Minutes of Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 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 HHRB/2024/00095

That the apology from Debbie Mora for absence submitted on 12 September 2024 be accepted.

Mark Peters/Henk Buunk Carried

The meeting adjourned at 4.37pm and reconvened at 4.48pm.

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 HHRB/2024/00096

That the minutes of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 12 September 2024 be confirmed.

Mark Peters/Tyla Harrison-Hunt Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

sPACIFICally Pacific (SPACPAC) Programme

Viane Makalio, Event Manager, addressed the Board and outlined the activities and initiatives of sPACIFICally Pacific (SPACPAC) Programme, including Canterbury Polyfest to be held on 22 March 2025 and the SPACPAC Growth Plan.

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

Attachments

a Presentation - sPACIFICally Pacific (SPACPAC) Programme ⇨

4.2

Action the Compassion Programme

Rebecca Inch, Seed the Change and Peter Bataq, student of Hillmorton High School, addressed the Board regarding the Action the Compassion Programme of Youth Hui that has been underway for the past three years, connecting students from High Schools across the city.

After questions from members, the Board Chairperson thanked Rebecca Inch and Peter Bataq for their presentation.

Attachments

a Presentation - Action the Compassion Programme ⇨

4.3

Youth Development Fund Grant Recipient Report Back – Benjamin Habinshuti

The scheduled presentation did not go ahead.

4.4

Harrington Park, Paeroa Reserve and Shands Reserve signage

The scheduled presentation did not go ahead.

4.5

Taggart Reserve Native Reforestation

Linda Keall and Wendy Marshall, local residents, addressed the Board regarding Taggart Reserve Native Reforestation.

Mses Keall and Marshall updated the Board on progress since they last spoke to the Board about their interest in seeing a native oasis created on Taggart Reserve so that it becomes a green asset that could link to the Tui corridor. Support for the project has been given by a number of local schools. Ms Keall and Ms Marshall would now like to move forward with the initiative.

After questions from members, the Board Chairperson thanked Mses Keall and Marshall for their presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Refers the matters raised in the presentation to staff and requests staff advice on a planting programme for Taggart Reserve, Sockburn, including opportunities for involvement of local community.

4.6 Church Corner recent roading changes

Luke Chandler, local resident, addressed the Board regarding his concerns about recent roading changes at Church Corner, in particular the road design changes that require vehicles to merge lanes on Riccarton Road adjacent to the Woolworths supermarket.

Mr Chandler outlined numerous incidents of unsafe vehicle manoeuvres.

Mr Chandler also raised concerns about the congestion arising from the removal of the left turn slip lane on Main South Road at the Curletts Road intersection and the effects this has on travel time.

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

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Refers the matters raised in the presentation regarding road design on Riccarton Road adjacent to the Woolworths supermarket and the removal of the left turn slip lane on Main South Road at the Curletts Road intersection, to staff for prompt investigation and advice on measures that could be implemented to address the issues.

4.7 Road safety concerns in Upper Riccarton

Cody Cooper, local resident, described to the Board his concerns around safety in the Upper Riccarton area, particularly for cyclists. He considers that vehicles are prioritised on the roads in the vicinity of Church Corner and he does not feel safe when cycling.

Mr Cooper would like to see additional measures in place including the provision of traffic light cameras and investigation of appropriate speed limits. He also advocates for better enforcement.

Following questions from members, the Board Chairperson thanked Mr Cooper for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board refers the matters raised in the presentation regarding road safety concerns in Upper Riccarton and requests staff advice on:

1. Policy on installation of cameras on traffic lights including how sites are chosen, how offending detected is being enforced and any proposals for additional cameras to the network.

2. Opportunities for enforcement action to be taken where residents have provided information and evidence of offences.

5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

There were no deputations by appointment.

6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

7. Paparua Smallbore Club - Proposed new lease

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00097 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Paparua Smallbore Club - Proposed new lease Report.

2. Grants a ground lease to Paparua Smallbore Rifle Club pursuant to section 138 of the Local Government Act 2002, for a lease period of thirty-three years including renewals for an area of approximately 1584 square metres of Waterloo Reserve No 1 being part of PT RS3303, CB394/29 as shown on the plan described as Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

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

Mark Peters/Sarah Brunton Carried

8. Grant an Easement for Fibre Installation, 8 Wycola Avenue, Hei Hei, Wycola Reserve

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00098 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Grant an Easement for Fibre Installation, 8 Wycola Avenue, Hei Hei, Wycola Reserve 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 pursuant to Section 48(1) of the Reserves Act 1977 the installation of a fibre cable and subsequent granting of an easement in favour of Enable Networks Limited to convey utilities within the Local Purpose (Community Buildings) Reserve located at 8 Wycola Avenue being Section 20 Hei Hei Settlement comprising 3,720 square metres, SO 15815.

4. Notes that approval pursuant to Approval to Section 48(1) of the Reserves Act 1977 is subject to the Minister of Conservation consent to the easement, delegated to the Council Chief Executive under the Instrument of delegation for Territorial Authorities dated 12 June 2013.

5. Delegates authority to the Manager Property Consultancy to conclude negotiations and sign the easement document.

Mark Peters/Henk Buunk Carried

9. Oakhampton Reserve and Rosella Reserve Play Space Renewal Plan Approval

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00099 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Oakhampton Reserve and Rosella Reserve Play Space Renewal Plan 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.

3. Approves the Oakhampton Reserve Play Space Renewal Plan being attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

4. Approves the Rosella Reserve Play Space Renewal Plan being attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda.

Mark Peters/Henk Buunk Carried

10. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Application: Canterbury Tamil Society Inc

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00100 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Application: Canterbury Tamil Society Inc 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 $5,000 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to Canterbury Tamil Society Inc towards the running costs, excluding food costs, of the Canterbury Tamil Academy.

Tyla Harrison-Hunt/Mark Peters Carried

11. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - October 2024

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00101 Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - October 2024.

Andrei Moore/Sarah Brunton Carried

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

Part B

The following information was discussed:

· Members have visited a number of retirement villages in Halswell and heard from residents regarding their concerns about the adequacy of bus routes.

· There is local concern about the mowing of swales and stormwater basins in the Halswell area.

· It was noted that there has been a closure on Sparks Road without advice to Board members or the public. Similarly there was a closure on Quaifes Road without advice.

· There has been a rubbish bin installed in the vicinity of Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village at the request of residents.

· It was noted that the "Ninja Valley" recreational facility has been installed at Bush Inn Centre but is not operational yet.

· It was noted that residents of the nearby retirement village have expressed appreciation for the removal of the left turn slip lane from Main South Road to Curletts Road.

· There is some concerns, particularly from residents, regarding the recent road changes in the vicinity of Church Corner.

· A member attended the recent Christchurch Innovation Expo and was impressed by the presentations by the Christchurch City Council Roading Team.

· It was noted that the Wycola Park Planting Plan consultation has been extended to allow for community meetings to be held.

· The good work being done by the Community Parks Maintenance Team was acknowledged.

· There has been concern expressed about the volume and speed of traffic on Sir John McKenzie Drive, Yaldhurst.

· The work of staff on the organisation and coordination of Community Service and Youth Service Award presentations was acknowledged by the Board.

· Riccarton Community Patrol is seeking additional volunteers.

· It was noted that presentations to the Board by Transport and Parks Units will be made as part of the early development of the Annual Plan.

· Board members are to report on the organisations that they have been appointed to as a representative of the Board.

· Hornby Community Care Trust is holding a Community Day on Sunday 13 October 2024.

· The Greater Hornby Market is to be held on Saturday 12 October 2024.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Meeting concluded at 6.08pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 14TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024

Marie Pollisco

Chairperson