Minutes of Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board

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.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00067

That the apology for early departure from Sara Templeton and apology for lateness from Keir Leslie be accepted.

Callum Ward/Tim Scandrett Carried

Keir Leslie joined the meeting at 4.03 pm during consideration of Item 2.

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

Tim Lindley declared an interest in Item 12, Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund Applications for Consideration – application SCF25/26_020_SCH, Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network.

Roy Kenneally declared an interest in Item 12, Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund Applications for Consideration – application SCF25/26_057_SCH, Suburbs Rugby Football Club; SCF25/26_003_SCH, Cross Over Trust; and SCF25/26_044_SCH, Rowley Community Centre.

Will Hall declared an interest in Item 12, application SCF25/26_039_SCH, Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund Applications for Consideration – Summit Road Society Incorporated; and SCF25/26_053_SCH, Ferrymead Bays Football Club Incorporated.

Melanie Coker declared an interest in Item 12, Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund Applications for Consideration – application SCF25/26_039_SCH, Summit Road Society Incorporated; and SCF25/26_031_SCH, Pioneer Basketball Club Incorporated.

Lee Sampson declared an interest in Item 12, Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund Applications for Consideration – application SCF25/26_043_SCH, Cashmere Tennis Club.

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

Part C

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00068

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

Callum Ward/Tim Lindley Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Parking safety issues on Beechworth Avenue

Mark and Nadine Banfield, local residents, spoke regarding parking safety issues on Beechworth Avenue.

After questions from members, the Chairperson noted that this matter has been raised by other residents and Cashmere High School, and that staff are developing a proposal for no stopping yellow lines, which will involve consultation and staff will keep the presenters involved in the process.

The Chairperson thanked Mark and Nadine Banfield for their presentation.

Attachments

a Parking safety issues on Beechworth Avenue - presentation to the Board ⇨

4.2

Parking Issues on Opawa Road

Marie Fenton, local resident, joined by Nathaniel Herz Jardine spoke regarding parking issues on Opawa Road.

The presenter shared photos that illustrated the parking issues and tabled messages of other residents on Opawa Road.

The presenter tabled a petition and was advised to submit it in accordance with standing orders at a future meeting.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Marie Fenton for her presentation to the Board.

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Refer the issues raised in the presentation to staff for investigation and report back to the Board.

Attachments

a Easement on Opawa Road - photos presented to the Board ⇨

b Easement on Opawa Road - photos tabled at meeting ⇨

c Easement on Opawa Road - documents tabled at meeting ⇨

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. Correspondence

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00069 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part B

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 14 August 2025 from Stephen Judd in relation to the paths in Barrington Park and requests staff advice on the issues raised.

2. Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 14 August 2025 from Andrew Wells in relation to traffic accidents at the intersections of Stanley/ Durham Street South and The Colombo/ Durham Street South, and requests staff advice on the issues raised.

3. Receives the information in the correspondence report dated 14 August 2025 from Darren Crothers in relation to illegal parking on Sumner Street, and requests staff advice on the issues raised.

Callum Ward/Melanie Coker Carried

8. Bunyan Street / Domett Street Intersection - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00070 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Bunyan Street / Domett Street Intersection - 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 restrictions 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 southeast side of Bunyan Street, commencing at its intersection with Domett Street, and extending in a northeast direction for a distance of 11.5 metres, as detailed on 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).

Callum Ward/Melanie Coker Carried

9. Willard Street - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00071 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Willard 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.

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 northwest side of Willard Street, commencing at its intersection with Somerset Crescent, and extending in a southwest direction for a distance of 122 metres, as detailed on Attachment A.

5. 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 southeast side of Willard Street, commencing at its intersection with Somerset Crescent, and extending in a southwest direction for a distance of 9.5 metres, as detailed on Attachment A.

6. 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).

Melanie Coker/Tim Scandrett Carried

10. Proposed Lane Names - 245 Worsleys Road, Cracroft

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00072 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Proposed Lane Names - 245 Worsleys Road, Cracroft 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 following new road names for 245 Worsleys Road (RMA/2024/2008)

a. Lane 1 - Wayne Francis Lane

b. Lane 2 - Tommy Taylor Lane

c. Lane 3 - Stag Lane

Tim Scandrett/Will Hall Carried

Melanie Coker and Tim Lindley requested that their votes against Lane 3 – Stag Lane be recorded.

11. Parking changes on Selwyn Street and Milton Street
	Community Board Comment The Board added a resolution to request a review of the changes six months after their implementation and respond back to the Board.
	Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Parking changes on Selwyn Street and Milton 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. 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 4-13 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 northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at its intersection with Milton Street, and extending in a north‑westerly direction for 54 metres, as detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 5. 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 southwest side of Selwyn Street, commencing at its intersection with Milton Street, and extending in a north‑westerly direction for 22 metres, as detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 6. 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 northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at its intersection with Milton Street, and extending in a south‑easterly direction for 15 metres, as detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 7. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 5 minutes on the northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at a point 15 metres southeast of its intersection with Milton Street and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 5 metres. This restriction is to apply at all times, as detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 8. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 5 minutes on the northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at a point 25 metres southeast of its intersection with Milton Street and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 7 metres. This restriction is to apply at all times, as detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 9. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes on the northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at a point 32 metres southeast of its intersection with Milton Street and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 12 metres. This restriction is to apply from Monday to Saturday and between the times of 8am and 6pm. This is detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 10. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes on the northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at a point 52 metres southeast of its intersection with Milton Street and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 10 metres. This restriction is to apply from Monday to Saturday and between the times of 8am and 6pm. This is detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 11. 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 southeast side of Milton Street, commencing at its intersection with Selwyn Street, and extending in a south‑westerly direction for 44 metres, as detailed on Attachment A. This is detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 12. 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 northwest side of Milton Street, commencing at a point 70 metres southwest of its intersection with Selwyn Street, and extending in a south‑westerly direction for 4 metres, as detailed on Attachment B, plan number TG151633a, dated 30 July 2025. 13. Approves that a bus stop be installed on the northwest side of Milton Street commencing at a point 74 metres southwest of its intersection with Selwyn Street and extending in a south‑westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres, as detailed on Attachment B, plan number TG151633a, dated 30 July 2025. 14. 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).
	Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00073 Part C That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board: 1. Receives the information in the Parking changes on Selwyn Street and Milton 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. 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 4-13 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 northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at its intersection with Milton Street, and extending in a north‑westerly direction for 54 metres, as detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 5. 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 southwest side of Selwyn Street, commencing at its intersection with Milton Street, and extending in a north‑westerly direction for 22 metres, as detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 6. 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 northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at its intersection with Milton Street, and extending in a south‑easterly direction for 15 metres, as detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 7. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 5 minutes on the northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at a point 15 metres southeast of its intersection with Milton Street and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 5 metres. This restriction is to apply at all times, as detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 8. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 5 minutes on the northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at a point 25 metres southeast of its intersection with Milton Street and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 7 metres. This restriction is to apply at all times, as detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 9. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes on the northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at a point 32 metres southeast of its intersection with Milton Street and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 12 metres. This restriction is to apply from Monday to Saturday and between the times of 8am and 6pm. This is detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 10. Approves that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes on the northeast side of Selwyn Street, commencing at a point 52 metres southeast of its intersection with Milton Street and extending in a south-easterly direction for a distance of 10 metres. This restriction is to apply from Monday to Saturday and between the times of 8am and 6pm. This is detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 11. 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 southeast side of Milton Street, commencing at its intersection with Selwyn Street, and extending in a south‑westerly direction for 44 metres, as detailed on Attachment A. This is detailed on Attachment A, plan number TG151631, dated 30 July 2025. 12. 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 northwest side of Milton Street, commencing at a point 70 metres southwest of its intersection with Selwyn Street, and extending in a south‑westerly direction for 4 metres, as detailed on Attachment B, plan number TG151633a, dated 30 July 2025. 13. Approves that a bus stop be installed on the northwest side of Milton Street commencing at a point 74 metres southwest of its intersection with Selwyn Street and extending in a south‑westerly direction for a distance of 14 metres, as detailed on Attachment B, plan number TG151633a, dated 30 July 2025. 14. 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). 15. Requests a review of the changes set out in resolutions 4 to 14, six months after the implementation of the changes, and respond back to the Board. Tim Scandrett/Melanie Coker Carried

12. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund Applications for Consideration

Community Board Comment

Council officers in attendance spoke to the agenda report and answered questions of clarification from members.

SCF25/26_038_SCH, City to Sumner Community Patrol Charitable Trust Inc application was withdrawn after the agenda was published.

SCF25/26_004_SCH, Spreydon Youth Community Trust the responsible Council officer advised the Board of a change of recommendation to the agenda report to decline funding due to the application not meeting the Community Board’s criteria, specifically to have an equity and inclusion policy that includes rainbow youth and marginalised communities. The Board agreed with the Council officer's recommendation to decline funding.

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00074 Officer Recommendations accepted with amendments to the following applications:

SCF25/26_017_SCH, Christchurch South Community Gardens Trust was increased from $19,000 to $20,000.

SCF25/26_003_SCH, Cross Over Trust was increased from $53,000 to $55,000.

SCF25/26_020_SCH, Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network was increased from $18,000 to $20,000.

SCF25/26_015_SCH, Project Esther Trust was increased from $29,000 to $31,000.

SCF25/26_044_SCH, Rowley Community Centre was increased from $37,000 to $40,000.

SCF25/26_002_SCH, Social Service Council of the Diocese of Christchurch, was increased from $13,000 to $15,000.

SCF25/26_026_SCH, St Martins Community Menzshed was increased from $1,350 to $1,500.

SCF25/26_001_SCH, Te Whare Roopu o Oterepo Waltham Community Cottage was increased from $52,500 to $53,000.

SCF25/26_023_SCH, Westmorland Residents Association Inc was increased from $1,500 to $2,000.

SCF25/26_027_SCH, Whareora House of Life Trust was increased from $9,000 to $10,000.

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund Applications for Consideration Report.

2. Notes that the decisions in this report are assessed at low significance based on the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

3. Approves the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund grants outlined in the following schedule:

4. Declines the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund applications outlined in the following schedule:

	No	Organisation Name	Project	Recommendation
	_022_SCH	Gather Foundation	Small Steps, Big Impact: Place Cadets at Hoon Hay Park	That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board declines the application to its 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund from Gather Foundation towards the Small Steps, Big Impact: Place Cadets at Hoon Hay Park project.
	_052_SCH	Sumner Community Pool	Filter Replacement	That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board declines the application to its 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund from Sumner Community Pool towards the Filter Replacement project.
_004_SCH		Spreydon Youth Community Trust	24-7 Youth workers for Cashmere, Hillmorton High & South Intermediate	That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board declines the application to its 2025/26 Strengthening Communities Fund from Spreydon Youth Community Trust towards Salaries Wages for Youth Workers in Hillmorton High School and Christchurch South Intermediate.

5. Approves the transfer of $73,583 to the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund.

Callum Ward/Tim Scandrett Carried

Members who declared an interest in funding applications in Item 12 are outlined in Item 2 above; those members took no part in any discussion in relation to those applications.

13. 2025/26 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Discretionary Response Fund - Board Projects

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00075 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board:

1. Receives the information in the 2025/26 Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Discretionary Response Fund - Board Projects 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 $4,500 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards Waltham Community Event(s) 2025/26.

4. Approves a grant of $4,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards Summer with Your Neighbours 2025/26.

5. Approves a grant of $8,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards the Hoon Hay Fiesta 2025.

6. Approves a grant of $3,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards Community Awards 2025-26: Garden Pride, Edible & Sustainable Garden, and Community Service Awards.

7. Approves a grant of $10,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards Youth Development Fund 2025/26.

8. Approves a grant of $2,500 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards Communicating with the Community.

9. Approves a grant of $3,000 from its 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund towards Off the Ground Fund.

Callum Ward/Sara Templeton Carried

14. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 2025-26 Discretionary Response Fund Cashmere High School Board of Trustees, National Readers Cup Challenge in Auckland September 2025 Project

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00076 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 2025-26 Discretionary Response Fund Cashmere High School Board of Trustees, National Readers Cup Challenge in Auckland September 2025 Project 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 2025/26 Discretionary Response Fund to Cashmere High School Board of Trustees towards the cost of participating in the National Readers Cup Challenge 2025 in Auckland.

Keir Leslie/Sara Templeton Carried

15. Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board Area Report - August 2025

Community Board Resolved SCBCC/2025/00077 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 - August 2025.

Callum Ward/Tim Lindley Carried

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

Part B

Members exchanged information on matters of interest to the Board.

· The Council’s trail of a new road surfacing.

· Footpath issues on Nayland Street are ongoing.

· Battle of the Bays football match to be held on 29 November 2025.

· Sara Templeton’s final in-person attendance at the Community Board and her 12 years of service on Community Boards.

Karakia Whakakapi

Meeting concluded at 5.35pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 28^th DAY OF AUGUST 2025

Callum Ward

Chairperson