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Measures of Success

Ngāti Wheke and staff are aligned with design and outcomes of Te Nukutai o Tapoa Plan.

Stakeholders feel fully enabled with supporting detailed design planning.

Progress to date/actions taken

12 December 2022

  • The Board agreed to request staff to liaise with ECAN regarding the Naval Point breakwater being submerged during hightide and how to mitigate hazards to boat users.

26 February 2024

  • Kristine Bouw, Development Project Manager, updated the Board on what is happening with various structures located at Te Nukutai o Tapoa Naval Point. Ms Bouw showcased the current plan for the Lyttelton Recreation Ground including the proposed layout of the sports field and proposed location of the change pavilion.

6 May 2024

  • The Board requested staff advice regarding the report on the recently held SailGP Debrief with key stakeholders, specifically outlining what went well for the Lyttelton business community and the general community, and identifying any areas for improvement.

9 June 2025

  • Representatives from the Naval Point Boat Safety Group spoke to the Board regarding their submission on the Christchurch City Council’s Annual Plan 2025/26 and the need for repair of the breakwater.

Ongoing

  • The project is well managed by staff and fully supported with input from all stakeholders.
Measures of Success

Opportunities to support recreational and event use of the site are maximised.
Barriers to the effective and efficient use of the site are minimised (E.g. support relocation of haul out, removal of old marina, maximising public/organised event space sharing, minimising misuse by vehicles).

Progress to date/actions taken

2023

  • The Board was consulted regarding the haul-out and lease.

26 February 2024

  • The Development Project Manager updated the Board on what is happening with various structures located at Te Nukutai o Tapoa Naval Point. Ms Bouw showcased the current plan for the Lyttelton Recreation Ground including the proposed layout of the sports field and proposed location of the change pavilion.

October 2024

  • The Change Pavilion rebuild is now in progress
  • Progress on the overall implementation of Naval Point is steady and progressing.

25 November 2024

  • The Development Project Manager presented to the Board on the current works being completed under the Development Plan.

9 June 2025

  • Kristine Bouw, Development Project Manager, updated the Board on Te Nukutai o Tapoa - Naval Point which included the construction works for the Change Pavilion building, civil and landscape works package, Magazine Bay Marina upgrade and the western redevelopment.
  • Jamie MacGregor Chairperson of Whakaraupō Recreation Incorporated, Caine Tauwhare, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke and Craig Pauling, Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke introduced Whakaraupō Recreation Incorporated – an organisation that works with 21 member groups with over 2400 members and many more participants, such as school groups, who benefit from Te Nukutai o Tapoa – Naval Point.
Measures of Success
  • Implementation of Te Nukutai o Tapoa-Naval Point Development Plan is fully funded through the annual and long term plans
  • The long term plan includes funding to implement all elements of Te Nukutai o Tapoa-Naval Point Development Plan
Progress to date/actions taken

LTP Budget remains allocated to complete implementation.

Progress on the overall implementation of Naval Point is steady and the Board continues to advocate for quality engagement with all parties.