Welcome to our January newsletter
Happy New Year from your Community Board
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the first edition of our monthly Community Board newsletter for 2020.
On behalf of the Banks Peninsula Community Board, I hope you have all had safe and enjoyable holidays and are looking forward to what the year will bring.
My Board and I will be getting out and about in the community and setting out some key priorities that we want to achieve over the next 12 months. We are delighted to be here and to serve you all.
Board Chair, Tori Peden
Meet the Banks Peninsula team
From left to right, Howard Needham, Reuben Davidson, Tyrone Fields, Nigel Harrison, Jamie Stewart, Andrew Turner and Tori Peden are representing the Banks Peninsula community.
Mt Herbert 2020 by-election
The Mt Herbert by-election will be held on Tuesday 18 February 2020 and voting opens 27 January. Keep an eye out for your voting papers and help choose who represents Mt Herbert on the Banks Peninsula Community Board.
Pesky possums targeted in new Banks Peninsula programme
A new biodiversity ranger will be patrolling Banks Peninsula in an effort to control power line-hopping possums.
Summer pool party at Lyttelton pool
Chill out by the pool with our outdoor summer pool party at the Norman Kirk Memorial summer pool!
On 12 January from 12pm to 5pm, enjoy water walkers, bumper boats, our hydroslide and a bombing competition.
Longer opening hours for local pools this summer
Diamond Harbour and Lyttelton pool will be open for longer this summer thanks to two Community Board grants. The Diamond Harbour Pool will remain open until the end of summer holidays while the Lyttelton Pool will open on weekends until the end of February.
Banks Peninsula perfect place for summer staycation
You probably know this already - but if you're looking for a relaxing holiday experience over summer without venturing too far from home, check out Banks Peninsula’s beautiful bays and valleys.
Live at the Point – Sunday Sessions
A free family-friendly live music festival held in the lush surrounds of the Godley House gardens in Diamond Harbour. Featuring several bands every Sunday until 16 February.
Minister approves change to Lyttelton parking rules
A proposal to remove the need for new developments in Lyttelton’s commercial zone to provide on-site car parking has been given the go ahead.
Korowai symbol of Council's commitment to healthy harbour plan
Council is taking a turn at at looking after a ceremonial korowai placed around the Whaka-Ora Healthy Harbour Plan as a mark of our commitment to restoring the cultural and ecological health of Lyttelton Harbour.
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