Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Mayor Phil Mauger

Deputy Mayor Victoria Henstock

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 Andrei Moore

Councillor Mark Peters

Councillor Tim Scandrett

Principal Advisor

Mary Richardson

Chief Executive

Tel: 941 8999

mary.richardson@ccc.govt.nz

Meeting Advisor

Samantha Kelly

Team Leader Democratic Services Support

Tel: 941 6227

samantha.kelly@ccc.govt.nz

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00020

That the apologies from Councillor McLellan for absence and from Councillor Coker for lateness, be accepted.

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald                                                                               Carried

6.   Monthly Report from the Community Boards - February 2026

Sunita Gautam, Chairperson, and Simon Britten, Deputy Chair, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board area report.

Keir Leslie, Chairperson, and Sophie Bond, Deputy Chair, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board area report.

Jason Middlemiss, Chairperson, and Maryanne Lomax, Community Governance Manager, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board area report.

Marie Pollisco, Chairperson, and Bailey Peterson, Community Governance Manager, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board area report.

Paul McMahon, Chairperson, and Jackie Simons, Deputy Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board area report.

Lyn Leslie, Chairperson, and Nigel Millar, Deputy Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board area report.

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00021

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

1.          Receives the information in the Monthly Report from the Community Boards - February 2026 Report.

Mayor/Councillor Cotter                                                                                                      Carried

Attachments

a        Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central 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       Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨

e        Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨

f        Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨  

3.1.1

Stephen Wood

Stephen Wood spoke regarding vulnerable road users.

Attachments

a        Stephen Wood - Presentation to Council ⇨  

3.1.2

Phillip Bates

This public forum did not proceed.

3.1.3

Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour

Co-Chair Yvette Couch and Sarah Wilson spoke on behalf of Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour to update the Council on the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour programme.

Attachments

a        Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour - Presentation to Council ⇨  

3.1.4

Rebecca Robin

Rebecca Robin spoke regarding trauma-led emergency responses in Christchurch East, including Bromley, Wainoni and Aranui, and evidence-based recommendations for strengthening future emergency responses using Christchurch’s documented learnings, national emergency management guidance, and Mātauranga Māori frameworks.

3.1.5

Robina Dobbie and Ann Satterthwaite

Robina Dobbie and Ann Satterthwaite spoke regarding the introduction of 5G and their concerns for residents’ health.

Attachments

a        Robina Dobbie - Presentation to Council ⇨

b        Ann Satterthwaite - Presentation to Council ⇨  

3.1.6      John Minto

                John Minto spoke regarding Item 20 –  Notice of Motion - Request for staff advice regarding protest free areas.

3.2.1      Hayley Guglietta

                Hayley Guglietta spoke regarding Item 17 – Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Committee - draft Terms of Reference.

17. Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Committee - draft Terms of Reference

Council Comment

1.              The Officer Recommendations were Moved by the Mayor and Seconded by Deputy Mayor Henstock with the following additions:

a.             Recommendation 4 – The appointment of the Burwood Ward Councillor to the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Committee (Committee).

b.             Additional Recommendation 8 – Noting that the Committee’s meetings and minutes are open to the public.

2.              Council Officer Andrew Rutledge joined the table to present the report.

3.              Tania Wati was invited to the table speak to the report on behalf of Ngāi Tūāhuriri.

4.              Following debate, the meeting voted on the Motion which was declared carried.

Officer Recommendations

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Committee - draft Terms of Reference 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.        Agrees to establish the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Committee.

4.        Confirms the appointment of the Councillor for [ward] Ward to the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Committee.

5.        Notes that Te Ngāi Tūāhūriri Rūnanga and Te Ihutai Ahu Whenua Trust (MR900) will appoint its representatives.

6.        Approves the Terms of Reference (Attachment A) for the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Governance Committee.

7.        Notes that staff will schedule the first OARC Committee meeting for the second quarter of 2026.

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00022

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Committee - draft Terms of Reference 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.        Agrees to establish the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Committee.

4.        Confirms the appointment of the Councillor for Burwood Ward to the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Committee

5.        Notes that Te Ngāi Tūāhūriri Rūnanga and Te Ihutai Ahu Whenua Trust (MR900) will appoint its representatives.

6.        Approves the Terms of Reference (Attachment A) for the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor, Governance Committee.

7.        Notes that staff will schedule the first OARC Committee meeting for the second quarter of 2026.

8.         Notes that the meetings and minutes of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Committee are public in accordance with the Local Government Act and Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act.

Mayor/Deputy Mayor                                                                                                                    Carried

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00023

That the Open and Public Excluded minutes of the Council meeting held on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 be confirmed.

Mayor/Councillor MacDonald                                                                                  Carried

Report from Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board - 12 February 2026

7.   Cashmere - Penruddock Roundabout

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00024

Community Board Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Cashmere - Penruddock Roundabout 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 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 Cashmere Road, commencing at a point approximately 166 metres east of its intersection with Penruddock Rise and extending in a westerly direction for 126 metres, as detailed on Attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda.

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 Penruddock Rise, commencing at a point approximately 21 metres south of its intersection with Cashmere Road and extending in an southerly direction for a distance of 10 metres, as detailed on Attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda.

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 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 Penruddock Rise, commencing at a point approximately 33 metres south of its intersection with Cashmere Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 10 metres, as detailed on Attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda.

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 Cashmere Road, commencing at a point approximately 31 metres west of its intersection with Brookford Place and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 74 metres, as detailed on Attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda.

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 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 Cashmere Road, commencing at a point approximately 31 metres west of the prolongation of the western kerb line of its intersection with Brookford Place and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 76 metres, as detailed on Attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda.

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 Cashmere Road, commencing at a point approximately 39 metres east of the prolongation of the eastern kerb line of Penruddock Rise and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 127 metres, as detailed on Attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda.

Councillor Scandrett/Mayor                                                                                     Carried

8.   Hagley Avenue - Clearway

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00025

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Hagley Avenue - Clearway Report.

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

3.        Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the existing no stopping restrictions on the northern side of Hagley Avenue, commencing at a point 82 metres northwest of its intersection with St Asaph Street and extending in a north-westerly direction for 102 meters be revoked.

4.        Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 and Section 1.6 of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004, the stopping of vehicles is to be prohibited only during the clearway hours on the northern side of Hagley Avenue, commencing at a point 82 metres northwest of its intersection with St Asaph Street and extending in a north-westerly direction for 102 meters. The clearway is to apply between 07:30 AM – 07:30 PM, seven days a week, as detailed in Plan TG146302, dated 17/01/2025, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

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

Mayor/Councillor Keown                                                                                                   Carried

9.   Pihipihi Lane: Name Correction

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00026

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Pihipihi Lane: Name Correction 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 the Central City Parking Restrictions Committee’s resolution of 22 August 2025 (CCPRC/2025/00012) regarding the stopping of vehicles on “Pipihihi” Lane, due to the incorrect spelling of the lane name.

4.        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 Recommendation 5 below.

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 Pihipihi Lane, as detailed on Attachment A, plan TG151615, Issue 3, dated 19/11/2025, subject to the following exceptions and conditions:

a.        Goods Service Vehicles, for the purposes of loading /unloading activities relating to properties within, or requiring access from, Pihipihi Lane only.

b.        Street cleaning & rubbish collection vehicles operated by the Christchurch City Council or its nominated contractor.

c.        Trade and other vehicles (including those operated by service authorities) of any class of vehicle, if authorised to do so by the council officer who holds the position of Head of Transport at that time.

d.        Emergency vehicles

e.        Any vehicle or specified class of vehicle that has entered Pihipihi Lane under the above provisions must not be parked for longer than is necessary for its driver to carry out their business or for the period of any emergency.

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

Mayor/Councillor Coker                                                                                                        Carried

10. Bus stop upgrades on Gloucester and St Asaph Streets

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00027

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Bus stop upgrades on Gloucester and St Asaph Streets 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 6 below.

Bus stop 14271 – 78 St Asaph Street (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 south side of St Asaph Street commencing at a point 37 metres west of its intersection with Montreal Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.

Bus stop 30688 – 203 Gloucester Street (Attachment A)

5.        Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a.        Approves that a bus stop on the northern side of Gloucester Street commencing at a point 127 metres east of its intersection with Manchester Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres be revoked.

b.        Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the north side of Gloucester Street commencing at a point 108 metres east of its intersection with Manchester Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 4 metres.

c.        Approves that a Bus Stop be installed, on the northern side of Gloucester Street commencing at a point 118 metres east of its intersection with Manchester Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres.

d.        Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the north side of Gloucester Street commencing at a point 132 metres east of its intersection with Manchester Street and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 5 metres.

6.        Approves that a bus stop sign, a seat, and directional and warning tactile pavers be installed at bus stop 30688 outside 203 Gloucester Street, as shown on Attachment A.

7.        Approves that these resolutions, described in clauses 4 to 6 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).

Councillor Harrison-Hunt/Councillor Cartwright                                 Carried

11. Cathedral Square Roading Network- Worcester Boulevard from Oxford Terrace to Cathedral Square (Area 9B)

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00028

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Cathedral Square Roading Network- Worcester Street from Oxford Terrace to Cathedral Square (Area 9B) 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.        Makes the following resolutions required for the implementation of the project, including any traffic controls and /or parking/ stopping restrictions, relying on its powers under the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 and Part 21 of the Local Government Act 1974.

4.        Revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to kerb lines, traffic calming devices, traffic controls, parking, and stopping restrictions made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic calming, parking and stopping restrictions described in recommendations 5 – 11 below.

5.        Approves all kerb alignments, road surface treatments, signage and road markings on Worcester Boulevard, commencing at its intersection with Oxford Terrace and extending in an easterly direction to its intersection with Cathedral Square as detailed on plan RD4011S7, dated 16/01/2026, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

6.        Approves all kerb alignments, road surface treatments, signage and road markings on Oxford Terrace, commencing at its intersection with Club Lane and extending in a southerly direction to its intersection with Worcester Boulevard as detailed on plan RD4011S7, dated 16/01/2026, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

No stopping

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 all times:

a.        On the east side of Oxford Terrace commencing at a point six metres south of its intersection with Club Lane and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 34 metres, as detailed on plan RD4011S7, dated 16/01/2026, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

b.        On the west side of Oxford Terrace commencing at a point four metres north of its intersection with Club Lane and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 59 metres, as detailed on plan RD4011S7, dated 16/01/2026, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

c.        On the north side of Worcester Boulevard commencing at a point 10 metres east of its intersection with Oxford Terrace and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 40 metres as detailed on plan RD4011S7, dated 16/01/2026, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

d.        On the north side of Worcester Boulevard commencing at a point 65 metres east of its intersection with Oxford Terrace and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 19 metres as detailed on plan RD4011S7, dated 16/01/2026, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

e.        On the north side of Worcester Boulevard commencing at a point 93 metres east of its intersection with Oxford Terrace and extending in an easterly direction to its intersection with Cathedral Square as detailed on plan RD4011S7, dated 16/01/2026, and attached to this report as Attachment A.

Parking restrictions

8.        Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, a Loading Zone  be installed, on the north side of Worcester Boulevard commencing at a point 50 metres east of its intersection with Oxford Terrace and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres, as detailed on plan RD4011S7, dated 16/01/2026 and attached to this report as Attachment A. This Loading Zone is to be restricted to the use of Goods Vehicles only for a maximum loading period of five minutes. This restriction is to apply 6:00am to 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

9.        Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, a small passenger service vehicles stand be installed on the north side of Worcester Boulevard commencing at a point 50 metres east of its intersection with Oxford Terrace and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 15 metres, as detailed on plan RD4011S7, dated 16/01/2026 and attached to this report as Attachment A.  This restriction is to apply 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (the following day), Monday to Sunday.

10.      Approves that, in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, a mobility parking space be reserved for vehicles with an approved disabled person’s parking permit, prominently displayed in the vehicle to a maximum period of 120 minutes, on the north side of Worcester Boulevard commencing at a point 84 metres east of its intersection with Oxford Terrace and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of nine metres as detailed on plan RD4011S7, dated 16/01/2026, and attached to this report as Attachment A. This restriction is to apply at all times.

General approval

11.      Approve that these resolutions 4 – 11, take effect when parking signage and/or road marking that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Councillor MacDonald/Deputy Mayor                                                          Carried

12. Walking Access Act 2008 - Request to be a Controlling Authority

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00029

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Walking Access Act 2008 - Request to be a Controlling Authority 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 request made by the relevant community groups that Council become a Controlling Authority of the two (unnamed) Walkways, to be established pursuant to the Act.

Councillor Peters/Mayor                                                                                                     Carried

13. Environmental Partnership Fund - Correction to report

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00030

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Environmental Partnership Fund - Correction to 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.        Alters the 4 February 2026 Council decision (CNCL/2026/00015) only in relation to the Environmental Partnership Fund allocation to the Friends of Coronation Reserve and Witch-Hazel McAlister, as follows (underlining being the addition):

4. Approves the recommended allocations from the 2025/26 Environmental Partnership Fund amounting to $443,033 as detailed below:

Councillor Harrison-Hunt/Councillor Scandrett                                                                                                  Carried

14. 2025/2026 Biodiversity Fund Allocation

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00031

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the 2025/2026 Biodiversity Fund Allocation Report.

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

3.        Approves a grant of $20,000 from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust towards Pig's Ear weed control - Le Bons Bay Conservation Trust covenant.

4.        Approves a grant of $20,000 from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust towards Weed control Kōwhai Bush and Te Ara Pātiki covenants.

5.        Approves the application of a grant totalling $74,988 from the 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to the Christchurch City Council regional parks operations budget, to fund the delivery of specialist services for the control of Pigs Ear and Mt Evans Spur Valerian in areas requiring contracted abseiling techniques, across the next three years.

6.        Approves a grant of $51,745 from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to The Summit Road Society towards Ōhinetahi and Linda Woods Reserves Biodiversity Project.

7.        Approves a grant of $15,000 from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Conservation Volunteers New Zealand towards Whaka Ora Pest Project.

8.        Approves a grant of $4,000 from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Little River Campground towards Manaia Native Habitat Significant Ecological Site.

9.        Approves a grant of $60,000 from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Marie Neal towards Kaituna Community Weeding.

10.      Approves a grant of $8,475 from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Orton Bradley Park Board towards Sea frontage and fish passage restoration for possum traps only.

11.      Approves a grant of $25,272 from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Pikiraki Limited towards Owhetoro Forest Restoration.

12.      Approves a grant of $68,812 from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Styx Living Laboratory Trust towards Pūharakekenui | Styx River Restoration at 188 Radcliffe Road.

a.        Notes the total amount to be paid in 2025/26 to be spent over two years with progress reporting to be provided in January 2027 and January 2028.

13.      Approves a grant of $43,080 from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc towards Hokinga Rāpaki Native Reserve 875.

14.      Declines a grant from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Living Springs Trust for Living Springs Weed control.

15.      Declines a grant from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Macbeth and Dann Farm Partnership for Macbeth and Dann Waterway and Wetland Restoration Project.

16.      Declines a grant from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Reagan Knapp for Opara Riverside Biodiversity Enhancement.

17.      Declines a grant from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Reagan Knapp for Opara Riverside Biodiversity Enhancement - site 2.

18.      Declines a grant from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway Canterbury Trust for Whakaora Hoon Hay Valley Project.

19.      Declines a grant from its 2025/26 Biodiversity Fund to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Inc for Whakamahere a Ngāti Wheke.

Councillor Cotter/Mayor                                                                                                      Carried

Councillor Coker declared an interest in Recommendation 6 in relation to the Summit Road Society application.

15. 2025/26 Capital Endowment Fund - March 2026

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00032

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receive the information in the 2025/26 Capital Endowment Fund - March 2026 Report.

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

3.        Approves a grant of $75,000 from its 2025/26 Capital Endowment Fund to the Governors Bay Jetty Restoration Trust towards the relocation of the yacht club building to Governors Bay, conditional on the applicant demonstrating they have sufficient resources to complete the project and the production of a robust project plan demonstrating how the project will be delivered before funds are drawdown.

Councillor Fields/Mayor                                                                                                       Carried

16. Discretionary Response Fund March 2026

Council Comment

1.              The Officer Recommendations were Moved by Councillor Scandrett and Seconded by Councillor Barber (the Motion).

2.              A Foreshadowed Motion was Moved by Councillor Moore and Seconded by Councillor Johanson to grant $35,000 from its 2025/26 Citywide Discretionary Response Fund to RDU 98.5FM towards RDU50 - Anniversary Events Programme.

3.              With the agreement of the Mover and Seconder, the Motion was amended to grant $35,000 to RDU 98.5FM.

4.              When put to the vote, the Motion was declared carried.

Officer Recommendations

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Discretionary Response Fund March 2026 Report.

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

3.        Approves a grant of $20,000 from its 2025/26 Citywide Discretionary Response Fund to RDU 98.5FM towards RDU50 - Anniversary Events Programme.

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00033

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Discretionary Response Fund March 2026 Report.

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

3.        Approves a grant of $35,000 from its 2025/26 Citywide Discretionary Response Fund to RDU 98.5FM towards RDU50 - Anniversary Events Programme.

Councillor Scandrett/Councillor Barber                                                     Carried

18. Three Waters Quarterly Activities Update (October - December 2025)

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00034

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in the Three Waters Quarterly Activities Update (October - December 2025) Report.

Councillor Barber/Councillor Scandrett                                                     Carried

20. Notice of Motion - Request for staff advice regarding protest free areas

Council Decision

Councillor Notice of Motion:

That the Council:

1.        Requests staff to investigate and report back to the Council with advice on establishing protest-free zones at sensitive sites in Christchurch, including the Bridge of Remembrance, the Earthquake Memorial, places of worship and cemeteries.

Councillor Keown/Councillor Cartwright                                                          Lost

19. Mayor's Monthly Report

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00035

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

1.        Receives the information in this report.

Mayor/Councillor Keown                                                                                                   Carried

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

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00036

That at 12.39 pm the resolution to exclude the public set out on pages 239 to 240 of the agenda be adopted.

Mayor/Deputy Mayor                                                                                                                                                                    Carried