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Community meeting to discuss toxic pig’s ear plant An ‘invasion’ of the exotic plant pig’s ear is causing angst in Akaroa residents, and a public meeting has been called to address it. Pig’s ear has been a prolific invader from the coastal cliffs and rocky outcrops around Akaroa and the bays, with a farmer saying…
Timaru community shares views on the future of Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon The South Canterbury community has provided a wealth of information, ideas and stories to Our Waitarakao – a project to help restore the health of the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon catchment. The community feedback, which is summarised at ourwaitarakao.co.nz, shows overwhelming support for restoring the…
The meeting was a productive and robust discussion and we appreciated the community’s frankness, while also taking the time to listen to some of the proposed solutions to the challenges presented by cruise. What we heard from the community was a compelling case for addressing the impact that cruise ships are having on Lyttelton. …
Popular fund opens to give community groups a helping hand to better our environment Our Waitaha Action to Impact Fund has opened for its third funding round, with community groups now invited to make an application. The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is a contestable fund for community organisations in Canterbury. Funding has been given…
Shirley’s Community Reserve at 10 Shirley Road was previously home to the Shirley Community Centre. Damaged by the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010/2011, it was demolished in 2012. Pre-quakes, the centre had been home to numerous organisations and programmes that enriched the area and helped the community to connect. In its place, the reserve was fitted…
Little River business owner Lyn Leslie was elected uncontested as board chair on Monday replacing former chair Reuben Davidson, who has stepped down from the role to run for central Government. Mrs Leslie is the board member for the Wairewa Subdivision and was elected to the community board in 2022. She said she was enjoying her…
Waimakariri River planting days: Join your community in greening the banks Get your thumbs green and join us to restore our region’s biodiversity at the upcoming Waimakariri River planting days at Rock Spur/Lorimas. Since 2021, we have planted over 30,000 native trees along the Waimakariri River. Approximately half of these were planted by over 1,000…
Committing to minimise the impact of cruise chips on Lyttelton community A collective commitment was made to address community concerns and prioritise solutions to reduce the impact of cruise ships in Lyttelton. The commitment follows a meeting hosted by us on Monday 10 July to discuss the impact of cruise ships on public transport services….
Committing to minimise the impact of cruise ships on Lyttelton community A collective commitment was made to address community concerns and prioritise solutions to reduce the impact of cruise ships in Lyttelton. The commitment follows a meeting hosted by us on Monday 10 July to discuss the impact of cruise ships on public transport services….
The Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board will receive a report at its 12 July meeting regarding changes made to Rolleston Avenue and Park Terrace. It will also consider the results of the road user survey regarding Park Terrace and hear deputations from the community. Rolleston Avenue changes: Moving cyclists from the existing shared path to a…
Community input critical in shaping region’s future We are encouraging the community to take part in an extended engagement process that will help shape the region’s future. Our Chair Peter Scott said the information collected from the community and stakeholders during the consultation is critical, as the Council works to update a number of long-term…
Community gets involved in Our Waitarakao A joint project to make a plan to restore Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon and its surrounding catchment is off to a great start – with plenty of interest from the community at its June events in Timaru. More than 40 people attended a drop-in event at Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki…
Community collaboration protects threatened gulls at the Charwell River Classified by Te Papa Atawhai/Department of Conservation (DOC) as at risk and declining, the black-billed gull/tarāpuka is under threat of extinction. So when we were given the heads up about a colony in a North Canterbury river, we established a predator control programme in the hopes…
Cass Bay Community Planting Day Featured image: Isla, Tom and dog Arnold helping at a recent planting day at Steadfast. The Cass Bay Residents’ Association invites you to join its upcoming community planting days which are being held across two locations. Event information The public is invited to join three plantings taking place in Cass…
Hāngī fires up community water chat A delicious community hāngī, enjoyed by local school children, marked the return of a special event for the Upper Waitaki Water Zone Committee. For more than a decade, the annual feast has been a fixture on the committee’s calendar, but COVID-19 disruptions meant it took a two-year hiatus. The…
At last night’s meeting, the board approved plans to revamp the existing facilities on the upper terrace of Avon Park and transform the lower terrace into a naturalised wetland. Head of Parks, Andrew Rutledge, says the park and surrounding pockets of regeneration area will incorporate the City to Sea Pathway, improve local ecology and upgrade the…
Grab your friends and whānau and celebrate the diversity in our communities this weekend. Canterbury Polyfest 2023 Canterbury Polyfest is a representation of Pasifika traditional dance, music and custom featuring secondary students from around the Canterbury and Southern regions. Embrace yourself in exhibition stalls showcasing the taste and colours of the pacific, and enjoy the…
Christchurch’s six community boards are seeking feedback on their draft three-year plans. Community boards focus on more local issues and how these may influence the city-wide decision making of the Council. Christchurch City Council has six community boards covering the city and Banks Peninsula. “Democracy is put into action at neighbourhood level through community boards,”…
Receiving a Community Service Award came as quite a surprise to Hornby’s Auntie Sally. Sally Nutira, more commonly known as Auntie Sally, has become a known figure of support within her Hornby community. “Our whānau have been a big part of Hornby with support in sports clubs, school Board of Trustee representatives, and Te Horomako…
Christchurch’s six community boards are seeking feedback on their draft three-year plans. Community boards focus on more local issues and how these may influence the city-wide decision making of the Council. Christchurch City Council has six community boards covering the city and Banks Peninsula. “Democracy is put into action at neighbourhood level through community boards,”…
Receiving a Community Service Award came as quite a surprise to Hornby’s Auntie Sally. Sally Nutira, more commonly known as Auntie Sally, has become a known figure of support within her Hornby community. “Our whānau have been a big part of Hornby with support in sports clubs, school Board of Trustee representatives, and Te Horomako…
Financial boost given to community groups who take action for a better environment Our Waitaha Action to Impact Fund has given 35 organisations around the region/takiwa a much-needed financial boost. The Waitaha Action to Impact Fund is a contestable fund for community organisations in Canterbury. Funding has been given out to a range of community…
Community feedback now open on draft Annual Plan The Canterbury Regional Council’s draft Annual Plan 2023/24 can now be viewed, with feedback open until 3 April. The plan sets out how much we will need in rates from the region’s ratepayers. It also details what work is planned during the 2023/24 financial year. A proposed…
Community invited to Ōtūwharekai/Ashburton Lakes pop-up event Ever wondered how the water quality of the Ōtūwharekai/Ashburton Lakes is monitored? Want to know more about initiatives to improve the health of the lakes’ ecosystem for our native species like kākahi/freshwater mussels? A pop-up event, on Saturday 25 February at Te-Puna-a-Taka/Lake Clearwater, will give the community the…
Seven people have put their names forward for the vacant Community Board position in the Innes ward of the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Ward. The position became available earlier this year following the resignation of Shreejana Chhetri, who was the successful candidate in the October 2022 local elections. Christchurch City Council Electoral Officer Jo Daly announced this…
Nominations for the Innes ward Community Board by-election close in a week, and Electoral Officer Jo Daly is encouraging candidates to come forward now. There is one nomination to date. The list of confirmed nominations is at ccc.govt.nz/elections and is updated daily. Nominations close at noon on Thursday 22 December, and candidates are asked not…
Three programmes of work from across the city and Banks Peninsula are part of the Christchurch City Council’s application for the first stage of the Government’s Better Off support funding package. The Government created the Three Waters Better Off pool to recognise the impact on councils from shifting assets and service delivery from councils to…
The by-election for someone to represent the Innes ward, to fill the vacancy on the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central Community Board, will be held on 17 February 2023. Nominations open on Thursday 24 November for candidates who want to represent the Innes ward, with nomination forms and information available online at ccc.govt.nz/elections or from the Civic Offices,…
Draft Masterplan for Rangiora Reach available for community feedback We are seeking feedback from the community on the draft plan to improve the Rakahuri riverside near Rangiora and Ashley – the Rangiora Reach Masterplan. This work is in collaboration with Waimakariri District Council. “The draft Masterplan has been developed to revive an area of the…
Twizel wilding pine community working bee Join the fight to tackle wilding conifers in Twizel! What: Removing wilding pines from Dusky Trail and enjoying a BBQ after. When: Saturday 15 October, 9am to approximately 2pm. Where: Meet at the entrance to Rhoboro Downs Station, Rhoboro Road, Twizel. Please note that this is not Rhoboro Road…