Minutes of Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

15 June 2023

Part A Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B Reports for Information

Part C Decisions Under Delegation

Karakia Tīmatanga: Led by Tyla Harrison-Hunt.

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00030

That the apologies received from Mark Peters and Gamal Fouda for lateness be accepted.

Helen Broughton/Marie Pollisco Carried

Andrei Moore joined the meeting via audio/visual link at 4.33pm.

Mark Peters joined the meeting at 4.35pm.

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

Marie Pollisco declared an interest in Item 11 - Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Representation on the Airport Noise Liaison Committee and took no part in the Board’s discussion or voting on this item.

Sarah Brunton declared an interest in part of Item 12 - 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund grant to Hornby Community Care Trust and took no part in the Board’s discussion or voting on this item.

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

Part C

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00031

That the minutes of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 11 May 2023 be confirmed.

Henk Buunk/Sarah Brunton Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Youth Development Fund Report Back – Hip Hop International New Zealand Dance Championships

Charli Wilson and Sydney Guo, Youth Development Fund recipients, spoke to the Board regarding their experience at the Hip Hop International New Zealand Dance Championships in Auckland and showed a video of their dance group’s performance.

Ms Wilson and Ms Guo expressed their appreciation of the grant made by the Board towards the trip.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Charli Wilson and Sydney Guo for their presentation.

4.2

Halswell mataī installation and Creamery Ponds signage

David Hawke, Secretary of the Halswell Residents’ Association, spoke on behalf of the Association providing an update on progress towards a Halswell mataī installation at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre.

Mr Hawke also spoke to the Board regarding the Creamery Ponds at Halswell. The Association acknowledged the high ecological values of the area but is concerned that the ponds are contaminated and that residents accessing the area are fishing and allowing dogs to swim in the ponds. Mr Hawke suggested that signage be erected advising that the water is contaminated and requesting dogs be kept on leash. The Association considers that the area should have gates locked at night to secure the area.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Mr Hawke for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Requests staff advice on the status of the Creamery Ponds and the appropriate level of public accessibility to protect the ecological values of the area and public health including any need for advisory signage of contamination and/or the installation of lockable gates.

4.3 Parker Street, Gilberthorpes Road, Waterloo Road and Moffett Street Intersection Residents' Survey

Ross Houliston, Research and Submissions Officer of the Greater Hornby Residents’ Association spoke on behalf of the Association regarding its Parker Street, Gilberthorpes Road, Waterloo Road and Moffett Street Intersection residents’ survey.

Results of the survey indicate only 8.9% of residents are in favour of a change to the intersection to provide left in left out only for Moffett Street and Waterloo Road nor do residents support the status quo continuing with the cycleway as proposed.

The Association suggests delaying the installation of the part of the South Express Cycleway that runs through this intersection until a full set of traffic lights with an associated pedestrian crossing in all directions has been installed at the intersection.

Mr Houliston also advised about local concern at a proposed large scale development on the former Gough Centre site on Amyes Road, Hornby.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Mr Houliston for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Requests urgent staff advice on concerns about the safety of pedestrians in the vicinity of the north side of Waterloo and Gilberthorpes Roads and the options for possible installation of a pedestrian crossing facility.

Attachments

a Presentation - Greater Hornby Residents' Association ⇨

Gamal Fouda joined the meeting at 4.53pm.

5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

There were no deputations by appointment.

6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

6.1

Allan Bean and Heather Gilmore, local residents, presented a petition with 182 signatures containing a request for a seat to be installed in a reserve area in Wigram.

The prayer of the petition states:

This is a Petition to the Christchurch City Council requesting a seat to be put in Chicory Reserve, Wigram.

The presenters advised that the reserve area is close to a retirement village and forms part of the daily walking route for many residents. A bench to sit on would be useful.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Dr Bean and Ms Gilmore for their presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the petition requesting a seat to be put in Chicory Reserve, Wigram and clarified with the presenters that the reserve area referred to in the petition as Chicory Reserve is Platinum Park and Platinum drainage reserve.

2. Refers the request for installation of a bench in Platinum Park to staff for investigation and advice.

Attachments

a Petition - Request for a seat in Platinum Park and Platinum drainage reserve ⇨

7. Correspondence

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00032 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change)

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the correspondence from the Greater Hornby Residents' Association regarding the presentation of the Gilberthorpes Road and Parker Street Intersection assessment.

Mark Peters/Helen Broughton Carried

8. Matatiki: Hornby Centre - Orion Transformer Easement

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00033 (Original Officer recommendations accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Approves the granting of a new easement in favour of Orion New Zealand Limited, to convey electricity over 12.25m2 of Kyle Park being Section 2 SO Plan 542208 of Title 927558.

2. Notes that 1. above will be subject to the consent of the Minister of Conservation as per Section 48 (1) of the Reserves Act 1977. In this regard, endorses the Chief Executive, acting under sub delegation from the Council, to exercise the Minister of Conservation’s consent to the easement, as delegated to the Council from the Minister under the Instrument of Delegation for Territorial Authorities dated 12 June 2013.

3. Delegates authority to the Manager Property Consultancy, to conclude and sign all documentation in relation to 1. above.

Debbie Mora/Mark Peters Carried

9. Conservation Volunteers New Zealand - Lease Extension - Paterson House, Halswell Quarry

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00034 (Original Officer recommendations accepted without change)

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Grants an extension of the lease of Paterson House at Halswell Quarry to Conservation Volunteers New Zealand for a further period of five (5) years having a final expiry of 22 July 2028 being a total lease period of 10 years at an annual rent of $1500 per annum plus Goods and Services Tax.

2. Grants delegated authority to the Manager Property Consultancy to conclude and administer all necessary lease negotiations and documentation.

Debbie Mora/Gamal Fouda Carried

11. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Representation on the Airport Noise Liaison Committee
	Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Nominates two Board members to be appointed to the Airport Noise Liaison Committee.
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00035 Part C That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Nominates Debbie Mora and Mark Peters to be appointed to the Airport Noise Liaison Committee and Sarah Brunton as an alternate. Helen Broughton/Gamal Fouda Carried
	Marie Pollisco declared an interest in this item and took no part in the Board’s discussion or voting.

10. Halswell Junction Road Extension - update
	Board Comment Staff in attendance spoke to the accompanying report.
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00036 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change) Part B That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Receives the presentation regarding construction of the Halswell Junction Road Extension. Tyla Harrison-Hunt/Mark Peters Carried
	Attachments a Presentation - Halswell Junction Road Extension ⇨

12. Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund Applications - Nine Organisations
	Staff Recommendations / Ngā Tūtohu That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves a grant of $9,056 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Hornby Community Care Trust towards consultant fees for the expanded community centre design. 2. Approves a grant of $5,793 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Hornby Community Day Care Trust towards the installation of a Heat Recovery Ventilation System. 3. Approves a grant of $3,500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Hornby Toy Library Inc towards the Running Costs. 4. Approves a grant of $3,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Halswell Playcentre towards Rent. 5. Approves a grant of $3,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Halswell Residents’ Association Incorporated towards the ANZAC Day Commemorations, Administration and Community engagement project. 6. Approves a grant of $1,500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Hornby Good Companions Club towards the Bus Trips Project. 7. Approves a grant of $840 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Hornby Netball Club towards Volunteer recognition. 8. Approves a grant of $3,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Lions Club of Halswell District Inc towards the Carols in the Quarry project. 9. Approves a grant of $1,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to St Marks Retired Fellowship Group towards the monthly outings project. 10. Approves the transfer of $2,000 from the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2022-23 Youth Development Fund.
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00037 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change) Part C That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves a grant of $9,056 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Hornby Community Care Trust towards consultant fees for the expanded community centre design. Mark Peters/Henk Buunk Carried
	Sarah Brunton declared an interest on this matter and took no part in the Board’s discussion or voting.
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00038 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change) That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves a grant of $5,793 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Hornby Day Care Trust towards the installation of a Heat Recovery Ventilation System. Mark Peters/Henk Buunk Carried
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00039 That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves a grant of $4,250 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Hornby Toy Library Inc towards the Running Costs. Mark Peters/Henk Buunk Carried
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00040 That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves a grant of $3,500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Halswell Playcentre towards Rent. The division was declared carried* by 7 votes to 2 votes the voting being as follows:* *For:* Helen Broughton, Sarah Brunton, Henk Buunk, Gamal Fouda, Tyla Harrison-Hunt, Andrei Moore and Mark Peters *Against:* Marie Pollisco and Debbie Mora Andrei Moore/Helen Broughton Carried
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00041 That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves a grant of $3,895 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to Halswell Residents’ Association Incorporated towards the ANZAC Day Commemorations, Administration and Community engagement project. Debbie Mora/Andrei Moore Carried
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00042 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change) That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves a grant of $1,500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Hornby Good Companions Club towards the Bus Trips Project. Mark Peters/Sarah Brunton Carried
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00043 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change) That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves a grant of $840 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Hornby Netball Club towards Volunteer recognition. Henk Buunk/Mark Peters Carried
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00044 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change) That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves a grant of $3,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Lions Club of Halswell District Inc towards the Carols in the Quarry project. Debbie Mora/Marie Pollisco Carried
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00045 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change) That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves a grant of $1,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to St Marks Retired Fellowship Group towards the monthly outings project. Debbie Mora/Gamal Fouda Carried
	Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00046 (Original Officer recommendation accepted without change) That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board: 1. Approves the transfer of $2,000 from the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2022-23 Youth Development Fund. Mark Peters/Sarah Brunton Carried

13. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - June 2023

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report for June 2023.

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2023/00047

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report for June 2023.

2. The Board notes that approximately 1500 people are in transitional and emergency housing in Greater Christchurch, including 723 children. More than 700 children wake up homeless in Christchurch motels every day and are likely to be without a proper home for six months, according to data collected by housing providers as noted in The Press, 25 March 2023. The Board acknowledges that housing supply does need to increase due to a current shortfall.

Andrei Moore/Tyla Harrison-Hunt Carried

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

Part B

Members exchanged information on the following topics:

· The work of local staff in facilitating involvement in a community leadership programme was acknowledged.

· It was noted that staff advice on possible no stopping lines in the vicinity of Arthur Street and Hansons Lane is still awaited.

· The relocation of the bus stop at Amyes Road recently approved by the Board and moving of the facilities within the bus stop has not yet taken place.

· There was local concern regarding recent resurfacing of Dallas Street, Riccarton with existing deep channels being retained.

· It was noted that Better Off Funding may become available in the near future.

· The proposal for a pedestrian crossing facility in the vicinity of the Al Noor Mosque on Deans Avenue is currently being investigated.

· The Mayor has recently visited Halswell to look at the infrastructure.

· A member has met with the Mayor and local Member of Parliament at 151-153 Gilberthorpes Road.

· Residents are looking for opportunities to apply lower speed limits on local roads.

14.1 Flooding in Ensign Street, Halswell

The Board noted there had been expressions of concern about flooding in Ensign Street,

Halswell following rain events, particularly in the vicinity of the medical centre.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Requests that staff investigate flooding in Ensign Street, Halswell following rain events, particularly in the vicinity of the medical centre and provide advice on possible measures to address this including details of the street sweeping schedule in the area.

14.2 Public transport in Halswell

The Board noted that residents in some parts of Halswell do not have ready access to a public transport service and would like to see additional bus routes provided to address this.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Agreed that a letter on behalf of the Board be sent to Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) requesting an update on passenger transport services in Halswell including the proposed date for a review of these.

14.3 Pedestrian crossing, Sabys Road, Halswell

The Board discussed ongoing concern about the safety of pedestrians crossing Sabys Road, Halswell.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Requests that staff investigate the safety of pedestrians crossing Sabys Road, Halswell, particularly children travelling to Halswell School and provide advice on the installation of an appropriate pedestrian crossing facility.

14.4 Vehicle speed on Murphys Road, Halswell

It was noted there is local concern about the speed of vehicles travelling on Murphys Road, Halswell.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Requests staff to investigate the speed of vehicles travelling on Murphys Road, Halswell and provide advice on any measures needed to address this.

14.5 Halswell Domain sports fields

The Board noted there is local concern that the length of the grass on sports fields at

Halswell Domain often impedes play on these.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Requests staff advice on the mowing schedule of the sports fields at Halswell Domain and whether an increase in the mowing frequency could be implemented, including if sports clubs are permitted to mow the fields themselves.

Karakia Whakamutunga: Led by Tyla Harrison-Hunt.

Meeting concluded at 6.45pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 13TH DAY OF JULY 2023

Helen Broughton

Chairperson