Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board
Agenda
Notice of Meeting Te Pānui o te Hui:
An ordinary meeting of the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will be held on:
Date: Monday 13 April 2026
Time: 4 pm
Venue: Board Room, Papanui Service Centre,
Corner Langdons Road and Restell Street, Papanui
Membership Ngā
Mema
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Chairperson
Deputy Chairperson
Members
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Sunita Gautam
Simon Britten
Pauline Cotter
Mike Davidson
Ashleigh Feary
Victoria Henstock
Jake McLellan
John Miller
Emma Twaddell
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7 April 2026
Website: www.ccc.govt.nz
Part A Matters
Requiring a Council Decision
Part B Reports
for Information
Part C Decisions
Under Delegation
TABLE OF CONTENTS NGĀ IHIRANGI
Karakia Tīmatanga................................................................................................... 4
C 1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha.......................................................................... 4
B 2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga........................................... 4
C 3. Confirmation of Previous Minutes Te Whakaāe o te
hui o mua.......................... 4
B 4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui.................................................................. 4
B 5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga
Whakaritenga................................. 4
B 6. Presentation
of Petitions Ngā
Pākikitanga.................................................... 4
C 7. Briefings................................................................................................. 13
Staff Reports
C 8. Proposed
Road Names - 147 Prestons Road, Redwood.................................. 15
C 9. Proposed
Road Names - 7 Selkirk Place, Marshland...................................... 19
C 10. Bus stop
upgrades on Main North Road and Marshland Road.......................... 25
C 11. Medway
Street - Footpath Connection........................................................ 37
C 12. Deans
Avenue - Bus Parking Restrictions for Winter School Sports.................. 45
C 13. Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Area Report - April 2026.... 59
B 14. Elected Members’
Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti
Whakaaro o Te Kāhui Amorangi............................................................................................................. 91
Karakia Whakamutunga
Actions Register Ngā Mahinga Tuwhera
Karakia Tīmatanga
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Whakataka te hau ki te uru
Whakataka te hau ki te tonga
Kia mākinakina ki uta
Kia mātaratara ki tai
E hī ake ana te atakura
He tio, he huka, he hau hū
Tīhei Mauri Ora
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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.
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1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha
Apologies will
be recorded at the meeting.
2. Declarations of Interest Ngā
Whakapuaki Aronga
Members are
reminded of the need to be vigilant and to stand aside from decision-making
when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any
private or other external interest they might have.
3. Confirmation of Previous Minutes Te
Whakaāe o te hui o mua
That the
minutes of the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board meeting held on Monday, 9 March 2026 be confirmed (refer
page 7).
4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui
A period of up
to 30 minutes will be available for people to speak for up to five minutes on
any issue that is not the subject of a separate hearing process.
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4.1
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Malachi Mackie-Walker
Malachi Mackie-Walker will report back on
competing in the AIMZ Games in Tauranga, which
the Board supported through its Youth Development Fund.
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4.2
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Libby Greaves
Libby Greaves will report back on
competing in the NZ Rowing & Beach Spring Championships in Auckland, which the Board supported through its Youth Development
Fund.
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5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga
Whakaritenga
Deputations may
be heard on a matter or matters covered by a report on this agenda and approved
by the Chairperson.
Deputations will be recorded in the
meeting minutes.
6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā
Pākikitanga
There were no petitions
received at the time the agenda was prepared.
To present to the Community
Board, refer to the Participating in decision-making webpage or
contact the meeting advisor listed on the front of this agenda.
Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board
Open Minutes
Date: Monday 9 March 2026
Time: 4 pm
Venue: Board Room, Papanui Service Centre,
Corner Langdons Road and Restell Street, Papanui
Present
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Chairperson
Deputy Chairperson
Members
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Sunita Gautam
Simon Britten
Pauline Cotter
Mike Davidson
Victoria Henstock (via audio/visual link)
John Miller
Emma Twaddell
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Website: www.ccc.govt.nz
Part A Matters
Requiring a Council Decision
Part B Reports
for Information
Part C Decisions
Under Delegation
Karakia Tīmatanga
The agenda was dealt with in the following
order. Where no voting record is shown, the item was carried unanimously by
those present.
1. Apologies
Ngā Whakapāha
Part C
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Community Board Resolved PCBCC/2026/00008
That the apologies from Jake McLellan for
leave of absence, Ashleigh Feary for absence, and Victoria Henstock for early
departure, be accepted.
Pauline
Cotter/Simon Britten Carried
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Secretarial note: Victoria Henstock was in attendance for the entirety of the meeting.
2. Declarations
of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga
Part B
There were no
declarations of interest recorded.
3. Confirmation
of Previous Minutes Te Whakaāe o te hui o mua
Part C
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Community Board Resolved PCBCC/2026/00009
That the
minutes of the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board meeting held on
Monday, 2 February 2026, be confirmed, subject to correcting the seconder of
Item 7 to John Miller.
Emma
Twaddell/Mike Davidson Carried
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4. Public
Forum Te Huinga Whānui
Part B
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4.1
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Neighbourhood Trust
Ruth Davies
spoke on behalf of Neighbourhood Trust regarding the work they do.
The
Chairperson thanked Ms Davies for her presentation.
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4.2 Dave Gardner
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Dave Gardner spoke
regarding various issues relating to Cranford Basin and local improvements
for cyclists and pedestrians, as set out in his attached presentation.
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The Board heard Mr Gardner elaborate on the various issues
regarding:
· Request for no parking lines on Lady Isaac Way near the cycleway.
· Issue with the depth of Main North Road/Cranford Street zebra
crossing gutter dip.
· Enforcement for vehicles parking on the Papanui Parallel cycleway.
· Query relating to the removal of boxed planters on Colombo Street.
· Unauthorised vehicle entry, gorse and fly-tipping in Cranford
Basin.
· Suggestion for Council to purchase land at 35b Winters Road or ask
a developer to put in a pathway there, accessing Papanui Primary School.
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Attachments
a Presentation
- Dave Gardner Public Forum
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5. Deputations
by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga
Part B
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5.1 Polish
Community
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Dr Krzysztof
Pawlikowski, President of the South Island Branch of the Polish RSA in
NZ, spoke regarding Item 7, Little Poland Park -
Landscape Plan Approval.
The Chairperson thanked
Dr Pawlikowski for his presentation.
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6. Presentation
of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga
Part B
There was no presentation of petitions.
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7. Little
Poland Park - Landscape Plan Approval
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The Board considered the deputation on
this item (refer Item 5.1 above).
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Community Board Resolved PCBCC/2026/00010
Officer recommendations accepted without change
Part C
That the
Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the Little
Poland Park - Landscape Plan Approval 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 landscape plan for Little Poland Park (refer Attachment
A to the report on the meeting agenda).
Pauline
Cotter/Mike Davidson Carried
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8. Tuam
Street / Mathesons Road Intersection - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions
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Community Board Resolved PCBCC/2026/00011
Officer recommendations accepted without change
Part C
That the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the Tuam
Street / Mathesons Road Intersection - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions 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. 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 4-6 below.
4. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch
City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time on the southern side of Tuam Street, commencing at its
intersection with Mathesons Road, and extending in a westerly direction for a
distance of nine metres, as detailed on Attachment A (TG-MAT0001,
dated 08/12/2025) to the report on the meeting agenda.
5. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch
City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time on the southern side of Tuam Street, commencing at its
intersection with Mathesons Road, and extending in an easterly direction for
a distance of 46 metres, as detailed on Attachment A (TG-MAT0001,
dated 08/12/2025) to the report on the meeting agenda.
6. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage
and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in the staff
report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).
Sunita
Gautam/John Miller Carried
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9. 186
Rutland Street - Proposed P30 Parking Restrictions
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Community Board Resolved PCBCC/2026/00012
Officer recommendations accepted without change
Part C
That the
Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the 186
Rutland Street - Proposed P30 Parking Restrictions 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. 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
this resolution.
4. Approves that, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the parking
of motor vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of thirty minutes on the
eastern side of Rutland Street, commencing at a point 56 metres north of its
intersection with Mays Road and extending in a north-westerly direction for a
distance of 25 metres. This restriction is to apply between 8am and 5pm,
Monday to Friday, as detailed on Attachment A
(TG153005, dated 26/11/2025) to the report on the meeting agenda.
5. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage
and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in the staff
report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).
Emma
Twaddell/Pauline Cotter Carried
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10. Durham
Street North / Caledonian Road - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions
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Community Board Resolved PCBCC/2026/00013
Officer recommendations accepted without change
Part C
That the
Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the Durham
Street North / Caledonian Road - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions 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. 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 8
below.
4. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch
City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time on the southern side of Durham
Street North, commencing at its intersection with
Caledonian Road and extending
in a westerly direction for a
distance of 14 metres, as
detailed on Attachment A (Plan 1440001, Issue 2, dated 20/1/2026) to
the report on the meeting agenda.
5. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch
City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time on the southern side of Durham
Street North, commencing at a point 24 metres west of
its intersection with Caledonian Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of ten metres, as detailed on Attachment A (Plan 1440001, Issue 2, dated
20/1/2026) to the report on the meeting agenda.
6. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch
City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time on the northern side of Durham
Street North, commencing at its intersection with
Caledonian Road and extending
in a westerly direction for a
distance of 13 metres, as
detailed on Attachment A (Plan 1440001, Issue 2, dated 20/1/2026) to
the report on the meeting agenda.
7. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch
City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time on the western side of
Caledonian Road, commencing at its intersection with
Durham Street North and
extending in a northerly direction
for a distance of six metres,
as detailed on Attachment A (Plan 1440001, Issue 2, dated 20/1/2026)
to the report on the meeting agenda.
8. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch
City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, the stopping of vehicles be
prohibited at any time on the western side of
Caledonian Road, commencing at its intersection with
Durham Street North and
extending in a southerly direction
for a distance of six metres,
as detailed on Attachment A (Plan 1440001, Issue 2, dated 20/1/2026)
to the report on the meeting agenda.
9. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage
and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in 4 to 8 are
in place (or removed in the case of revocations).
Pauline
Cotter/Mike Davidson Carried
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11. Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Area Report - March 2026
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Community Board Resolved PCBCC/2026/00014
Officer recommendations accepted without change
Part B
That the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community
Board Area Report - March 2026.
John Miller/Emma
Twaddell Carried
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12. Elected
Members’ Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti Whakaaro o Te
Kāhui Amorangi
Part B
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Board members
updated each other on recent events and issues of relevance to the Board,
including:
· ‘Party for the People’ event at Phillipstown Hub on 13
March.
· Shirley Shine neighbourhood event at MacFarlane Park on 15 March.
· Community Board Plan consultation.
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Karakia
Whakamutunga
Meeting
concluded at 4.43 pm.
CONFIRMED THIS 13th DAY
OF APRIL 2026
Sunita Gautam
Chairperson
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7. Briefings
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Reference Te Tohutoro:
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26/560537
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Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:
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Mark
Saunders, Kaitohutohu Hāpori – Community Board Advisor
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Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:
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Andrew
Rutledge, General Manager Citizens and Community
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1. Purpose of Report Te Pūtake
Pūrongo
The Board will be briefed on the
following:
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Subject
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Presenter(s)
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Unit/Organisation
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Public Transport Network Review
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Stephanie Symns
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Environment Canterbury
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2. Officer Recommendations Ngā
Tūtohu
That the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Notes the information supplied during the
Briefing.
Attachments
Ngā
Tāpirihanga
There are no
attachments to this report.
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8. Proposed Road Names - 147 Prestons
Road, Redwood
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Reference Te Tohutoro:
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26/516505
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Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:
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Sean
Ward, Team Leader Planning
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Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:
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John
Higgins, General Manager Strategy, Planning & Regulatory Services
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1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo
1.1 The
purpose of this report is for the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board
to approve the proposed road name at 147 Prestons Road, Redwood.
1.2 The
report is staff-generated resulting from a naming request received from the
developer.
2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu
That the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the Proposed
Road Names - 147 Prestons Road, Redwood Report.
2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low
significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and
Engagement Policy.
3. Approves the following new road name for 147 Prestons Road (RMA/2025/310)
a. Road 1 - Tuarima Crescent
3. Detail Te Whakamahuki
Introduction Te Whakatkinga
3.1 A
road naming request has been submitted by the agent on behalf of the developer.
A preferred name has been put forward for the road.
3.2 The
recommended road name has been checked against existing road names in
Christchurch and bordering districts, for duplication, alternative spelling, or
other similarities in spelling or pronunciation to avoid the potential for
confusion. The proposed name is considered sufficiently different to existing
road names.
3.3 The
recommended road name has been checked against the Council’s Naming
Policy dated 15 November 2023 and is considered to be consistent with this
policy. The specific criteria for assessing a name from clause 2 is set out
below.
3.3.1 A traditional or
Māori name which is acceptable to the Rūnanga or Iwi; this may be a
name reflecting the physical characteristics of an area, an activity or event
associated with the area or of a notable ancestor.
3.3.2 A feature of
historical, social, cultural, environmental or physical importance in the area
(e.g., Carlton Mill Road or Carlton Mill Reserve*).
3.3.3 The name of a notable
family, person or event associated with the locality or with the wider
Christchurch area.
3.3.4 A name in recognition
of a person’s service. This can be for community service, conservation,
sport, the arts, science and research or other sphere of activity.
3.3.5 Consistency with a
common or established theme for naming in a subdivision or locality.
3.3.6 A name that reflects
the diverse cultures and communities of the locality or of Christchurch
generally.
3.3.7 The name of an event
or activity strongly associated with the immediate location including an
informal name for the area that is (or was historically) in common usage.
3.3.8 A name associated
with a person, event or activity of significance to Christchurch including
names associated with people, events, or places of national and international
significance.
3.4 The
criteria for names that are not suitable for approval from clause 6 are set out
below.
3.4.1 Names of people,
flora, fauna or geographical features not associated with the area, e.g., names
of native trees which are not present in the area or views that cannot be
identified, except where the name continues a current naming theme in the
locality.
3.4.2 Currently trading
commercial organisations except for sponsorship names for facilities and leased
parks.
3.4.3 Anagrams,
amalgamations or derivatives of people's names.
3.4.4 Names of living
persons.
3.4.5 Names related to the
developer of a subdivision.
3.4.6 Name of a person,
club or organisation associated with a privately owned building on Council
land, where the club or organisation does not hold the ground lease for the
building.
3.4.7 Names for roads which
may cause confusion because they are associated with another geographical
location or feature e.g., Parklands Drive which is not located in the Parklands
suburb.
3.5 The
recommended road name has also been checked against the Australia and New
Zealand Standard AS/NZA 4819:2011 Rural and Urban Addressing. The name is considered
to be consistent with the Standard.
3.6 Under
the Roads and Right-of-Way Naming Policy, the names considered must be
requested by the developer. There is no ability to consider alternative names
without first checking whether there are any duplications or similarities with
other road and right-of-way names.
3.7 Consultation
has been undertaken with Land Information New Zealand who have raised no
concerns with the proposed names.
3.8 Consultation
under the policy with rūnanga is not required because the road to be named
is not a collector road and/or site(s) of significance under the District Plan
(clause 3 of the Naming Policy).
3.9 No
addresses of neighbouring properties are affected by the proposed road naming
(clause 12.2 of the Naming Policy).
3.10 The name requested
has been accompanied by an explanation of the background of the name, which is
summarised below.
Assessment of Significance and Engagement Te
Aromatawai Whakahirahira
3.11 The decisions in
this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City
Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.
3.12 The level of
significance was determined by the number of people affected and/or with an
interest.
3.13 Due to the
assessment of low significance, no further community engagement and
consultation is required.
Proposed Names
3.14 The proposed
road is shown in Attachment A.
3.15 Road 1 -
Tuarima Crescent
3.16 A Te Reo Māori word meaning new beginnings.
3.17 The proposed
name has been gifted by mana whenua and is considered to be consistent with the
policy.
Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga
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No.
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Title
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Reference
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Page
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RMA/2025/310 - Proposed Road Name Plan - 147 Prestons Road
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26/483790
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Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
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Authors
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Leashelle
Miller - Planner Level 2
Sean Ward -
Team Leader Planning
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Approved By
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Mark Stevenson
- Head of Planning & Consents
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9. Proposed Road Names - 7 Selkirk
Place, Marshland
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Reference Te Tohutoro:
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26/582968
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Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:
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Sean
Ward, Team Leader Planning
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Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:
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John
Higgins, General Manager Strategy, Planning & Regulatory Services
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1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo
1.1 The
purpose of this report is for the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board
to approve the proposed road names at 7 Selkirk Place, Marshland.
1.2 The
report is staff-generated resulting from a naming request received from the
developer.
2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu
That the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the Proposed
Road Names - 7 Selkirk Place, Marshland Report.
2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low
significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and
Engagement Policy.
3. Approves the following new road names for 7 Selkirk Place (RMA/2023/1314)
a. Road 1 - Roda Crescent
b. Road 2 - Kurek Place
c. Lane 1 - Wattenbury Lane
3. Detail Te Whakamahuki
Introduction Te Whakatkinga
3.1 A
road naming request has been submitted by the agent on behalf of the developer.
Preferred names and alternative names have been put forward for the roads.
3.2 The
recommended road names have been checked against existing road names in
Christchurch and bordering districts, for duplication, alternative spelling, or
other similarities in spelling or pronunciation to avoid the potential for
confusion. The proposed names are considered sufficiently different to existing
road names.
3.3 The
recommended road names have been checked against the Council’s Naming
Policy dated 15 November 2023 and are considered to be consistent with this
policy. The specific criteria for assessing a name from clause 2 is set out
below.
3.3.1 A traditional or
Māori name which is acceptable to the Rūnanga or Iwi; this may be a
name reflecting the physical characteristics of an area, an activity or event
associated with the area or of a notable ancestor.
3.3.2 A feature of
historical, social, cultural, environmental or physical importance in the area
(e.g., Carlton Mill Road or Carlton Mill Reserve*).
3.3.3 The name of a notable
family, person or event associated with the locality or with the wider
Christchurch area.
3.3.4 A name in recognition
of a person’s service. This can be for community service, conservation,
sport, the arts, science and research or other sphere of activity.
3.3.5 Consistency with a
common or established theme for naming in a subdivision or locality.
3.3.6 A name that reflects
the diverse cultures and communities of the locality or of Christchurch
generally.
3.3.7 The name of an event
or activity strongly associated with the immediate location including an
informal name for the area that is (or was historically) in common usage.
3.3.8 A name associated
with a person, event or activity of significance to Christchurch including
names associated with people, events, or places of national and international
significance.
3.4 The
criteria for names that are not suitable for approval from clause 6 are set out
below.
3.4.1 Names of people,
flora, fauna or geographical features not associated with the area, e.g., names
of native trees which are not present in the area or views that cannot be
identified, except where the name continues a current naming theme in the
locality.
3.4.2 Currently trading
commercial organisations except for sponsorship names for facilities and leased
parks.
3.4.3 Anagrams,
amalgamations or derivatives of people's names.
3.4.4 Names of living
persons.
3.4.5 Names related to the
developer of a subdivision.
3.4.6 Name of a person,
club or organisation associated with a privately owned building on Council
land, where the club or organisation does not hold the ground lease for the
building.
3.4.7 Names for roads which
may cause confusion because they are associated with another geographical
location or feature e.g., Parklands Drive which is not located in the Parklands
suburb.
3.5 The
recommended road names have also been checked against the Australia and New
Zealand Standard AS/NZA 4819:2011 Rural and Urban Addressing. The names are considered
to be consistent with the Standard.
3.6 Under
the Roads and Right-of-Way Naming Policy, the names considered must be
requested by the developer. There is no ability to consider alternative names
without first checking whether there are any duplications or similarities with
other road and right-of-way names.
3.7 Consultation
has been undertaken with Land Information New Zealand who have raised no
concerns with the proposed names.
3.8 Consultation
under the policy with rūnanga is not required because the roads to be
named are not collector roads and/or site(s) of significance under the District
Plan (clause 3 of the Naming Policy).
3.9 No
addresses of neighbouring properties are affected by the proposed road naming
(clause 12.2 of the Naming Policy).
3.10 The names requested
have been accompanied by an explanation of the background of the names, which
is summarised below.
Assessment of Significance and Engagement Te
Aromatawai Whakahirahira
3.11 The decisions in
this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City
Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.
3.12 The level of
significance was determined by the number of people affected and/or with an
interest.
3.13 Due to the
assessment of low significance, no further community engagement and
consultation is required.
Proposed Names
3.14 The proposed
roads are shown in Attachment A.
3.15 The proposed
name and alternative names are themed for local history and the Polish settlers
of Marshland.
3.16 Road 1 - Roda
Crescent
3.17 The Roda family
were one of the early Polish families to settle Marshland in 1874. They arrived
in Lyttelton on the ‘Cartvale’ in 1874.
3.18 Road 2 -
Kurek Place
3.19 The Kurek family
were one of the early Polish families that arrived on the ‘Friedeburg’
in 1872.
3.20 Lane 1 -
Wattenbury Lane
3.21 The Watembach
family were one of the early Polish families to settle Marshland in 1872. They
arrived in Lyttelton on the ‘Friedeburg’ in 1872. Their family name
was also recorded as Wattenbury. Daughter Mariane Watemburg was recorded as
Mary Wattenbury when she married John Joseph Le Vavasaure in 1888.
Alternative Names
3.22 Dunick
Cres/Pl/Ln - The Dunick family were one of the early Polish families to
settle in Canterbury. They arrived in Lyttelton on the ‘Friedeburg’
in 1872.
3.23 Rogatski Cres/Pl/Ln
- The Rogatski family were one of the early Polish families to settle
Marshland. They arrived in New Zealand on the ‘Palmerston’ in 1872.
3.24 Percasky
Cres/Pl/Ln - The Percasky family were one of the early Polish families to
settle Marshland. They arrived in Lyttelton on the ‘Friedeburg’ in
1872.
3.25 The proposed and
alternative names are considered to be consistent with the policy.
3.26 Notwithstanding, the discretion lies with the Community Board to
approve any of the above name options, including the alternative names.
Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga
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No.
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Title
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Reference
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Page
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a ⇩ 
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RMA/2023/1314 - Proposed Road Names Plan - 7 Selkirk Place
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26/539727
|
25
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Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
|
Authors
|
Leashelle
Miller - Planner Level 2
Sean Ward -
Team Leader Planning
|
|
Approved By
|
Mark Stevenson
- Head of Planning & Consents
|
|
10. Bus stop upgrades on Main North Road and
Marshland Road.
|
|
Reference Te Tohutoro:
|
26/399722
|
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Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:
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Mansour
Johari, Passenger Transport Engineer
|
|
Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:
|
Brent
Smith, General Manager City Infrastructure
|
1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo
1.1 To
approve proposed bus stop improvements on Main North Road and Marshland Road.
1.2 This
report has been prepared by staff in response to community requests.
1.3 The proposed bus stop upgrades were consulted on together and are
presented in a single report to streamline time and costs. However, the
decisions concerning each bus stop are independent, and they can be pursued
separately if necessary.
2. Officer Recommendations Ngā
Tūtohu
That the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the Bus stop upgrades on Main North
Road and Marshland Road. Report.
2. Notes that the decision in this report is
assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s
Significance and Engagement Policy.
3. Under Clause 6(2) of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 revokes any previous resolutions
pertaining to parking or stopping restrictions and traffic controls made
pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they conflict with the parking or
stopping restrictions and traffic controls described in resolutions 4 to 10
below.
Bus stop 15319
– 294 Main North Road (Attachment A)
4. Pursuant to Section 339(1) of the Local
Government Act 1974:
a. Approves that a bus passenger shelter be
installed on the east side of Main North Road commencing at a point 116 metres
north of its intersection with Daniels Road and extending in a southerly
direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.
5. Approves that hardstand area and tactile
pavers be installed at the bus stop 15394 outside 294 Main North Road, as shown
on Attachment A, Plan TG149101, dated 02/2026.
Bus stop
37933– 136 Main North Road (Attachment A)
6. Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:
a. Approves that a Bus Stop be installed, on the
eastern side of Main North Road commencing at a point 35 metres south of its
intersection with Meadow Street and extending in a southerly direction for a
distance of 14 metres.
b. Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be
prohibited at any time, on the eastern side of Main North Road commencing at a
point 49 metres south of its intersection with Meadow Street and extending in a
southerly direction for a distance of 2 metres.
7. Pursuant to Section 339(1) of the Local
Government Act 1974:
a. Approves that a bus passenger shelter be
installed on the east side of Main North Road commencing at a point 43metres
south of its intersection with Meadow Street and extending in a southerly
direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.
8. Approves that a seat, tactile pavers, new
kerb, and green surface treatment be installed at the bus stop 37933 outside
136 Main North Road, as shown on Attachment A, Plan TG135695, dated
02/2026.
Bus stop
12258– 61R Marshland Road (Attachment A)
9. Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:
a. Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be
prohibited at any time, on the western side of Marshland Road commencing at a
point 95 metres south of its intersection with Hammersley Avenue and extending
in a northerly direction for a distance of 8 metres.
b. Approves that a Bus Stop be installed, on the
western side of Marshland Road commencing at a point 87 metres south of its
intersection with Hammersley Avenue and extending in a northerly direction for
a distance of 14 metres.
c. Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be
prohibited at any time, on the western side of Marshland Road commencing at a
point 73 metres south of its intersection with Hammersley Avenue and extending
in a northerly direction for a distance of 4 metres.
10. Approves that tactile pavers be installed at
the bus stop 12258 outside 61R Marshland Road, as shown on Attachment A, Plan
TG152712, dated 02/2026.
11. Approves that these resolutions, described in
clauses 4 to 10 above, take effect when traffic controls or parking signage
and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in the staff
report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).
3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua
3.1 Based
on community requests, staff are proposing several bus stop upgrades, as listed
in Table 1.
Table
1: Proposed bus stop upgrades.
|
Address and ID
|
Origin
|
Upgrades
|
|
294
Main North Road – 15319
|
Community
|
Shelter
installation
|
|
136
Main North Road – 37933
|
(2x)
Community
|
Shelter
installation and kerb modifications
|
|
61R
Marshland Road - 12258
|
(2x)
Community
|
Line
marking
|
3.2 The
proposed plans include tactile pavers, seat, new kerb, and hardstand areas,
where required, to improve accessibility and the waiting area, including for
people getting on and off the bus.
3.3 Green
surfacing is proposed at the bus stop 37933 outside 136 Main North Road to
increase the awareness and potential presence of people riding bicycles.
3.4 A
bus stop is deemed well-used if, on average, it serves around 20 or more
passengers daily. This is the traditional CCC threshold for bus shelter
installation.
3.5 A plan has also been developed by staff for bus stops 29835 and
29971, located on Grimseys Road near Prestons Road. However, following feedback
from affected residents, staff have deferred any changes to these bus stops for
further investigation.
3.6 These
upgrades have been prioritised based on patronage and community requests.
4. Background/Context Te Horopaki
294 Main North Road
– 15319
4.1 Staff received a request to install a shelter at this stop. This
stop serves routes 1 and 95. On average, 24 passengers board daily at this bus
stop.
4.2 The existing bus stop includes standard bus box marking, lead-in
no-stopping restrictions, and signage. Also, the driveway after the bus box
functions as lead-out no-stopping restrictions for buses.
136 Main North Road
– 37933
4.3 Staff received two requests to install a shelter at this stop. This
stop serves routes 1, Orbiter, 27, 95, 107, and 125. On average, 101 passengers
board daily at this bus stop.
4.4 The existing bus stop includes a seat, oversize bus box marking,
standard lead-in/out no stopping restrictions, and signage. Also, the existing
kerb is significantly damaged.
61R Marshland Road
– 12258
4.5 Staff received two requests to install standard line marking at this
stop.
4.6 This stop serves routes 60 and 135. This bus stop mainly functions
as a drop off stop (1 boarding per day, on average).
4.7 The paired bus stop, 18610 outside 64 Marshland, has 9 boardings
per day, on average.
4.8 The existing bus stops include signage only.
Options Considered Ngā Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro
294 Main North Road
– 15319
4.9 The
following reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in
this report:
4.9.1 Shelter
installation.
4.9.2 Do
nothing.
136 Main North Road
– 37933
4.10 The
following reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in
this report:
4.10.1 Shelter
installation and kerb modifications.
4.10.2 Do
nothing.
4.11 The
following options were considered but were not assessed as reasonably
practicable:
4.11.1 Shelter
installation without further improvement.
· The existing
oversized bus box results in situations where buses may block the driveway. In
addition, the kerb at this bus stop is currently in poor condition. Given the
number of bus routes and passenger boardings at this stop, this option would
represent poor value for money.
61R Marshland Road
– 12258
4.12 The
following reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in
this report:
4.12.1 Provision
of standard line marking.
4.12.2 Do
nothing.
Options Descriptions Ngā Kōwhiringa
294 Main North Road
– 15319
4.13 Preferred
Option: Shelter installation.
4.13.1 Option
Advantages
· Improves
customer satisfaction by providing weather protection for passengers.
4.13.2 Option
Disadvantages
· Costs associated with shelter
cleaning and maintenance.
4.14 Do
nothing Option:
4.14.1 Option
Advantages
· Council will
not incur any costs.
4.14.2 Option
Disadvantages
· No improvement in weather
protection for people waiting for the bus.
136 Main North Road
– 37933
4.15 Preferred
Option: Shelter installation and kerb modifications.
4.15.1 Option
Advantages
· Improves
customer satisfaction by providing weather protection for passengers.
· Improved
access to and from the bus for passengers.
· Improve the
drive interruption issue.
· Increase the
awareness and potential presence of people riding bicycles.
4.15.2 Option
Disadvantages
· Costs associated with shelter
cleaning and maintenance.
4.16 Do
nothing Option:
4.16.1 Option
Advantages
· Council will
not incur any costs.
4.16.2 Option
Disadvantages
· None of the
identified advantages associated with the preferred option would be realised.
61R Marshland Road
– 12258
4.17 Preferred
Option: Provision of standard line marking.
4.17.1 Option
Advantages
· Improved access to bus stop for
buses.
· Improved access to and from the
bus for passengers.
4.17.2 Option
Disadvantages
· On-street parking loss (2
spaces).
4.18 Do
nothing Option:
4.18.1 Option
Advantages
· The Council
will not incur any costs.
4.18.2 Option
Disadvantages
· None of the
identified advantages associated with the preferred option would be realised.
5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi
Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere
5.1 The
estimated costs for the recommended option and the do-nothing option are
provided in the table below.
5.2 The implementation costs in the table below include the expenses for
investigation, design, and construction of bus stop upgrades.
5.3 Maintenance/Ongoing costs - The Transport Unit Operational
Expenditure budgets include maintenance of bus stop infrastructure.
5.4 Funding
Source – Traffic Operations budget for public transport infrastructure
upgrades.
294 Main
North Road (Bus stop 15319)
|
|
Recommended Option
|
Option 2 – Do nothing
|
|
Cost
to Implement
|
$33,000
|
$0
|
|
Funding
Source
|
CPMS
50465
|
N/A
|
|
Maintenance/Ongoing
Costs
|
Bus
stop maintenance contract - minimal effects to the overall asset
|
N/A
|
|
Funding
Availability
|
Available
|
N/A
|
|
Impact
on Rates
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
136 Main
North Road (Bus stop 37933)
|
|
Recommended Option
|
Option 2 – Do nothing
|
|
Cost
to Implement
|
$43,000
|
$0
|
|
Funding
Source
|
CPMS
50465
|
N/A
|
|
Maintenance/Ongoing
Costs
|
Bus
stop maintenance contract - minimal effects to the overall asset
|
N/A
|
|
Funding
Availability
|
Available
|
N/A
|
|
Impact
on Rates
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
61R
Marshland Road (Bus stop 12258)
|
|
Recommended Option
|
Option 2 – Do nothing
|
|
Cost
to Implement
|
$4,000
|
$0
|
|
Funding
Source
|
CPMS
50465
|
N/A
|
|
Maintenance/Ongoing
Costs
|
Bus
stop maintenance contract - minimal effects to the overall asset
|
N/A
|
|
Funding
Availability
|
Available
|
N/A
|
|
Impact
on Rates
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro
Risks and Mitigations Ngā Mōrearea me
ngā Whakamātautau
6.1 Should
the Community Board proceed with the Do-Nothing options:
· None of the
identified advantages associated with the preferred options would be realised.
Legal Considerations Ngā Hīraunga
ā-Ture
6.2 The
relevant Community Board or Committee have delegated authority from the Council
to exercise the delegations as set out in the Register of Delegations. The list
of delegations for the Community Boards includes the resolutions of:
· Stopping, standing,
and parking restrictions (including bus stops) under Clause 7 of the Traffic
and Parking Bylaw 2017.
· The authority to
subsequently amend or revoke any resolution made at any time under Clause 6(2)
of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017.
· Bus passenger
shelters under Section 339 (1) of the Local Government Act 1974.
· To hear and
determine objections to bus stop shelters.
6.3 Other Legal Implications:
6.3.1 This
specific report has not been reviewed and approved by the Legal Services Unit
however the report has been written using a general approach previously
approved of by the Legal Services Unit, and the recommendations are consistent
with the policy and legislative framework outlined in this report.
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.
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 the number of people impacted by each individual plan, the low
risk and cost associated with the decision.
6.4.3 Are consistent with Council’s Plans and
Policies.
6.5 This
report supports the Council's
Long Term Plan (2024 - 2034):
6.6 Transport
6.6.1 Activity: Transport
· Level of Service: 10.4.1 More people are choosing to travel
by public transport - >=14 million trips per year
· Level of Service: 10.4.4 Improve customer satisfaction with
public transport facilities (quality of bus stops and bus priority measures) -
>=73%
Community
Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu ā-Hāpori
6.7 Consultation
has been carried out with affected property owners and tenants.
6.8 The
consultation period ran from 17 February to 10 March 2026. Letters were
delivered to the property owners and tenants affected. An email was also sent
to the motel beside bus stop 37933 (136 Main North
Road).
6.9 Environment
Canterbury support the proposed upgrades.
6.10 Staff did not
receive any submissions.
6.11 The
decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:
6.11.1 Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board.
6.11.2 Papanui
Ward.
6.11.3 Innes
Ward.
Impact
on Mana Whenua Ngā
Whai Take Mana Whenua
6.12 These decisions do not involve a significant decision in relation to
ancestral land, a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore
these decisions do not specifically impact Mana Whenua,
their culture, and traditions.
6.13 The decisions do 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
6.15 The proposals in
this report are unlikely to contribute significantly to adaptation to the
impacts of climate change or emissions reductions. However, providing shelters
along with other bus stop upgrades will enhance public transport user
satisfaction and encourage more people to use public transport.
7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri
7.1 If
the staff recommendations are approved, staff will engage with contractors to
proceed with construction.
Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga
|
No.
|
Title
|
Reference
|
Page
|
|
a ⇩
|
Attachment A:
Proposed bus stop improvements
|
26/500526
|
35
|
In addition to the attached documents, the following background
information is available:
|
Document
Name – Location / File Link
|
|
Not
applicable
|
Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
|
Author
|
Mansour Johari
- Passenger Transport Engineer
|
|
Approved By
|
Kathy Graham -
Team Leader Traffic Operations
Stephen Wright
- Head of Transport & Waste Management
|
|
11. Medway
Street - Footpath Connection
|
|
Reference Te Tohutoro:
|
26/324686
|
|
Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:
|
Benjamin
Zmijewski, Senior Transportation 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 to seek approval from the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board to create a safe and accessible footpath
connection and install a small amount of no stopping lines to provide for
pedestrian safety at the crossing location.
1.2 The
report has been written in a response to customer requests for improved
accessibility to the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, specifically along
Medway Street.
2. Officer
Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu
That the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the Medway
Street - Footpath Connection 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. Revokes,
in accordance with Clause 6(2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and
Parking Bylaw 2017, 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 5
and 6 below.
Flesher Avenue - footpath connections
4. Approves, in accordance with Section 331 of the Local Government Act
1974, the footpath and kerb and channel modifications on Flesher Avenue as
detailed in Attachment A of this report.
Medway Street – no stopping prohibition
5. Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at all
times, in accordance with Clause 7 of the
Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, as detailed in Attachment A of this report:
a. on the southern side of Medway Street commencing at its intersection
with Flesher Avenue and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 8
metres.
Flesher Avenue – no stopping prohibition
6. Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at all
times, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and
Parking Bylaw 2017, as detailed in Attachment A of this report:
a. on the western side of Flesher Avenue commencing at its intersection
with Medway Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 18
metres; and
b. on the eastern side of Flesher Avenue commencing at its intersection
with Medway Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 19
metres.
7. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage
and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in this report are
in place (or removed in the case of revocations).
3. Executive Summary Te Whakarāpopoto Matua
3.1 There
is no accessible footpath connection on Medway Street for people wanting to
access the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor east of Flesher
Avenue.
3.2 The
existing Medway Street footpath and kerb and channel in the road corridor was
severely damaged during the earthquakes and has not been repaired since. At
present there is an informal gravel path over a grass berm that is somewhat
obstructed by power poles.
3.3 The regenerating Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor has
created additional demand for people wanting to access it from Medway Street.
3.4 New
footpaths and kerb cutdowns are proposed, which will provide a step-free
pedestrian crossing point across Flesher Avenue. This will especially help
those with mobility challenges access the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.
3.5 The
new footpaths within the road corridor will tie in with a proposed new pathway
across red zone land.
3.6 A
small amount of on-street parking on Flesher Avenue and Medway Street will be
removed to provide for pedestrian safety at the crossing location.
4. Background/Context Te Horopaki
4.1 The
City to Sea Pathway and Medway Footbridge have been recently opened to the
public in this area.
4.2 This
has resulted in an increase in the number of people walking along Medway Street
to access the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.
4.3 Nearby
residents that live to the east of the river have raised concerns that there is
no accessible or step-free route when walking along Medway Street.
4.4 The
existing footpath, kerb, and channel on the southern side of Medway Street was
severely damaged during the earthquakes and has not been repaired since.
4.5 Due
to the kerb and channel damage, the cost to repair a footpath at the edge of
the road is high, and does not fit within the scope of Council’s
footpaths maintenance program or Council’s new footpaths programme.
4.6 An
alternative path off the road corridor, using red zone land was suggested as a
suitable, cheaper, and pragmatic alternative.
4.7 The
idea was supported by the Council’s Manager Residential Red Zone, who agreed to fund the construction of the portion within red zone
land.
4.8 As
the red zone portion sits within the remit of the Ōtākaro Avon River
Corridor Regeneration Plan’s objectives and specific connections noted in
Appendix 13.14.6.1, no further delegated approvals are needed for this
aspect. A variation to the City to Sea (West) Consent will be sourced
prior to the works commencing.
4.9 The
informal gravel path on the southern berm of Medway Street will be left as is.
4.10 This report
seeks Community Board approval for the construction of the footpath connections
within the legal road corridor, as well as supporting elements such as no
stopping lines.
4.11 A small amount
of on-street parking will be removed to protect the crossing point from parked
vehicles and to achieve sight distance requirements for pedestrians.
4.12 The
Accessibility Improvements Fund will be used to fund the portion of work within
the road corridor.
4.13 The proposal is
illustrated in Attachment A.
Options Considered Ngā
Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro
4.14 The following
reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in this report:
4.14.1 Option 1 - Provide
accessible footpath connections on Flesher Avenue to connect to proposed path
through red zone land
4.14.2 Option 2 - Do nothing
4.15 The following
options were considered but ruled out:
4.15.1 Repair kerb and channel
and footpath within road corridor. It would be very expensive to repair
these assets, and the alignment through the red zone is the more likely desire
line, leading directly to the new footbridge.
Options Descriptions Ngā
Kōwhiringa
4.16 Preferred
Option: – Provide accessible footpath connections on Flesher Avenue
to connect to proposed path through red zone land.
4.16.1 Option Description:
Footpath connections on both sides of Flesher Avenue will connect the existing
footpath network (on the western side of Flesher Avenue) to the proposed path
through red zone land linking to the Medway Footbridge
4.16.2 Option Advantages
· Provides access to a suitable off-road alternative to the roadside
footpath, with higher amenity value.
· Avoids large costs associated with reinstating the footpath and kerb
and channel along the southern side of Medway Street.
· Can be delivered this financial year which will help alleviate
residents’ concerns, with funding allocated by the Accessibility
Improvements Fund and Parks (red zone).
4.16.3 Option Disadvantages
· The
kerb and channel on the southern side of Medway Street will remain in a poor
condition for the foreseeable future.
4.17 Option 2
- Do nothing
4.17.1 Option Description:
Maintain the status quo.
4.17.2 Option Advantages
· No immediate cost to Council.
4.17.3 Option Disadvantages
· Continued access issues for residents, especially for those with
mobility challenges, hindering their ability to enjoy the Ōtākaro
Avon River Corridor for recreation and wellbeing purposes.
5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi
Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere
|
|
Recommended Option
|
Do Nothing
|
|
Cost to Implement
|
$10,700 (footpath and kerb cutdowns
within the road corridor)
|
$0
|
|
Maintenance/Ongoing Costs
|
Covered by the existing Maintenance
Contract
|
Covered by the existing Maintenance
Contract
|
|
Funding Source
|
Accessibility Improvements Fund
|
Not applicable
|
|
Funding Availability
|
Available
|
Not applicable
|
|
Impact on Rates
|
Nil, budget already funded via LTP.
|
Nil
|
6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro
Risks and Mitigations Ngā
Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau
6.1 Contamination
and Archaeological risks covered by accidental discovery protocol.
Legal Considerations Ngā
Hīraunga ā-Ture
6.2 Statutory
and/or delegated authority to undertake proposals in the report:
6.2.1 Section 331 of the Local Government Act 1974
provides Council with the authority to form or upgrade footpaths and channels.
6.2.2 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.
6.2.3 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.
6.2.4 The Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board has delegated authority from the Council
to exercise the delegations as set out in the Delegations Register. The list of
delegations includes the resolution of stopping and traffic control devices and
the forming or upgrading footpaths, kerbs and channels within the road
corridor.
6.2.5 The
installation of any signs and/or markings associated with regulatory traffic
control devices must comply with the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control
Devices 2004.
6.3 Other Legal Implications:
6.3.1 There is no legal context, issue, or implication relevant to this
decision.
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.
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 the low level of impact and low number
of people affected by the recommended decision.
6.4.3 Are consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies. Providing step
free access to parks and recreation facilities is critical to ensure
Council’s obligations under the Accessibility Charter are met.
6.5 This report supports the Council's
Long Term Plan (2024 - 2034):
6.6 Transport
6.6.1 Activity: Transport
· Level of Service: 16.0.10 Maintain the perception (resident
satisfaction) that Christchurch is a walking friendly city - >=85% resident
satisfaction
6.7 Parks, Heritage and Coastal Environment
6.7.1 Activity: Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor
(OARC)
· Level of Service: 6.8.12.5 Implementation and
progress the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan - 3rd
party led, Council facilitated investment - Assess and present proposals to
governance body as they arise. Facilitate implementation of appropriate
and approved initiatives
· Level of Service: 6.8.12.4 Implement and
progress the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan (Green
Spine) - Council /3rd party collaborations - Align Council and community
resources to enable successful implementation of appropriate and approved
projects
Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu
ā-Hāpori
6.8 Nearby
residents were advised of the proposal by letter and had two weeks to submit
feedback.
6.9 Feedback
received from residents supported the formation of the footpath connection.
6.10 Feedback
received from residents noted that on-street parking on Flesher Avenue would be
reduced.
6.11 The extents of the
no stopping prohibition were reviewed by staff after the public engagement
period closed.
6.12 Space for one
vehicle to park on-street was retained south of the proposed pedestrian
crossing point on the western side of Flesher Avenue.
6.13 Staff confirmed
that this would have a minor impact on the safety of people using the
pedestrian crossing point.
6.14 The geometry of
the road and low parking demand means the visibility of people using the crossing
will be good.
6.15 The Team Leader
Parking Compliance supports the preferred option.
6.16 The decision
affects the following wards/Community Board areas:
6.16.1 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central
Community Board
Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take
Mana Whenua
6.17 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.
6.18 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.
6.19 The proposal
involves a minor amount of footpath and kerb and channel works, as well as a
minor reduction in on-street parking, so is unlikely to be a matter of
interest to Mana Whenua.
Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā
Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi
6.15 The
proposals in this report are unlikely to contribute significantly to adaptation
to the impacts of climate change or emissions reductions.
7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri
7.1 The
Manager of the Residential Red Zone will complete construction of the path
across red zone lane in the current financial year, pending approval of the
Resource Consent variation.
7.2 If
approved, the footpath and parking restrictions will be implemented within the
current financial year (generally around four weeks after the contractor
receives the request). However, this is subject to other factors outside of
Council’s control, such as contractor resourcing and work prioritisation.
Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga
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No.
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Title
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Reference
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Page
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Attachment A -
Medway Street Plan
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26/354463
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45
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In addition to the attached documents, the following background
information is available:
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Document
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Not
applicable
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Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
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Authors
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Ben Zmijewski
- Senior Transportation Engineer
David Little -
Manager Residential Red Zone
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Approved By
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Kathy Graham -
Team Leader Traffic Operations
Stephen Wright
- Head of Transport & Waste Management
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12. Deans
Avenue - Bus Parking Restrictions for Winter School Sports
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Reference Te Tohutoro:
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26/520668
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Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:
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Benjamin
Zmijewski, Senior Transportation Engineer
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Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:
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Brent
Smith, General Manager City Infrastructure
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1. Purpose and Origin of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo
1.1 The
purpose of this report is for the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central
Community Board to approve revised parking restrictions on
Deans Avenue adjacent to Hagley Park South, to improve safety and simplify
parking compliance for buses serving winter school sports at the park.
1.2 This
report has been written due to ongoing operational challenges where bus parking
demand has outstripped supply leading to congestion on Deans Avenue, breaches
of road user rules, unworkable parking arrangements for bus drivers, and ongoing
compliance difficulties for Council’s Parking Compliance team.
1.3 The
recommendations made in this report aim to improve safety for school children,
simplify operations for bus drivers, and reduce the compliance burden on
Council's parking team.
2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu
That the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the Deans Avenue
- Bus Parking Restrictions for Winter School Sports 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 14
below.
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 all times on the eastern side of Deans Avenue,
commencing at its intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 72 metres, as detailed on 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 from 11:00pm to 5:00am on the following day,
on the eastern side of Deans Avenue commencing at a point 72 metres north
of its intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a northerly direction
for a distance of 107 metres, as detailed on Attachment
A. This restriction is to apply on any day.
6. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the
parking of vehicles be restricted to Buses Only on the eastern side of Deans
Avenue commencing at a point 72 metres north of its intersection with Moorhouse
Avenue and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 107 metres, as detailed on Attachment A. This
restriction is to apply from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays, during the months of May, June, July and August. This restriction is
to apply on School Days only.
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 all times on the eastern side of Deans Avenue,
commencing at a point 179 metres north of its
intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a northerly direction for a
distance of 12 metres, as detailed on Attachment A.
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 from 11:00pm to 5:00am on the following day,
on the eastern side of Deans Avenue commencing at a point 191 metres
north of its intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a northerly direction
for a distance of 182 metres, as detailed on Attachment
A. This restriction is to apply on any day.
9. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the
parking of vehicles be restricted to Buses Only on the eastern side of Deans
Avenue commencing at a point 191 metres north of its intersection with Moorhouse
Avenue and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 182 metres, as detailed on Attachment A. This
restriction is to apply from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays, during the months of May, June, July and August. This restriction is
to apply on School Days only.
10. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, a mobility
parking space be reserved for vehicles with an approved disabled person’s
parking permit, prominently displayed in the vehicle, commencing at a point 373
metres north of its intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a northerly
direction for a distance of 7 metres, as detailed on Attachment A. The
parking of vehicles will be restricted to a maximum period of 120
minutes. This restriction is to apply at all times.
11. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, a place for motorcycle
parking be reserved on the eastern side of Deans Avenue, commencing at a point 380
metres north of its intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a northerly
direction for a distance of 7 metres, as detailed on Attachment A. This
restriction is to apply at any time.
12. 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 all times on the eastern side of Deans Avenue,
commencing at a point 387 metres north of its
intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a northerly direction for a
distance of 76 metres, as detailed on Attachment A.
13. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the
stopping of vehicles be prohibited from 11:00pm to 5:00 am on the following
day, on the eastern side of Deans Avenue commencing at a point 463 metres
north of its intersection with Moorhouse Avenue and extending in a northerly direction
for a distance of 58 metres, as detailed on Attachment
A. This restriction is to apply on any day.
14. Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City
Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the
parking of vehicles be restricted to Buses Only on the eastern side of Deans
Avenue commencing at a point 463 metres north of its intersection with Moorhouse
Avenue and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 58 metres, as detailed on Attachment A. This
restriction is to apply from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays, during the months of May, June, July and August. This restriction is
to apply on School Days only.
15. Approves that these resolutions, described in clauses 4 to 14 above,
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 Hagley
Park is the primary venue for the inter-school winter sports carnival in
Christchurch. Event days occur on selected Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
from May to August each year.
3.2 This
is a longstanding community event highly valued by schools across Christchurch.
3.3 In
recent years, growing popularity has seen up to 1,500 children attending on a
single day.
3.4 This
growth has driven a large increase in bus numbers, meaning on-street parking
demand exceeds supply on the busier days.
3.5 Safety
concerns have been identified with bus driver parking behaviour, including
angle parking that causes vehicles to overhang into live traffic lanes, damage
to the post and cable fence, double parking in breach of road user rules, and
health and safety risks for children boarding and alighting buses. While no
incident has occurred to date, the risk is considered unacceptable.
3.6 Additionally,
bus drivers sometimes block Deans Avenue while waiting for a spot to park
causing unnecessary congestion on Deans Avenue, a major arterial road carrying
approximately 15,000 vehicles per day.
3.7 This
situation creates a stressful and difficult environment for all involved,
including Councils Parking Compliance Team, who are tasked with issuing
infringements to bus drivers. This has led to disputes and impacts negatively
on the reputation of the event.
3.8 The
recommended option is to install the parking restrictions in accordance with Attachment
A. Implementing the noted recommendations will lead to a reduction in
the risk of an incident from occurring by allowing bus drivers to park for the
duration of the event, slightly increase the capacity of available parking, and
reduce the likelihood of illegal bus double parking.
3.9 The
recommendations in this report will provide practical improvements to the
transport operations and help support a long-standing and highly valued
community event.
4. Background/Context Te Horopaki
4.1 Canterbury Primary Schools Sports Association Inc, more commonly
known as Primary Sports Canterbury, is an incorporated society that organises sporting events for
schools across the Canterbury region.
4.2 Every year, the winter inter-school sports carnival occurs on
selected afternoons of Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, throughout the months of
May to August.
4.3 The winter inter-school sports carnival is a long-standing, highly
valued community event running for the last 30 years. Up to 1,500
children can be in attendance on a busy event day (usually Fridays) with more
than 30 buses required to facilitate the event. Figure 1
shows an image of a busy event during the 2025 season.
Figure 1. A busy day at Hagley Park
South with school children getting ready to board the bus
4.4 Primary
Sports Canterbury reserves various sports fields across Hagley Park. They do
not manage the number of schools, the number of children participating, or the
bus transport services to and from the event.
4.5 The individual schools themselves arrange bus transport services to
and from Hagley Park South using various bus companies. Sometimes schools will
share bus transport services where it is feasible to help reduce costs.
4.6 Staff observed buses ranging from small single-deck vehicles
(10–14m) to articulated buses up to 18m in length, which creates further
complexities in determining the maximum number of buses which can be
accommodated within the available parking space.
4.7 In
April 2019, a report to the Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board
approved a pick-up/drop-off area on Deans Avenue and a layover on Harper
Avenue, to help facilitate the winter school sports carnival at Hagley Park.
4.8 The restrictions approved in 2019 meant that bus drivers could only
legally stay for 10 minutes on Deans Avenue, while buses waited to be called
from the layover on Harper Avenue. This arrangement was designed to increase
the capacity of the event and worked well at the time, as a single operator
provided bus transport services for the event and allowed for coordination
between bus drivers (via radio).
4.9 Since then, the event has grown considerably, and multiple bus
operators are involved. This means that coordination between drivers
isn’t possible, so the layover facility on Harper
Avenue is not readily used in the way that it was intended.
4.10 Every year, prior to the commencement of the winter inter-school
season, all parked vehicles and all local businesses (whose employees may park
in the vicinity of the Deans Avenue area) are notified by personal visits
and/or by information fliers.
4.11 Due to the frequent and reoccurring nature of the event, Council
also supports this event by providing dedicated parking compliance officers on
site immediately before and during each event. This helps ensure that the space
is kept clear for buses.
4.12 However, due to
event’s increase in popularity, the number of buses can outstrip
available bus parking supply, leading to dangerous parking behaviour from bus
drivers and illegal double parking. This creates health and safety risks for
the school children.
4.13 This can also
cause traffic congestion on Deans Avenue as shown in Figure 2, a major arterial
road carrying approximately 15,000 vehicles per day. On Friday afternoons,
prayer services at Mosque Al Noor increase traffic on Deans Avenue making
congestion worse.
Figure 2. Buses queuing for a space to
park on Deans Avenue on a busy day during the 2025 winter season.
4.14 If available bus parking on Deans Avenue is full, bus drivers can
feel pressured to double park, as shown in Figure 3. Completing the shortest
alternative route can take between 15–20 minutes during the afternoon
peak traffic period. From an event perspective this is not feasible, as school
children would effectively miss a significant portion of their scheduled
activity. This also increases costs to both bus operators and schools, as bus transport
is charged on a per-kilometre basis.
Figure 3. Buses illegally double parking
on Deans Avenue during the 2025 winter season
4.15 This situation creates a stressful and difficult environment for all
involved, including Council’s Parking Compliance Team, who are tasked
with issuing infringements to bus drivers for double parking, stopping on
yellow no-stopping lines, and breaching the 10-minute time limit. This has led to
disputes and impacts negatively on the reputation of the event.
4.16 Primary Sports Canterbury, the organisation that reserves the sports
fields, have noted that procuring traffic management, which could allow bus
double parking, is cost prohibitive and would deter many schools from
participating in the first place.
4.17 The proposals presented in this report aim to slightly increase the
amount of bus parking available on Deans Avenue, remove the 10-minute time
limit restriction to align with new operating models favoured by bus drivers.
This will improve safety for event participants and reducing the likelihood of
disputes between bus operators and Council’s Parking Compliance
team.
4.18 Primary Sports Canterbury have agreed to shift some of the schools
to fields in the north-west of Hagley Park e.g. Carlton Corner and utilise the
Harper Avenue bus layover. This will help to reduce the likelihood of
capacity issues on Deans Avenue occurring.
4.19 Additionally, Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub will be utilised more
heavily to help spread demand as the event continues to grow. Ngā Puna Wai
is well suited to handle larger events of this scale and has dedicated
off-street bus parking so there is no chance of compliance issues and impacts
on the wider transport network.
Options Considered Ngā
Kōwhiringa Whaiwhakaaro
4.20 The following
reasonably practicable options were considered and are assessed in this report:
4.20.1 Option 1 - Do Nothing
4.20.2 Option 2 - Review bus parking
restrictions on Deans Avenue
4.21 The following
options were considered but ruled out:
4.21.1 Traffic management used to
coordinate bus movements and permit double parking — Primary Sports
Canterbury has noted that engaging a traffic management provider would be cost
prohibitive and would deter many schools from participating. Costs for the full
season are estimated at approximately $20,000, which would be passed directly
to schools.
4.21.2 Alternative parking locations
within or near Hagley Park — While other locations were considered, the
long-standing arrangement of using Deans Avenue remains the most practical
option given its proximity to the sports fields in Hagley Park South. No
suitable alternative locations were identified that could accommodate the
volume of buses required, without significant disruption to public parking.
Options Descriptions Ngā
Kōwhiringa
4.22 Recommended
Option: Option 2 – Review parking restrictions on Deans Avenue
4.22.1 Option Description: This
option removes the 10-minute time limit restriction and increases the amount of
space available for bus parking. Alongside changes to parking restrictions on
Deans Avenue, this option has been accompanied by Primary Sports Canterbury
spreading demand at Carlton Corner and Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub.
4.22.2 Option Advantages
· Supports safe and legal bus operations, reducing congestion and
parking infringements on Deans Avenue on busy event days
· Reduces the risk of illegal double parking and potential conflicts
between bus drivers and the Parking Compliance team
· Better reflects current operations, where multiple bus operators run
independently with no central coordination
· Improves operational conditions for the Parking Compliance team,
including allowing staff to take a lunch break between event periods
· Increases on-street parking availability for daytime commuters
outside of the winter school sports season
4.22.3 Option Disadvantages
· Parking demand may still exceed supply on the busiest event days, as
schools — not Primary Sports Canterbury — are responsible for
organising their own transport, meaning the total number of buses cannot be
controlled or coordinated
· Does not resolve the tripping hazard posed by the post and cable
fence adjacent to the parking area
· Effectiveness depends on clear advance communication to schools and
bus operators about the changed restrictions
· Results in a slightly larger patrol area for the Parking Compliance
team during the hour between drop-off and pick-up periods
· Does not accommodate season extensions due to bad weather or other
unforeseen circumstances
4.23 Option 1 - Do
Nothing
4.23.1 Option Description: The
existing arrangement would be maintained.
4.23.2 Option Advantages
· Avoids
the cost of renewing signage and line marking (estimated at
approximately $2,000)
· Requires no staff time for implementation
4.23.3 Option Disadvantages
· Higher operating costs due to the need to patrol the spaces for
three hours instead of one hour
· Retains conditions that may lead to a serious health and safety
incident involving school children moving around large vehicles in a congested
environment
· Retains the unrealistic 10-minute time limit, which is unenforceable
in practice and continues to generate non-compliance with bus drivers
· Does not reflect current operating conditions, where multiple
independent bus operators with no central coordination have replaced the single
operator model the existing restrictions were designed for
· Where spaces are full, the shortest available circuit takes at least
11 minutes, creating significant time pressure given buses have other
contracted services to fulfil and children need to return to school by a set
time
· Continued enforcement burden, likely to result in ongoing disputes
between bus drivers and the Parking Compliance team and negative public
perception
· Requires parking wardens to spend up to an hour patrolling the area
between drop‑off and pick-up periods, which is an inefficient use of
Parking Compliance team resources
· Not preferred by bus drivers, as the requirement to leave and return
affects their ability to take a lunch break and increases operating costs for
bus companies
· Risks the long-term viability of the event, which would represent a
significant loss for the wider Christchurch school community
5. Financial Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi
Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere
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Recommended Option
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Option 1 – Do Nothing
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Cost to Implement
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Approximately $2,000 (changes to line
marking and signage)
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$0
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Maintenance Costs
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Covered by existing maintenance contract
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Covered by existing maintenance contract
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Parking Compliance costs (including
towing vehicle resources)
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Per event day = $475
For one winter season =$22,800
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Per event day = $1,425
For one winter season = $68,400
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Funding Source
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Road Markings and Signs budget
Parking Compliance budget
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Not applicable
Parking Compliance budget
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Funding Availability
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Available
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Available
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Impact on Rates
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Negligible
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Negligible
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5.1 The
Parking Compliance team and towing contractors are required on-site immediately
before each event day in case any parked vehicles need to be removed to clear
the bus parking area.
5.2 Under
the recommended option, once buses are parked and the space is occupied, tow
truck operators and Parking Compliance team staff can leave and return only
when buses begin transporting children back to school.
5.3 While
both options require Parking Compliance resources, the recommended option
significantly reduces the time and intensity of enforcement required, as
detailed in the table above.
6. Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro
Risks and Mitigations Ngā
Mōrearea me ngā Whakamātautau
6.1 As
individual schools are responsible for organising their own bus transport,
Primary Sports Canterbury is unable to control or take responsibility for the
total number of buses arriving at Hagley Park on any single day.
6.2 From
the 2026 winter season onwards, Primary Sports Canterbury has committed to
directing more events to satellite venues, including Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub,
which will somewhat reduce demand for parking on Deans Avenue.
6.3 However,
there remains a risk that on any given day the number of buses arriving exceeds
available capacity. This risk may increase over time, as Primary Sports
Canterbury is actively working to grow participation in the event.
Legal Considerations Ngā
Hīraunga ā-Ture
6.4 Statutory
and/or delegated authority to undertake proposals in the report:
6.4.1 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.
6.4.2 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.
6.4.3 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.
6.4.4 The installation of any signs and/or markings associated with
traffic control devices must comply with the Land Transport Rule: Traffic
Control Devices 2004.
6.5 Other Legal Implications:
6.5.1 There is no other
legal context, issue, or implication relevant to this decision.
6.5.2 This specific report
has not been reviewed and approved by the Legal Services Unit however the
report has been written using a general approach previously approved of by the
Legal Services Unit, and the recommendations are consistent with the policy and
legislative framework outlined in this report.
Strategy and Policy Considerations Te Whai
Kaupapa here
6.6 The
required decisions:
6.6.1 Align with the Christchurch
City Council’s Strategic Framework.
6.6.2 The
recommendations in this report are consistent with the Christchurch Suburban
Parking Policy.
6.6.3 The decisions in this
report are 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 and low number of people affected by
the recommended decision.
6.7 The
community engagement and consultation outlined in this report reflect the
assessment.
6.8 This
report supports the Council's
Long Term Plan (2024 - 2034):
6.9 Transport
6.9.1 Activity: Transport
· Level of Service: 10.3.3 Maintain customer
satisfaction with the ease of use of Council on-street parking facilities -
>=50%
6.10 Citizens and communities
6.10.1 Activity:
Recreation, Sports, Community Arts and Events
· Level of Service: 7.0.3.1 Support citizen and
partner organisations to develop, promote and deliver recreation and sport in
Christchurch - 4,000 hours of staff support provided per annum
Community Impacts and Views Ngā Mariu
ā-Hāpori
6.11 The event
organiser, Primary Sports Canterbury, and a selection of bus operators were
engaged with on multiple occasions to gain a deep understanding of the issues
and possible solutions.
6.12 On-site meetings
during busy event days, with all stakeholders involved were also completed
during 2025 to observe bus driver parking behaviour, and strategies employed by
schoolteachers to keep the children safe.
6.13 An online
meeting was held post-season to review the existing arrangements and
investigate feasible alternatives.
6.14 Staff sent a
copy of the recommended option to Primary Sports Canterbury who were asked to
disseminate further to bus operators and any schools involved.
6.15 Staff from
Primary Sports Canterbury support the recommended option. They also noted that
they do not make any bus bookings for the events at Hagley and that this
function is completed and managed by the participant schools.
6.16 In addition to
the parking changes, Primary Sports Canterbury will more heavily utilise other
sports fields such as Ngā Puna Wai to help cater for the increased demand.
6.17 The Team Leader
Parking Compliance supports the recommended option.
6.18 The
Council’s Sports Activation Advisor for Hagley Park, from the Sports
Liaison team supports the recommended option.
6.19 The decision
affects the following wards/Community Board areas:
6.19.1 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central
Community Board
Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take
Mana Whenua
6.20 The decisions do not involve a significant decision concerning
ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value,
therefore this decision does not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture
and traditions.
6.21 The decisions do
not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our
agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.
6.22 The decisions
relate to changing the operating conditions of a small amount of on-street
parking on Deans Avenue. This is unlikely to be an issue of significant to Mana
Whenua.
Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā
Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi
6.16 The recommendations
in this report are unlikely to contribute significantly to
adaptation to the impacts of climate change or emissions reductions.
6.17 The decisions
relate to changing the operating conditions of a small amount of on-street
parking on Deans Avenue. This is unlikely to have any significant impact on
emissions. The recommended option will reduce unnecessary circulation of buses
by allowing them to be parked on Deans Avenue for the full duration of the
events.
7. Next Steps Ngā Mahinga ā-muri
7.1 If
approved, signage and road markings will be installed prior to the start of the
2026 winter sports season.
7.2 Communications
about the changed parking restrictions will be relayed to the event organiser,
Primary Sports Canterbury, who will disseminate this information to all bus
operators and schools to ensure they are aware of the changes.
7.3 Staff
will monitor usage and compliance during the 2026 winter season, and review if
necessary.
Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga
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No.
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Title
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Reference
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a ⇩
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Appendix A -
Plan - Deans Avenue Bus Parking Restrictions
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26/533495
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In addition to the attached documents, the following background
information is available:
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Document
Name – Location / File Link
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Not
applicable
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Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
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Author
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Ben Zmijewski
- Senior Transportation Engineer
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Approved By
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Kathy Graham -
Acting Operations Manager
Stephen Wright
- Head of Transport & Waste Management
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13. Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board
Area Report - April 2026
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Reference Te Tohutoro:
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26/458686
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Responsible Officer(s) Te Pou Matua:
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Emma
Pavey, Community Governance Manager Papanui-Innes-Central
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Accountable ELT Member Pouwhakarae:
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Andrew
Rutledge, General Manager Citizens and Community
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1. Purpose of Origin of the Report Te
Pūtake Pūrongo
1.1 This
monthly staff-generated report provides the Board with an
overview of initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area.
2. Officer Recommendations Ngā
Tūtohu
That the Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board:
1. Receives the information in the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board
Area Report - April 2026.
3. Community Support, Governance and Partnership Activity
3.1 Community Governance Projects
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Activity
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Detail
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Timeline
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Strategic Alignment
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Summer with your neighbours (SWYN)
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SWYN is
about bringing people closer together and celebrating the unique and diverse
mix of each neighbourhood.
This year's events can
be held from 25 October 2025 to 30 March 2026.
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To date 20
claims for reimbursement have been received and processed. A reminder that
SWYN ends on Monday 30 March was sent out to the remaining participants.
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Te Haumako Te
Whitingia
Strengthening
Communities Together Strategy
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Community Pride Garden Awards 2026
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These awards
are in partnership with Keep Christchurch Beautiful’s Street and Garden
Awards. Participating Boards award certificates to residents and businesses
who maintain their street-visible gardens to a high standard.
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93
notification cards have been received. Judging was slightly delayed by the
weather and availability of judges.
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Te Haumako Te
Whitingia
Strengthening
Communities Together Strategy
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Westminster
Park
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The Pacific Community
Liaison is meeting with the Pacific Hub Steering Group and working with the
Parks team on the future of the depot.
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Ongoing
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Strengthening
Communities Together
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Phillipstown Hub
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The Finance
and Performance Committee has delegated to the CE and CFO to purchase the
site for $3m. This proposal has been sent to MOE for consideration.
The
transitional short term caretaker role for the site is being determined to
ensure the continuation of services and programmes.
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Ongoing
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Te Haumako Te
Whitingia
Strengthening
Communities Together Strategy
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Community Board Plan
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The draft
Community Board Plan is open for submissions until 31 March 2026. The
submissions will be collated, ready for the Board Plan to be presented at the
May 2026 Board Meeting.
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Ongoing
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Strengthening
Communities Together Strategy
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Youth Recreation
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Staff are
working in collaboration with youth-focused organisations to discuss
potential opportunities in the Papanui, Innes and Central ward areas.
The finals for the House of Hoopz event, which is
held in partnership with Te Ora Hou and YCD, has been postponed to Sunday 12
April at the New Brighton Art Court.
Staff are working alongside Papanui Tigers Rugby
League to promote teenage registrations for the upcoming season, encouraging
more young people to get involved. Free subscriptions are available for boys
aged 16 to 18 years.
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Ongoing
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Te Haumako Te
Whitingia
Strengthening
Communities Together Strategy
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Youth Safety
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The Youth
Space in Northlands Mall continues to see steady numbers, with young people
using the space after school hours, often before catching buses from the bus
exchange.
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Ongoing
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Strengthening
Communities Together Strategy
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Safety
Initiatives
- Edgeware Village
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Following
the safety meeting in February, an
information campaign has been initiated, an outcome agreed at the meeting.
Planting has also been requested for the street garden in front of the
supermarket, endeavouring to keep begging activities clear of the entrance.
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Ongoing
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Te Haumako Te
Whitingia
Strengthening
Communities Together Strategy
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Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Community
Resilience Plans
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The Richmond Civil Defence Plan has been developed and issued to the community.
The Phillipstown Civil
Defence Plan, developed through the work of the Phillipstown Community Centre
Trust, has been circulated as a flyer to over 1,000 letterboxes in the
Phillipstown area.
Shirley Community Trust
has worked with CDEM to update the Shirley Emergency Action Plan.
CDEM staff and the
Community Development Advisor are meeting with SARA in April in regard to a
Community Resilience Plan.
Staff are working with Te Ora Hou on the development of their Emergency Plan.
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Ongoing
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Te Haumako Te
Whitingia
Strengthening
Communities Together Strategy
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3.2 Reports
back on Summer with your Neighbours (SWYN) events
· 
Cherrywood Place – This is a
long-running SWYN event, marked this year on 8 March, with a large mobile
barbeque, and a barbequed ham. There was great attendance with overwhelming
thanks to those involved in organising it, and a remark on how the gathering
consolidates the neighbourhood.
· 
Moa Reserve – The residents noted their great appreciation for the
subsidy supporting this event, which had a great turnout on the evening of 19
February, and with them noting the benefit of the event bringing a sense of
community to the neighbourhood.
· 
Weston Road – This afternoon
barbeque gathering on 1 March was marked with a little rain, but still the
residents noted that: “We really look forward to this gathering every
year and it helps increase the feelings of support and community.”
· 
Stapletons Road – Held on Saturday 15 March in the early afternoon, the
residents highlighted the benefit of the SWYN project for keep a sense of
community in their area: “Thank you for this opportunity to have a reason
to gather every year within a timeframe … makes it happen rather than
letting it go.”
3.3 Community
Funding Summary
The balance of the Board’s funding
pools at the time of writing is currently as follows:
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2025/26 Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Discretionary Response Fund (DRF)
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DRF Grants approved this
financial year:
· Board
Project: Youth Development Fund
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Granted:
$8,000
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· Board Project: Community Liaison
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$4,000
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· Board Project: Summer
with your Neighbours
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$4,500
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· Casebrook Intermediate School - Tōtaranui
Kāhui Ako Cultural Festival
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$2,700
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· Shirley Rugby League Club - Stage 1 of the Clubroom Feasibility Study
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$6,000
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· Delta Community Support Trust – Training and Development
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$3,800
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· Bangaliana Multicultural Christchurch –
Saraswati Festival 2026
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$1,800
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· Avon Ōtākaro Network Inc. –
Matariki in the Zone 2026
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$4,300
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· The Village Presbyterian Church Community
Centre – Community Centre Enhancement
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$1,450
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· CHS Avebury Climate Resilience Garden
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$5,000
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· Board Project: Community Pride Garden Awards
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$2,000
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· Board Project: Youth Recreation Project
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$7,500
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· Papanui Leagues Club Inc. - towards replacement of the Club
Chiller
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$5,000
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AVAILABLE
BALANCE (at time of writing):
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$10,916.70
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3.4 Summary
of Recent YDF Applications
Each year, the Council's community boards
set aside an amount of money to fund young people in their local community
through their Youth Development Fund (YDF). For more information see here.
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2025/26 Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Youth
Development Fund (YDF)
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YDF grants
approved under delegation this financial year:
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· Tayla & Georgia Eagle - World Pipe Band Championships,
Glasgow, UK
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$500 each
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· Ruby Cutbush – FIBA U16 Asia Basketball Cup Tournament,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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$500
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· Lauren Dyet – IKF Oceania Korfball Championships, Melbourne
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$400
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· Zoe Drennan & Mia Black – HipHop Unite World
Championships 2025, Prague, Czech Republic
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$200 each
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· Charlotte Nelson – Spirit of New Zealand Voyage (#939)
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$350
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· Libby Greaves – NZ Rowing & Beach Spring Championships,
Auckland
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$350
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· Malachi Mackie-Walker – AIMZ Games, Tauranga
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$350
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· Jun McDonald – World Gymnastics Championships, Jakarta
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$500
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· Euphoria Dance Studio (3 students - $200 each) HipHop Unite World
Championships 2025, Prague, Czech Republic
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$600
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· Harper Knowles – National Latin Dance Championships,
Auckland
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$300
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· Ryder
Wipou – South Island Touch Rugby Tournament, Nelson & U16 Regional
Touch Rugby Tournament, Oamaru
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$300 each
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· Zara Hunter, Alana Park & Isla Ryan - Secondary Schools
National Volleyball Championships, Palmerston North
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$100 each
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· Jean Taylor - Aotearoa National Maori Netiporo Tournament,
Whangarei
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$350
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· Alice Wan - auditioned
for and has been accepted into the English National Ballet School Summer
Programme in London this July. The funding is to enable her to attend this
opportunity. This prestigious two-week intensive development programme
represents a significant step forward in her ballet training and long-term
goal of becoming a professional ballerina.
Being accepted into this highly
respected institution is an incredible honour accorded only to outstanding
students from around the world, and the opportunity to train in its
professional environment, guided by experienced faculty and guest tutors,
will enable Alice to grow both technically and artistically.
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$500
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· William (Liam) Kallianpur - a 17-year-old Year 10 student
at Christchurch Rudolph Steiner School. He has just been selected for the NZ
national judo squad to compete at the OJU Oceania Continental Judo
Championships and attend the preceding week-long training camp in Melbourne
in April.
Liam has been practicing judo at the Christchurch School of Judo since he was
9 years old and achieved his brown belt (1st kyu) last year, as well as
winning gold at the 2025 Canterbury Open and South Island Judo Championships,
bronze at the Auckland International Open and silver at Nationals.
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$500
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AVAILABLE
BALANCE (at time of writing):
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$1,000
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3.5 The
Mayor’s Welfare Fund
The Mayor’s Welfare Fund provides
financial support to families and individuals in the community who are in
extreme financial distress. It is a last resort for when people have exhausted
other appropriate sources, such as Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ). The
criteria and instructions on how to apply can be found here: Mayors
Welfare Fund - all you need to know.
3.6 Upcoming
Community Events and Activities
Volunteer Events
Visit
this link for a variety of volunteer events held around the city, and this
link to volunteer at a Council-produced event.
There is also information at this link on
becoming a Graffiti Programme volunteer, or register at this
link to join the Parks Volunteers Team.
Some planting events are eligible for Children's
University (CU) credits and are family-friendly. Schools can be
supported by the ‘connect and grow’ planting programme: Manaaki Taiao – Nurture
Nature.
Or find other opportunities to volunteer
in your community at this link,
whether it be sharing your passion for art at the Art Gallery,
helping the Friends
of the Library, joining the Friends of the Botanic Gardens,
volunteering to help
run the Peace Train, or any of the number of volunteer opportunities listed
on the site for Volunteering Canterbury.
FRESH
Events 2026
· Information on events from Youth &
Cultural Development (YCD) is available at this link. See the updates there on the proposed new date for the postponed
House of Hoopz final.
Other upcoming
community events and festivals in the city
· Visit this
link for a variety of community events and festivals held around the city.
You can also visit the What’s
On site for one-off and regular events like:
· 
Linwood Village Market – 2 May, 10 am to 1
pm at Linwood Community Arts Centre car park, 388 Worcester
Street - Plants, crafts, clothes, books, this and that, odds and ends, vintage
and upcycled, garage sale-type stalls, and some tiny fundraisers for local
community projects. Sometimes music, sometimes dance too, but always reasonably
priced refreshments and a friendly welcome. Please note: currently there is no
shelter, so: cancelled if wet.
· Art Safari – 7 May, 10 am to midday at Christchurch Art Gallery - Create and enjoy time in our Education
Centre with your toddler, plus a story time.
· 
Youth Aerials Holiday Trial Classes – 7, 8,
14, & 15 April, 3.30-4.25 pm * 18 April 9.30-10.25 am at Altitude, 491 St
Asaph Street, Phillipstown - School holiday aerial trial
classes at Altitude! Build confidence, have fun and fly for the first time. No
experience needed.
· School Holiday Fun: Ōtautahi’s Next Top Rocket
– 7 & 14 April, 11-11.45am & 1.30-3pm at The
Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora - Who will make Ōtautahi’s Next Top
Rocket? All it takes is a clean plastic bottle, persistence, and some help from
Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre.
· 
Top Art Exhibition – 9 to 15 April, 10am to
5pm at Christchurch Art Gallery - Come in and marvel at the
creative works from our Rangatahi. A selection of visual arts portfolios that
achieved Excellence at NCEA Level 3. (Image Monet Maugham, Havelock North High
School. A cultural mosaic: Wings and Whispers)
· Sunny Side Up Children's Film Festival – 10
April, 9am to 3pm at Christchurch Art Gallery - Eleven
animated short films for children in a special one-day film festival.
· 
School Holiday Fun: The Orange Box – 9 &
10 April, 11-11.45am at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora -
The Orange Box is a visually captivating story featuring handmade puppets,
mesmerizing juggling, and enchanting circus artistry.
· School Holiday Fun: African Drum Workshop –
13 April, 11-11.45am & 1-2pm at The Arts Centre Te
Matatiki Toi Ora - Learn to play African drums in a drum circle.
· 
The 15th Great Otakaro Avon River Walk – 11
April, 10am to 3 pm - Join this event in the Walking Festival
at the New Brighton Pier at 10am. Follow the Otakaro Avon River and finish at
the Peace Bell in Hagley Park.
· Christchurch Marathon – 12 April, 7.30am to
2pm at Entertainment Triangle, North Hagley Park - Known for
its flat, fast, and scenic central course. Whether you’re running,
walking, or cheering, it’s the city’s most electric day of the
year.
· Hooray for Hat! Story Walk at Richmond Community Garden
– 16 April, 10.30am to midday at Richmond Community
Garden, 235 River Road - Take a stroll in the sun with us! Come along with
Elephant and Friends on this interactive story walk.
· 
Zonta Yellow Rose Run/walk for Foster Hope –
19 April, 8-11am at North Hagley Park - The four Zonta Clubs
of Christchurch are pleased to be holding the sixth Zonta Rose run/walk. This
year it is for Zonta New Zealand voted charity, Foster Hope.
· Whānau | wildlife | look and find! – 25
April, 10am to 1pm - Bring your bug-obsessed tamariki to
explore and seek out what's living in the Richmond Community Gardens.
· 
Repair Riverlution – 21 April, 5.30-7.30pm
at Riverlution Eco Hub, 46A Vogel Street - Revolt against
throw-away culture. Let's reclaim the things we own and take pride in
maintaining and repairing them.
· Essex Reserve Working Bee – 30 April, 10am
to midday at Essex Reserve, 2 Stanmore Road - Join us, a long
standing Volunteer and Council Ranger, for a low-key maintenance working bee.
All welcome.
· 
Open Christchurch 2026 – 1 to 3 May, Online
- Discover Ōtautahi Christchurch through architecture.
The Walking Festival 2026
On from 28 March to 19 April 2026 - Walk,
explore, discover! The Walking
Festival returns for 2026 with more than 30 walks
across Waitaha. Whether you're after breathtaking views, history, nature
experiences, or family-friendly fun, there’s a walk for you.
Christchurch City Council Libraries Events
· 
Christchurch City Libraries
run a wide range of classes and programmes both in libraries and through its
learning centres for everyone from babies to seniors, with information at this
link.
· 
The Libraries’ technology
programmes are designed to help people become more comfortable with
technology and to make better use of available computer tools. Better
Digital Futures Computer Programmes for ages 65+ is a free
programme (though it does require bookings). There is also technology help
drop-in sessions, and a GenConnect Drop-in to help with questions about your
iPad, smartphone or Tablet, and how to use Skype, Facebook, or share your
photos with family or friends.
· 
JP
Clinics - Justices of the Peace are available at set times at a number of
Christchurch City libraries. JPs can witness signatures, verify copies of
documents, hear oaths, declarations and more. There is no charge for JP
services.
· The Libraries’
Events Calendar can be found here,
and there are dedicated pages for significant events and related topics like:
- ANZAC Day - celebrated in
Australia and New Zealand on 25 April. Poppy Day is the Friday before Anzac Day
and is the day when people sell red poppy badges to raise funds for war
veterans.
- Hoake ki te Taiao City Nature Challenge - From 24 to 27
April, join in and make as many observations of as many species as you can from
the Christchurch District (including the central city, suburbs, and Banks
Peninsula), and upload them all to iNaturalist.NZ.
- 
New Zealand Sign Language Week – 4-10 May
2026 - New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is the language of New
Zealand’s deaf community and was made an official language by the New
Zealand Sign Language Act 2006. NZSL can express concepts from both English and
te reo Māori but is itself a distinct language. Find out more about NZSL,
NZ Sign Language Week, and browse NZSL resources.
3.7 Participation
in and Contribution to Decision Making
3.7.1 Report back on other
Activities contributing to the Community Board Plan
· Te
Whare Roimata Cultural Day
On
Saturday 7th March staff attended the annual Te Whare Roimata
Cultural Day held at Doris Lusk reserve in Linwood. It was a beautiful day and
between 300 to 350 people attended.
The crowd was entertained by local performers who included
a ukelele band, Middle Eastern Dance group, Kapa Haka, a local saxophonist,
Soul Star Tribe a Tribal Belly Dance and Musicians Collective, International
folk dances featuring Tibetan, Serbian, Romanian, Italian, Greek, Turkish,
African, and Macedonian performers.
Also featured were a demonstration of dressing up in
Japanese Kimono and in the morning Mana - Māori relaxation exercise and
romi romi massage tables were set up for anyone to take part.
The food stalls included Moroccan, Vietnamese, Nigerian,
Macedonian, Japanese, Samoan, and Czech and Polish. All food stalls sold
out.
The
event also provided activities for the children, which included the Haven early
learning centre (local), providing playdough and henna tattoos for little ones,
a children's entertainer with games and crafts, and face painting was also
provided.
The
event provided a great opportunity for the local community to join together and
celebrate their heritage and culture.
· Shirley
Shine 2026
Shine 2026, the Shirley Neighbourhood
Event held on Sunday 15 March, and coordinated by Shirley Community Trust, was
marked by great weather, great activities and stalls, a great turnout, and
great community vibes.
· 
Oak seat for the Shirley Neighbourhood Centre
Thanks to the Shirley Village project,
this beautiful seat from the Emmet Street oaks has made its way to being a new
installment at the Neighbourhood Centre.
Another initiative arising from the timber of the Emmet Street oaks
was the Shirley Village stall at Shirley Shine 2026 hosting the opportunity to
make a key ring from the wood.
· Parks
Update
The Community Partnership Rangers continue their collaborative work
with the community around the greenspaces in the Board area and provides these
updates:
Ollivers Reserve - There's been a few working bees
recently with Step Ahead Trust, one in February and two in
March. The Ranger notes that these have been focused on weeding in the existing
garden beds and around plants they've put in before. The Community Partnership
Ranger remarking how it’s always lovely working with the Trust.
Welcome Rest – Community volunteer, Gerard
Murnane, continues to work in here weekly, planting, weeding, watering, picking
up rubbish.
Lewisham Reserve – The Ranger is dropping a
few plants in here and observing the great stuff the community is up to.
Petrie Park – We Are
Richmond had a community event in the park recently and have another event
planned in June, 'Soup and Spade.
Essex Reserve – The before and after photos
of the weeding display the mahi that continues to go in here.
· 
Party for the People!
Party for the People held at Phillipstown Hub on 13th
March, was marked by a fantastic vibe with music, delicious food, fun
activities, and the Board Chair remarked on the occasion, allowing for genuine
conversations with our community, reminding us of the strong community spirit
that makes the neighbourhood so special.
The
Board Chair took the opportunity to encourage the community to take part in the
Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Plan consultation and share their
ideas about what matters most for the local area.
· 
Richmond Gala 2026
On Saturday 28 March the ever growing and
popular Richmond Gala was held across the Avebury House and Richmond Community
Garden Riverlution sites from Evelyn Couzins Avenue through to Vogel Street.
Over 20 Not-for-Profit community groups
including, We are Richmond, Delta, Eastern Community Sport and Recreation (The
Avon Hub) and early childhood organisations attended.
The Gala hosted demonstrations,
performers, craft vendors, food trucks, Devonshire tea at Avebury House, a
large range of car boot sales and stalls, and fresh produce vendors.
A preserve competition which included
Jam, Pickles & Chutneys, and Drinks & Vinegars categories was held.
A number of groups provided live
entertainment across the site.
The great weather contributed to, and the huge turnout (over 2,000)
underlining the popularity of this annual neighbourhood event that celebrates
the creativity, people, collective endeavour and organisations that make
Richmond such a special place to live.
· 
Packe Street Park and Garden 30th Anniversary
Held
on Sunday 29 March, the Packe Street Park and Garden 30th
anniversary, was described as a beautiful celebration of community. Originally
two vacant house sections 30 years ago, is now recognised as a flourishing
heart of the neighbourhood.
Accompanied
by the St Albans Choir providing beautiful singing, and a ceremonial tree
planting of a cherry tree, there was a special cake, other kai, to help make it
a special day.
3.7.2 Council
Engagement and Consultation
· Small Dog
Exercise Area Trial in Fortune Playground
The Parks Unit is trialling a Small Dog
Exercise Area at Fortune Playground from 1 September 2025 until 31 May 2026.
During the trial, there will be signage on the fence indicating the trial
period and providing information on how to submit feedback.
· Tree Planting Plans - Help shape the tree planting plans for parks across Ōtautahi
Christchurch.
- English Park tree planting plan (open
till 12 April)
· 
Play Space
Projects - The Council is
constantly replacing, upgrading, and creating new play spaces for people of all
ages.
Consultations
in other parts of the district:
- Planning
for Hornby
- Proposal to grant
easement over Cracroft Reserve (open till 30
April)
Governance Advice
3.7.3 Customer
Service Request (CSR) Report for the Papanui-Innes-Central Wards
Refer to Attachment A for the 1 to
28 February 2026 statistics, providing an overview of the number of CSRs that
have been received, including the types of requests being received and a
breakdown of how they are being reported.
Snap Send Solve is the
smartphone app the Council offers to help make reporting issues easy, and it is
still possible to report issues online, by calling Council on 03
941 8999 or visiting one of the Council’s Service
centres.
3.7.4 Community
Profiles
Each year, the Council's Community
Support and Partnerships Unit produces community profiles of each of the 16
wards across the city.
These profiles are a snapshot of the ward
regarding the community infrastructure and include the updated Census
statistics and Deprivation Index information.
The profiles are now aligned with the
Council’s Strengthening Communities Together Strategy and provide
information regarding activities/groups/facilities in each ward that help meet
the goals of each Pillar in the Strategy.
To view the profiles
for the Papanui-Innes-Central Wards, please use the links below.
Papanui
Innes
Central
3.7.5 Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board Submissions
Since the last Area Report, a Board
submission on the Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2026-27 (Attachment B)
has been approved.
3.7.6 
Climate action
A key resource for understanding the
Council’s targets, what it's doing, how emissions are tracking, and
finding relevant community events and activities, is the Council’s Climate
Action webpage.
We’ve got greenhouse gas emission
reduction targets to aim for. Find
out here where our emissions come from and how we’re tracking them
within the Council and across the Christchurch district.
We need everyone to play their part to reach our targets.
These online tools can help you measure and reduce your household or business
greenhouse gas emissions:
· Future
Fit household emissions calculator
· Sustainable Business Network Climate Action Toolbox
Whether you are going to work or school,
choose ways that are better for you and our environment. For more information,
visit getting to
work or getting to
school.
We also recognise that our tamariki and
rangatahi are the leaders of tomorrow. The Learning
Through Action programme encourages students to get creative and find
innovative ideas for meaningful climate action.
Prepare for the impacts of climate
change - We’re already feeling the
effects of a changing climate in the form of wetter winters, and hotter, drier
and longer summers. Find
out more here, and browse the Christchurch
District Risk Screening Report (2022), which identifies how climate change will affect our natural and
built environments. The document is based on the latest scientific information
and input from key agencies in the region.
Take action to lower emissions - We can all take a variety of everyday actions to live lower-emission
lives. Find
more information here.
Get updates on climate action - Sign
up for the Council’s newsletter and get the latest news and
information delivered to your inbox.
3.7.7 
Ready your home for extreme weather
Find out more here about readying your home for
extreme weather, including a range of tips, from practical, low cost steps you
can take now, to a range of investment options.
3.7.8 Community Patrols
The Community Patrols of New Zealand
website hosts a wealth of information relevant to what they do in helping
to build safer communities, becoming a patroller, and setting up a patrol.
Patrols in the Board area include the Christchurch North and City Park
community patrols. Their statistical
information can be found on the website.
3.7.9 Planned
road works and closures
Planned road works and closures are
indicated on the map at the Traffic
Updates page at this link. Additionally, a Smartview of nearby road works
and closures is available at the following link: https://smartview.ccc.govt.nz/travel/roads.
There is also a project page for
the work in Bishopdale and Papanui at this
site.
3.7.10 Public
Notices
3.7.11 
School travel
· The Council
offers a wealth of resources at this link
relevant to how together we can make it way safer and easier for more children
to walk, bike and scooter to school.
· Good-to-go
ways to get to school is an exciting programme designed to support schools
in encouraging safe, active, fun, affordable, low-emission ways to travel to
and from school.
3.7.12 Travel
Planning
The Council also offers free city travel
planning to help organisations, businesses and staff get to know their travel
options, with personalised journey planning sessions, advice, practical
resources, and services such as Metro incentives for taking the bus, and onsite
bike workshops. Information is available at this
link, which notes that over 50 workplaces have been supported since 2016,
assisting thousands of staff across the city.
3.7.13 
SmartView
The Council’s SmartView page gives users access to a range of
real-time information about the city, including data on how to find local
mountain bike tracks and also check that they are open, the number of spaces
available in car park buildings, the nearest bus stop and the time of the next
arrival, air quality, how to get to places, events, where to see street art,
weather updates and the latest airport arrivals and departures. Advice
Provided to the Community Board Ngā Kupu Tohutohu ka hoatu ki te Poari
Hapori.
4. Advice Provided to the Community Board Ngā Kupu Tohutohu ka
hoatu ki te Poari Hapori
4.1 Start
Work Notices (SWN)
SWN relating to the Board area is
separately circulated to the Board. SWN are for works being carried out
by the Council and can be found at this
link. The traffic
updates page is a more comprehensive map of planned road works and closures
as other agencies also carry out work on the roads. Recent
SWN relating to the Board area are:
· Grassmere
Street - wastewater storage facility construction (circulated 2 April 2026)
·
Orion Work Notice - investigation night work
between Milton St Substation and the Oxford–Tuam Substation (circulated
23 March 2026)
· One New
Zealand Stadium - carpark extension construction (circulated 20 March 2026)
· Warden Street
and Cargill Place - local pressure sewer installation (circulated 17 March
2026)
· Hereford and
Barbadoes Street intersection - building demolition (circulated 11 March
2026)
· Redwood -
watermain renewal (circulated 10 March 2026)
4.2 Graffiti
Snapshot
The Graffiti Snapshot for February 2026
can be found as Attachment C to this report. The Council also provides
information on graffiti, including tips to prevent it, and about becoming a
Graffiti Programme volunteer, at this link.
4.3 Memoranda
Memoranda related to matters of relevance
to the Board have been separately circulated for the Board’s information
and are listed below.
· CCC: MacFarlane Park -
Project Update (circulated 31 March 2026)
· CCC: Linwood Neighbourhood
Plan - Engagement Process (circulated 3 March 2026)
Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga
|
No.
|
Title
|
Reference
|
Page
|
|
a ⇩
|
Customer
Service Request Report - February 2026
|
2026/0541964
|
80
|
|
b ⇩
|
Board
submission on the Council's Draft Annual Plan 2026-27
|
2026/0616519
|
81
|
|
c ⇩
|
Graffiti
Snapshot - February 2026
|
2026/0541969
|
91
|
Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
|
Authors
|
Mark Saunders
- Community Board Advisor
Lyssa Aves -
Support Officer
Trevor
Cattermole - Community Development Advisor
Stacey
Holbrough - Community Development Advisor
Jason Chee -
Community Recreation Advisor
Hannah Martin
- Community Support & Events Coordinator
Emma Pavey -
Manager Community Governance, Papanui-Innes-Central
|
|
Approved By
|
Emma Pavey -
Manager Community Governance, Papanui-Innes-Central
Matthew
McLintock - Manager Community Governance Team
John Filsell -
Head of Community Support and Partnerships
|
|
14. Elected
Members’ Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti Whakaaro o Te
Kāhui Amorangi
|
This item provides an opportunity for Board Members to
update each other on recent events and/or issues of relevance and interest to
the Board.
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!
|
Actions Register Ngā Mahinga
When decisions are made at meetings, these
are assigned to staff as actions to implement. The following lists
detail any actions from this meeting that were:
- Open at the time the agenda was
generated.
- Closed since the last ordinary meeting
agenda was generated.
Open Actions Ngā Mahinga Tuwhera
|
REPORT TITLE/AGENDA SECTION
|
MEETING DATE
|
ACTION DUE DATE
|
UNIT
|
TEAM
|
|
Ferry Road Active Transport
Improvements
|
14 August 2025
|
20 April 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Project Management
|
|
Public Forum - Merivale
Retirement Village
|
11 December 2025
|
30 April 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Asset Management
|
|
Public Forum - Spokes
Canterbury
|
10 July 2025
|
30 April 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Asset Planning
|
|
Abberley Cr/Edgeware
Rd/Springfield Rd - Pedestrian Safety Improvements
|
2 February 2026
|
4 May 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Traffic Operations
|
|
186 Rutland Street - Proposed
P30 Parking Restrictions
|
9 March 2026
|
8 June 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Traffic Operations
|
|
Public Forum - Dave Gardner
|
9 March 2026
|
8 June 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Traffic Operations
|
|
Durham Street North /
Caledonian Road - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions
|
9 March 2026
|
8 June 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Traffic Operations
|
|
Tuam Street / Mathesons Road
Intersection - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions
|
9 March 2026
|
8 June 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Traffic Operations
|
Actions Closed Since the Last Meeting
Ngā Mahinga kua Tutuki nō Tērā Hui
|
REPORT TITLE/AGENDA SECTION
|
MEETING DATE
|
DUE DATE
|
ACTION CLOSURE DATE
|
UNIT
|
TEAM
|
|
Petition
|
11 December 2025
|
12 March 2026
|
3 March 2026
|
CS&P
|
Partnerships & Planning
|
|
Petition
|
11 December 2025
|
12 March 2026
|
11 March 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Road Amenity & Asset Protectio
|
|
Updated Shirley Community
Facility Design
|
11 December 2025
|
12 March 2026
|
12 March 2026
|
Professional & Technical Serv
|
Project Management
|
|
Public Forum - Dave Gardner
|
9 March 2026
|
8 June 2026
|
24 March 2026
|
F&P Unit
|
Management
|
|
Public Forum - Dave Gardner
|
9 March 2026
|
8 June 2026
|
24 March 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Traffic Operations
|
|
Public Forum - Dave Gardner
|
9 March 2026
|
8 June 2026
|
24 March 2026
|
TW
|
Asset Management
|
|
Public Forum - Dave Gardner
|
9 March 2026
|
8 June 2026
|
27 March 2026
|
Transport & Waste
|
Parking
|
|
Little Poland Park -
Landscape Plan Approval
|
9 March 2026
|
8 June 2026
|
11 March 2026
|
Parks
|
Parks & Recreation Planning
|
