Spreydon-Cashmere community update - 10 February 2021
Greetings from your Community Board
Message from the Chair
Kia ora koutou,
Happy New Year to all and welcome to the first edition of our community board newsletter for 2021. On behalf of our Board, I hope you all had a great break with friends and whānau.
There's lots coming up this year, with consultation on the Central City Parking Policy and Oxford Terrace and City Mall now open. Consultation on the city's Draft 2021-31 Long Term Plan opens in March, so check out have your say and tell us what you think. The Report from the Climate Change Commission has implications for all of our lives and the government and local government will be responding to the responsibilities that we all have in terms of in our use of non renewable energy, the mitigation of our collective carbon emissions and our understanding of the consequences of climate change for everyone in Aotearoa
New Zealand. I am sure the conversations will be in our suburbs, villages and towns and our community board will be involved, just as all elected bodies will be. Summer is still in full swing, with lots of events and activities around town. From community markets to music festivals, there's lots of opportunities to get out and connect with your community. And whether you're a cycling enthusiast or new to cycling, don't forget to sign up to the Aotearoa Bike Challenge - you can sign up as an individual or part of a group, so give it a go!
Stay together, look after one another.
Board Chair, Karolin Potter
Highlights from our latest meeting
Our Community Board met on Tuesday 2 February. Highlights of our meeting included hearing from local residents and groups as part of our Public Forum. We heard from Jenny Goodman, Deputy Chair of Hoon Hay Community Association Trust about the development of theTrust’s Strategic Plan.
We received information from Council staff about options for new basketball courts, and we asked staff to invite local young people and other interested parties to a future meeting to tell us their views on the possibility of new courts at Somerfield and/or Centennial Parks.
We had an update Cashmere / Worsley / Hoon Hay Road - Intersection Upgrade and agreed to recommend the removal of zebra crossing road markings from the design and to approve a change in tree species from Cherry Blossoms Yoshino Cherry to native Black Beech trees.
We also received information on the proposed new mountain bike track in Montgomery Spur Reserve, which borders the Board’s area and approved a grant of $5,000 from our 2020-21 Discretionary Response Fund towards the Needs Analysis/Feasibility for the Adults Playground project.
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. Agendas are available
online at least two business days before the next meeting. If you’d like to receive an agenda by email, please let us know.
Proposed new mountain bike track in Montgomery Spur Reserve
We’re expanding the track network in Montgomery Spur Reserve, and invite you to comment on our proposal for a new mountain bike track. Consultation is open until 5 March 2021.
Work ramping up on Dyers Pass Road
From Sunday 8 February we’ll have three active work sites on Dyers Pass Road between Hackthorne Road and the bottom of Governors Bay Road. In addition to the two current work sites, we will be working on either side of the Summit Road intersection, with another set of stop/go traffic lights in place until April. You can read the latest project newsletter for more information or subscribe here. Thanks for your patience as we make Dyers Pass Road safer for everyone.
Want to shape your place?
Check out the Shape Your Place Toolkit – an online resource to encourage and support community-led projects that improve local neighbourhoods and commercial centres.
By working together to transform public spaces into community places, we can enhance an area and also build stronger relationships and local connections.
The toolkit contains information to help you get started; on local examples of community-led place-making projects, including the time, cost and effort involved; on helpful tools, resources and organisations; on funding sources; on obtaining any permissions, consents or approvals; and on caring for your place.
Food for thought at Grow Ōtautahi Garden Festival
Christchurch’s home-grown garden festival, Grow Ōtautahi, offers a three-day feast of food, design, outdoor living and sustainability in March.
Set in the Botanic Gardens, the free festival will feature a host of top chefs from around the region who will share their culinary skills. Festival goers will also be able to sample locally sourced food, explore innovative landscape design, take part in workshops and masterclasses, learn about food science and experience gardening through the eyes of children.
South Library Christmas Market a success
Thanks to everyone who came along to the Opawa Market's Christmas market on Sunday 24 December outside the South Library. The market was well attended and had a range of stalls selling produce and freshly made, local goodies.
Aotearoa Bike Challenge
Pump those tires! Aotearoa Bike Challenge 2021 began on 1 February. This fun and free competition is all about biking alongside your workmates, friend groups and community! Every ride counts so jump on a bike, earn points and climb the leader board this February.
Cheque payments coming to an end
Christchurch City Council is stopping cheques as a payment option. Residents will no longer be able to make cheque payments from 30 April 2021, due to the three major New Zealand banks phasing them out in May, June and July of this year.
Learn to swim and WIN
Swimsmart teaches your child essential skills and confidence to survive in the water.
Join our Swimsmart programme today to go in the draw to win a @HutchwilcoLtd children’s life jacket.
Thank you for ‘bin good’
Thanks to everyone who had ‘bin good’ in 2020 – in December we were able to recycle 84 per cent of our truckloads. We need everyone to keep up the good work this year. Download our handy bin app to get reminders on your bin day or changes to our bin service. Challenge the family and have a go with our Bin Good game. A fun way to learn what items go into what bin.
See more at ccc.govt.nz/recycling.
Unity the focus of National Remembrance Service
Two years on from the Christchurch mosque attacks, people will come together at a National Remembrance Service to remember and honour those who died and to build on the spirit of unity that came out of the tragedy. Ko Tātou, Tātou We Are One, will be held at Christchurch Arena, on Saturday 13 March starting at 3pm
Help keep us COVID-19 free
After the holidays, we all need to do our bit to keep ourselves and others safe from COVID-19. If you’re visiting a Council facility, remember to:
Scan QR codes
Turn on Bluetooth tracing on the NZ COVID Tracer app
Wash your hands
Stay home if you’re feeling unwell and get advice about a COVID-19 test.
Visit www.covid19.govt.nz for more information.
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