Banks Peninsula Community News - 3 December 2020
Greetings from your Community Board
Message from the Chair
Kia ora koutou,
I'm pleased to see progress on the Naval Point-Te Nukutai o Tapoa Development Plan, which our Board approved at our meeting on Monday. We'll continue working with users and key stakeholders to firm up next steps for this project. As we head into the warmer months, the Council has launched their "Water like you oughta” campaign, which encourages people to think carefully about how and when they water their gardens.
If you're up for a challenge, check out Council's new Bin Good Game and test your knowledge of what items belong in your red, yellow and green wheelie bins. It's a fun way to tackle a serious issue and help minimise the amount of waste going to landfill. Remember to take a look at the new Long Term Plan portal and the challenges and opportunities we’re facing as we develop our 10-year budget.
Stay together, look after one another.
Board Chair, Tori Peden
Highlights of our latest meeting
Our Community Board met on Monday 30 November. Some highlights of our meeting included hearing from local residents and groups regarding the Naval Point Development Plan as part of our Deputations by Appointment. Our Board approved the draft Naval Point-Te Nukutai o Tapoa Development Plan and we will make a recommendation to Council on the eventual closure of Magazine Bay Marina. You can read our board meeting minutes to see what else we discussed and find out the dates, times and details of upcoming Community Board and Council meetings here.
Plan for Naval Point gets Board approval
A plan to redevelop Lyttelton’s Naval Point-Te Nukutai o Tapoa has been given the green light by the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula Community Board.
The Naval Point-Te Nukutai o Tapoa Development Plan, which was developed in partnership with Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) Rūnanga, includes an expanded public boat ramp, reorganised waterfront and new breakwater.
Banks Peninsula tsunami evacuation zones re-drawn
Tsunami evacuation zones in Banks Peninsula have been updated based on new scientific research. The latest modelling shows us that in most areas, flooding from a tsunami may extend further inland than allowed for under the previous tsunami evacuation zones.
If you live or own property on Banks Peninsula, you can check online to see whether your property has been affected by the tsunami evacuation zone changes.
London Street footpath repairs
We're replacing part the old asphalt footpath on London Street with cobble stones. Work will start on Monday 23 November and is expected to be completed within 1 week (weather permitting).
Dyers Pass Road work is starting
We are starting safety improvements on Dyers Pass Road this week. A section of road near the Sign of the Kiwi on the Cashmere side of the summit will be down to one lane. There will be stop/go signals to help people get through the area so expect short delays and please look out for our work crews. Read our latest project newsletter for more information.
Community the focus for Whaka Ora team
The Whaka Ora Healthy Harbour team recently gave a deputation to the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee, updating them on recent events connecting them to freshwater in the zone.
Connecting Lyttelton to Te Ana Marina
Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is linking the people of Lyttelton to the waterfront with a new pedestrian pathway to Te Ana Marina. This month LPC began constructing a pathway, two new pedestrian crossings and relocating the Sutton Quay Port access gate, creating a pedestrian link from Norwich Quay to the Marina on the west side of the waterfront.
Little River playground renewal
Don't forget to have your say on the Little River playground renewal.
Consultation is open until 8 December 2020.
Milestone water safety plan approval
The Council’s Akaroa and Takamatua Water Safety Plan has been approved by the Drinking Water Assessor on behalf of the Ministry of Health. Christchurch City Council is the second council in New Zealand to have a water safety plan approved under the Government’s new framework for assessing risks to drinking water.
Little River home to Pop Up Penguins
Colourful penguins have popped up across Banks Peninsula and Christchurch, creating a family friendly summer sculpture trail.
Check out the “Gateway to the Peninsula Penguin” by Frankie Bakker in the Heritage Park, Main Road, Little River, sponsored by Christchurch City Council's Enliven Places programme, and selected by the Little River Wairewa Community Trust.
Frankie’s work was chosen as it showed not only some of the natural beauty that the peninsula has to offer, but how Little River is the place that you enter that beauty through.
Fellow local Little River Artist Jane Downes has also designed and painted the “Kiwiama" Penguin, which you can find at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.
The Wild in Art Pop Up Penguins sculpture trail celebrates unique parts of Christchurch while highlighting climate change, community, Antarctica, creativity, innovation and exploration.
The wider trail of discovery – designed to appeal to all ages – extends to Christchurch International Airport, Rangiora, Lyttelton, Lincoln, Little River, Akaroa and Rolleston.
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