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The reports follow engagement with Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour and Koukourarata Port Levy communities to better understand local values and priorities in relation to the coastal environment as the impacts of climate change are felt through increased coastal flooding, coastal erosion and rising groundwater. The information will be used by the Council and the Whakaraupō Lyttelton…
As one section of Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway is completed, work is beginning on another, with Main Road temporarily narrowing to one lane. Fulton Hogan is currently hard at work on the final section of Pathway passing through Moncks Bay. Once finished, it will cover 6.5 kilometres and provide access to the coastline…
As one section of Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway is completed, work is beginning on another, with Main Road temporarily narrowing to one lane. Fulton Hogan is currently hard at work on the final section of Pathway passing through Moncks Bay. Once finished, it will cover 6.5 kilometres and provide access to the coastline…
Cycle lanes will be reinstated and traffic layout will return to normal on Main Road as work on the Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway pauses over the holiday period. Contractors Fulton Hogan have been working on the tricky final part of the Coastal Pathway between the eastern end of Redcliffs Village and Shag Rock,…
Some coastal residents will have changes to the information held against their property that will be included on any Land Information Memorandum (LIM) issued for that property. This is in light of findings from the Council’s latest coastal hazards assessment. The Coastal Hazards Assessment for the Christchurch District (2021) by Tonkin + Taylor identifies areas…
People who live, work and play in Whakaraupō Lyttelton and Koukourarata Port Levy have a bit longer to provide feedback on what they value about the area. A survey seeking feedback from the public is currently open and has had over 200 responses so far. “We’ve been thrilled with the number of responses so far….
A weekly community-led running event will be trialled at Bottle Lake Forest Park in the city’s north-east starting on Saturday 8 October. Christchurch City Council has approved the use of a five kilometre course for the Broad Park Parkrun for a trial period of one year. Parkrun is an international organisation that runs free, timed…
The crews working to build the final section of Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway have been joined by some cute, but slightly troublesome, visitors. “The white-flippered penguins who nest and live along the stretch of coast between Moncks Bay and Redcliffs have made their first appearance of the season, which means our contractor Fulton…
Christchurch City Council has confirmed the cost of building the final and most complex section of Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway. The Government gave the Council $15.8 million in Shovel Ready funding to build the missing section of the Coastal Pathway – between the eastern end of Redcliffs Village and Shag Rock, Sumner –…
Christchurch City Council has confirmed the cost of building the final and most complex section of Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway. The Government gave the Council $15.8 million in Shovel Ready funding to build the missing section of the Coastal Pathway – between the eastern end of Redcliffs Village and Shag Rock, Sumner –…
Jason Roberts loves his job. His passion for the space between land and sea is huge, he enjoys the outdoors and he’s lived on the coast his whole life. For the past quarter century the Christchurch City Council Park Ranger has been nurturing the coastal dune network that runs from Taylors Mistake to Spencerville. That…
After considering feedback from the local community, the majority of work on the next stage of Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway will happen during the day, to minimise the chance of disrupting residents at night. Construction on the last section of the Coastal Pathway is underway, with contractors Fulton Hogan busy working on the…
Contractors are using the next phase of work on Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway to get an idea of how the community could be affected by upcoming work on a tricky section around Moncks Bay. Fulton Hogan are building the final section of the Coastal Pathway between the eastern end of Redcliffs Village and…
With work on the Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway reaching a tricky stage, the Sumner/Redcliffs community is being asked to weigh in on how they would like the work carried out. Construction of the Coastal Pathway has entered its final phase, with contractors Fulton Hogan busy completing the section between the eastern end of…
Parts of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and sea level rise would have future development managed according to their level of risk. Christchurch City Council has begun consulting the public on its Draft Coastal Hazards Plan Change, which outlines how the Council will manage future development, subdivision and changes…
Communities exposed to coastal hazards and rising sea levels will be invited to work with Christchurch City Council and mana whenua on how they can adapt and plan for the future. “As a city, Christchurch is more exposed to coastal hazards than either Wellington or Auckland,’’ says Mayor Lianne Dalziel. “We need to plan now for…
Local authorities told to throw out flawed sea level estimates Coastal property groups are recommending the government urgently update its faulty advice to local authorities on sea level rise. They say too many local authorities are using inflated sea level rise calculations and unnecessarily disadvantaging thousands of homeowners living along New Zealand’s coastline. Local authorities…
Celeste Donovan has been elected the new Coastal ward Councillor. Progress results show 31.25 per cent of Coastal electors have voted in the Christchurch City Council by-election: Celeste Donovan (Independent Positive Community Action) has 1507 votes. David East (Independent) has 1081 votes. Andre Hopman (Independent) has 962 votes. Caleb Isaacs (Independent) has 920 votes. Kelly…
People travelling between Redcliffs and Sumner may encounter some road works over the coming weeks as work ramps up on the missing section of the Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway. The Coastal Pathway allows people to walk, cycle, scoot or skate safely off-road along the coast from Ferrymead to Scarborough, but construction of the…
Christchurch City Council is seeking feedback on the Ihutai-Estuary and Coastal draft stormwater management plan to improve the way it manages stormwater in the area. Consultation opened today on the plan, which is the third of seven being prepared between 2020 and 2023 for the district’s different stormwater catchments. The plans set out the ways…
A group of 24 young people have come together to provide a youth perspective on Christchurch City Council’s draft Coastal Adaptation Framework. Pupils aged 10-14 from Haeata Community Campus, Lyttelton Primary School, Governors Bay School, Banks Avenue School and Chisnallwood Intermediate were invited to discuss and give feedback on the framework at a one-day workshop…
People now have until 6 December to give feedback on coastal hazards planning after the timeframe for consultation was extended. How the Christchurch City Council should plan for, manage and adapt to coastal hazards is outlined in two separate documents which were released for public consultation in October. The consultation period has now been extended…
Work to complete the ‘missing link’ in Te Ara Ihutai Christchurch Coastal Pathway, which will allow pedestrians and cyclists to travel safely off-road all the way from Ferrymead to Scarborough, is about to get under way. The final section runs from the east end of Redcliffs village around Moncks Bay to Shag Rock. The makeover…
Introducing our new coastal team Canterbury’s beautiful landscapes form the backdrop for many offices within the region, including one of our own. Our new coastal team is based at Te Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour and get to enjoy the views it provides each day. The team was formed after a need was identified for more knowledge in the…
Want a quick run-down on how coastal hazards might impact Christchurch and Banks Peninsula in the future? Then check out our Coastal Hazards 101 video. It provides an easy to understand overview of why Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are at risk of coastal hazards and what we might expect to see happen over the next…
Feedback is being sought on how Christchurch City Council should work with communities to plan for, manage and adapt to coastal hazards. Two documents were released for feedback today following approval by the Urban Development and Transport Committee. The draft Coastal Adaptation Framework lays out guiding principles for adaptation planning and a process for engagement…
Celeste Donovan has been elected the new Coastal ward Councillor. Progress results show 31.25 per cent of Coastal electors have voted in the Christchurch City Council by-election: Celeste Donovan (Independent Positive Community Action) has 1507 votes. David East (Independent) has 1081 votes. Andre Hopman (Independent) has 962 votes. Caleb Isaacs (Independent) has 920 votes. Kelly…
How should the Christchurch City Council work with communities to adapt to coastal hazards? A possible approach for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula is detailed in a draft Coastal Adaptation Framework which is going out for public feedback from 8 October to 15 November – subject to approval from the Urban Development and Transport Committee. The…
An updated Coastal Hazard Assessment will help support discussions between the Christchurch City Council, Ngāi Tahu rūnanga and communities across the Christchurch district on how to manage and adapt to coastal hazards. The Assessment, which is being released today as part of the Urban Development and Transport Committee agenda is authored by environmental and engineering…
Christchurch City Council has released a discussion document that explores options for managing future development, subdivision, redevelopment and changes in land use in areas exposed to coastal hazards. This Issues and Options discussion document is a first step in the District Plan Change process and will be open for feedback between 8 October and 15…