Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback on this project

We received a total of 43 submissions about the proposed changes to Welles Street, from 32 individuals and 11 organisations.

What you told us

Half (52%) of individual submitters were people who visited Welles Street (16), one-quarter (26%) worked there (8), and the remaining 23% (7) lived there.

Overall, the majority of submitters supported the plan (70%, 30); the remainder somewhat supported the plan (30%, 13), suggesting further improvements to the street which are beyond scope of the current budget.

Submitters liked:

• The proposed outdoor seating areas (24)
• The addition of trees and greenery to the space (20)
• That the plans would improve the feel of the area (12)
• The inclusion of bicycle parking (8)
• That the plans provide a better use for the space than carparking (7)
• That the changes will increase safety/slow traffic (4)

Submitters suggested:

• The inclusion of a safe pedestrian crossing area (14), whether it be a full pedestrian crossing, painted area or ‘3d street art’ on the road to indicate to motorists there may be pedestrians
• Introducing further measures to slow traffic, including through a speed limit reduction or traffic calming measures (13)
• Investing into more permanent measures, particularly in relation to trees (8)
• Increasing the number of trees and planting (7)
• Making the area safer through improved lighting or camera surveillance (4)
• Addressing drainage issues, including levelling footpaths to reduce flooding (4)
• Improving the area for cycling, through a cycleway or sharrows (4)

Other less-frequent suggestions included disability parking, cargo bicycle parking, and rubbish bins/recycling.

A number of suggestions (speed limit reduction, addressing flooding, pedestrian crossing or tree pits) are out of scope for the current low-cost, temporary project; however, these could be addressed through a more comprehensive full upgrade if funding was secured in the next Long Term Plan.

The detailed design of the outdoor seating areas will be informed by the submissions received and follow-up discussions with businesses.

Meeting details and decision making process

A staff report recommending the approval of the plans will be presented to Council.

Date: 17 September 2025

Time: 9:30am

Venue: Camellia Chambers, Level 2, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street

This is a public meeting and everyone is welcome. If you would like to speak at the meeting, please contact Senior Democratic Services Advisor Katie Matheis, by emailing katherine.matheis@ccc.govt.nz, or by calling 03 941 5643.

You can read the meeting agenda, including the staff report and any additional information online at councillive.ccc.govt.nz

The final decision is recorded in the meeting minutes, available online three working days after the meeting.