context and its limitations

· using the right regulatory tool to address the problem(s)

· understanding the benefits and risks of regulating.

7.14 Transport legislation has wider powers and does not come with the same assessment criteria as the Freedom Camping Act, however, there must still be a logical connection between the problem and the regulatory response. The Board needs to be clear about what problem(s) it is trying to address – facilitating parking turnover, enabling longer stays, providing a mix of options, managing freedom camping, etc. The available options for addressing the issues will then be clearer, and may be limited in some circumstances (e.g. in relation to freedom camping due to the national legislative settings).

7.15 Any use of regulatory power can be challenged, and this includes the process used to apply regulatory power (i.e. regulate with a bylaw or regulate using a power in a bylaw). Care needs to be taken not to apply regulation in a way that may create legal risk.

Impact of parking restrictions on freedom camping and daytime activities

7.16 If the Board is concerned about freedom camping vehicles being parked in the North Beach Car Park during the day, time-limited parking may help to increase turnover (for example, P60, P120 or P180). However, this would apply to all vehicles, not just vehicles that can be used for freedom camping.

7.17 Even if the Freedom Camping Bylaw could prohibit freedom camping at North Beach, this would not prohibit vehicles that could be used for freedom camping from parking during the day (so it would not address daytime parking issues). During the day people in vehicles that can be used for freedom camping have the same parking rights and obligations as any other vehicle.

Risks and Mitigations Ngā Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau

7.18 There is a risk that the issue of parking availability at North Beach Car Park remains, with limited mechanisms to address parking availability whilst also enabling long-term parking, as described in Section 0: 3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua: A need for parking turnover and a need for people to park for an extended period of time are issues that conflict with each other. The methods to address both issues conflict with each other. Collectively, a range of parking options will encourage some parking turnover as well as provide for those who want to use the car park for long periods of time.

Legal Considerations Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

7.18.1 Part 1, Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 provides Council with the authority to install parking or stopping restrictions by resolution.

7.18.2 Clause 6(2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 provides Council with the authority to subsequently amend or revoke any resolution made under this bylaw at any time.

7.18.3 The Community Boards have delegated authority from the Council to exercise the delegations as set out in the Delegations Register. The list of delegations for the Community Boards includes the resolution of stopping and traffic control devices.

7.18.4 The installation of any signs and/or markings associated with traffic control devices must comply with the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

7.18.5 The Freedom Camping Act 2011 enables anyone to freedom camp on any council land if certain conditions are met, unless a bylaw or other law prohibits or restricts it. The Act gives councils limited powers to put bylaws in place to restrict or prohibit freedom camping.

7.18.6 If the Board wants to address freedom camping overnight stays, the Freedom Camping Act 2011 is the right legal mechanism, not parking restrictions. If the Board wants to address daytime freedom camping stays, parking restrictions are the right mechanism, but will apply to all users, not just freedom campers.

7.18.7 Under the Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021, freedom camping is prohibited at weekends over the summer months, and restricted at other times.

7.18.8 Freedom camping is prohibited during weekends between 1 October – 1 May, from 7pm Fridays -7pm Sundays.

7.18.9 Freedom camping is restricted at other times. The North Beach Car Park is part of the City Coastal Restricted Zone. Anyone can freedom camp for up to two nights in one place, and up to four nights in total in the Zone in any 30-day period. See: https://ccc.govt.nz/rec-and-sport/camping for a summary.

7.18.10 This report has been written using a general approach previously approved by the Legal Services Unit and has been reviewed and approved by the Legal Services Unit. The recommendations are consistent with the policy and legislative framework outlined in this report.

Strategy and Policy Considerations Te Whai Kaupapa here

7.19 The required decision:

7.19.1 Aligns with the Christchurch City Council’s Strategic Framework.

7.19.2 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 level of impact on car park users.

7.19.3 Is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies.

7.20 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2024 - 2034):

7.21 Transport

7.21.1 Activity: Transport

· Level of Service: 10.3.7 Maintain customer satisfaction with vehicle and personal security at Council off-street parking facilities - >=50%

Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu ā-Hāpori

7.22 Consultation started on 15 January and ran until 1 February 2026.

7.23 Project details including links to the Kōrero mai | Let’s Talk webpage were advertised via:

· An email sent to key stakeholders, including the North Beach Residents’ Association, North Beach Coffee Shed, North Beach Surf Life Saving Club, and North Wai Boardriders Club, as well as everyone who submitted on the August 2025 consultation about North Beach Car Park.

· Signs in the car park.

7.24 The Kōrero mai | Let’s Talk webpage had 391 views throughout the consultation period.

7.25 Submissions were made by five recognised organisations or businesses and 65 individuals. All submissions are available on our Kōrero mai | Let’s Talk webpage.

7.26 The North Beach Residents’ Association wrote that the P360 signage has not reduced freedom camping activity and has simply made it harder to navigate the car park. This was supported by the New Brighton Residents’ Association. The North Beach Surf Life Saving Club has similarly observed no change as a result of the P360 restrictions and remains concerned about safety issues in the car park. The Club also noted that six hours is not long enough to meet the needs of lifeguards on voluntary patrol.

7.27 Common themes in the overall feedback on the trial were:

· It had no notable impact on parking availability (21)

o Increased monitoring/enforcement is required / the restrictions were ignored (17)

o People who have been parked overnight can remain for the entire morning (8)

· The amount of signage is excessive and visually unappealing / makes the car park harder to use (18)

· The trial had a positive impact / improved parking availability / led to fewer campers in the car park (14)

· Nearby roadworks made it hard to tell what the true effect was (6).

7.28 In addition, 12 submitters requested that freedom camping be banned at North Beach Car Park. Submitters also raised concerns about the compliance of freedom campers, in regards to the self-containment of vehicles (5) and to spilling out over multiple parking spaces (5).

7.29 Eighteen submitters noted that the new housing development on Marine Parade will affect car park use.

7.30 No general community views have been collected on having eight car parks with P180 restrictions and two car parks with P30 restrictions. However, North Beach Coffee Shed and North Beach Surf Lifesaving Club have been spoken with and are supportive of this option. We know from the consultation in August 2025 that there were concerns about P10 restrictions being too short to be useful and about P180 restrictions for the whole car park limiting community members’ ability to use the area.

7.31 The Team Leader Parking Compliance supports the preferred option.

7.32 The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

7.32.1 Coastal Ward

7.32.2 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

7.33 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.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

7.15 The proposals in this report are unlikely to contribute significantly to adaptation to the impacts of climate change or emissions reductions.

8. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri

8.1 If approved, the recommendation will be implemented (signs with restrictions will be installed along with parking ticks on Marine Parade).

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	TG150177b North Beach proposal for P360 removal and installation of a portion of P180 and two P30	26/306183	79
b ⇩	9 February 2026 Community Board Broadpark Road - Considerations for Extension of Overnight Parking Restrictions Report	25/2361882	80
c ⇩	08 September 2025 Decision Meeting Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board North Beach - Proposed Carpark Improvements 8 September 2025 Report	25/1582308	89
d ⇩	08 September 2025 Decision Meeting North Beach - Car Park design proposal	25/1699620	99
e ⇩	09 June 2025 Information Session Presentation Slides - Options for North Beach Car Park	26/260347	100
f ⇩	09 June 2025 Information Session Agenda Item - Options for North Beach Car Park	25/986701	115
g ⇩	23 May 2025 Staff response to Notice of Motion regarding North Beach Parking Restrictions 31 May 2025 Report	25/858460	117
h ⇩	10 March 2025 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Notice of Motion - North Beach Parking Restrictions Report	25/345664	124

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

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Nick Reid - Traffic Engineer

Amy Rice - Engagement Advisor

Lachlan Beban - Principal Advisor Transportation Signals

Ron Lemm - Manager Legal Service Delivery

Approved By

Kathy Graham - Team Leader Traffic Operations

Stephen Wright - Head of Transport & Waste Management

11. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Representation on Outside Organisations
Reference Te Tohutoro:	26/278032
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Cindy Sheppard, Community Board Advisor
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, General Manager Citizens and Community

1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 The purpose of this report is for the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board to consider the appointment of Board representation on local outside organisations for the 2025-28 term.

1.2 At its meetings on 8 December 2025 and 9 February 2026, the Board did not appointment representatives to the full list provided in the staff report. It was noted that this report would be before the Board in March to appoint liaisons to the organisations that did not have an appointed Community Board Member.

1.3 This report is staff generated to provide continuity with the Board’s existing liaison representation arrangements and links with local community groups and organisations.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Representation on Outside Organisations 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 Board member(s) as its representative on each of the following organisations for the 2025-28 term

a. Outside organisations/other:

New Brighton Community Gardens

New Brighton Historical Society

New Brighton Project

Pukeko Centre

Renew Brighton

Roy Stokes Hall Trust

b. Residents’ Associations:

Waimairi Beach Residents’ Association

3. Background/Context Te Horopaki

3.1 Each triennium, Community Boards have routinely appointed members to various local organisations to be a Board liaison and point of contact for those groups. This important liaison role enables two-way contact and information sharing between the Board member(s) appointed and community organisations on behalf of the Board.

3.2 At the commencement of its new term, the Board will appointed members as liaison to a number of groups that represents and/or plays a key role in local projects and issues, is included in supporting community engagement of the same, and represents a geographic area or specific sector of the community. The projects and/or issues are generally of local significance and relate to the Council's Long Term and Annual Plans, and the Community Board Plan.

3.3 At its meeting on 8 December 2025, the Board made the following appointments:

Organisation	Member(s) Appointed
Better for Brighton Group	Alex Hewison and Celeste Donovan
Youth Alive Trust	Alex Hewison
Bridge South Brighton Trust	Celeste Donovan
(Together, Innovation, Development, Enterprise) TIDE New Brighton Business	Celeste Donovan
Marshlands Hall Trust	Greg Mitchell
Wainoni Avonside Community Services Trust	Greg Mitchell
Burwood East Residents’ Association	Greg Mitchell
Linwood Resource Centre	Jackie Simons
Orion Customer Advisory Panel	Jackie Simons
Smith Street Community Garden	Jackie Simons
Burwood Pegasus Community Watch	Kelly Barber
Dallington Residents’ Association	Kelly Barber
Christchurch Streets and Garden Awards Committee	Kim Money
Keep Christchurch Beautiful Committee	Kim Money
North Beach Residents’ Association	Kim Money
Southshore Residents’ Association	Kim Money
Tumara Park Residents’ Association	Kim Money
Waimairi Beach Residents’ Association	Kim Money
Aranui Community Trust (ACTIS)	Mihi-Rose Tipene
Eastern Community Sport and Recreation	Mihi-Rose Tipene
Bromley Traffic Plan Community Working Party	Yani Johanson

3.4 At its meeting on 8 December 2025, the Board made the following appointments:

Organisation	Member(s) Appointed
New Brighton Residents’ Association	Alex Hewison
Spencerville Residents’ Association	Alex Hewison

3.5 For its 2022-25 Term, the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board made the following appointments:

Organisation	Member(s) Appointed
All Saints Anglican Church	Kelly
Aranui Community Trust (ACTIS)	Paul
Better for Brighton Group	Celeste and Alex
Bridge South Brighton Trust	Alex
Burwood Pegasus Community Watch	Kelly
Christchurch Streets and Garden Awards Committee (partnership between Christchurch City Council and Christchurch Beautifying Association)	Jackie
Dallington Community Cottage Trust	Greg
Eastern Community Sport and Recreation	Alex
Keep Christchurch Beautiful Committee (2 members)	Jackie and Jo
Marshlands Hall Trust	Greg
Neighbourhood Support Canterbury	Alex
New Brighton Community Gardens	Jo
New Brighton Historical Society	Tim
New Brighton Project	Celeste
Orion Customer Advisory Panel	Paul
Project Employment Environmental Enhancement Programme (PEEEP) Trust	Jackie
Pukeko Centre	Tim
Renew Brighton	Jo
Roy Stokes Hall Trust	Tim
Sustain South Brighton Incorporated	Celeste
Wainoni Avonside Community Services Trust	Jackie
Youth Alive Trust	Greg
Residents’ Association	Member(s) Appointed
Avondale Residents’ Association	Kelly
Burwood East Residents’ Association	Greg
Dallington Residents’ Association	Kelly
New Brighton Residents’ Association	Alex
North Beach Residents’ Association	Jo
Parklands Residents’ Association	Alex
Prestons Residents’ Association	Greg
Southshore Residents’ Association	Jo
Spencerville Residents’ Association	Paul
Tumara Park Residents’ Association	Celeste
Waimairi Beach Residents’ Association	Jo
Waitikiri Residents’ Association	Kelly

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

There are no attachments for 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	Cindy Sheppard - Community Board Advisor
Approved By	Christopher Turner-Bullock - Manager Community Governance, Coastal-Burwood-Linwood

12. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Area Report - March 2026
Reference Te Tohutoro:	26/225903
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Christopher Turner-Bullock, Community Governance Manager
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, General Manager Citizens and Community

1. Purpose of Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 This report provides the Board with an overview of initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area.

1.2 This report is staff-generated monthly.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Area Report - March 2026.

3. Community Support, Governance and Partnership Activity

3.1 Community Funding Summary

3.1.1 For the Board’s Information, a summary is provided (refer Attachment A) on the status of the Board’s 2025-26 funding as at 18 February 2026.

3.1.2 Youth Development Fund

Board members with the delegation for the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Youth Development Fund (Kim Money, Mihi-Rose Tipene and Paul McMahon) made one decision under delegation:

· A grant of $200 to Ella Lomax to travel to the NZSS Volleyball Nationals in Palmerston North.

3.1.3 Koru Fund

Board members with the delegation for the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Koru Fund (Alex Hewison, Greg Mitchell and Jackie Simons) made one decision under delegation:

· A grant of $250 to Anglican Diocese of Christchurch – Parish of East Christchurch to deliver the New Brighton Pottery Festival

3.1.4 Parklands @ Play event

The annual Parklands @ Play event took place on Sunday 15 February at Parklands Reserve and was led by the Pukeko Centre and Queenspark Community Trust. The day brought the community together for a fun-filled celebration, with live entertainment, “have a go” sessions with local sports clubs, and a wide range of activities for all ages.

Families enjoyed popular attractions such as crazy bikes and ride-on jeeps, alongside stalls and activities hosted by local community groups including the Parklands Toy Library. The event also featured the naming of the new helicopter play equipment, following a community competition a special moment that added to the excitement of the day.

The event was made possible through Strengthening Communities funding, granted via the Pukeko Centre’s application, supporting local initiatives that bring people together.

3.1.5 Green Lab’s Butterfly Day at Rawhiti Domain

The Green Lab Mobile Workshop at Rawhiti Domain delivered a creative and educational event. Attendees painted rocks and learned about butterfly host plants, discovering what they could grow in their own gardens to support local butterflies and pollinators.

The hands-on workshop was enjoyed by all ages and offered a fun way for the community to connect with the local environment.

3.2 Participation in and Contribution to Decision Making

3.2.1 Report back on other Activities contributing to Community Board Plan [for items not included in the above table but are included in Community Board Plan]

· Raranga te Rawhiti Weaving the East

Attached for the Board’s information is a copy of the Raranga te Rawhiti Weaving the East status report (refer Attachment B).

The report has a structure of “what we heard”, “what we are currently doing” and then “what we are working on”.

By having conversations with community we have been able to tease out some every day priorities. These include themes of improving communication, foot path renewals, parks issues etc. Staff have taken these issues to the relevant Council units to try and achieve quick wins and will continue to do this. You will see from the report there were around 246 recommendations, or tasks, from the researcher. A large number of these have been completed with many also underway and being initiated.

The next steps are for staff to report back to the community groups interviewed. To update them on progress and to take the opportunity to tell the story of the work council have been doing and future status reports will be provided to the Board via the area report on those tasks as they are updated.

· Resource Consent Approved for the Estuary Edge

Resource consent has now been granted for the Estuary Edge project. This is a significant milestone for Southshore.

The project will provide erosion and flood protection along the Avon Heathcote Ihutai estuary edge, including through South New Brighton Park and along Southshore, as well as a shared path and improved access to the estuary.

· Waste Water Treatment Plant Response

Following the recent increase in odour at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, the Council organised a community meeting at the Bromley Community Centre. This was an opportunity for Council to present an update on what has caused the stench to increase and impact our community, as well as provide information on what the Council is doing to mitigate this issue. The meeting was well attended and the Q&A session was really valuable in order to hear from those directly affected. Following this meeting it was clear that we needed to get out and hear more from those living near the Plant.

Subsequently, we visited 750 homes and received 545 responses and for those who were not home, a calling card was left with contact details. A clear message came through in our conversations: you want this issue resolved as quickly as possible, and we hear you. These visits were an important step in listening directly to the community, and we’re committed to doing more of this – spending real time with people, answering questions, and hearing concerns firsthand.

· Linwood Drain Concept Plan

Council are working on the development of a concept plan for the drain pathway and adjacent spaces of the drain, a draft plan will go out for community consultation. Timeframes for this work are to be confirmed.

· Village Green Te Hiato Kuaka

Over the past few weeks, the Village Green welcomed its first tenants into the iconic, colourful huts and surrounding spaces, bringing fresh energy and life to the area. Wave Wellness boutique yoga and mindful movement by the sea opened earlier this week, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the site.

An inspiring mix of new tenants arrived, including Harlow Gold Gelato, serving up artisanal scoops for sunny beach days; The Goat Shed, offering an eclectic range of custom-shaped surfboards for the folks of Aotearoa to try; and pavlova, delighting customers with modern, delicious twists on the classic Kiwi pavlova.

Grumpy Donuts brought traditional American donuts made with local ingredients, fresh flavours, and plenty of great yarns, while Princess Room added a touch of magic with princess dresses, tutus, petals, fairy dresses, and accessories. Dream Dog Design introduced specially selected lines of beautifully designed products from New Zealand, and Tibetan Gifts filled their space with unique homewares and gifts.

This is just the beginning, with more exciting additions on the way.

· Linwood Waterway Group - Mural

The new Linwood drain mural was completed. During term 4 of 2025 Jenny Bond (environmental educator) hosted lessons about the waterways and the tuna (eels) that call it home for the year 8 art classes at Te Aratai College. Local artist Nick Lowry completed the artwork before Christmas, and has attached shapes painted by the year 8 Te Aratai College students, to represent the rubbish they found at their section of the waterway by Te Aratai, as well as shapes found in nature – transitioning to the environment we want to see tuna living in. The class was awarded a certificate for their efforts at their prize giving assembly in December.

Art teacher Ali Nightgale commented on the students learning from being involved “After the project ākonga from tāhuhu felt a strong sense of tūrangawaewae for the waterway that runs behind their building at kura, we talked about what we could do next to improve the environment for the tuna living downstream”.

· Duke Festival – 10^th Anniversary

Celebrate Duke Kahanamoku's legacy with surfing and skateboarding events plus visual arts, live music and cultural performances from 19 to 22 March 2026.

Now in its 10th year, the Duke Festival showcases Aotearoa talent in surfing, skateboarding, art and music to raise awareness for the historic event for New Brighton and surfing's cultural ties. It consistently provides a great festival appealing to a diverse range of people, is family friendly and most events are free.

The surf and skate competitions have many divisions for those keen to enter. Last year there were over 200 competitors ranging from under 12's through to over 70's. The cultural performances are dynamic and colourful. Spectating is unique, with all events taking place at the heart of our festival – New Brighton Pier, Amphitheatre and Village Green.

Also, the CARVE Street art and Graff exhibition with some of the best street artists and graffiti artists in Ōtautahi, creating a trail of hand-painted/crafted surfboards throughout New Brighton.

Plus, there will be a number of mini-festival events such as a surfboard shaping demo, beach yoga, sandcastle competition, Duke dogs, battle of the bands and Salty Sessions. There will also be a free live music event featuring Casual Healing, King Tides and Single Malt.

· The Walking Festival

This annual festival has a great range of guided and self-guided walks which are led by the community. The festival runs over three weeks from 28 March to 19 April 2026. The full Festival programme is available on Whats On.

A new walk to feature in the Festival for 2026 is a Play Trail walk from Bromley to Linwood Park being held on Wednesday 15 and Friday 17 April 2026 organised by the Play Preservation Trust, and Bromley Community Centre with support from Council and Te Whatu Ora.

· House of Hoopz

The Aranui event held on 22 January 2026 was moved indoors to the court in the Aranui/Wainoni Community Centre due to poor weather. Despite the weather there was a great turnout of rangatahi and high level of basketball played. The next event was held at Linwood Park on 1 March 2026 and the House of Hoopz finale will be held at the New Brighton beach court.

· TĪMA Adapted Sport

A new programme run by TĪMA ADAPTED SPORT will launch in March after school from 3.30 to 4.30pm at the Aranui Wainoni Community Centre. TĪMA’s vision is to transform lives through adapted movement. They have been operating in Christchurch for 10 years and have a home base at the Avon Hub Gym in Shirley. Their programmes are designed to meet the sport and recreation needs of tamariki, rangatahi and pakeke with adapted needs or disabilities by providing adapted/ integrated sport and recreation programmes. These include TĪMA Trumotion Dance Group, TĪMA Rangatahi Recreation, and TĪMA Pakeke Recreation for pakeke 18+ with a disability. The programme has been funded by Sport Canterbury Tū Manawa funding.

· Kite Day

Kite Day and the World Buskers Festival came to New Brighton Beach on Saturday 24 January 2026, drawing a lively crowd despite the changeable weather. Families, friends, and visitors enjoyed a colourful display of kites soaring above the beach, with plenty of opportunities for everyone to get involved. People could bring their own kites or purchase one from the on-site kite shop, making it easy for newcomers to join in the fun.

Alongside the kite flying, the World Buskers Festival brought energy and entertainment to the sands, with performers delighting the crowd with music, juggling, acrobatics, and comedy acts. The combination of sky-high kites and ground-level performances created a vibrant, festive atmosphere, celebrating creativity, skill, and community spirit on one of Christchurch’s most iconic beaches.

· North Beach Changing Sheds – Student Art Display

Chisnallwood Students took part in the Huringa āhuarangi climate learning programme where they created mural boards focused on caring for the environment and sustainability. The mural boards are located at the North Beach Changing Sheds and were officially opened on Saturday 14^TH February. The students were supported by Watch this Space and staff from Christchurch City Council.

4. Advice Provided to the Community Board Ngā Kupu Tohutohu ka hoatu ki te Poari Hapori

4.1 Customer Service Request/Hybris Report

For the Board’s information, attached is a copy of the January 2026 Hybris Reports (refer Attachment C).

4.2 Parklands Toilet Refurbishment

For the Board’s information, attached a copy of a staff memorandum in relation to the Parklands Toilet Refurbishment (refer Attachment D).

4.3 Graffiti Snapshot

For the Board’s information, attached is a copy of the January 2026 Graffiti Snapshot (refer Attachment E).

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood 2025/26 Community Board Funding Update as at 18 February 2026	26/321970	141
b ⇩	Raranga Te Rawhiti Action Status Report	26/434974	143
c ⇩	Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Hybris Report January 2026	26/225755	179
d ⇩	Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Parklands Toilet Refurbishment - Memorandum - February 2026	26/268493	180
e ⇩	Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Graffiti Snapshot January 2026	26/328487	183

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Cindy Sheppard - Community Board Advisor

Tim Samson - Support Officer

Sam Savage - Community Development Advisor

Rory Crawford - Community Development Advisor

Jacqui Miller - Community Development Advisor

Christopher Turner-Bullock - Manager Community Governance, Coastal-Burwood-Linwood

Approved By

Christopher Turner-Bullock - Manager Community Governance, Coastal-Burwood-Linwood

Matthew McLintock - Manager Community Governance Team

John Filsell - Head of Community Support and Partnerships

[2] Freedom campers can stay with the wider City Coastal Restricted Zone for up to two nights in any 30-day period, but must move to a new location (at least 500m away) after two nights – meaning campers can only stay in the North Beach Car Park for two nights in a row

[3] Freedom camping changes would require an amendment to the bylaw – there is no delegation to community boards for decision-making in relation to the Freedom Camping Bylaw.

REPORT TITLE/AGENDA SECTION	MEETING DATE	ACTION DUE DATE	UNIT	TEAM
Burwood & Mairehau intersection improvements	8 December 2025	9 March 2026	Transport & Waste	Project Management
Public Forum - Shirley Sports Club	8 December 2025	9 March 2026	Parks	Community Parks
North Beach Surf Life Saving Club- approval for new build and lease	11 August 2025	20 March 2026	F&P Unit	Property Consultancy
South New Brighton Park development- design approval	8 September 2025	27 March 2026	Parks	Parks & Recreation Planning
67989 Improving Bromley's Roads - Scheme Design for Approval and Approval to Proceed with Detail Design and Construction	9 December 2024	31 March 2026	Transport & Waste	Project Management
Cypress Garden/Bromley Old School Reserves - park improvements and renewals	8 September 2025	31 March 2026	Parks	Parks & Recreation Planning
Grant of Electricity Easement over Linwood Park	11 August 2025	31 March 2026	F&P Unit	Property Consultancy
Grant an Easement over Birkdale Reserve	6 November 2023	2 April 2026	F&P Unit	Property Consultancy
Broadpark Road - Considerations for Extension of Overnight Parking Restrictions	9 February 2026	11 May 2026	CS&P	CS&P - Governance (Coa-Bur-Lin)
Buckleys Road/Kerrs Road Intersection Improvements	9 February 2026	11 May 2026	Transport & Waste	Traffic Operations
Buckleys Road/Russell Street Intersection Improvements	9 February 2026	11 May 2026	Transport & Waste	Traffic Operations
Coastal Spirit Football Club New Build Application, Linfield Park	9 February 2026	11 May 2026	F&P Unit	Property Consultancy
Marine Parade - Parking Bay Resolution Adjustments	9 February 2026	11 May 2026	Transport & Waste	Project Management
New Brighton Rugby Football Club- variation to lease	9 February 2026	11 May 2026	F&P Unit	Property Consultancy
Public Forum - James Ridpath - Rawhiti Domain Play Equipment	10 June 2024	30 June 2026	Parks	Parks & Recreation Planning
New Brighton Community Gardens - proposed new lease	10 March 2025	12 December 2026	F&P Unit	Property Consultancy

REPORT TITLE/AGENDA SECTION	MEETING DATE	DUE DATE	ACTION CLOSURE DATE	UNIT	TEAM
Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood - Better-Off Fund Applications for Consideration	8 December 2025	9 March 2026	2 February 2026	CS&P	CS&P - Governance (Coa-Bur-Lin)
Waitai Youth Development Fund and Koru Fund Delegations	8 December 2025	9 March 2026	2 February 2026	CS&P	CS&P - Governance (Coa-Bur-Lin)

7. Correspondence
Reference Te Tohutoro:	26/235799
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:	Cindy Sheppard, Community Board Advisor
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, General Manager Citizens and Community

Name	Subject
Stephen Wood	Refuge Crossing on Burwood Road