Greetings from your Community BoardMessage from the ChairKia ora koutou, Highlights from our latest meetingOur Community Board met on Monday 3 August. Some highlights of our meeting included hearing from local residents as part of our Public Forum and approving the landscape plan for the renewal of the skate park within Bishopdale Park. We also approved landscape plans for the renewal of the play spaces in Armitage Reserve and Annandale Park. You can read the minutes to see what else we discussed and find out the dates, times and details of upcoming Community Board and Council meetings here. Read our new Community Board PlanThe Waimāero/Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board are proud to present our 2020–2022 Community Board Plan. This plan provides an overview of the board’s role and our vision for the local community and identifies some priority projects that we would like to achieve over the next three years. Come to the Kaputaohe Dwelling and Cottage open homeBelfast's historic Kapuatohe Dwelling and Cottage is throwing open its doors at the end of this month, once earthquake repairs are complete. Skate park upgrade on a roll in BishopdaleA fresh edge will boost Bishopdale Park following the approval of a new-look skate park. Our Community Board has backed the skate park revamp following positive feedback from local residents. Board Chairperson David Cartwright says skateboarding is firmly entrenched in the suburban landscape and we need to keep pace with the demand for fresh elements and new challenges. All go for Armitage Reserve and Annandale Park playground renewalsA fresh face will boost the much-loved Armitage Reserve and Annandale Park playgrounds following the approval of a landscape plan. Our Community Board has backed the proposed new landscape plan for the park, including equipment that allows for a range of play and are suitable for both the park setting and the local community. Have Your SayGot ideas for how we can reduce rubbish and manage waste in more sustainable ways? Rates payment due date extendedAbout 56,000 ratepayers in the inner city suburbs and Banks Peninsula will get an extra two weeks to pay their first quarterly rates demand for the 2020-21 financial year. Community urged to keep an eye out for swing thievesResidents groups are being asked to keep an eye on their local playgrounds, after a number of expensive basket swings have been swiped from playgrounds across Christchurch. Eight basket swings from across our city’s parks play network have been stolen over the past 18 months, including sets from Richmond Playground and Nicholson Park, and unfortunately, we can’t afford to keep replacing them. If you have any information about the basket swings, please contact our call centre on 03 941 8999. Subsidies now available for neighborhood eventsHave you ever wanted to organise a neighbourhood gathering? Perhaps you've always wanted to put on a potluck for the whole street? Summer with your neighbours is about bringing people closer together and celebrating the unique and diverse mix of each neighbourhood. Community planting day at The GroynesThis family-friendly event is scheduled between 10.30pm and 12.30pm (followed by BBQ sausage) on Sunday 23 August at the Groynes Reserve in the No.2 picnic area. New recycling guide on its wayKeep an eye on your letterbox for a handy new guide that will help you with your recycling efforts. The guide is packed with useful information about what items belong in the yellow recycling bin and is aimed at making it easy for people to recycle correctly. Discover what's on in your neighborhood and across our city. From free events, exhibitions and live comedy — it's it all here. View consultations that the Council is currently undertaking, find out more about each consultation and have your say. Read the latest news on Council activities and what's happening across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Contact your Community BoardThe Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board are here to provide support and advice to our community. Contact the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood |