Good progress with processing consents High numbers of consent applications in recent times and their increasingly complex nature created issues with processing many of them within statutory timeframes. Putting new procedures in place to manage these applications, as well as bringing a new team of consent planners on board, has yielded great results, with the…
Local piggery fined $29,000 for a breach of its resource consent
Local piggery fined $29,000 for a breach of its resource consent PIC New Zealand Ltd (PIC) has been convicted of causing potential contamination to groundwater through its effluent discharges to land. PIC pleaded guilty and has been convicted of one charge of discharging a contaminant (piggery effluent from a travelling irrigator) onto land which may…
Testing time for tsunami sirens
The 45 sirens located between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake will sound for up to three minutes on 7 April. “If you are near the coast on Sunday morning and hear the sirens going off, you don’t need to evacuate or be alarmed. This is just a test to make sure the system is working,” says…
Work starts soon for part of Akaroa wastewater scheme
The council has put a notice up at the site asking owners of any boats, trailers or other equipment stored in the area marked on the map to move them out of the way. Head of Three Waters, Brent Smith, says the pump station is an essential aspect of the new Akaroa wastewater scheme. The…
Activites to enjoy over Easter weekend
Inflatable Easter fun at Jellie Park The big inflatable obstacle course will be at Jellie Park this Easter weekend! Rush, jump, slip, slide, biff and bash your way through the obstacle course between midday – 2.30pm each day from Friday to Monday. Plus, check out the hydroslides from midday to 6pm each day. Please note…
Strategies for dealing with the dry
Strategies for dealing with the dry The Upper Waitaki Zone Committee invites you to a workshop on strategies to deal with the drought. Central Otago farm consultant Pete Young and South Canterbury chair of the Rural Support Trust Mark Adams will share their experiences, give practical advice and outline the support available to help farmers….
Council highlights important transport work
Today’s Finance and Performance Committee approved the Council’s submission on the Government’s proposed investment programme. In March, Hon Simeon Brown MP, the Minister of Transport released his draft GPS for public feedback. It replaces the draft GPS released by the former Government in August 2023 and outlines how the Government will invest in land transport…
More time granted for housing intensification plan change
Minister Chris Bishop has approved the Council’s request for a time extension to parts of Plan Change 14, specifically those that relate to the Medium-Density Residential Standards (MDRS) beyond areas defined in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD). The Council now has until 12 December 2025 to notify its decision on those parts. …
New chapter for Hornby Library
Hornby Library on Goulding Avenue will close at 6pm on Thursday 28 March and will reopen at the new pool and library community centre on Friday 19 April, from 3pm. The customer services desk at Goulding Avenue will remain open until 5pm Friday 19 April, before also shifting across to Matatiki. Half a century in…
Ingenuity enables fish travel through flood protection structures
A number of vital flood protection structures in waterways across the region have been remediated, enabling improved fish passage. Source link
Ingenuity enables fish travel through flood protection structures
Ingenuity enables fish travel through flood protection structures More than a dozen vital flood protection structures in our waterways, such as weirs and culverts, now have improved fish passage. Thanks to central government co-funding, we have been able to remediate these structures so fish can access more of our waterways, while we continue to maintain…
Safety work to start at busy Cashmere intersection
A range of improvements at the Cashmere Road, Colombo Street, Centaurus Road, and Dyers Pass Road roundabout will begin on 2 April. The work is due to be completed in early July. The roundabout has a high crash rate, with 27 crashes reported between 2010 and 2021. Ten of the 27 crashes resulted in serious injury. …
Fare changes after government shifts
Fare changes after government shifts We are reassuring Metro and MyWay customers its fares will mostly stay the same, including its $2 Greater Christchurch flat fare trial, following the government’s cancellation of some of its Community Connect concessions. These changes will come into effect from 1 May. These are nationwide changes, decided by the new…
SailGP event: keeping everyone safe on the water
SailGP event: keeping everyone safe on the water During SailGP, the only role of our Harbourmaster’s Office is to provide oversight of navigation safety. We were not responsible for marine mammal management. The Marine Mammal Management Plan (MMMP) for the SailGP event was created by the organisers, in collaboration with Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke,…
Options on funding bids for major events
Last year we supported 93 community events with funding, and attracted over 24 major events and 42 business events to the city. The key players Christchurch City Council, ChristchurchNZ and Venues Ōtautahi have complementary roles in relation to major events in Christchurch. Christchurch City Council supports and/or delivers a variety of local and regional events,…
Have your say on wallaby control
Have your say on wallaby control The Enhancing wallaby control in Canterbury survey is aimed at people who own or lease land over 20 hectares, where wallabies are an issue. The information provided in the survey could help shape future wallaby control strategies. Through the survey, we want to find out more about: Current practices:…
Get behind-closed-doors access at Open Christchurch
Open Christchurch 2024 celebrates some of Christchurch’s best architecture and special spaces that contribute to Ōtautahi’s sense of place. The one weekend-only-festival of architectural excellence will take place from 3 – 5 May, presented by Te Pūtahi – Centre for Architecture & City-Making. This year’s festival highlights a variety of buildings, landscapes and experiences with…
Plan to protect and renew water infrastructure
Drinking water supply Ensuring everyone has access to safe drinking water is essential for the health and wellbeing of the community. In the next 30 years we need to keep protecting our drinking water supply by upgrading and renewing infrastructure and extending the network to supply water to new developments. We propose spending $873 million over…
What's on in the Garden city
Street Food Alley Oxford Terrace will become a dynamic culinary scene this weekend with Foodies Street Food Alley. Head down from 4 – 10pm Friday and Saturday to check out a diverse array of Southeast Asian food vendors and to celebrate the diversity and creativity in our local community. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy…
State-of-the-art library equipment provides opportunities for the community
All while having utilised the state-of-the-art laser cutting and printing equipment at Christchurch’s central library during their prototyping stage. Kea Aerospace Chief Technology Officer, Philipp Sueltrop, says the parts for the first prototype as part of the 2019 New Zealand Aerospace Challenge were designed and built with the help of Tūranga’s laser cutter. “We really…
Climate change priorities front and centre
As the challenges presented by more frequent and severe weather events including heavy rain, extreme heat and drought continue to grow, investing in adaptation and building resilience has become a priority for the Council and our communities. To meet these challenges over the period of the Long Term Plan 2024-34, and subject to Government funding…
Community input leads to Aranui street upgrade changes
A trial is underway on Hampshire Street, Rowan Avenue, Breezes Road and Shortland Street to make the area safer and more people friendly, particularly around the schools. Work includes new pedestrian crossings for local schools, speed humps, intersection upgrades, bollards outside the Hampshire Street shops and wider footpaths. Construction on the upgrades finished today…
What’s the story about Greenstreet Creek
What’s the story about Greenstreet Creek The Ashburton community may be aware of fish salvage efforts at Greenstreet Creek due to dry conditions and low flows. While our local team has been responding to landowners and impacted consent holders about this issue, we hadn’t updated the wider community and we’re sincerely sorry for this omission…
Plan ahead for travel to SailGP
Plan ahead for travel to SailGP On 23 and 24 March, Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō is again set to host the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix (SailGP). Lyttelton will have restricted access over the weekend and public transport in the area will also be affected. Around 22,000 ticket holders are expected to attend the event this…
Plant thefts escalate at Mona Vale
Susan Lawrence with Botanic Gardens Collections Collector Ben Lay. Established plants were recently dug out and stolen from the Mona Vale rose garden. It’s one of many brazen thefts at the park over the past six months that have been captured on camera. Bedding plants and annuals that are planted for the wider public to…
What else is going on in the Long Term Plan?
The Draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034 is out for consultation until Sunday 21 April, and proposes a $16.8 billion budget over the full 10 years. Although there are some big programmes making up a big proportion of that spending – things like water, transport and Te Kaha, Canterbury’s Multi-Use Arena – there are some projects…
Your quick guide to the Long Term Plan
If you want to hold your own in a discussion with a friend or family member about what the Draft Plan proposes, here’s your quick guide to the basics. What is a Long Term Plan?The Long Term Plan (LTP) outlines what the Council has planned for the next 10 years. It’s our contract with the…
Greater Christchurch Partnership commits to sustainable growth
Greater Christchurch Partnership commits to sustainable growth The Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee has received and endorsed the final version of the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan. It subsequently recommended its partner Councils adopt the Spatial Plan as their overarching strategy for managing growth. Source link
Godwits to depart Canterbury for world’s longest migration
Godwits to depart Canterbury for world’s longest migration Godwits/kauka are due to depart Canterbury for world’s longest migration, 11,000km non-stop. Will we be ready with a healthy habitat for them to return to? Over 1,500 bar-tailed godwits/kuaka, a native migratory bird species that summers in Otautahi’s Avon-Heathcote/Ihutai estuary, are due to depart on their annual…
Community top priority for new board member
Jillian Frater was elected as the representative for the Lyttelton Community Subdivision on the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board on February 17, after a by-election. The vacancy arose from the resignation of Reuben Davidson in 2023, who was elected to Parliament. Dr Frater attended her first meeting this week and was welcomed…