11 November 2024

• The Board received an update on the Youth and Multicultural Portfolios with a request for Board input regarding annual plan priorities. Feedback gathered and provided.

25 November 2024

• The Board agreed to ask for staff advice about the Friends of Britomart Reserve request to form a Reserve Committee to manage the Britomart Historic Reserve.

Measures of Success

Communities have access to local community facilities and are supported to manage them

Progress to date/actions taken

8 May 2023

• The Board Approves the name Mānawa Kāwhiu that has been gifted by Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke to the Christchurch City Council and the Lyttelton Recreation Centre Trust Board to be used for the Lyttelton Recreation Centre at 25 Winchester Street, Lyttelton.
• The Board agreed to provide a letter of support for funding of Te Puna Auaha.

12 June 2023

• Approves a grant of $1,500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to The Lyttelton Recreation Centre Trust towards the planning, designing, material costs and installation of a wall mural at the Lyttelton Recreation Centre.
• Approves a grant of $2,000 from its 2022/23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Okuti Valley Recreation and Sports Club Incorporated towards the purchase of a heat pump.

7 August 2023

• Grants a land and building lease to Akaroa Men's Shed Charitable Trust pursuant to s61(2A) of the Reserves Act 1977, for a lease period of 10 years including renewals for an area of approximately 173sqm being part of Lot 2 DP300679 CFR3425 as shown on the plan described as Attachment A as attached to the agenda for this meeting.
• Approve consultation on a ground lease for the purpose of constructing a community facility in the vicinity of site D as shown on the plan in Attachment I as attached to the agenda for this meeting. The ground lease is to be for a period of 35 years with rental to be charged in accordance with Council policy for sports clubs and community groups on reserve/park.

6 September 2023

• Application to Cressy Trust lodged for the summer Hydro-cise classes at the Norman Kirk Pool, Lyttelton.

11 September 2023

• That Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board: 1. Approves the Takamatua Domain Landscape Development Plan, as shown in Attachment A to the report on the meeting agenda and accompanying Appendix 1 (Elevation views of boardwalk) as shown in Attachment B to the report on the meeting agenda.

6 November 2023

• Approves a grant of $12,000 from its Better-Off Fund to Banks Peninsula Community Governance Team for the Audit of Banks Peninsula Facilities.

11 December 2023

• Approves the request from the Duvauchelle Reserve Committee for the provision of specific sites 65 and 66 to construct two self-contained cabins, at the Duvauchelle Holiday Park.

12 February 2024

• The Board grants a Land and Building lease to Akaroa Croquet Club, pursuant to section 54 of the Reserves Act 1977, for a lease period of twenty years including renewals for an area of approximately 2225square metres if Akaroa Recreation Reserve.

26 February 2024

• The Board received a Hui a Hapori Community Open Forum presentation from Pam Richardson and Hugh Eaton, representing the Pigeon Bay Settlers Hall Committee regarding the Pigeon Bay Hall, and other local issues pertaining to Pigeon Bay including community resilience, fit for purpose roading and roading maintenance.

Jan/Feb 2024

• Support to establish lease with Heartlands Akaroa for activation of the first floor of the Akaroa Service Centre.

26 February 2024

• The Gaiety Trust signed on as the Custodian for The Gaiety Hall.
• Support provided to establish introductory meeting with Project Manager with Banks Peninsula Sport and Recreation Society for Akaroa Sports Courts Redevelopment.

6 May 2024

• The Board requested staff advice on how the Community Board can be engaged in the upgrading of the Little River Trail terminus.

10 June 2024

• The Board approved a part change in classification of road reserve to local purpose reserve for a piece of land that crosses the Akaroa Recreation Ground.

24 June 2024

• Staff provided information and advice about the outcome of the Draft Audit on Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Managed Facilities commissioned by the Board.

12 August 2024

• The Board received Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Managed Facilities Audit report and heard 4 deputations from community groups who look after some of those facilities.

9 September 2024

• The Board approved $216,000 worth of Better off Funding grants towards upgrades for 7 community managed facilities and set aside a further $20,000 for planning and contingency for facility upgrade projects.

21 October 2024

• Open Forum presentation by a local resident regarding Urumau Reserve track signage, lack of maps and dangers associated with lack of clarity around walking tracks, mountain bike tracks, and shared tracks. The Board agreed to request staff to investigate track signage to be installed in Urumau Reserve to guide the users of the reserve on:
  • the tracks that are for walking and which tracks are for mountain bikers or shared;
  • rules on who gives way to whom on the tracks;
  • the possibility of having track information panels available that show the different tracks.
  • Open Forum presentation by a local resident regarding Urumau Reserve

11 November 2024

• The Board heard from the Manager of Little River Wairewa Community Trust about the history of the Coronation Library and the work the Little River Wairewa Community Trust has done to prepare for the Coronation Library, Little River Wairewa activation.
• Approved the addition of two storage sheds within the leased area to Te Whare Tapere O Te Mata Hapuku Society Incorporated to store equipment for the new Creative Hub for the Birdlings Flat Community.

9 December 2024

• Received a progress update from Te Ūaka Lyttelton Museum and agreed to consider requesting funding towards the museum's planned new building in the 2024/25 Draft Annual Plan submission.
• Considered options provided by staff to reopen Allandale Hall and favoured Option 1 - to make medium term repairs covering mechanical ventilation, water supply and partial floor replacement. The Board agreed to request that the Allandale Hall Assessment Reports be forwarded to the Board.

Measures of success

All eligible community organisations and events designed to connect our communities and reduce isolation are supported with funding or other assistance as required.

Progress to date / actions taken

7 November 2022

• The Board approved $1,800 grant from DRF to the Little River Farmer Market towards signage and public liability.

18th & 19th March

• SailGP held at Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour, witnessed by 15,000 spectators and 4,500 spectators at the Central City live site.

11 April 2023

• The Board approved $8,250 grant from DRF to the Diamond Harbour & Districts Health Support Group towards building consenting fees.

11 April 2023

• The Board approved $2,500 grant from DRF to the Little River Craft Station Inc. towards wages.

8 May 2023

• Approves a grant of $500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to The Loons Club Incorporated towards the ANZAC Day commemoration celebration in Lyttelton.
• Approves a grant of $4,000 from its 2022-2023 Discretionary Response Fund to Akaroa District Promotions Inc. towards operational funding to enable a review of purpose and identification of potential funding opportunities.

12 June 2023

• Approves a grant of $2,000 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to The Lyttelton Arts Factory Trust towards Festival costs - projector hire, printing costs, and volunteer recognition.

10 July 2023

• Nominates Summer with your Neighbours 2023-24 for $3,000 as a Board Project to be considered for funding from its 2023/24 Discretionary Response Fund
• Approves a grant of $2,413 from its 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund to Lyttelton Community House Trust towards a replacement commercial oven.

7 August 2023

• Approves the 2023 - 2024 Strengthening Communities Fund grants outlined in the following schedule.
• 7 August 2023 - Approves the transfer of $10,864 to the Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board 2023 – 2024 Discretionary Response Fund.

11 September 2023

• Allocates its 2023-24 Summer With Your Neighbours funding.

6 November 2023

• Approves a grant of $22,000 from its Better-Off Fund to Banks Peninsula Early Learning Limited towards the Nature Playground Upgrade.

11 December 2023

• Approves a grant of $2,000 from its 2023/24 Discretionary Response Fund to Little River Farmers Market Incorporated towards the cost of Public Liability Insurance and purchase of an amplifier/speaker.
• Approves a grant of $3,486 from its 2023/24 Discretionary Response Fund to Project Lyttelton Incorporated towards equipment for the Lyttelton Emergency Hub and first aid training for its volunteers.
  
• Approves a grant of $10,000 from its Better-Off Fund to Akaroa Area School Board of Trustees towards the installation of Solar Panels for the School and Community Pool.
  
• Requests that staff work with the Akaroa Heritage Festival Society to explore options for long term funding for the FrenchFest.
  

11 March 2024

• Approves a grant of $2541 from its 2023/2024 Discretionary Response Fund to the Lyttelton Harbour Business Assosiiation towards event costs to host a viewing area in Albion Square during Sail GP.
• Support provided to Akaroa Coronation Library to achieve grant funding and increase volunteer base.

6 May 2024

• Approves a grant of $5,000 from its 2023/24 Discretionary Response Fund to Lyttelton Community House Trust towards wages.
• Approves a grant of $1,200 from its 2023/24 Discretionary Response Fund to Lyttelton Transition Energy Society Inc. towards establishment costs and community energy workshops.
• Approves a grant of $2,500 from its 2023/24 Discretionary Response Fund to Diamond Harbour Bays Bowling Club Inc. towards the purchase of 10 new “barefoot bowls”.
• The Board conferred Community Service Awards on 9 individuals and 1 organisation for exceptional volunteer service to our Banks Peninsula communities.

10 June 2024

• Heard a Public Forum from Sustainability by Design who were advocating for installation of recycling rubbish receptables on Lyttleton's main street.
• Approves a change of purpose of $10,000 granted from its Better-Off Fund from Solar Panels for Akaroa Area School and Community Pool to the Pool Solar Pool Cover project.
• Approves a grant of $5,000 from its 2023/24 Discretionary Response Fund to Akaroa Volunteer Fire Brigade towards the Thermal Imaging Drone.
• Approves a grant of $2,450 from its 2023/24 Discretionary Response Fund to The Stoddart Cottage Trust towards the purchase of a dehumidifier and a gallery hanging system.
• Approves a grant of $1,958 from its 2023/24 Discretionary Response Fund to Te Mata Hapuku Birdlings Flat Community Centre for the establishment of a Community Hub.

June-August 2024

• Staff facilitated conversations and Focus Groups with self-selecting Akaroa community members toward developing a “snapshot” of current needs and strengths and needs.

12 August 2024

• Approved Strengthening Communities Fund grants totalling $173,150 for community organisations across Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula.
• Approved $3000 funding towards the Board project 'Summer with your Neighbours' 2024/25.
• Approved $1,000 funding towards ANZAC Day commemorations.

9 September 2024

• Approved $636 Discretionary Response funding to Cass Bay Residents Association towards the Cass Bay Emergency Hub Mobile Emergency Kit.
• Approved $2,000 Discretionary Response funding to Little River Playcentre Association towards the bark renewal in Little River Playcentre playground.
• Approved $5.000 Discretionary Response funding to Little River Railway Station Trust towards blinds for the recently refurbished Railway Station Museum and fit out for a new workshop in the Little River Railway Station Goods Shed.

September 2024

• The Board provided a letter of support to Lyttelton Community House Trust for funding towards elderly services in Lyttelton and surrounds.

11 November 2024

• Granted $1,800 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to Akaroa Area School Board of Trustees towards the BLAST Program - an 8-week physical exercise and self-challenge programme for Akaroa Area School students delivered by NZ Police. The programme seeks to build self-esteem and confidence through activities, provide guidance and mentoring to young people, help young people to develop long term goals, build positive relationships between young people and NZ Police, and provide access to positive role models.
• Granted $1,909 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to Little River Wairewa Community Trust towards an AED to be held in central Little River.
• Granted $2,000 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to Te Mata Hapuku Birdlings Flat Community Centre toward the Birdlings Flat Creative Hub Program.
• Granted $2,000 from its 2024/25 Discretionary Response Fund to the Little Rivers Farmers Market toward an inverter generator.

9 December 2024

• Granted $3,671 to Banks Peninsula Early Learning Ltd towards a new dishwasher.

Measures of success

Planning is undertaken to provide safe routes for children to walk to school (including but not limited to connections between West Lyttelton and Lyttelton Primary School, within Governors Bay, diamond Harbour and connections between Cooptown and Little river Primary School).

Progress to date / actions taken

13 February 2023

• The Board requested an update from Waka Kotahi NZTA on the proposed pathway connection between Cooptown and the Little River School.

24 June 2024

• The Board agreed to request staff advice on safety measures at the end of the newly formed shared use Cooptown pathway at the Puaha Road end where there is a blind corner in the road.
• The Board received a public information session from staff about road safety matters, including a safety project in Corsair Bay, Cass Bay footpaths, Cass Bay pedestrian access to Steadfast, Governors Bay Dyers Pass Rd, Zephyr Terrace and Governors Bay Road, Charteris Bay options for a footpath on Marine Drive, and Akaroa - Beach Road.

22 July 2024

• The Board held a public information session providing information about the updated 'Good-to-go ways to get to School' programme the Council provides to schools to support them to encourage safe, active, fun, affordable, low-emission ways to travel to school and around their community.

Measures of success

The Board, staff, hapu and community work together to improve walking connections within Rāpaki, the Head to Head Walkway and other walking tracks.

Progress to date / actions taken

24 June 2024

• The Board agreed to request staff advice on the accident, speed and safety statistics for Governors Bay Road in the area of Cass Bay bus stop and Steadfast corner.
• The Board agreed to request staff advice on the cost and funding options to continue the footpath on the seaward side of Beach Road, past the Akaroa Yacht Club and beyond the Lighthouse to enable safe pedestrian access.

12 August 2024

• Received a public forum presentation from Little River Walkways Action Group regarding proposals for Wairewa Little River walkways specifically forming a logging truck road for the current logging operations on Council Hill Road, Little River with the view of reforming it into a walking track once the logging operations had finished.

9 December 2024

• Received a public forum from Charteris Bay Residents Association regarding the ongoing maintenance and safety of Marine Drive through Charteris Bay and a proposal for a raised footpath for pedestrian safety at Paradise Beach and Andersons Road intersection.

Ongoing

• Subordinate decision-making body of the Board – Head-to-Head Walkway Working Group - works with staff, the community and hapu to plan and develop the Head to Head Walkway.
• Reserve Committees work with Parks to develop tracks on Banks Peninsula reserves

Measures of success

Not defined

Progress to date / actions taken

• The Board supported development of mountain bike tracks on Urumau Reserve.
• Stage one of the shared walkway/cycleway between Cooptown and Little River was completed.

Measures of Success

Little river community is supported in its efforts to establish a community transport scheme.

Progress to date/actions taken

This project is on hold due to the lack of capacity in the community to move it forward.