8 July 2024

• The Board received an update on the proposed use of Kukupa Hostel located at 380 Pettigrews Rd, Pigeon Bay.
• The Board received an 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.

12 August 2024

• Approved the continued lease by the current tenant of the Takapūneke Reserve Red House property, to ensure the continued maintenance of the property and upkeep of the gardens.

7 October 2024

• Received a deputation regarding the future plans and options for Yew Cottage.
• Received a report from staff regarding Yew Cottage – future plans and future options.

Advocate for community solutions, including accommodation for workers and young families

Measures of Success

A proposal is developed for the future use and development of the BP Meats site which broadly achieves the objectives of the community.

Progress to date / actions taken

26 February 2024

• Angus Smith, Manager, Property Consultancy, Danielle Yeoman, Planner Urban Regeneration and Raymond Qu, Property Consultant, presented to the Board on the proposed process for public engagement on the future of the Akaroa BP Meats Site. A report is to be provided for the Board’s consideration

11 March 2024

• Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board supports staff initiating the proposed process, with key stages including:
  • Obtaining updated technical analysis for the site and updating Section D of the ‘2011 Akaroa Places and Spaces Plan’.
  • Preparing a consultation and engagement plan alongside Community Governance and Communications and Engagement staff.
  • Undertaking targeted and on-going engagement with Ōnuku Rūnanga, acknowledging their proposal for the site and noting the cultural importance of the area.
  • Developing site requirements/principles for refining the various site options to be consulted on.
  • Presenting the site options and engagement plan to the Community Board for a decision to consult.
  • Undertaking public consultation and reporting back to the Community Board regarding the consultation findings and next steps.
• Maintains the status quo holding strategy until staff report back on option for future use.

24 June 2024

• staff provided information and advice on the outline of the planned phases of engagement to seek community involvement in deciding the future use of 67 Rue Lavaud (BP Meats Site). Staff agreed to update the Board regularly during consultation and invite the Board to contribute feedback.

November 2024

• Consultation around future use is scheduled for late 2024.

Continue to seek an appropriate future use for this vacant heritage building.

Measures of Success

A future use is found for Donald Street Stables

Progress to date / actions taken

26 August 2024

• Received an update about the former Lyttelton Stables from Christchurch NZ specifically, about an opportunity for the Stables Precinct to establish a thriving home for Lyttelton creative and enterprising community, combining visitor accommodation, affordable housing, hospitality, lifestyle services and entertainment. Requires community and private sector support.

9 December 2024

• The board heard from the Seafarers Centre about the need for a new facility and that being based in the Donald Street Stables development would b appropriate. The Board will refer them to Christchurch NZ.
• The Board agreed to request staff advice on how to refresh the Lyttelton Arts Council's mural entitled Celebrating the Past, Challenging the Future, which is located on the retaining wall on Bridle Path Rd, in time for the 175th Canterbury Anniversary in 2025.

Continue to work with the community and council staff to find a way to enable the community vision for the former Godley House site.

Measures of Success

The community is consulted about the proposal Council has received to develop the former Godley house Site. If the community is happy with the proposal we (the Community Board) will approve a lease to the applicant.

Progress to date / actions taken

• The Board successfully advocated for funding for Getting to the Point plan to remain on budget (redevelopment of central Diamond Harbour)
• The initial proposal for the Godley House site is no longer active.

• Work with Council staff and the community to identify future uses, development, disposal/retention and management strategies for the Hunters Road site.
• Request an assessment of the site for its potential to grow indigenous trees for long-term carbon-sequestration, either by natural regeneration or strategic (ecologically beneficial) planting, as part of the Council’s drive to become a carbon-neutral city.

Measures of Success

A spatial plan and outline development plan is developed for the Hunters Road site which will be incorporated into the district plan. These plans will incorporate:

• Community views and preferences about the future use of the site
• Any site constraints (e.g. geotechnical)
• Any features/natural values that may require protection (e.g. landscape, biodiversity)
• Technical advice (e.g. infrastructure networks, including transport, stormwater facilities)
• An assessment of the site’s suitability as an area for natural regeneration or revegetation.

Progress to date / actions taken

25 March 2024

• Held an open information session about proposed land use for 27 Hunters Road and 43 Whero Avenue. Livestreamed.

22 April 2024

• Heard 11 Deputations from members of the community about the proposed future land use for 27 Hunters Rd and 43 Whero Avenue – FENZ & Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Kura Unsolicited Proposal.
• The Board acknowledged submissions and deputations outlining the views of the community and approved sale of land at 27 Hunters Road and 43 Whero Avenue to FENZ for a fire station and to Te Poho o Tamatea Ltd for a character school. Noted that they wished for submitters to be updated on the two projects as they develop.
• Outline Development Plan for the remaining unoccupied land is in progress.