Waipuna

Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board

Open Minutes

 

 

Date:                                    Tuesday 10 March 2026

Time:                                    4.30 pm

Venue:                                 Horoeka Room, Rārākau: Riccarton Centre,
199 Clarence Street, Riccarton

 

 

Present

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Sarah Brunton

Helen Broughton

Cody Cooper

Joseph Fullerton

Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Andrei Moore

Mark Peters

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal Advisor

Bailey Peterson

Manager Community Governance

Tel: 941 6743

Bailey.Peterson@ccc.govt.nz

Meeting Advisor

Faye Collins

Community Board Advisor

Tel: 941 5108

faye.collins@ccc.govt.nz

Website: www.ccc.govt.nz

 

 

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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. Where no voting record is shown, the item was carried unanimously by those present.

1.   Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2026/00013

That the apologies from Marie Pollisco and Debbie Mora for absence, Tyla Harrison-Hunt for an early departure and Joseph Fullerton for lateness, be accepted.

 

Tyla Harrison-Hunt/Cody Cooper                                                                                     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 HHRB/2026/00014

That the minutes of the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board meeting held on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 be confirmed.

Andrei Moore/Mark Peters                                                                                                  Carried

 

4.   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Halswell Community Project

Kate Cleverly, Keri Glassenbury and Anne Gibling spoke on behalf of Halswell Community Project and provided an update regarding the services and support it provides to the community.

Following questions from members, the Meeting Chairperson thanked Kate Cleverly, Keri Glassenbury and Anne Gibling for their presentation.

 

Attachments

a      Presentation - Halswell Community Project  

 

4.2         Steadman Road Traffic

Norm James and Howard Harvey, residents of Kevin Hickman Retirement Village, addressed the Board regarding concerns about the increased volume and speed of traffic along Steadman Road.

 

They consider that Steadman Road is being used as a bypass and would like to see traffic management, traffic calming measures and other measures to address this.

 

They would also like to see construction of a footpath on the eastern side of Steadman Road from Kevin Hickman Retirement Village towards Masham Road.

 

Following questions from members, the Meeting Chairperson thanked Mr James and Mr Harvey for their presentation.

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board refers the following matters raised in the presentation, to staff for investigation and advice:

1.                 Traffic management on Steadman Road.

2.                 The need for a footpath on the eastern side of Steadman Road from Kevin Hickman Retirement Village towards Masham Road.

 

Joseph Fullerton joined the meeting at 4.47pm during Item 4.2.

5.   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

 

5.1         Te Kāhu Park, Awatea Athletics New build Application Report

Rochelle Ellery, local resident, addressed the Board in relation to the Te Kāhu Park, Awatea Athletics New build Application Report (Item 8 refers).

Ms Ellery expressed concern regarding the installation of storage containers on Te Kāhu Park, particularly related to the aesthetic of the facility and the possibility of its presence leading to antisocial behaviour on the park. She would prefer that any approval be for a temporary facility only.

Following questions from members, the Meeting Chairperson thanked Ms Ellery for her presentation.

 

 

5.2         Te Kāhu Park, Awatea Athletics New build Application Report

Helena and Adrian Dinnissen spoke on behalf of Awatea Athletics Incorporated in support of the staff recommendations in the Te Kāhu Park, Awatea Athletics New build Application Report (Item 8 refers).

They advised that the containers will provide a currently affordable solution for much needed storage for athletics equipment, including high jump mats and hurdles.

Following questions from members, the Meeting Chairperson thanked Helena and Adrian Dinnissen for their presentation.

 

 

6.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

 

7.   Correspondence

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2026/00015 Officer recommendation accepted without change

Part B

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the correspondence from Megan Woods, Member of Parliament for Wigram, in relation to the Waterloo Road, Gilberthorpes Road, Parker Street, and Moffett Street intersection.

Mark Peters/Cody Cooper                                                                                                     Carried

 

8.   Te Kāhu Park, Awatea Athletics New build Application

 

Community Board Consideration

Staff in attendance spoke to the accompanying report.

The Board took into consideration the deputations from Rochelle Ellery (Item 5.1 refers) and Helena and Adrian Dinnissen (Item 5.2 refers).

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2026/00016 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Te Kāhu Park, Awatea Athletics New build Application Report.

2.         Approves the placement of the storage containers and construction of athletics facilities generally as shown in Attachment B-C of the report on the meeting agenda.

3.         Approves a ground lease to Awatea Athletics Club for an area of approximately 1600 square metres of Te Kāhu Park being Lot 15023 DP 461231, as shown on the plan described as Attachment A of the report on the meeting agenda.

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

5.         Requests that the Manager Property Consultancy does all things necessary and makes any decisions at his sole discretion to implement the resolutions above including completing negotiations and administering the terms and conditions of the new lease.

Andrei Moore/Mark Peters                                                                                                    Carried

 

 

9.   Tree Removals - 22 Milns Road (new school site)

 

Community Board Consideration

Staff in attendance spoke to the accompanying report and advised that the trees to be planted within the proposed primary school site, are to be planted in accordance with the Council approved landscape plan for the site.

 

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Tree Removals - 22 Milns Road (new school site) Report.

2.         Approves the removal of 83 black poplar trees at 22 Milns Road, to facilitate the building of a new primary school in the Halswell area and for the pathway to a new road layout to support the school.

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

4.         Notes that there will be a further report seeking reconfiguration of the road layout and footpaths at a future Board meeting, that will complement this tree removal report.

5.         Notes that there are a number of trees proposed for planting within the bounds of the primary school which will meet the requirements of the Tree Policy of 1:2 replacement planting for any trees removed.

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2026/00017

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Tree Removals - 22 Milns Road (new school site) Report.

2.         Approves the removal of 83 black poplar trees at 22 Milns Road, to facilitate the building of a new primary school in the Halswell area and for the pathway to a new road layout to support the school.

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

4.         Notes that there will be a further report seeking reconfiguration of the road layout and footpaths at a future Board meeting, that will complement this tree removal report.

5.         Notes that there are a number of trees proposed for planting within the bounds of the primary school with trees planted in accordance with the Council approved landscape plan for the site.

Andrei Moore/Tyla Harrison-Hunt                                                                                      Carried

 

 

10. Tiora Place - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2026/00018 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Tiora Place - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions 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.         Under Clause 6(2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the parking or stopping restrictions described in resolutions 4a – 4c below.

4.         Approves pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that:

a.        the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the south-eastern side of Tiora Place commencing at its intersection with Auburn Avenue, and extending in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 39.5 metres as shown on Plan TG151652, dated 22/12/2025 as shown on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

b.        the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the south-eastern side of Tiora Place commencing at a point 44.5 metres from the intersection with Auburn Avenue,  extending first in a south-westerly direction, then following the kerb in a clockwise direction, around the cul-de-sac head, then extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 46 metres as shown on Plan TG151652, dated 22/12/2025 as shown on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

c.         the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the south-eastern side of Tiora Place commencing at a point 95.5 metres from the intersection with Auburn Avenue, extending first in a south-westerly direction, then following the kerb in a clockwise direction, around the cul-de-sac head, then extending in a north-easterly direction for a distance of four metres as shown on Plan TG151652, dated 22/12/2025 as shown on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda.

5.         Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in 3 and 4 are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Tyla Harrison-Hunt/Cody Cooper                                                                                       Carried

 

 

Tyla Harrison-Hunt left the meeting at 5.35pm following consideration of Item 10.

 

11. Bus stop changes in response to bus route 60 detour

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2026/00019 Officer recommendations accepted without change

Part C

That the Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Bus stop changes in response to bus route 60 detour 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.         Under Clause 6(2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to parking or stopping restrictions and traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they conflict with the parking or stopping restrictions and traffic controls described in resolutions 4 to 7 below.

New bus stop– 10 Seelster Lane on Monsaraz Boulevard

4.         Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a.        Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the east side of Monsaraz Boulevard commencing at a point 26 metres south of its intersection with Brancion Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 10 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149105 dated 02/26).

b.        Approves that a bus stop be installed on east side of Monsaraz Boulevard commencing at a point 36 metres south of its intersection with Brancion Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 14 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149105 dated 02/26)

c.         Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the east side of Monsaraz Boulevard commencing at a point 50 metres south of its intersection with Brancion Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 6 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149105 dated 02/26).

New bus stop– Evora Park on Manarola Road

5.         Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a.        Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the north side of Manarola Road commencing at a point 70 metres east of its intersection with Monsaraz Boulevard and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 11 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149105 dated 02/26).

b.        Approves that a bus stop be installed on the north side of Manarola Road commencing at a point 81 metres east of its intersection with Monsaraz Boulevard and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 14 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149105 dated 02/26)

c.         Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the north side of Manarola Road commencing at a point 95 metres east of its intersection with Monsaraz Boulevard and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 5 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149105 dated 02/26).

New bus stop– 1E Manarola Road (Attachment A)

6.         Pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a.        Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the south side of Manarola Road commencing at a point 32 metres west of its intersection with Hendersons Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 10 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149105 dated 02/26).

b.        Approves that a bus stop be installed on the south side of Manarola Road commencing at a point 42 metres west of its intersection with Hendersons Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149105 dated 02/26).

c.         Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the south side of Manarola Road commencing at a point 56 metres west of its intersection with Hendersons Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 6 metres, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plan TG149105 dated 02/26).

7.         Approves that signage and directional and warning tactile pavers be installed at bus stops installed pursuant to 4, 5, and 6 above, as detailed on Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda (Plans TG149105 dated 02/26).

8.         Approves that the resolutions in clauses 4 to 7 above, take effect when traffic controls or parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Redundant bus stop– 321 Hendersons Road (Attachment A, Plan TG152729 dated 02/2026)

9.         Pursuant to Clause 6(2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a.        Approves that a bus stop on the west side of Hendersons Road commencing at a point 56 metres south of its intersection with Franco Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 12 metres be revoked. 

Redundant bus stop– 285 Hendersons Road (Attachment A, Plan TG152729 dated 02/2026) 

10.      Pursuant to Clause 6(2) of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017:

a.        Approves that the stopping restrictions on the west side of Hendersons Road commencing at a point 62 metres north of its intersection with Manarola Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 4 metres be revoked.

b.        Approves that a bus stop on the west side of Hendersons Road commencing at a point 70 metres north of its intersection with Manarola Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 14 metres be revoked. 

c.         Approves that the stopping restrictions on the west side of Hendersons Road commencing at a point 84 metres north of its intersection with Manarola Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 4 metres be revoked. 

Mark Peters/Cody Cooper                                                                                                     Carried

 

 

12. Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board Area Report - March 2026

 

Community Board Resolved HHRB/2026/00020 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 - March 2026.

Mark Peters/Andrei Moore                                                                                                    Carried

 

 

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

Part B

Members exchanged information on the following matters of interest to the Board:

·        Feedback has been received from some members of the public, noting that the consultation webpage on the Community Board Plan, is difficult to navigate.

·        A member has met with the New Zealand Transport Agency and KiwiRail to discuss matters of mutual interest in the Hornby area.

·        A Notice of Motion is proposed to go to the Council regarding the improvement of the Parker Street, Gilberthorpes and Waterloo Roads intersection.

·        A member is working with residents of Kirkwood Avenue regarding the impacts of construction work at the University of Canterbury.

·        A letter from The Hub Hornby regarding concerns with internet reception has been received by members. Communication with the internet provider has produced a positive response.

 

 

 

Karakia Whakamutunga 

 

Meeting concluded at 5.56pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL 2026

 

Marie Pollisco

Chairperson