Message from the Chair | karere a te Heamana

Kia ora!

Bonjour! 2023 Akaroa French Festival was a hit! This biennial event celebrating the unique heritage of Akaroa was such a delight. Incredible food, live music, and a showcase of the arts illustrated the richness that Banks Peninsula offers. Well done to all those involved.

Preparing for emergencies within our communities is vital. Residents of Te Pātaka o Rākaihatū Banks Peninsula know firsthand what it’s like to live through unpredictable weather events, so the Board is encouraged to hear that there have been successful Emergency Response planning meetings attended by people from all over the Peninsula.

What could make our roads safer? Mistakes can occur on all roads, however the Board is particularly aware of the accidents that can occur on the windy and unpaved roads around the Peninsula. Christchurch City Council has opened their Draft Safer Speed Plan, a 10 year plan for Banks Peninsula and Christchurch road speeds, up for feedback. We want everyone to get where they are going safely, regardless of how they are travelling. Having safe speeds is part of our solution to a safer network; be a part of this solution by having your say here.

Ngā mihi nui,

Lyn Leslie
Chair, Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board

Highlights of our recent meetings | nga mea nui o a tatou hui tata nei

Our last meeting was on 9 October. Some of the highlights are included below. You can watch all our meetings via livestream.

• The Board resolved the deadline for our Reserve Committees with special conditions. We were delighted to hear that Lyttelton Reserve Committee has met their special conditions.
• The Board were advised that a project manager has been appointed for the Akaroa Sports and Recreation Ground.
• Woohoo for the Lyttelton Review! The Board noted that the publication is now available after a small break.
• We had our big information exchange, where we touched on a lot of different topics that are big in the community at the moment.

Read the minutes for full details.

Our next meeting is on 6 November in Lyttelton. The link to view the livestream is available on the first page of the agenda and you can access it here. See our full meeting schedule for 2023