22 July 2024

- Held a public information session to hear about a proposal to return a Council owned property at 177 Purau Avenue to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, which preceeded a report to the Board's 12 August decision meeting seeking approval and recommendations for consultation and associated Council decisions.

12 August 2024

– Approved a community engagement process to progress the proposed transfer of 177 Purau Avenue to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke and heard 5 deputations from members of our community in respect to the report.

27 January 2025

- Approved the return of 177 Purau Avenue by way of transfer to te hapū o Ngāti Wheke after hearing 15 deputations on the matter.

6 February 2025

Elected members attended Waitangi Day commemorations at Ōnuku Marae.

11 December 2023

Request staff advice on how the community could lobby for formal commercial fishing restrictions in the bays surrounding the Banks Peninsula and how the Board could support such an initiative.

10 June 2024

Public Forum from Governors Bay Resident highlighting the need for an additional layer of communications regarding road works in Banks Peninsula due to the limited and lengthy detour routes available during road work closures. Staff Advice requested.

12 August 2024

Received a deputation from Akaroa Golf Club regarding their proposed agreement to lease part of the Duvauchelle Showgrounds.

9 September 2024

Received a public forum presentation from the Cass Bay Resident's Association about their recent activities in the community.

Received a public forum presentation from local residents about the Know Your Place Environment Art exhibition.

9 December 2024

Received a public forum presentation from a local resident about the felling of a Macrocarpa tree on the top track of Corsair Bay; that Sycamore trees need to be identified as a pest species and the requirement for a nuanced approach to pest control and habitat management.

10 March 2025

Heard from Leonor de la Maza Macpherson about her recent success at the NIWA Canterbury Science Fair.

Heard from Maui Stuart about the new Matariki Awards which celebrate the achievements of the shining stars in our community.

Heard from the Lyttelton Harbour Business Association, which is backing the Matariki Awards, and received an update about other projects they have completed or are planning.

24 March 2025

Heard four open forum presentations from the community in support of the proposed Youth and Multicultural initiative for Akaroa.

31 March 2025

In its submission to the 2025/26 Annual Plan the Board requested a review of the Council’s Akaroa Service Centre's opening hours to assess whether they effectively meet the community’s needs after several community members notified Board members that they are unable to visit NZ Post due to the current hours. The Board questioned whether the existing hours (10am – 2pm) are adequate or if adjustments are needed.

20 May 2024

– Held a public information session about the Duvauchelle and Akaroa Wastewater Scheme.

10 June 2024

– Received correspondence from the Akaroa and Bays Forum regarding concerns about the Akaroa Wastewater Scheme.

8 July 2024

– Held an open information session providing options for Yew Cottage, Akaroa.

August 2024

– Elected members helped facilitate a possible option for the removal and restoration of Yew Cottage to private ownership.

23 September 2024

- Held a public information session presenting an overview of the consultation content to be used for the proposal to revoke the land status and return the Council owned property at 177 Purau Avenue (Reserve 4622) to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke.

10 March 2025

The owner of a Koukourarata Port Levy bach on public land, the subject of a decision report, spoke to the Board about the history of the bach and what it means to his family.

A local resident spoke on behalf of a group of residents about the Koukourarata Port Levy bach on public land.

The Board heard a staff report about the Koukourarata Port Levy bach on public land and voted to recommend to Council that they grant a 25-year lease with conditions to enable public access to the beach.

12 August 2024

– Approved a proposed agreement for Akaroa Golf Club to lease part of Duvauchelle Showgrounds and approved the associated draft development plan for the golf course.

9 September 2024

Heard from a recipient of a Youth Development Fund Grant about her experience at a Future Problem-Solving International Conference in the U.S.A.

9 December 2024

The General Manager of Cholmondeley Children's Centre presented to the Board regarding the Centre’s work with children and their families.

24 February 2025

The Board workshopped priorities for its Annual Plan submission 2025/26.