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The Council today approved asking the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop for an extension to the 12 September deadline for its Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (Plan Change 14), specifically for the parts it will not be able to decide in time. The Council will ask for the deadline to be pushed…
The Funding Committee has allocated $3.89 million in grants from its Metropolitan Strengthening Communities Fund and $200,000 from the City Placemaking funding. The Strengthening Communities Fund supports community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula area. Committee Chair Councillor Yani Johanson said the importance of…
Council backs its local Ngāi Tahu Representation Act Councillors have reaffirmed their support for mana whenua representatives at the decision-making table, voting to retain the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act. The depth of feeling was evident during discussion at today’s Council meeting as several Councillors spoke of the gains that had been made…
The Funding Committee has allocated $3.89 million in grants from its Metropolitan Strengthening Communities Fund and $200,000 from the City Placemaking Fund. The Strengthening Communities Fund supports community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch City and Banks Peninsula area. Committee Chair Councillor Yani Johanson said the importance of…
The Council today approved asking the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop for an extension to the 12 September deadline for its Housing and Business Choice Plan Change (Plan Change 14), specifically for the parts it will not be able to decide in time. The Council will ask for the deadline to be pushed…
The decision to support the Cathedral reinstatement was made in 2017, when the Council committed to providing a $10 million grant through a targeted rate over a 10-year period, commencing in 2018 through to 2028. A Funding Agreement signed between the Council and CCRL in December last year provided for the grant of $10 million…
On 7 August, Councillors will consider a report on making a submission on the Government’s recently released discussion document, “Making it easier to build granny flats”. Read the Council report and draft submission. The Government is looking to streamline the building of small, self-contained and detached houses, commonly known as granny flats, on properties with…
Council adopts initial proposal for representation arrangements Public submissions are open on Council’s initial proposal for councillor representation areas for Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury). Council’s initial proposal combines the Ashburton District area with the current South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi constituency, to form a larger Mid-South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi constituency, and leaving Selwyn/Waikirikiri as its own constituency. The proposal…
Key governance decisions made at Council meeting Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has agreed a new committee structure that streamlines its business and focus on its three core services. At the Council meeting today (24 July 2024), the existing five current standing committees have been formally discharged and two new standing committees have been created….
Council issues warnings following compliance investigation Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has issued formal warnings to three parties following an independent compliance investigation into activities at a South Canterbury farm. Chief Executive Dr Stefanie Rixecker initiated an independent investigation in May following comments made by Chair Peter Scott in a media interview about farming practices…
At the Wednesday 3 July meeting, Councillors will consider a report on making a submission on the Government’s draft Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024. Read the report and the draft submission here. The Minister of Transport is currently consulting on a new rule which sets out the criteria, requirements, and procedures…
The Long Term Plan 2024–34 lays out Christchurch City Council’s programme for the next decade, the services the Council will provide, the projects the Council will complete and how they will be paid for. It includes no cuts to services and a lower-than-expected rates increase. “The LTP which we have adopted is ambitious, affordable and…
Council locks in Long-Term Plan: $337m investment in first year Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has approved its work plan and budget for the next 10 years, committing to a $337 million work programme next year. Source link
The Council unanimously appointed Mr Pearson for a three-year term, effective immediately, following a recommendation from the Appointments Committee, consisting of Mayor Phil Mauger, Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter, and external commercial advisor Gill Cox. Bryan Pearson bio: Almost 30 years’ experience in Chief Executive and Board Chair roles in the private and public sectors in…
Council makes key decisions on 10-year plan Community feedback has played a crucial role in shaping changes to Canterbury Regional Council’s (Environment Canterbury’s) draft Long-Term Plan 2024-34. Source link
Biodiversity Fund Projects Christchurch City Council approved $400,000 of funding across fourteen projects aimed at protecting and enhancing biodiversity on private land. Funded projects include feral pig control at Te Waihora catchments, Living Springs Native Forest Enhancement, and Tirowaikare covenant (Beggs) weed control – Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust. Funding assists local landowners working to protect…
Council seeks feedback on representation options Public feedback is open on preliminary options for councillor representation areas for Canterbury Regional Council. All councils are required by law to review representation arrangements every six years, Environment Canterbury General Manager Governance Lisa Goodman said. “Our Councillors represent different areas of Canterbury. Due to population changes and other…
Mayor Phil Mauger says hearings on the Draft Long Term Plan 2024–2034 start on Thursday 2 May. “The submitters come from across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, and they’ll be presenting to us with a mix of in-person and virtual deputations,” Mayor Mauger says. “As well as various individuals, we’re expecting to hear from community groups,…
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…
Overall satisfaction is sitting at 46% for 2023/24 – a small improvement on last year’s 43%. The number of service areas that residents have indicated a high level of satisfaction with has also increased. As in previous years, the services with the highest levels of satisfaction among residents were services where residents have direct contact…
Council gears up for consultation on proposed 10-year budget The development of our Long-Term Plan 2024-34 has taken a step forward after Councillors adopted the draft consultation document. Source link
Council balances a tightrope as draft Long-Term Plan goes public We’re getting ready to have a challenging conversation with the community about our work plan and budget for the next ten years. Source link
Stretching alongside the Avon River from the Hospital to Fitzgerald Avenue, the Avon River Precinct boasts an array of attractions, including the beloved Margaret Mahy Family Playground, City Promenade, Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial and the Avon Loop. Spanning around 48,000m2, New Zealand’s largest public realm transformation has seen over 500 trees, 45,000 plants and 34…
Watch the briefing here. The Long Term Plan 2024–34 (LTP) outlines the Council’s activities, services, capital programme and finances for the next 10 years. Mayor Phil Mauger says this latest figure is the result of a thorough joint process between staff and elected members. “As we’ve developed the LTP over these last months, we have…
PC14 was notified in March to implement Medium Density Residential Standards to enable three houses per site up to three storeys as directed in the Resource Management Act and to implement sections of the National Policy Statement for Urban Development which requires greater heights and densities in and around the Central City and commercial centres….
On Wednesday 6 December the Council will consider two reports – one on the future long term solution for processing kerbside organics and the other on the short-term option. Read the meeting report on the short-term option. The report, and subsequent discussion, on the long term processing solution will be closed to the public due…
Council opts not to include Māori constituency The Council has decided not to include a Māori constituency in the next local elections in 2025. “We have previously considered the option of a Māori constituency and felt the best, most appropriate representation was direct representation by mana whenua. “Nothing has changed to alter our view of…
Mrs Baxendale started at the Council in October 2019, after moving from the United Kingdom where she held senior local government positions. She was employed at Christchurch City on a five-year contract, which finishes in October 2024. She says she is leaving before her contract expires for personal reasons and feels it is timely to do…
Transport Choices programme reduction approved Two transport projects in the Climate Emergency Response Fund Transport Choices package of works have been deferred, while nine others will go ahead when Government funding is secured. The Mayor and Councillors approved a staff recommendation to progress with eight projects when Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency funding becomes available….
At its meeting today Council approved the Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2023, following a hearings panel report. The new bylaw will replace the current two – the Waste Management Bylaw 2009 and the Cleanfill and Waste Handling Operations Bylaw 2015. Resource Recovery Manager Alec McNeil said the current bylaws were legally due for review…