Minutes of Council - Wednesday, 6 May 2026

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.

Deputy Mayor Henstock assumed the Chair.

Councillors Coker, Johanson and Keown joined the meeting at 9.31 am.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00057

That the apology from the Mayor for lateness and potential early departure be accepted.

Councillor MacDonald/Councillor Keown Carried

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

There were no declarations of interest recorded.

Councillor MacDonald left the meeting at 9.43 am and returned at 9.54 am during consideration of Item 10.

10. Monthly Report from the Community Boards - April 2026
	Nicola McCormick, Deputy Chairperson, and Maryanne Lomax, Manager Community Governance, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board area report. Marie Pollisco, Chairperson, and Bailey Peterson, Manager Community Governance, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board area report. Jackie Simons, Deputy Chairperson, and Chris Turner-Bullock, Manager Community Governance, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board area report. Lyn Leslie, Chairperson, and Penelope Goldstone, Manager Community Governance, joined the meeting for presentation of the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board area report. Keir Leslie, Chairperson, and Sophie Bond, Deputy Chairperson, joined the meeting for presentation of the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board area report.
	Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00058 Officer Recommendation accepted without change That the Council: 1. Receives the information in the Monthly Report from the Community Boards - April 2026 Report. Councillor McLellan/Councillor Scandrett Carried
	Attachments a Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ b Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ c Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ d Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨ e Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board - Presentation to Council ⇨

3. Public Participation Te Huinga Tūmatanui

3.1 Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

3.1.1

Douglas Williamson

Douglas Williamson spoke regarding a proposal to alleviate problems at the wastewater treatment plant.

The Mayor joined the meeting at 10.14 am and assumed the Chair.

Deputy Mayor Henstock left the meeting at 10.15 am and returned at 10.18 am during consideration of Item 3.1.2.

3.1.2

RiseLink Foundation Charitable Trust

Hassan Hassan and Mohamed Hassan spoke on behalf of RiseLink Foundation Charitable Trust to introduce the Foundation and share its kaupapa and the work it does to support young people and families from refugee, migrant, and ethnic communities in Christchurch.

Attachments

a RiseLink Foundation Charitable Trust - Presentation to Council ⇨

3.2 Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

3.2.1

Kay Stieller and Peter Dellaca

Kay Stieller and Peter Dellaca spoke regarding Item 14 - Christchurch Kart Club Relocation.

3.2.2

KartSport Canterbury

Shayne McLaren and Matthew Hamilton spoke on behalf of KartSport Canterbury regarding Item 14 - Christchurch Kart Club Relocation.

Attachments

a KartSport Canterbury - Presentation to Council ⇨

3.2.3 Stephen Wood

Stephen Wood spoke regarding Item 15 – Traffic calming on collector and arterial roads.

Attachments

a Stephen Wood - Presentation to Council ⇨

Councillor McLellan left the meeting at 10.38 am and returned at 10.41 am during consideration of Item 3.2.4.

Councillor Barber left the meeting at 10.40 am and returned at 10.42 am during consideration of Item 3.2.4.

3.2.4 Helen Broughton

Helen Broughton spoke regarding Item 14 – Christchurch Kart Club Relocation.

Attachments

a Helen Broughton - Presentation to Council ⇨

Councillor McLellan left the meeting at 10.45 am during consideration of Item 4.1.

4. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

4.1

Emily Mie presented a petition regarding the installation of traffic lights at the corner of Blenheim Road and Middleton Road.

We, the undersigned residents and concerned members of the community, urgently request the installation of traffic lights at corner of Blenheim Rd and Middleton Rd.

This intersection is located very close to a school, where many students, including young children, must cross the road daily. The road is a major and busy route connect the north and south, with heavy traffic and fast-moving vehicles.

There have been multiple near-miss incidents, and the current situation poses a serious risk to public safety. We are deeply concerned that without immediate action, it is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs.

While we understand that installing traffic lights requires financial investment, we strongly believe that human life is priceless. Money can be recovered, but lives cannot.

We respectfully urge the authorities to prioritise this matter and take immediate action to improve safety at this location.

Attachments

a Emily Mie - Petition to Council ⇨

Councillor McLellan returned to the meeting at 10.49 am during consideration of Items 5, 24, 6, 7, 25, 8, 9 and 26.

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

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00059

That the Council confirms the Open and Public Excluded (Item 24) Minutes from the meetings held on 1 April 2026 and 22 April 2026.

Councillor Peters/Councillor Scandrett Carried

6. Council - Annual Plan Minutes - 31 March 2026

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00060

That the Council confirms the Minutes from the Council - Annual Plan meeting held 31 March 2026.

Councillor Peters/Councillor Scandrett Carried

7. Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee Minutes - 20 March 2026

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00061

That the Council receives the Open and Public Excluded (Item 25) Minutes from the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee meeting held 20 March 2026.

Councillor Peters/Councillor Scandrett Carried

8. Canterbury Waste Joint Committee Minutes - 10 April 2026

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00062

That the Council receives the Minutes from the Canterbury Waste Joint Committee meeting held 10 April 2026.

Councillor Peters/Councillor Scandrett Carried

9. Canterbury Regional Landfill Joint Committee Minutes - 10 April 2026

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00063

That the Council receives the Open and Public Excluded (Item 26) Minutes from the Canterbury Regional Landfill Joint Committee meeting held 10 April 2026.

Councillor Peters/Councillor Scandrett Carried

Report from Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board - 16 April 2026

11. Land disposal - NZTA SH76 Brougham St Corridor Improvements

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00064

Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Recommendations to Council accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Land disposal - NZTA SH76 Brougham St Corridor Improvements 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. Dispose of the parcels of land described below (subject to survey) and identified on the agenda report in Attachment A to the Minister for Land Information for roading purposes as transfers of existing public works under Section 50 of the Public Works Act 1981.

a. Part Lot 1 Deposited Plan 44707, held in title CB31B/145, shown hatched black on “Land Requirement Plan Area A” on the agenda report in Attachment A, located at 45 Somerset Cres;

b. Part Lot 1 Deposited Plan 37130, held in title CB16F/906, shown hatched black on “Land Requirement Plan Area B” on the agenda report in Attachment A, located south of 32 Antigua St, and

c. Part RS 17, held in title CB 9A/1278 (cancelled) shown hatched black and circled red on Land Requirement Plan Area C on the agenda report in Attachment A, located at 147 Brougham St, Christchurch.

4. Delegate authority to the Property Consultancy Manager to do all things necessary at his sole discretion to give effect to this resolution and transactions.

Mayor/Councillor Coker Carried

Report from Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board - 16 April 2026

12. Sumner Tennis Club Proposed Lease: Post Consultation Report

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00065

Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Recommendations to Council accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Sumner Tennis Club Proposed Lease: Post-Consultation 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 public consultation was carried out in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002 as authorised by the Community Board's resolution of 11 May 2023.

4. Approve a lease of up to 35 years less one day to Sumner Tennis and Squash Club Incorporated over the land at 8–14 Heberden Avenue and 140 Nayland Street, as shown on the agenda report in Attachment B, with the annual rental set in accordance with the Council's Sports Lease Charges Policy, and subject to the following conditions:

a. The permitted use is restricted to tennis courts and associated activity only, unless approved by the Council;

b. Hours of operation to be determined through the Resource Consent process, with the Club required to implement access controls to enforce approved hours;

c. Low-noise court surfaces and sound-dampening curtains on court fencing to be installed;

d. That within consented hours of use, and when not in active use for club activity, the courts remain accessible without costs to members of the public;

e. Cycle parking to be provided on site;

f. The Club to maintain the berm on the leased frontages;

g. Planting on boundaries adjacent to residential properties to be maintained at a maximum height of 2 metres, to be confirmed through the Resource Consent process;

h. That the courts be moved as close as safely as possible to the cliff end of the park to reduce impact on neighbours. Requests the Manager Property Consultancy take all steps necessary to give effect to the above resolutions, including completing negotiations and finalising and administering the lease documentation, and making any minor amendments required to give effect to these resolutions.

5. Requests the Manager Property Consultancy take all steps necessary to give effect to the above resolutions, including completing negotiations and finalising and administering the lease documentation, and making any minor amendments required to give effect to these resolutions.

Councillor Herz Jardine/Councillor Scandrett Carried

Report from Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - 7 April 2026

13. Brighton Mall Upgrade

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00066

Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Recommendations to Council accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Declares that pursuant to Section 336 (8) of the Local Government Act 1974, the 16 February 1981 Special Order of Council and subsequent amendments of conditions to that Special Order, that created the Pedestrian Mall (known as Brighton Mall) on Brighton Mall, from its intersection with Marine Parade to its intersection with the Brighton Mall slow road (between 2 Brighton Mall and 56 Brighton Mall), be revoked.

2. Approves that, in accordance with Clause 20 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that Brighton Mall commencing at a point approximately 65 metres north of its intersection with Beresford Street, and extending in a easterly direction to its intersection with Marine Parade, be declared a Shared Zone as detailed on plan TP366001, dated 10/03/2026 and attached to the agenda report as Attachment A.

3. Approves, pursuant to Clause 20 (2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the use of vehicles is restricted at any time on Brighton Mall (between 2 Brighton Mall and 56 Brighton Mall). This restriction does not apply to the following:

a. Cycles at any time.

b. Emergency vehicles at any time.

c. Street cleaning vehicles, rubbish collection vehicles and street maintenance vehicles operated by the Christchurch City Council or its nominated contractor, at any time.

d. Goods vehicles, for the purposes of deliveries for a maximum period of 10 minutes between the hours of 5:00am and 11:00am, on any day.

4. Approves, in accordance with Clause 16 (1) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that Brighton Mall, commencing at a point approximately 65 metres north of its intersection with Beresford Street, and extending in an easterly direction to its intersection with Marine Parade, be a one-way street, where vehicles must travel in an easterly direction only. This restriction does not apply to cyclists or emergency vehicles requiring access in an emergency situation.

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

5. In relation to the speed limit on Brighton Mall commencing at a point 65 metres north of its intersection with Beresford Street and extending in an easterly direction to Marine Parade

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

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

Councillor Barber/Councillor Coker Carried

14. Christchurch Kart Club Relocation

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00067

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Christchurch Kart Club Relocation Report.

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

3. Approves continued investigation of the feasibility of relocating the Christchurch Kart Club from Carrs Reserve to a private property identified in the Public Excluded Attachments of the 20 November 2024 report.

4. Notes that staff will report back on the outcome of these investigations before seeking a final decision on whether to proceed with the relocation of the Christchurch Kart Club,

5. Notes the public excluded information in Attachments A to D of this report will be reviewed for release at the conclusion of investigation work and negotiations with the private property owner.

Councillor MacDonald/Councillor Peters Carried

For	14	Councillor Barber, Councillor Cartwright, Councillor Coker, Councillor Cotter, Councillor Fields, Councillor Harrison-Hunt, Councillor Herz Jardine, Councillor Keown, Councillor MacDonald, Councillor McLellan, Councillor Peters, Councillor Scandrett, Deputy Mayor Henstock, Mayor Mauger
Against	3	Councillor Donovan, Councillor Johanson, Councillor Moore
Abstain	0
TOTAL	17

The meeting adjourned at 11.22 am and reconvened at 11.43 am. Deputy Mayor Henstock was not present at this time.

Deputy Mayor Henstock returned to the meeting at 11.44 am during consideration of Item 15.

15. Traffic calming on collector and arterial roads

Council Comment

1. Council Officers Stephen Wright and Gemma Dioni joined the table and spoke to a presentation.

2. The Mayor Moved, and Councillor Scandrett Seconded, a Motion which included the following alterations and addition to the Officer Recommendations:

a. Resolution 3 - To provide a single recommendation for consistency and clarity regarding the approach to the use of vertical traffic calming.
Secretarial Note: The original Motion included two additions to provide clarity to the approach, one of which was removed from the Motion during the meeting.

b. Resolution 6 – Requesting for staff to report back with options for a clear, efficient and consistent decision-making process for all vertical traffic calming measures on arterial and collector roads.

3. Councillor Fields Moved, Seconded by Councillor Coker, a Foreshadowed Motion for option two of the officer report, which was to continue with the current practice without formal direction of consistent application principles.

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

Officer Recommendations

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Traffic calming on collector and arterial roads Report.

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

3. Directs that, except at high-risk intersections and defined formal priority controlled pedestrian crossings, vertical traffic calming is not permitted on major arterial roads. Alternative Safe System and speed management interventions must be assessed and demonstrated to be insufficient prior to any proposal for raised devices.

4. Directs that vertical traffic calming on minor arterial roads is to be used in targeted locations only, including:

a. Intersections that have an assessed safety risk, where alternative safety improvement tools are not deemed viable in addressing the crash risk.

b. Central City within the Four Avenues, key activity centres, where there are high numbers of people walking, cycling, scooting.

c. Formal priority controlled pedestrian crossings, outside marae, educational facilities and major transport hubs.

5. Directs that vertical traffic calming is not to be implemented as a corridor-wide treatment on minor arterial roads, and that alternative Safe System and speed management interventions must be assessed and demonstrated to be insufficient before any raised devices are proposed.

6. Directs that vertical traffic calming on collector roads is to be used in targeted locations only, including:

a. Intersections that have an assessed safety risk, to address the crash risk.

b. Central City within the Four Avenues, key activity centres, where there are high numbers of people walking, cycling, scooting.

c. Formal priority controlled pedestrian crossings, outside marae, educational facilities and major transport hubs.

7. Notes that, where referred to in Recommendations 3 to 6 above regarding the use of vertical traffic calming:

a. intersections include traffic signal-controlled intersections including any slip lanes, roundabouts, priority intersections (give-way and stop).

b. local and neighbourhood streets are excluded.

8. Notes that where a significant risk is identified through a Post Construction Stage Safety Audit, the implementation of intervention(s) recommended to mitigate that risk is not constrained by Recommendations 3 to 6 above.

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00068

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Traffic calming on collector and arterial roads Report.

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

3. Directs that, except at high-risk intersections and defined formal priority controlled pedestrian crossings, vertical traffic calming is not permitted on all arterial and collector roads. Alternative Safe System and speed management interventions must be assessed and demonstrated to be insufficient prior to any proposal for raised devices.

4. Notes that, where referred to in Recommendation 3 above regarding the use of vertical traffic calming:

a. intersections include traffic signal-controlled intersections including any slip lanes, roundabouts, priority intersections (give-way and stop).

b. local and neighbourhood streets are excluded.

5. Notes that where a significant risk is identified through a Post Construction Stage Safety Audit, the implementation of intervention(s) recommended to mitigate that risk is not constrained by Recommendation 3 above.

6. Requests that staff report back, by 30 August 2026, with options for a clear, efficient and consistent decision-making process for all vertical traffic calming measures on arterial and collector roads.

Mayor/Councillor Scandrett Carried

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

Attachments

a Traffic calming on collector and arterial roads - Staff Presentation to Council ⇨

21. Notice of Motion - Ground-based solar generation

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00069

The Mayor’s Notice of Motion accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Requests staff to undertake a city-wide assessment of Council-owned land that may be suitable for medium-term (25–30 years) or long-term (greater than 30 years) lease for ground-based solar generation, including solar farms and other non-roof-mounted solar arrays.

2. Requests staff to report back to the Council on feasible options, opportunities, and considerations arising from the assessment of Council owned land for ground based solar electricity generation, for potential inclusion and consideration as part of the 2027–2037 Long Term Plan.

Mayor/Councillor McLellan Carried

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

22. Mayor's Monthly Report

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00070

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

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

Mayor/Councillor Keown Carried

16. Application to Capital Endowment Fund 2025/26 - Te Tahi Youth

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00071

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Application to Capital Endowment Fund 2025/26 - Te Tahi Youth 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 $200,000 from the 2025/26 Capital Endowment Fund to the Te Tahi Youth Board towards the fit-out of their new primary delivery site, 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 Harrison-Hunt/Councillor Donovan Carried

17. Environmental Partnership Fund - Correction to report

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00072

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Environmental Partnership Fund allocation - 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. Alters the 4 February 2026 Council decision (CNCL/2026/00015) only in relation to the allocation towards Predator Free NB/Coastal Kaitiaki to reflect the grant of $10,000 from the 2025/26 Environmental Partnership Fund, 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:

*Organisation*	*Project Name*	*Amount Recommended*
The Gift Collective as the fund holder on behalf of Predator Free NB/Coastal Kaitiaki	Predator Free NB/Coastal Kaitiaki	$10,000

Councillor Cotter/Councillor Coker Carried

18. Toi Ōtautahi 2026-2036

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00073

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Toi Ōtautahi 2026-2036 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 adoption of the Toi Ōtautahi 2026-2036 strategy.

Councillor Moore/Councillor Fields Carried

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

Councillor Moore left the meeting at 12.51 pm and returned at 12.53 pm during consideration of Item 19.

19. 2025 Triennial Elections

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00074

Officer Recommendation accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the 2025 Triennial Elections Report.

Councillor Peters/Councillor MacDonald Carried

20. Notification of Revocation of Part of previous Council decision

Council Resolved CNCL/2026/00075

Officer Recommendations accepted without change

That the Council:

1. Receives the information in the Notification of Revocation of Part of previous Council decision Report.

2. Confirms the following decision made by the Finance and Performance Committee on 22 April 2026 in relation to the Duvauchelle Wastewater Treatment Plant (FPCO/2026/00001):

Revokes the following resolutions 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 in the 2022 decision CNCL/2022/00114 to upgrade the Duvauchelle WWTP and irrigate that treated wastewater to land that is part of the Duvauchelle Recreational Reserve.

2. Approves the adoption of Option 1: spray and drip irrigate treated wastewater to the Akaroa Golf Course.

3. Requests Officers incorporate provision for future non-potable reuse.

5.Makes provision in the Long Term Plan for increased operational costs for the Akaroa Golf Club associated with the needs of the scheme.

6.Requests that Officers work closely with the Ōnuku Rūnanga, Akaroa Golf Club, Duvauchelle Primary School and Banks Peninsula Early Learning Incorporated and Trust during the design development and resource consent process.

7.Requests as a minimum that the resource consent application is limited notified to affected parties.

Mayor/Councillor Barber Carried

Karakia Whakamutunga

Meeting concluded at 12.57 pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 3^RD DAY OF JUNE 2026

Mayor Phil Mauger

Chairperson