Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton community update - 5 February 2021
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 also seeking feedback on parking in the central city, so check out the proposed Central City Parking Policy and have your say. Summer is still in full swing, with lots of events and activities 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, Mike Mora
Highlights from our latest meeting
Our Community Board met on Tuesday 2 February. Some highlights of our meeting included hearing from local residents as part of our Public Forum. Russell Wills spoke to the board about traffic issues in Hornby, Ross Houliston spoked about a number of issues of concern to local residents and Marc Duff addressed the Board on behalf of the Greater Hornby Residents’ Association. We also heard from Bethany Howarth regarding stormwater drainage issues on her property in Quarry View subdivision Halswell. Templeton resident Mark Amer spoke to the board about issues at a nearby social housing complex and James Ensor, Eden Husband,
and Roger Allen, members of the Naval Point Boat Safety Group, updated the board on the proposed redevelopment of Naval Point. If you'd like to speak to our board at an upcoming meeting, please contact the board advisor Faye Collins at Faye.Collins@ccc.govt.nz.
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.
Explore Christchurch's newest wetland
Native flora and fauna are starting to flourish in a new wetland area in Halswell. The artificial wetland has been created at Quaifes Road in Halswell to capture and naturally filter stormwater before it flows into Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere) via the Halswell River. It’s one of several new wetland areas that Christchurch City Council has constructed to manage stormwater and improve the quality of water flowing into our rivers. It is a great place to explore and we encourage people to visit and take a walk through the wetland. If you are bringing a dog with you, please keep it on a leash because we don’t want dogs disturbing the nesting birds or chicks.
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.
The Draft Christchurch Central Parking Policy is open for public consultation until 22 February 2021.
Quake anniversary events to be live-streamed for all
Plans are being put in place to ensure that people all around the world can join in next month’s events to mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch in February 2011.
Want to shape your place?
Check out the Shape Your Place Toolkit – an online resource to encourage and support community-led projects that improve local neighbourhoods and commercial centres.
The toolkit contains information to help you get started; on local examples of community-led place-making projects, including the time, cost and effort involved; on helpful tools, resources and organisations; on funding sources; on obtaining any permissions, consents or approvals; and on caring for your place.
Thank you for ‘bin good’
Thanks to everyone who had ‘bin good’ in 2020 – in December we were able to recycle 84 per cent of our truckloads. We need everyone to keep up the good work this year. Download our handy bin app to get reminders on your bin day or changes to our bin service. Challenge the family and have a go with our Bin Good game. A fun way to learn what items go into what bin.
See more at ccc.govt.nz/recycling.
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.
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.
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.
Learn to swim and WIN
Swimsmart teaches your child essential skills and confidence to survive in the water.
Join our Swimsmart programme today to go in the draw to win a @HutchwilcoLtd children’s life jacket.
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.
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.
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