Greetings from your Community BoardMessage from the ChairKia ora koutou, Highlights from our latest meetingOur Community Board met on Tuesday 1 December. Some highlights of our meeting hearing from local residents as part of our public forum. We approved funding from our 2020-21 Discretionary Response Fund for a number of community projects and approved proposed road names for a development at 300 Halswell Junction Road. 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. Fairyland pool partySplash into summer with a pool party at Te Hāpua Summer Pool from 11 - 1pm on Sunday 20 December. This party is specifically for tots and toddlers with face painting, a farm yard castle, obstacle course, storybook reading and stone hunting. Halswell Community MarketCome and spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon at the Halswell Community Market on Sunday 13 December. Grab a bite to eat from the food trucks and sit back and relax to the music of local musicians. Christchurch gardeners urged to ‘water like you oughta’The Garden City’s head gardener is urging Christchurch residents to be mindful of their outdoor water use this summer so the city’s water supply network doesn’t come under too much pressure. Director of the Botanic Gardens Wolfgang Bopp is part of this year’s “Water like you oughta” campaign, which encourages people to think carefully about how and when they water their gardens. Are you a bin whizz?Test yourself with our new web-based Bin Good Game. It’s a super fun way to find out what items go in the right bins. Receive points for every item you get right. Grab your phone and challenge your family and friends to find the ultimate bin champion! Play today at ccc.govt.nz/bingoodgame or www.smartview.ccc.govt.nz. Call for further submissions on short-term accommodation plan changeA proposed District Plan Change relating to short-term accommodation including use of a residential unit for visitor accommodation, such as AirBnB, Homeaway/Bookabach, has drawn 133 submissions. Further submissions will be invited on the proposed Plan Change from 26 November to 10 December. 'Backyard' Buskers Festival champions Kiwi performersThe programme of events for Ōtautahi Christchurch’s favourite summer street celebration has been announced. Spanning three weekends from 15 to 31 January, the Bread & Circus Backyard Buskers Festival will return to the circus capital of Aotearoa. This year’s street festival will showcase the best hand-picked, home-grown circus, comedy, music and acrobatic talent. Beware algal blooms in Christchurch ponds and wetlandsPeople and their pets are being urged to avoid stormwater ponds and wetlands in Christchurch as they could contain the potentially toxic algae, cyanobacteria. The algae typically presents as dark brown or black mats in the water. Pets that show signs of illness after coming into contact with algal mats should be taken to a vet immediately. Our stormwater basins provide new wetland habitats for our native flora and fauna to flourish, including endangered and protected bird species. You can walk your dog around the basins, but please be mindful these wetlands are home to native animals and ensure your dog doesn’t chase the wildlife. 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 Hornby-Halswell-Riccarton Community Board are here to provide support and advice to our community. Contact the Hornby-Halswell-Riccarton |