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Waihoro

Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

Open Minutes

 

 

Date:                                    Thursday 15 May 2025

Time:                                   4.00 pm

Venue:                                 Linwood Boardroom,
Gate B, 180 Smith Street,
Woolston

 

 

Present

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Callum Ward

Keir Leslie - via audio/visual link

Melanie Coker

Will Hall

Roy Kenneally

Tim Lindley

Lee Sampson

Tim Scandrett

Sara Templeton

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal Advisor

Jess Garrett

Manager Community Governance

Tel: 941 6289

jessica.garrett@ccc.govt.nz

Meeting Advisor

Jonathon Jones

Community Board Advisor

Tel: 941 5563

Jonathon.Jones@ccc.govt.nz

Website: www.ccc.govt.nz

 

 

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https://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/meetings-agendas-and-minutes/

 


Part A           Matters Requiring a Council Decision

Part B           Reports for Information

Part C           Decisions Under Delegation

 

 

Karakia Tīmatanga  

 

Waiata: The Board sang a waiata to open the meeting.

 

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

 

Sara Templeton joined the meeting at 4.02 pm during consideration of Item 1.

 

Keir Leslie joined the meeting at 4.05 pm during consideration of Item 1.

1.   Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00032

That the apologies for early departure received from Sara Templeton and Keir Leslie be accepted.

 

Callum Ward/Tim Scandrett                                                                                                                                 Carried

 

2.   Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

 

Tim Lindley declared an interest in Item 11 and took no part in the discussion or voting on the matter.

 

Lee Sampson declared an interest in Item 8, specifically matters relating to bus stop 23550 – 101 Colombo Street and took no part in the discussion or voting on this bus stop.

 

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

Part C

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00033

That the minutes of the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board meeting held on Thursday, 10 April 2025 be confirmed.

Callum Ward/Tim Scandrett                                                                                                                                 Carried

 


 

4.   Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Selwyn Street safety improvements

Greg Hewgill and John Lieswyn spoke regarding safety improvements on Selwyn Street.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked the presenters.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Refers the issues raised to staff for investigation and requests a site visit during morning school hour rush with staff, Board members and the presenters prior to a report back to the Community Board. 

Attachments

a       Greg Hewgill and John Lieswyn - Safety improvements on Selwyn Street - Presentation to Board

b      Letters of Support - Selwyn Street safety improvements  

 

4.2

Mt Pleasant Community Centre traffic management issues

Derek McCullough, President spoke on behalf of the Mt Pleasant Memorial Community Centre and Residents Association regarding traffic management issues at the community centre.

The Chairperson thanked Derek McCullough for his presentation to the Board.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Refers the issues raised to staff for investigation and report to back to the Community Board.

Attachments

a       Mt Pleasant Community Centre - Presentation to Board  

 

4.3

Renaming of the reserve on Pilgrim Place

Karena Brown, Chris Rayner and James Morris presented on behalf of Canterbury Unions regarding a request to rename Science Alive Reserve on Pilgrim Place.

The Chairperson thanked the presenters for their presentation to the Board.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Supports exploring the renaming of Science Alive Reserve on Pilgrim Place to recognise the Canterbury Workers’ Memorial situated on the site.

2.         Refers the issues raised to staff for investigation and requests staff provide advice on the process for renaming Science Alive Reserve and report back to the Community Board.

 

Secretarial note: Attachment B of Item 4.4 also relates to Item 4.5.


 

 

4.4

Grange Street water pipe issues

Julie Young and Nicki Sullivan spoke on behalf of the Grange Street Residents’ Working Group regarding issues related to burst water pipes on Grange Street and the impact on residents.

The Chairperson thanked the presenters for their presentation to the Board.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Refers the issues raised to staff for investigation and requests a site visit with staff, Board members and residents to explore water pipe and street renewal issues and report back to the Community Board.

2.         Requests staff provide information on the state of water pipes in the broader area.

Attachments

a       Grange Street Residents' - Water pipe issues - Presentation to Board

b      Grange Street Residents' Summary - Water pipe issues and Street Renewal  

 

Keir Leslie left the meeting at 4.42 pm during consideration of Item 4.5.

 

4.5

Request for the recommencement of the Grange Street Renewal

Julie Young and Nicki Sullivan spoke on behalf of the Grange Street Residents Working Group regarding a request for the recommencement of the Grange Street Renewal and speed concerns.

The Chairperson thanked the presenters for their presentation to the Board.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Refers the issues raised to staff for investigation and requests a site visit with staff, Board members and residents to explore water pipe and street renewal issues and report back to the Community Board.

Attachments

a       Grange Street Residents' - Grange Street Renewal - Presentation to Board  

5.   Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

5.1

Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - May 2025

Helen Gatonyi, Jenny Goodman, Jan Webster and Laura Gartner, Support Worker, spoke on behalf of Age Friendly Spreydon Cashmere Heathcote regarding Item 14 on the agenda and the group’s work over the past 12 months and the support worker project.

The Chairperson thanked the group for their update to the Board.

 

Attachments

a       Age Friendly Spreydon Cashmere Heathcote - Report to Board

b      Age Friendly Spreydon Cashmere Heathcote - Survey Analysis

c      Hurunui Age Friendly Survey - Tabled to Board  

 

5.2

Licence Assignment Request - Stoked Surf School Tapui Limited

Aaron Lock, Owner/Manager and Donna Henderson spoke on behalf of Learn to Surf regarding Item 10, Licence Assignment Request - Stoked Surf School Tapui Limited in support of the officer recommendations.

Item 10 of these minutes records the Board’s decisions on this matter. 

 

Sara Templeton left the meeting at 5.00 pm during consideration of Item 5.3.

 

5.3

Shelter installation at well-used bus stops across the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board area

Tania Ruru-Dons, local resident, spoke regarding Item 9, Shelter installation at well-used bus stops across the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board area in support of the officer recommendation for a bus shelter proposed for bus stop 42577 – 4 Marriner Street.

Item 9 of these minutes records the Board’s decisions on this matter. 

 

6.   Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

 

7.   Correspondence

 

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Rex and Jan Raistrick in relation to parking issues on Lyttelton Street, and notes that this has been referred to staff for investigation.

2.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Brian Anderson in relation to parking restrictions on Richmond Hill Road and notes that this has been shared with staff to inform their work on this matter.

3.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Hanno Sander, Chairperson, Coastal Pathway Group in regard to newly erected no parking signs at Beachville Road.

4.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Dr Pat McIntosh, Secretary, Redcliffs Residents Association in regard to newly erected no parking signs at Beachville Esplanade.

5.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Malcolm Long, Secretary, Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network in relation to the Purau Reserve Landscape/Development Plan and notes that this has been shared with staff to inform their work on this matter.

6.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Helen Hardman in relation to parking issues along Willard Street and refer to staff for investigation and response back to the Board.

7.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Jane Ellis, Secretary, 19th Battalion and Armoured Regiment Guardians Committee in relation to the ANZAC Day ceremony.

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00034

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Rex and Jan Raistrick in relation to parking issues on Lyttelton Street, and notes that this has been referred to staff for investigation.

2.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Brian Anderson in relation to parking restrictions on Richmond Hill Road and notes that this has been shared with staff to inform their work on this matter.

3.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Hanno Sander, Chairperson, Coastal Pathway Group in regard to newly erected no parking signs at Beachville Road and refers to staff for investigation the request to lower the height of the signs, if possible, and report back to the Community Board.

4.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Dr Pat McIntosh, Secretary, Redcliffs Residents Association in regard to newly erected no parking signs at Beachville Esplanade and refers to staff for investigation the request to lower the height of the signs, if possible, and report back to the Community Board.

5.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Malcolm Long, Secretary, Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network in relation to the Purau Reserve Landscape/Development Plan and notes that this has been shared with staff to inform their work on this matter and notes the Board’s support of the overall approach set by the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network in their correspondence to the Board.

6.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Helen Hardman in relation to parking issues along Willard Street and refer to staff for investigation and response back to the Board.

7.         Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 15 May 2025 from Jane Ellis, Secretary, 19th Battalion and Armoured Regiment Guardians Committee in relation to the ANZAC Day ceremony.

Callum Ward/Melanie Coker                                                                                                                                 Carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 5.06 pm and reconvened at 5.12pm.

 

8.   Shelter installation at well-used bus stops across the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board area

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00035 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Shelter installation at well-used bus stops across the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board area 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.

Bus stop 32957 – 61 Opawa Road (Agenda Attachment A)

3.         Pursuant to Section 339(1) of the Local Government Act 1974:

a.         Approves that a bus passenger shelter be installed on the north side of Opawa Road commencing at a point 93 metres west of its intersection with Ensors Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.

4.         Approves the removal of one street tree (Tree ID 33479) outside 61 Opawa Road, as shown on Agenda Attachment A.

5.         Approves the replacement planting of two trees outside 34 and 38A Ensors Road, as shown on Agenda Attachment A.

Bus stop 32817 – 187 Wilsons Road (Agenda 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 west side of Wilsons Road commencing at a point 69 metres south of its intersection with Riverlaw Terrace and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 5 metres.

7.         Pursuant to Section 339(1) of the Local Government Act 1974:

a.         Approves that a bus passenger shelter be installed on the west side of Wilsons Road commencing at a point 51 metres south of its intersection with Riverlaw Terrace and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.

Bus stop 11954 – 99 St Martins Road (Agenda Attachment A)

8.         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 St Martins Road commencing at a point 72 metres east of its intersection with Wilsons Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 3 metres.

b.         Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the north side of St Martins Road commencing at a point 98 metres east of its intersection with Wilsons Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 8 metres.

9.         Pursuant to Section 339(1) of the Local Government Act 1974:

a.         Approves that a bus passenger shelter be installed on the north side of St Martins Road commencing at a point 84 metres east of its intersection with Wilsons Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.

Bus stop 23550 – 101 Colombo Street (Agenda Attachment A)

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

a.         Approves that a bus stop be revoked on the west side of Colombo Street commencing at a point 93 metres south of its intersection with Aylmer Street and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 25 metres. 

b.         Approves that a bus stop be installed on the west side of Colombo Street commencing at a point 87 metres south of its intersection with Aylmer Street and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 14 metres. 

11.       Pursuant to Section 339(1) of the Local Government Act 1974:

a.         Approves that a bus passenger shelter be installed on the west side of Colombo Street commencing at a point 81 metres south of its intersection with Aylmer Street and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.

Bus stop 23891 – 300 Colombo Street (Agenda Attachment A)

12.       Pursuant to Section 339(1) of the Local Government Act 1974:

a.         Approves that a bus passenger shelter be installed on the east side of Colombo Street commencing at a point 43 metres south of its intersection with Hastings Street West and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.

Bus stop 42577 – 4 Marriner Street (Agenda Attachment A)

13.       Pursuant to Section 339(1) of the Local Government Act 1974:

a.         Approves that a bus passenger shelter be installed on the southwest side of Marriner Street commencing at a point 38 metres southeast of its intersection with Nayland Street and extending in a north westerly direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.

Bus stop 42793 – 122 Nayland Street (Agenda Attachment A)

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

a.         Approves that a bus stop be revoked on the south side of Nayland Street commencing at a point 29 metres north of its intersection with Head Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 12 metres. 

b.         Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the south side of Nayland Street commencing at its intersection with Head Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 24 metres. 

c.         Approves that a bus stop be installed on the south side of Nayland Street commencing at a point 24 metres west of at its intersection with Head Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres.  

d.         Approves that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time, on the south side of Nayland Street commencing at a point 38 metres west of at its intersection with Head Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 6 metres. 

15.       Pursuant to Section 339(1) of the Local Government Act 1974:

a.         Approves that a bus passenger shelter be installed on the south side of Nayland Street commencing at a point 30 metres north of at its intersection with Head Street and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of approximately 3.6 metres.

16.       Approves that hardstand areas, bus stop signs, and green surface treatments are installed at the above bus stops, as shown on Agenda Attachment A.

17.       Approves that any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls or parking and stopping restrictions made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they conflict with the parking and stopping restrictions described in clauses 3 – 15 above are revoked.

18.       Approves that these resolutions, described in clauses 3 – 15 above, take effect when traffic controls or parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Melanie Coker/Tim Lindley                                                                                                                                   Carried

 

Will Hall noted his vote against resolution 13 in relation to bus stop 42577 – 4 Marriner Street.

 

Lee Sampson declared an interest in relation to resolutions 10. and 11. relating to bus stop 23550 – 101 Colombo Street.

 

 

 

9.   Kaiwara Street - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00036 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Kaiwara Street - 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.         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 restriction described in resolution 4 below.

4.         Approves that in accordance with Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the eastern side of Kaiwara Street, commencing at a point ten metres from its intersection with Cashmere Road and extending in a northern direction for a distance of six metres, as detailed on Agenda Attachment A.

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

Lee Sampson/Melanie Coker                                                                                                                                Carried

 

 

11. Restoration planting on the Ōpāwaho - Heathcote river between St Martins Road and Colombo Street

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00037 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Restoration Planting on the Ōpāwaho-Heathcote River between St Martins Road and Colombo Street 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 planting within the identified areas between St Martins Road and Colombo Street

Callum Ward/Lee Sampson                                                                                                                                  Carried

 

Tim Lindley requested that his abstention be recorded, due to the perceived conflict of interest, and took no part in the discussion or voting on Item 11.

 

 

10. Licence Assignment Request - Stoked Surf School Tapui Limited

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00038 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Licence Assignment Request - Stoked Surf School Tapui Limited Report.

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

3.         Provides landlord approval on behalf of Council to the Assignee, Surf System Limited.

4.         Approve the Assignment of the Council’s licence with Stoked Surf School Tapui Limited to Surf System Limited.

5.         Delegates authority to the Manager Property Consultancy to 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 but not limited to conclude and administer the assignment and any licence variation required to affect an assignment.

Will Hall/Tim Lindley                                                                                                                                                Carried

 

 

12. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Christchurch South Community Garden Trust Website

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00039 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Christchurch South Community Garden Trust Website 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 $5000 from its 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund to Christchurch South Community Garden Trust towards a website upgrade and associated costs.

Melanie Coker/Callum Ward                                                                                                                                 Carried

 

13. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Mount Pleasant Memorial Community Centre and Residents Association Incorporated

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00040 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2024-25 Discretionary Response Fund Mount Pleasant Memorial Community Centre and Residents Association Incorporated 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 $500 from its 2024/25 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Discretionary Response Fund to Mount Pleasant Memorial Community Centre and Residents Association towards printing of community newsletter project.

Callum Ward/Will Hall                                                                                                                                             Carried

 


 

 

14. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - May 2025

 

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00041 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1.         Receives the information in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - May 2025.

Callum Ward/Tim Scandrett                                                                                                                                 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:

·         New coordinator for Friends of Purau Reserve Group.

·         Passing of Bill Woods QSM, past president of Summit Road Society and memorial held.

·         Thanked Council staff for work to clean area near the Maltworks Village in Heathcote Valley. 

·         Thanked Lee Sampson for running the ANZAC Day Service at Sydenham Cemetery.

·         A member met with the One Special Day Charitable Trust.

·         Pedestrian crossing issues at the intersection of Tankerville Road and Mathers Road.

·         Thanked Council staff for their work during recent weather event.

·         Board submission on Draft Local Alcohol Policy circulated.  

 

 

 

Karakia Whakakapi 

 

Meeting concluded at 5.46 pm.

 

CONFIRMED THIS 12th DAY OF JUNE 2025

 

Callum Ward

Chairperson