Christchurch City Council
Minutes
Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Time: 9.35 am
Venue: Camellia Chambers, Civic Offices,
53 Hereford Street, Christchurch
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Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Members |
Mayor Phil Mauger Deputy Mayor Victoria Henstock – partially via audio/visual link Councillor Kelly Barber Councillor David Cartwright Councillor Melanie Coker Councillor Pauline Cotter Councillor Celeste Donovan Councillor Tyrone Fields Councillor Tyla Harrison-Hunt Councillor Nathaniel Herz Jardine Councillor Yani Johanson Councillor Aaron Keown Councillor Sam MacDonald Councillor Jake McLellan Councillor Andrei Moore Councillor Mark Peters Councillor Tim Scandrett |
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Principal Advisor Mary Richardson Chief Executive Tel: 941 8999 |
Meeting Advisor Samantha Kelly Team Leader Democratic Services Support Tel: 941 6227 |
The agenda was dealt with in the following order. Where no voting record is shown, the item was carried unanimously by those present.
Moments silence
The meeting held a moment’s silence to acknowledge the passing of Nigel Harrison, Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board Deputy Chair.
Councillor Barber joined the meeting at 9.36 am.
1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha
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Secretarial Note: The Mayor noted that Deputy Mayor Henstock joined the meeting via audio/visual link and would be joining in person later in the meeting. |
2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga
There were no declarations of interest recorded.
Councillor Cotter left the meeting at 9.40 am during consideration of Item 7.
Councillor McLellan joined the meeting at 9.41 am during consideration of Item 7.
Councillor Fields left the meeting at 9.44 am and returned at 9.46 am during consideration of Item 7.
Councillor Donovan left the meeting at 10.03 am and returned at 10.07 am during consideration of Item 7.
Councillor MacDonald left the meeting at 10.06 am and returned at 10.14 am during consideration of Item 7.
Deputy Mayor Henstock left the meeting via audio/visual link at 10.08 am and returned at 10.09 am during consideration of Item 7.
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Lyn Leslie, Chairperson, and Penelope Goldstone, Community Governance Manager, joined the meeting for presentation of the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board area report. Keir Leslie, Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board area report.
Jason Middlemiss, Chairperson, and Nicola McCormick, Deputy Chair, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board area report.
Simon Britten, Deputy Chairperson, Emma Pavey, Community Governance Manager, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board area report. Marie Pollisco, Chairperson, and Sarah Brunton, Deputy Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board area report. Jackie Simons, Deputy Chairperson, and Chris Turner-Bullock, Community Governance Manager, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board area report.
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00007 Officer Recommendation accepted without change That the Council: 1. Receives the information in the Monthly Report from the Community Boards - December 2025 Report. Mayor/Councillor McLellan Carried
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Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board -
Presentation to Council ⇨ b Waihoro
Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ c Waimāero
Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ d Waipapa
Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ e Waipuna
Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ f Waitai
Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ |
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3. Public Participation Te Huinga Tūmatanui
3.2 Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga
There were no deputations by appointment.
4. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga
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Daniel O’Meara presented a petition regarding ticketed events at Cathedral Square.
Whereas Cathedral Square has been hired out to private event organisers on no less than eight occasions since 2023, and
Whereas the Christchurch City Council has, in April of 2025, stated their intention to continue hiring out Cathedral Square for concerts and other private, ticketed events, thereby depriving the Christchurch public, at those times, of the right to use their own town square, and
Whereas the Christchurch City Council has further stated the intention to rent out Cathedral Square for private use on as many as 120 days in the year, and
Whereas these concerts and other private, ticketed events can perfectly well be held in Hagley Park, as they have been in the past,
Therefore, we the undersigned, being qualified electors of the city of Christchurch, petition the Christchurch City Council to pass the following resolution:
That Cathedral Square shall once more be designated as a space principally for public and civic use; that the Christchurch City Council will cease to hire out Cathedral Square to private organisations for exclusive, ticketed events; that Cathedral Square may not be fenced off or closed to the public except for legitimate construction purposes, for cleaning, or in case of emergency; that, should such an emergency arise, an official public consultation on the measure will be launched either immediately or as soon as practically possible; and that, under ordinary circumstances, Cathedral Square is to be fenced off for cleaning on no more than four days per year, these being weekdays, and the time of closure falling between 10pm and 6am. |
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a Daniel
O'Meara Petition - Presentation to Council ⇨ b Daniel
O'Meara - Presentation to Council ⇨ |
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Councillor Cotter returned at 10.35 am during consideration of Item 3.1.1.
3.1 Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui
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Graham Sattler Graham Sattler and Hye-Won Suh (Principal Flute player) spoke on behalf of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra regarding the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's direct and indirect value to the community. |
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Sattler - Presentation to Council ⇨ |
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Graham Townsend spoke on behalf of Climate Action Ōtautahi regarding Item 15 - Endorsing the Fossil Fuel Treat Notice of Motion. |
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Townsend - Presentation to Council ⇨ |
Councillor Barber left the meeting at 10.45 am during consideration of Item 3.1.3.
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Gur Preet spoke regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant. |
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Councillor Barber returned at 10.47 am during consideration of Item 3.1.4.
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Rebecca Robin spoke regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant. |
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Councillor Johanson read, on behalf of Kelly Gibson, her speech regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant. |
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Ashley Campbell spoke on behalf of her Christchurch North East/Ōrei constituents, regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant. |
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Councillor Donovan left the meeting during consideration of Item 5.
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00008 That the Council confirms the Open and Public Excluded Minutes (Item 18) from the Council meeting held 21 January 2026. |
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6. Canterbury Regional Landfill Joint Committee Minutes - 15 December 2025 |
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00009 That the Council receives the Open and Public Excluded Minutes (Item 19) from the Canterbury Regional Landfill Joint Committee meeting held 15 December 2025. |
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Report from Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board - 8 December 2025 |
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8. Dedication of Local Purpose Reserve (Road) 3 R Tulett Park Drive Casebrook |
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00010 Community Board Recommendations accepted without change That the Council: 1. Receives the information in the Dedication of Local Purpose Reserve (Road) 3 R Tulett Park Drive Casebrook Report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Resolves pursuant to Section 111 of the Reserves Act 1977 to dedicate the Local Purpose Reserve (Road) containing 203m² described as 3R Tulett Park Drive Lot 160 DP 499649 Certificate of Title 768569 as road. 4. Authorises the Manager Property Consultancy to take all steps necessary to complete all necessary documentation to conclude the dedication of Lot 160 DP 499649 Certificate of Title 768569 as road. Councillor Keown/Mayor Carried
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Report from Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board - 11 December 2025 |
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9. Waipuna Halswell Hornby Riccarton Community Board: Representation on Committees and External Organisations, 2025–2028 |
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00011 Community Board Recommendation accepted without change That the Council: 1. Appoints Cody Cooper to the Ruapuna Community Liaison Committee.
Councillor Peters/Mayor Carried
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Report from Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - 8 December 2025 |
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10. Burwood & Mairehau intersection improvements |
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00012 Community Board Recommendations accepted without change Signalised intersection That the Council: 1. Approves that in accordance with Sections 6 and 10.5 of the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004, all traffic movements at the Burwood Road and Mairehau Road intersection be controlled by Traffic Signals as detailed on plan TP361401, sheet 1, dated 12/08/2025, and attached to this report as Attachment C.
Special Vehicle Lanes 2. Revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to special vehicle lanes made pursuant to any Bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the special vehicle lanes described in recommendations 3 - 10. 3. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of northbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the west side of Burwood Road, commencing at its intersection with Mariehau Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of approximately 186 metres, as detailed in plans TP364801, and TP364802 dated 12/08/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment B and Attachment C. 4. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of southbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the east side of Burwood Road, commencing at a point approximately 207 metres north of its intersection with Mariehau Road and extending in a southerly direction until its intersection with Mairehau Road as detailed in plans TP364801, and TP364802 dated 12/08/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment B and Attachment C. 5. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of eastbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the north side of Mairehau Road, commencing at its intersection with Burwood Road and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of approximately 22 metres as detailed in plan TP364801, dated 12/08/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment C. 6. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the south side of Mairehau Road, commencing at a point approximately 90 metres east of its intersection with Burwood Road and extending in a westerly direction for a until its intersection with Burwood Road as detailed in plan TP364801, dated 12/08/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment C. 7. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the south side of Mairehau Road, commencing at its intersection with Burwood Road and extending in a westerly direction until its intersection with Greenhaven Drive, as detailed in plan TP364801, dated 12/08/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment C. 8. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of eastbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the north side of Mairehau Road, commencing at a point approximately 88 metres west of its intersection with Burwood Road and extending in an easterly direction until its intersection with Burwood Road as detailed in plan TP364801, dated 12/08/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment C. 9. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of westbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the south side of Mairehau Road, commencing at its intersection with Burwood Road and extending in a westerly direction until its intersection with Greenhaven Drive, as detailed in plan TP364801, dated 12/08/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment C. 10. Approves that a special vehicle lane in accordance with Clause 18 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, for the use of eastbound road users as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004, excepting pedestrians and riders of mobility devices, be installed on the north side of Mairehau Road, commencing at a point approximately 88 metres west of its intersection with Burwood Road and extending in an easterly direction until its intersection with Burwood Road, as detailed in plan TP364801, dated 12/08/2025 and attached to this report as Attachment C. Councillor Barber/Mayor Carried
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00013 Officer Recommendations accepted without change That the Council: 1. Receives the information in the Submission on Proposed Rates Cap Model 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 Christchurch City Council submission on the rates target model for New Zealand (Attachment A) to be submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs. 4. Approves the Chief Executive to make minor edits to the submission on the rates target model for New Zealand for consistency and accuracy prior to its submission to the Department of Internal Affairs. Mayor/Councillor Harrison-Hunt Carried
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Councillor Donovan returned at 11.23 am during consideration of Item 12.
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12. Canterbury Local Authorities’ Triennial Agreement 2025-2028 |
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00014 Officer Recommendations accepted without change That the Council: 1. Receives the information in the Canterbury Local Authorities’ Triennial Agreement 2025-2028 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. Ratifies the Canterbury Local Authorities’ Triennial Agreement for 2025-2028 and notes that the Agreement will be updated when the anticipated change in statutory purpose is enacted (Attachment A of this report). Councillor MacDonald/Councillor Peters Carried
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00015 Officer Recommendations accepted without change That the Council: 1. Receives the information in the Environmental Partnership Fund Report. 2. Notes that the decision in this report is assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Notes that $469,840 has been granted to date via a non-contestable process. 4. Approves the recommended allocations from the 2025/26 Environmental Partnership Fund amounting to $443,033 as detailed below:
Secretarial Note: Attachment A omitted specifying the allocation of $650 for the Redcliffs Residents Association newsletters. This omission does not change the total grant amount of $8,650.
5. Approves the recommended allocations from the 2026/27 and 2027/28 Environmental Partnership Fund amounting to $214,000 detailed below noting that allocation of these funds is subject to future Annual and Long-Term Plan adoptions.
6. Adopts the staff recommendation to decline the applications for the Environmental Partnerships Fund as detailed below:
Councillor Scandrett/Councillor Cotter Carried
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The meeting adjourned at 11.27 am and reconvened at 11.47 am. Upon reconvening, Deputy Mayor Henstock joined the meeting in person.
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14. Notice of Motion - Investigation into the viability of a clearway on Memorial Avenue |
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00016 Councillor Recommendations accepted without change That the Council: 1. Requests staff to hold a workshop with the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board as early as possible within the first half of 2026 regarding the viability of establishing a clearway on Memorial Avenue between Greers Road and Clyde Road to: a. Develop a shared understanding of the issues, potential options, and associated trade‑offs. b. Enable staff to provide a more accurate estimate of workload, costs, and impacts. c. Ensure any potential project can be considered as part of Long-Term Plan deliberations. 2. Requests staff to rename, rescope and initiate capital project #75070 Memorial Avenue Cycle Lanes to include changes to the section of Memorial Avenue, enabling a more comprehensive assessment of effective and efficient options and wider network impacts. Councillor Cartwright/Mayor Carried
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15. Notice of Motion - Endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative |
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00017 Councillor Recommendations accepted without change That the Council: 1. Endorses the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative which includes the following three pillars: a. “Non-Proliferation: Developing the plan that would allow governments to stop building out the problem by ending the expansion of coal, oil and gas production”. b. “A fair phase-out: An equitable plan for the wind down of existing fossil fuel production, where nations with the capacity and historical responsibility for emissions transition fastest, providing support to others around the world”. c. “Just Transition: Fast track the adoption of renewable energy and economic diversification away from fossil fuels so that no worker, community or country is left behind”. 2. Agrees for the Christchurch City Council to be registered as an endorser to the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative on the Treaty website: www.fossilfueltreaty.org Councillor Coker/Councillor Cotter Carried
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00018 Mayor’s Recommendation accepted without change That the Council: 1. Receives the information in this report.
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17. Resolution to Exclude the Public Te whakataunga kaupare hunga tūmatanui |
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Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00019 That at 12.16 pm the resolution to exclude the public set out on pages 217 to 218 of the agenda be adopted |
The public were re-admitted to the meeting at 12.34 pm.
Meeting concluded at 12.35 pm.
CONFIRMED THIS 4TH DAY OF MARCH 2026.
Mayor Phil Mauger
Chairperson