Measures of Success

Submissions made to the Annual and Long Term Plan for funding for new community facilities and amenities in areas of growth.

Progress to date/actions taken

• Through its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission, the Board advocated for provision and retention of community facilities, greenspace, and recreational infrastructure in high-growth areas.
• The Board emphasised the risks of retrospective infrastructure deficits if growth is not supported by timely investment.
  
• At its meeting on 11 December 2025, the Board approved the Community Parks Rolling Renewal Programme (FY26–FY29), facilitating the renewal of play equipment, and other greenspace and recreational assets in community parks.
  
• At its 9 March 2026 meeting, the Board approved a landscape plan for Little Poland Park, enhancing this space in the centre of the new Oakbridge subdivision in partnership with the Polish community and Rotary.
  

Measures of success

Implementation of short and medium term safety initiatives in and around Key Activity Centres.

Progress to date / actions taken

• In its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission, the Board advocated for community development and partnerships, supporting resilience capacity and safety initiatives. It submitted that existing levels of service should be maintained where these directly affect community wellbeing and safety.

Measures of success

The 3Waters network has plans developed to cope with area growth.

Progress to date / actions taken

• At an information session on 23 February 2026, the Board reflected this advocacy in engaging with the Head of Three Waters on the Three Waters programme planning and budget changes for FY27.
• The Board strongly advocated that new developments incorporate effective flood mitigation measures to ensure existing networks are not overwhelmed.
  
• This was reinforced through the Annual Plan 2026/27 submission, particularly in the context of intensification pressures.
  

Measures of success

Greenspaces are safe, accessible and activated.

Progress to date / actions taken

• At its meeting on 11 December 2025, the Board approved the updated Shirley Community Facility design, enabling the new facility on Shirley Community Reserve to proceed to tendering and construction, as part of the new activation of the reserve and provision of community meeting spaces.
• Also at its meeting on 11 December 2025, the Board approved the final stage of Lancaster Park redevelopment, including play space, bike loop, sports facilities, and landscaping.
  
• At its 2 February 2026 meeting, the Board approved a discretionary grant to Papanui Leagues Club for facility infrastructure (chiller replacement).
  
• At its meeting on 11 May 2026, the Board approved the final concept plan for the Fortune Reserve play space renewal project. The Board continued to support renewal and diversification of local play spaces through approval of the Fortune Reserve play space renewal concept plan.

Measure of success

New suburbs connected via active transport modes to existing suburbs, schools, and community facilities.

Progress to date / actions taken

• The Board advocated for improved active transport connections linking new and existing communities, including safe routes to schools and public transport. This was highlighted as a key requirement in the Annual Plan 2026/27 submission.

Measure of success

Micro Forests and Orchard Gardens are planted in suitable urban spaces.

Progress to date / actions taken

• The Board supported increased tree planting and community-led greening initiatives through its Annual Plan 2026/27 submission. This aligns with climate resilience and biodiversity objectives identified by the Board.
• On 13 April 2026 at an information session, the Board received an update on the street tree programme, including works across Dudley Street, Massey Crescent, St James Avenue and parts of Shirley, covering:
  • Tree condition assessments
  • Pruning, removals, and replacement planting
  • Community consultation processes

Progress to date / actions taken

• When adopting the Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central 2026–28 Community Board Plan on 11 May 2026, the Board directed that the Urban Growth priority be strengthened through additional reference to diversity in housing stock, recognising its importance to attracting a range of people and families and supporting strong communities.