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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 city's Draft 2021-31 Long Term Plan opening in March. The Council are currently seeking community feedback on their proposed Central City Parking Policy, so check it out and have your say.
Summer is still in full swing, with lots of events and activities coming up 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, Alexandra Davids
Highlights of our latest meeting
Our Community Board met on Monday 1 February. Some highlights of our meeting included electing Michelle Lomax as our new Deputy Chairperson. We also heard from local residents as part of our Public Forum and Deputations by Appointment.
Our board approved the detailed design and construction phase of the Moncks Bay section – excluding a speed limit change. We also approved changes to the kerb on Linwood Avenue to help pedestrians and cyclists safely cross the road to access the new Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool. We received an update on progress on the various workstreams/projects within the Otākāro Avon River Corridor Programme.
We approved a grant of $200 to Amy Brown towards competing in the NZ Juggling and Circus Festival in Nelson from the 19 to the 21 February from our 2020/21 Youth Development Fund and $15,000 from our 2021-21 Discretionary Response Fund to Sumner Community Residents Association towards the Sumner Skate Ramp project, and $4,000 to Mt Pleasant Memorial Community Centre and Residents Association Incorporated towards the community market storage space. We also received our Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board Area Report for January, which gives us an overview of all the great things happening in our community. 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.
Community support smooths path for Moncks Bay
The final link in Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway is a step closer following strong community support for the proposed design and a lower speed limit in Main Road, Redcliffs.
The Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board has approved the detailed design and construction phase of the Moncks Bay section – excluding a speed limit change – following community consultation late last year.
An update on the Woolston Village upgrade
The project team are pleased to report that work is steadily trucking along the north side of Woolston Village. Not only has the weather been great, so has the wonderful Woolston community. Ice blocks and water on searingly hot days, encouraging words and friendly chats – it all helps. We'd like to remind people to use the dedicated pedestrian crossings to cross Ferry Road safely. Thank you, Woolston!
Celebrate at Estuary Fest
Come along to Estuary Fest and celebrate our estuary environment and the communities surrounding it. Join us at the Mt Pleasant Community Centre on Saturday 27 February for a fun day with bumper boats, crazy bikes, bouncy castles and pony rides, as well as food trucks and music.
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. There’s a bunch of prizes up for grabs including movie, theatre and festival passes, mountain bike bundles, bouldering and yoga passes, delicious meal boxes and much more.
Make your place fire safe
The recent hot weather, high winds and fires in Christchurch are reminder for people to make sure their properties are fire safe this summer, especially our Port Hills communities who live in semi-rural settings. The Fire and Emergency New Zealand website have some good tips on what you can do keep your home and community safe from fire.
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.
Come along to our next Central City Residents Forum
Our community board would like invite representatives from the Central City and City Fringe Resident & Neighbourhood Groups to attend an upcoming residents forum. This invitation is also being extended to residents who live in the central city and want to find out more information on:
The Draft Central City Parking Policy
Canterbury Multiuse Arena
Central City Residential Programme (also known as ‘Project 8011’)
Key findings and next steps from the last year’s Central City Neighbourhood Conversation Walks
This will be held on Thursday 18 of February 2021, 5.45pm-7.30pm, in the Function Room, First Floor Civic Offices (53 Hereford Street).
Please RSVP to Linwood.Central.Heathcote@ccc.govt.nz with attendance and dietary requirements by Monday 15 February.
Vegan Night Mākete (market)
Come along to the Christchurch Vegan Society's regular Vegan Night Mākete on the last Saturday of every month and check out the best local plant-based foods and goods, learn about environmental/animal welfare and the health benefits of veganism. A great opportunity to get together with your local vegan community.
Linwood Village Market
Come and do your Saturday shopping with us at the Linwood Village Market. Our community market promotes re-using, recycling and upcycling - and sells new stuff too.
Held on the first Saturday of the month at the Arts & Eastside Gallery, 388 Worcester Street Linwood.
Mosque: Faith, Culture, Community
Discover the mosque at the heart of communities, and the diversity of Islamic culture showcased through art and objects.
The exhibition has been developed by Canterbury Museum in partnership with Christchurch Muslims who are keen to share understanding and knowledge about Islam.
Stage one of new Sydenham housing development opens
The first stage of a new community housing development has opened in Sydenham. Korimako Lane has 28 new Homestar 7 homes and is part of a 90 home community housing complex that the Ōtautahi Community Trust (OCHT) is building on the old Brougham Village site in Sydenham where 98 homes were demolished following the earthquakes.
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 and take part in workshops and masterclasses.
Favourite parks in frame for young video creators
Are you a budding film-maker aged between 7 and 12? Share your favourite outdoor space or park with us by creating a 60-second video to celebrate Parks Week. The best video will win a family zipline experience at the Christchurch Adventure Park while family pool passes are also on offer. Parks Week will be held from 6 to 14 March.
Council offers students hands-on learning opportunities
Christchurch school students will get hands-on lessons this year on how to minimise their waste thanks to a free Learning Through Action programme run by Christchurch City Council.
Have your say on City Mall changes
Christchurch City Council is seeking public feedback on its plan to turn City Mall from a pedestrian mall into a shared zone.
Under the proposed changes a 10km/h speed limit would be introduced in City Mall and cycling would be permitted.
Have your say on the proposed changes before Thursday 18 February.
Plan focuses on making better use of community facilities
A new network plan is set to make it easier for local Community Boards and Christchurch City Council to make decisions about community facilities across the city and how they are run.
Feedback wanted on central city parking approach
Christchurch City Council is encouraging people to give their feedback on a proposed new policy that aims to ensure we have the right mix of parking in the central city. Our Draft Christchurch Central Parking Policy is open for public consultation until 22 February 2021.
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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