Read updates on our plans to assist the community to tackle the issues caused by anti-social road users
Measures of Success

Receive deputation/public forum on this topic and ask staff to investigate.

Progress to date/actions taken

April 2023

  • The Board agreed to work with NZ Police to identify 'hot spots' for Kōtuitui Smart Poles which improve connectivity in the community, are equipped with smart features including a free Wi-Fi network, CCTV cameras linked to the police network, advanced lighting fixtures, pedestrian and vehicle counters and speakers for public alerts.
  • The Board advocated for funding in the 2023/24 Draft Annual Plan submission.
  • Advice was received that the Smart Poles are not a feasible option.

26 June 2023

  • Cass Bay and Community Patrol Hui a Hapori
Measures of success

Staff actively work on this issue and report back to the Board.

Progress to date / actions taken

June 2023

  • The Board received an update from Police about anit-social road users.

25 July 2023

  • Board submitted on the Cruising and Prohibited Times on Road Bylaw Review, wherein the Board advocated for Council, Community and Police to collaborate on the issue.

August 2023

  • The Board received an update from Police about anti-social road users.

21 October 2024

  • Council Transport staff presented an information session about their capital programme for 2025/26. The Board agreed to request that staff
    1. investigate the installation of signage at the entrance to Te Oka Bay Road from Bossu Road advising of the narrowness of the road.
    2. discuss with New Zealand Police and New Zealand Transport Agency, the matters of cameras and other measures to be considered on Whakaraupō Lyttelton Inner Harbour roads to curtail the consistent antisocial driving behaviour.

24 February 2025

  • The Board received a Police update regarding anti-social road users and the increase in crime in general.
Measures of success

An appropriate budget for work is allocated which allows a collaborative response to the issue

Progress to date

24 June 2024

  • Received a public information session, including suggestions for traffic calming measures, in response to specific questions asked by elected members with regards to traffic/roading problems.

9 September 2024

  • Granted $400 to City to Sumner Community Patrol towards enabling patrollers on different shifts to connect with each other.