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/2024/00102

That an apology for lateness from Tyla-Harrison Hunt, be accepted.

Mark Peters/Helen Broughton Carried

Andrei Moore was absent from the meeting and no apology was received.

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/2024/00103

That the minutes of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 10 October 2024 be confirmed.

Henk Buunk/Mark Peters Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.3 Tautoru Park Maintenance

Jamie Houston, local resident, spoke to the Board regarding the change in the maintenance on Tautoru Park, Wigram. Mr Houston showed a series of photographs of the park and expressed concern about the current infrequency of mowing and other maintenance to the extent that grass and weeds etc. are taking over the planted areas of the park and engulfing seats.

Mr Houston noted that the park landscape was designed by the subdivision developer with the area subsequently being passed to the Council and suggested that a different design may make it easier to maintain the park.

After questions from members, the Board Chairperson thanked Jamie Houston for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Refers the issues raised about the inadequate maintenance of Tautoru Park, Wigram to staff for investigation and advice.

Attachments

a Presentation - Jamie Houston ⇨

Tyla Harrison-Hunt joined the meeting at 4.37pm during consideration of item 4.3.

4.1

Youth Development Fund Grant Recipient Report Back – Benjamin Habinshuti

Benjamin Habinshuti, recipient of a Youth Development Fund Grant to attend the Under-16 National Basketball Tournament 2024 in Auckland, updated the Board on his experience at the tournament and his future aspirations for basketball.

After questions from members, the Board Chairperson thanked Benjamin Habinshuti for his presentation.

Attachments

a Presentation - Benjamin Habinshuti ⇨

4.2

Harrington Park, Paeroa Reserve and Shands Reserve signage

Peter Simmonds, Middleton-Matipo Charitable Trust Chairperson, addressed the Board regarding Harrington Park, Paeroa Reserve and Shands Reserve signage and showed a series of photographs.

Mr Simmonds suggested that improved signage in the parks would increase activation of the spaces and improve connectivity. In particular, he would like to see signage of the stream in Paeroa Reserve and improved access to the waterbody.

After questions from members, the Board Chairperson thanked Peter Simmonds for his 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 signage on Harrington Park, Paeroa Reserve and Shands Reserve and any changes or additions that could be made to increase activation of the spaces and improve connectivity.

Attachments

a Presentation - Middleton-Matipo Charitable Trust ⇨

4.4 Travel around the Riccarton Ward

Garth Wilson, local resident, spoke to the Board regarding his concerns about a number of issues that are currently impeding travel in the Riccarton Ward, slowing down traffic and unnecessarily increasing emissions.

Mr Wilson said that he considers that the large concrete extrusion outside Woolworths supermarket at Church Corner, without adequate warning, forces vehicles travelling straight ahead in the left hand lane to suddenly switch into the right hand lane then almost immediately switch out to the left again and is dangerous.

Mr Wilson suggested that the give way sign for vehicles turning from the Main South Road into Riccarton Road at Church Corner should be replaced by a large clear (preferably flashing at nights) compulsory stop sign. Mr Wilson said that he considers this would be an effective and economical way of solving a perceived problem.

Mr Wilson is concerned that right hand turning signals that are currently available on traffic signals - for example, at the Medbury School Corner at Creyke Road and Clyde Road intersection and also where Curletts Road meets Peer Street, are not activated resulting in traffic flow being interrupted unnecessarily with vehicles backed up and drivers forced to take risks. He considers that this is unacceptable traffic management.

Mr Wilson also expressed concern about the number of road cones on streets and footpaths and in gutters when there is no work underway. Mr Wilson considers that Council contracts could require work to be done in a much more timely fashion with less inconvenience to businesses and residents.

Mr Wilson said he considers that pedestrian crossings with crossing ‘on demand’ such as the one near the University of Canterbury on Clyde Road and Waimairi Road disrupt the flow of traffic and the one at the Clarence Street/Elizabeth Street unnecessarily disrupts the flow of traffic.

Mr Wilson expressed his opinion that the roading changes to Riccarton Road between Clarence Street and Matipo Street have not only created danger for emergency vehicles on the road but have also resulted in many vacant shops and office spaces on both sides of Riccarton Road while buses for which there is a special bus lane are travelling in the car lane, especially from the bus stop near Farmers westward, impeding the flow of traffic in this lane. Mr Wilson suggested that small buses should be used on this route in non-peak hours producing fewer emissions and less wear and tear on roads.

After questions from members, the Board Chairperson thanked Garth Wilson for his presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Refers the matters raised in the presentation on travel issues in Riccarton to staff.

2. Requests that staff investigate the activation of right hand turn arrows in Riccarton in particular at the corner of Creyke Road and Clyde Road intersection and where Curletts Road meets Peer Street outside Villa Maria College and provide advice on the phasing of lights to encourage the flow of traffic.

3. Requests that staff investigate congestion on Riccarton Road between Clarence Street and Matipo Streets and advise any changes that can be made to alleviate this.

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. Tree Removals for Quaifes/Murphys (Springlands) Stormwater basin extension

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00104 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Tree Removals for Quaifes/Murphys (Springlands) Stormwater basin extension.

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 the removal of 42 healthy and structurally sound trees from the land at 145 Quaifes Road as described in the “Quaifes Murphy Extended Detention Basin Tree Assessment - 20 September 2024”, Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

4. Approves the planting of new trees on the land at 145 and 155 Quaifes Road generally in accordance with the Stormwater Basin Quaifes Murphys Stormwater Extension Landscape Concept Plan, Attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda.

Mark Peters/Henk Buunk Carried

8. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Applications: Five Applications

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00105 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 Applications: Five Applications 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 $2,000 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to Halswell Community Church towards the running costs of the Family Fun Day project, excluding food costs.

4. Approves a grant of $7,000 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to Halswell Tennis Club towards the establishment of the Halswell Charitable Tennis Trust and development of a scope and concept plan for the court facility renewal and development.

5. Approves a grant of $2,000 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to South West Ministries Trust trading as Living Waters Christian Centre towards the running costs of the Halswell Twilight Market, excluding food costs.

6. Approves a grant of $1,250 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to St Christopher's Anglican Church - Avonhead towards the Community Christmas Carols event.

7. Approves a grant of $951 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to The Middleton Matipo Charitable Trust towards We Heart Harrington voluntary community upkeep of parks in Riccarton.

Tyla Harrison-Hunt/Helen Broughton Carried

9. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - November 2024

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00106 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 - November 2024.

Sarah Brunton/Helen Broughton Carried

11. Resolution to Include Supplementary Report

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00107

Decision

That the reports be received and considered at the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting on Thursday, 14 November 2024.

Open Items

12. Notice of Motion - Riccarton Road traffic islands

Helen Broughton/Sarah Brunton Carried

12. Notice of Motion - Riccarton Road traffic islands

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2024/00108

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1. Requests advice from staff regarding the process required to remove the three new traffic islands on Riccarton Road outside Woolworths Supermarket at Church Corner, shown on plan TG145703, as approved by the Board at its 15 February meeting, that was adjourned and reconvened on 20 February 2024 and reopening the left turn slip lane onto Main South Road from Riccarton Road.

2. Requests Officer advice containing the implications of revoking the previous decision to install the three new traffic islands on Riccarton Road outside Woolworths Supermarket at Church Corner, shown on plan TG145703, removing the islands, and reopening the left turn slip lane on to Main South Road from Riccarton Road.

3. Requests advice from staff as to how and where from budget can be secured for removal of the three new traffic islands on Riccarton Road outside Woolworths Supermarket at Church Corner, shown on plan TG145703, and reopening of the left turn slip lane on to Main South Road from Riccarton Road.

Mark Peters/Helen Broughton Carried

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

Part B

The following information was exchanged:

· The Hornby Community Care Trust is currently refitting the former Hornby library space for use as a community hub.

· A member has visited a number of local schools to promote “Keep Christchurch Beautiful” type initiatives.

· The Te Poutama Ārahi Rangatahi Community Liaison Committee meets regularly and is attended by the Board’s representative.

· The Ruapuna Community Liaison Committee has met with a focus on efforts to reduce noise from Ruapuna Speedway.

· The Riccarton Bush Trust meets regularly with meetings being attended by the Board’s representative. The Trust is currently fundraising for its Bush enhancement programme.

· It was noted that no stopping lines have not yet been installed on Arthur Street.

· It was noted that the unchlorinated well at Burnside Park that is available to the public is not well signed and is difficult to locate for many.

· The “Ninja Valley” indoor recreation facility at Bush Inn Centre is scheduled to open on 28 November 2024.

· There may initiatives benefitting multicultural communities and youth put forward in the Annual Plan that the Board could consider supporting.

· It was noted that La Vida Youth Trust has recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary.

· Plan Change 14 is to be considered by the Council on 2 December 2024.

· There have been concerns expressed about the standard of maintenance in parks and roadsides in Hornby.

· There have been concerns about the need for trees to be trimmed along accessways in Hornby such as at Wycola Park.

· There are a number of matters in the Hornby area that could be considered as part of the Annual Plan, including Amyes Road renewal, the lack of a footpath outside Woolworths Supermarket on Springs Road/Wilmers Road, and the need for the length of Carmen Road opposite the railway to be replanted.

· Members and staff recently attended a meeting of the Hornby Schools Principals Cluster meeting.

· Tikanga workshops are being held at the University of Canterbury and are available and free to all.

Gamal Fouda left the meeting at 5.39pm during item 10.

Tyla Harrison-Hunt left the meeting at 5.52pm and returned to the meeting at 5.54pm during item 10.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Meeting concluded at 6.05pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2024

Marie Pollisco

Chairperson