Greetings from your Community BoardMessage from the ChairKia ora koutou, Board Chair, Mike Mora Highlights from our latest meetingOur Community Board met on Tuesday 13 April. Some highlights of our meeting included approving a new bus stop and terminus on the north-east side of Richmond Avenue opposite Knight Stream School and adjacent to Knights Stream car park. We also approved No Stopping restrictions on a part of Wales Street and Fern Drive in Halswell, together with introducing a Stop control at this intersection. These initiatives will help improve safety in the area. Explore your backyard with The Walking FestivalNau Mai Haere Mai – The Walking Festival is back from 17 April to 2 May. If this is your first time, welcome to the wonderful world of walking. If you’ve joined us before, welcome back. Whether you’re a fan of local history or getting out into nature, socialising or pushing yourself to get that awesome view, there’s something for all ages and abilities. Go Wild Ōtautahi! Kids school holiday trailExplore the cultural heart of Ōtautahi with this kids' holiday trail featuring wildlife of Aotearoa and activities at Christchurch Art Gallery, Tūranga, Canterbury Museum and the Botanic Gardens. Top tips for school holiday fun in ChristchurchDiscover some of Christchurch’s best spaces to explore, learn and be entertained these holidays. You and the kids can make the most of a fine day and head to one of the city’s many playgrounds, or swim, smile and slide into the holiday fun at one of our Council pools. Ilam, Riccarton and Middleton Road safety improvementsWork is going well on the upgrade of the intersection of Middleton, Riccarton and Ilam roads. This project will improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Capital spending: What we’re proposing for next 10 yearsFor the first three years of this Draft Long Term Plan, we’ve set our core capital spend at $400 million in the first year, $420 million in the second year, and $443 million in the third year. Connecting over what's in commonA new initiative - InCommon - has been created in response to the Christchurch mosque attack by Cantabrians who want to ensure the incredible community spirit, togetherness and companionship that poured out after the tragic event doesn’t end. Time called on cheque paymentsThe Council will not be accepting cheque payments from 30 April 2021 because the three major New Zealand banks are phasing out cheques in May and June of this year. Draft Ōtautahi Christchurch Climate Change Strategy 2021We want to hear what you think about our draft Strategy. Have we got it right? Is there anything we've missed? Do you have any feedback on how we should develop and deliver the action programmes within the strategy? Consultation is open until 25 April 2021. Contact your Community BoardThe Waipuna/Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board are here to provide support and advice to our community. Contact the Waipuna/Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |