Minutes of Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board

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.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00032

That the apology from James Gough for absence be accepted.

Bridget Williams/Nicola McCormick Carried

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

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00033

That the minutes of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board meeting held on Monday, 7 July 2025 be confirmed.

Jason Middlemiss/Aaron Keown Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

There were no public forum presentations at this meeting.

5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

5.1

Bishopdale Tennis Club

Gareth Robb and Paul Morris spoke on behalf of the Bishopdale Tennis Club regarding item 7 – Bishopdale Tennis Club Padel Court Application.

Attachments

a Presentation - Community Benefits of Padel ⇨

6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

7. Bishopdale Tennis Club Padel Court Application

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00034

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Bishopdale Tennis Club Padel Court Application Report.

2. Approve the construction of a new padel Court, including the relocation of an existing coaching shed and storage shed to accommodate the new court as shown in the plan in Attachment A, Drawing A1.03.

3. Approve the removal and replacement of four trees as shown in the plan in Attachment A, Drawing A1.02 and A1.03.

4. Approve variation to the permitted use in the existing lease to include padel.

5. Notes that approval is subject to the Bishopdale Tennis Club meeting all regulatory requirements including the Building Act 1991 and the Resource Management Act 1991.

6. Notes that the decisions in this report are of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy 2019. The level of significance was determined by the small number of neighbouring properties affected and the minimal cost to the Council.

7. Requests that the Manager Property Consultancy do all things necessary and make any decisions at his sole discretion that are consistent with the intent of this report to implement the resolutions above including completing negotiations for, and administer, the terms and conditions of the variation.

Aaron Keown/David Cartwright Carried

Sam MacDonald left the meeting at 4:47 pm.

8. 23 Holmwood Rd - Road Stopping Application

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00035

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the 23 Holmwood Rd - Road Stopping Application 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 the proposed Road Stopping details have been assessed and approved by Transport staff.

4. Resolve pursuant to Sections 116(1), of the Public Works Act 1981 to stop and sell to the adjoining owners, Annabel and Glen Crozier, that parcel of land shown as Section 1 in Attachment A to this report containing 49m2, at market value, and to amalgamate that parcel of land with the owner’s adjoining land contained in Record of Title 1078200.

5. Authorises the Manager Property Consultancy under delegated authority to undertake all actions, negotiations and to conclude the agreements necessary to facilitate the above on terms and conditions acceptable to him at his sole discretion, and in doing so make any decisions necessary to give effect to this.

Aaron Keown/Nicola McCormick Carried

Sam MacDonald returned to the meeting at 4:50 pm during consideration of item 9.

9. Halifax Reserve play space renewal and Urban Forest plan

Community Board Comment

1. The Community Board deferred making a decision on this item to allow more time to consider alternative play equipment options.

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00036

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Halifax Reserve play space renewal and Urban Forest plan Report.

2. Notes that the decisions in this report are of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy 2019. The level of significance was determined by the low number of people affected and the low level of impact on Council’s functions.

3. Leaves the report to lie on the table and requests staff to work with the Board on alternative play equipment options, with the report to come back for decision to the September Board meeting.

Jason Middlemiss/Sam MacDonald Carried

10. Hyde Park play space renewal- design approval

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00037

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Hyde Park play space renewal- design 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. The level of significance was determined by the low level of impact on local residents and the like-for-like nature of the project.

3. Approves the Hyde Park play space renewal plan set out in attachment A to the report in the agenda.

Nicola McCormick/Sam MacDonald Carried

11. Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund Applications for Consideration

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00038

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund Applications for Consideration Report.

2. Notes that the decisions in this report are assessed at low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Approves the 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund grants outlined in the following schedule:

4. Approves the transfer of $112,854 to the 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund.

Jason Middlemiss/Aaron Keown Carried

12. 2025/26 Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Discretionary Response Fund - Board Projects

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00039

Part C

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the 2025/26 Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Discretionary Response Fund - Board Projects 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. Allocates $12,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to establish the 2025/26 Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Youth Development Fund.

4. Allocates $8,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards the delivery of Celebrate Bishopdale 2025.

5. Allocates $3,500 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards Summer with your Neighbours 2025/26.

6. Allocates $6,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards Youth Activities and Events.

7. Allocates $2,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards Community Liaison and Events.

8. Allocates $2,500 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards hosting a Youth Achievement Event.

9. Allocates $3,750 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards the Garden Pride Awards 2026.

Bridget Williams/David Cartwright Carried

13. Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund Applications - St Mark's Presbyterian Church and St Christopher's Anglican Church
	Community Board Comment 1. The Community Board decided to grant $2,000 towards the security cameras at St Christopher’s Church, an increase of $500 from the officer recommendation.
	Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund Applications - St Mark's Presbyterian Church and St Christopher's Anglican Church Report. 2. Notes that the decisions in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Approves a grant of $4,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to St Mark's Presbyterian Church towards new chairs and a handrail. 4. Approves a grant of $1,500 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to St Christopher's Anglican Church towards security cameras.
	Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00040 Part C That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund Applications - St Mark's Presbyterian Church and St Christopher's Anglican Church Report. 2. Notes that the decisions in this report are assessed as low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 3. Approves a grant of $4,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to St Mark's Presbyterian Church towards new chairs and a handrail. 4. Approves a grant of $2,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to St Christopher's Anglican Church towards security cameras. Sam MacDonald/Nicola McCormick Carried

14. Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board Area Report - August 2025

Community Board Resolved FWHB/2025/00041

Part B

That the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board Area Report - August 2025.

Jason Middlemiss/David Cartwright Carried

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

Part B

Members exchanged information on matters of interest to the Board.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Meeting concluded at 5.14pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 8^TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025.

Jason Middlemiss

Chairperson