by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 17, 2026 | Christchurch City Council, Banks Peninsula, Draft Annual Plan 2026/27, New Zealand, News and Updates
31.03.26 – Item 3 – Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 – Hearing of verbal submissions – Friends of Banks Peninsula Tuesday 31 March 2026 Friends of Banks Peninsula Submission (Jan Cook and Suky Thompson) – Draft Annual Plan...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 12, 2026 | Christchurch City Council, Banks Peninsula, Draft Annual Plan 2026/27, New Zealand, News and Updates
An Aspirational Initiative for Youth Empowerment and Cultural Inclusion. The Youth and Multicultural Initiative Akaroa and the Bays is an aspirational project. It aims to promote youth empowerment and multicultural inclusiveness for the residents of Akaroa and the...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 10, 2026 | Christchurch City Council, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Climate Change, Emergency Response Alerts, Environmental Stewardship, New Zealand, News and Updates, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Sustainable Tourism
Agenda can be found here.Why this mattersDecision and next steps4.17 Option 1: Lower Ōpāwaho Heathcote River and St Andrews Hill to Taylors Mistake first (recommended).4.19 Option 2: The remaining area of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula first.Voting and Final...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 7, 2026 | Christchurch City Council, Banks Peninsula, Draft Annual Plan 2026/27, New Zealand, News and Updates
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 7, 2026 | Christchurch City Council, Banks Peninsula, Community Trusts & Organisations, Draft Annual Plan 2026/27, New Zealand, News and Updates
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 7, 2026 | Christchurch City Council, Banks Peninsula, Community Trusts & Organisations, Draft Annual Plan 2026/27, New Zealand, News and Updates
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 2, 2026 | Christchurch City Council, Banks Peninsula, Community Trusts & Organisations, Draft Annual Plan 2026/27, New Zealand, News and Updates
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Mar 30, 2026 | Activities, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch, Christchurch City Council, Community Wellbeing, Events, Facilities, Library, News and Updates
What Happens at Storytime?A Storytime for EveryoneJoin In—Anywhere, AnytimeWhy Storytime MattersReady to Get Started?Gavin Bishop reads and talks about his book Mrs McGinty and the Bizarre PlantOne by Kathryn Otoshi and read by Elisabeth McMillanDigital Storytimes...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Feb 16, 2026 | Banks Peninsula, Banks Peninsula Community Board, Christchurch City Council, Community Board Plan 2026-2028, Survey | Community Consultation
Draft Banks Peninsula Community Board Plan 2026-2028 " Read More Have Your Say on the Draft Banks Peninsula Community Board Plan 2026-2028 The Banks Peninsula Community Board has released its draft plan for 2026-2028, which sets out the vision and priorities...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jan 5, 2026 | News and Updates, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Banks Peninsula Community Board, Christchurch City Council
The Role of the Design Review PanelsWho Can ApplyWhy It MattersFurther Information Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board is seeking expressions of interest for members of the Akaroa Design Review Panel and Lyttelton Design Review Panel for the...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jan 4, 2026 | Christchurch City Council, Activities, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Jetties and Wharfs, News and Updates, Places of Banks Peninsula, Robust Infrastructure
Tikao Bay jettyWhy the Jetty Needs RepairWhere the Work Will Take PlaceWhen the Works Are ScheduledJetty Closure and Access ImpactsWho to ContactWhy It Matters Tikao Bay jetty The Tikao Bay jetty is a simple timber structure at the end of Tikao Bay Road in Tikao Bay,...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Dec 10, 2025 | Banks Peninsula, Activities, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Christchurch City Council, Event Venue, Events, Facilities, News and Updates, Services
The Gaiety Hall Akaroa " Read More The Akaroa Gaiety: Heritage, Community and Celebration in the Heart of Akaroa Nestled on 105 Rue Jolie in historic Akaroa, The Akaroa Gaiety is one of Banks Peninsula’s most treasured venues. With its blend of classic heritage charm...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Nov 29, 2025 | Banks Peninsula, Activities, Akaroa, Christchurch City Council, News and Updates, Places of Banks Peninsula, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Public Consultation, Reports and Documents, Robust Infrastructure, Tourism
Akaroa Main Wharf Rebuild Updates " Read More Updates *Council is replacing the iconic Akaroa Main Wharf – originally built in 1887 – as it is nearing the end of its usable life. Read more here Background Akaroa’s iconic waterfront is set for a major transformation....
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Nov 3, 2025 | News and Updates, Akaroa and Bays Emergency Response Team (ABERT), Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Civil Defence, Community Wellbeing, Emergency Response Alerts, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), Natural Disasters, Robust Infrastructure
Event Details: Christchurch Civil Defence Emergency Management and Fire and Emergency New Zealand invites the community to an important Emergency Preparedness Session at Gaiety Hall, 105 Rue Jolie, Akaroa. This session will focus on wildfire safety and other emergency...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Nov 3, 2025 | News and Updates, Akaroa and Bays Emergency Response Team (ABERT), Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Civil Defence, Community Wellbeing, Emergency Response Alerts, Natural Disasters, Robust Infrastructure
Event Details: The Emergency Hub Network Hui will be held at the Halswell Library, offering a great opportunity for anyone involved in community emergency preparedness to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other. Event Details: Date: 17 November Time: 7:00 pm...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Oct 20, 2025 | Local Government Elections, Christchurch City Council, News and Updates
Declaration of Final Results – 2025 Christchurch City Council Elections " Read More Declaration of Final Results – 2025 Christchurch City Council Elections The final results of the 2025 Christchurch City Council elections have been officially declared, confirming the...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Oct 19, 2025 | Banks Peninsula, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Christchurch City Council, Community Trusts & Organisations, Community Wellbeing, Facilities, Playgrounds and Sports Fields, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
Banks Peninsula Sports And Recreation " Read More Banks Peninsula Sports and Recreation – A Community Project Bringing People Together Bringing Sport and Play Back to the Heart of Akaroa In Akaroa, a dedicated group of locals is working to breathe new life into the...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jun 24, 2025 | Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Christchurch City Council, Civil Defence, Community Wellbeing, Lighthouse Road Akaroa, Natural Disasters, News and Updates, Robust Infrastructure
IntroductionWhat happenedFor Updates Visit Christchurch City Council Webpage Introduction A section of Lighthouse Road and the surrounding land is experiencing instability following a significant wet weather event from 30 April to 1 May 2025. A primary zone and a...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jun 10, 2025 | Activities, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch, Christchurch City Council, Community Wellbeing, Facilities, Naval Point, News and Updates, Playgrounds and Sports Fields, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
IntroductionInformation Session to the Banks Peninsula Community BoadBackground Introduction For those of you who are following the progress of the Naval Point redevelopment, there’s an important update we’d like to share. At a recent meeting, Te Pātaka o...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 22, 2025 | Banks Peninsula, Banks Peninsula Community Board, Cass Bay, Christchurch City Council, Community Wellbeing, Parks and Reserves, Robust Infrastructure
Field visitBackground notes provided to the board members Field visit Prior to our board meeting, we visited Steadfast, located in Cass Bay. During our visit, we met with Jenny Healey, Chairperson of the Cass Bay Residents’ Association, and committee member Noeline...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 8, 2025 | Annual Plan 2025/26, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, News and Updates
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 8, 2025 | Akaroa, Akaroa and Bays Emergency Response Team (ABERT), Akaroa and the Bays, Annual Plan 2025/26, Christchurch City Council, News and Updates, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 6, 2025 | Activities, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Annual Plan 2025/26, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Community Wellbeing, Environmental Stewardship, Events, Facilities, News and Updates, Playgrounds and Sports Fields, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Regenerative Tourism, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism, Youth and Multicultural Initiative
Project Home PageAgenda (Page 131 onward)Submission to the Christchuch City Council Annula Plan 2025/26Youth and Multicultural Initiative – Akaroa and the Bays Community PreferencesYouth and Multicultural Initiative – Akaroa and the Bays Community Preferences [See...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Mar 12, 2025 | Akaroa, Activities, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, News and Updates, Playgrounds and Sports Fields, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Public Consultation, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism, Youth and Multicultural Initiative
Project Home PageBackgroundOpen Forum: Banks Peninsula Sports and Recreation Incorporated (also known as Banks Peninsula Community Sports ComplexOpen Forum: Akaroa Voices for Peace and Regenerate Banks PeninsulaOpen Forum: Helps Pōhatu Conservation Trust and...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Feb 26, 2025 | News and Updates, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Community Wellbeing, Environmental Stewardship, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
Why infrastructure matters?A future we can look forward toDrummonds Jetty Akaroa Reopens After Major Upgrade by Christchurch City Council Strengthening Banks Peninsula’s Future and Investing in Critical Infrastructure: Infrastructure is the foundation of any thriving...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Feb 24, 2025 | News and Updates, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Community Wellbeing, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Robust Infrastructure, Tourism
Drummonds jetty Akaroa ReopensA Key Marine Infrastructure Upgrade for Banks PeninsulaStrategic Importance for Local and Regional Marine AccessLooking AheadAkarao Wharf – NEXT… Drummonds jetty Akaroa Reopens Drummonds Jetty in Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, has...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Feb 17, 2025 | Christchurch City Council, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, Early Fire Detection Sensors, Environmental Stewardship, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), Natural Disasters, News and Updates, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Regenerative Tourism, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses
The Importance of Fire Detection for Banks PeninsulaSmart Technology for Early Fire DetectionExpanding the Network for Greater ProtectionWatch the live data feed from existing detectorsHow You Can Help As both your local elected representative from Banks Peninsula and...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Feb 1, 2025 | News and Updates, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, Environmental Stewardship, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Public Consultation, Reports and Documents, Robust Infrastructure
OverveiwCommunity engagementDraft Plan PresentationKey Themes from the submissions:1. Protection vs. managed retreat2. Infrastructure and accessibility3. Environmental and cultural considerations4. Cost and funding concerns5. Community engagement and...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Nov 25, 2024 | Akaroa, Christchurch City Council, ECAN, News and Updates, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience
Akaroa Wastewater Treatment Plan Hearings. Christchurch City Council (CCC) has applied for various resource consents to establish and operate a wastewater treatment scheme and associated discharges to land as part of the Akaroa Treated Wastewater Irrigation Scheme....
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Oct 17, 2024 | Akaroa and the Bays, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Community Wellbeing, News and Updates, Public Consultation, Robust Infrastructure
Why your participation is important?The timeline for the consultation is:How to get involvedSaturday 2 November 2024 09:00 am to 01:00 pm Saturday 16 November 2024 09:00 am to 01:00 pm I have a specific question(s)?Next stepsMap The consultation regarding the future...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Oct 17, 2024 | Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, Environmental Stewardship, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Public Consultation, Reports and Documents, Robust Infrastructure
Draft PlanHave your say Draft Plan This draft plan sets out how we could manage the risks posed by coastal hazards and sea-level rise for six communities in the Christchurch district: Rāpaki, Allandale, Teddington, Te Wharau Charteris Bay, Purau and Koukourarata Port...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jul 7, 2024 | Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, News and Updates
Akaroa Community Strengths and Needs. Steffi Brightwell (Community Development Advisor) is doing some research to gather a snapshot of the current strengths and needs according to those who live, work or spend time in Akaroa township. The intention is to hear from a...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | May 16, 2024 | Funding Opportunities, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, News and Updates
Community funding opportunitiesChristchurch Biodiversity FundCreative Communities SchemeCommunity Activation FundCommunity Board Small FundsCommunity Organisation Loan SchemeComputers to the community schemeDiscretionary Response FundEvents and Festivals Sponsorship...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | May 14, 2024 | News and Updates, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Robust Infrastructure, Tourism
Akaroa Wharfs Drummonds Jetty and Daly’s Wharf: Two wharves in Akaroa will be upgraded this winter. Drummonds Jetty and Daly’s Wharf have been identified as suitable alternatives for the community to use while Akaroa Wharf undergoes a rebuild. A condition assessment...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Mar 27, 2024 | Community Wellbeing, Christchurch City Council, Long-Term Plans, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Reports and Documents
Draft Long-Term Plan 2024-2034Bubble ToolSubmission FormECAN Regional Fish Habitat fund Draft Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 The Draft Long Term Plan is now out for consultation and is found at: https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/draft-ltp-2024-2034 Bubble Tool There is a Bubble...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Mar 9, 2024 | Activities, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch, Christchurch City Council, Community Wellbeing, Events, Facilities
Multicultural Recreational and Community Centre ChristchurchRead MoreMap Multicultural Recreational and Community Centre Christchurch The Christchurch Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre, situated at 455 Hagley Avenue, includes two large function rooms,...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | May 3, 2023 | Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Christchurch City Council, Climate Change
Sealevel rise in Akaora harbour Sealevel rise in Akaora harbour Coastal scientist Derek Todd talks about how coastal hazards could impact the Akaroa Harbour area in the coming...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | May 1, 2023 | Banks Peninsula, Akaroa and the Bays, Christchurch, Christchurch City Council, Climate Change, News and Updates
Coastal Hazards Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Coastal Hazards Christchurch and Banks Peninsula This video explains Coastal Hazards Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Principal Coastal and Hazards Scientist Derek Todd gives an easy to understand outline of how...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Sep 1, 2022 | Akaroa, Christchurch City Council
Akaroa Service Centre is located on 78 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa. Much of the work you conduct with the City Council is handled over the phone or online. The call centre is available for general enquiries. To speak to a customer services representative in person, you can...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Oct 3, 2021 | Banks Peninsula, Christchurch, Christchurch City Council, Climate Change, Environmental Stewardship
Christchurch coastal hazards online portalOutline of the poral Christchurch coastal hazards online portal Christchurch coastal hazards online portal. This post (from CCC website) presents information about coastal hazards across Christchurch District, and how these...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jan 25, 2020 | Regenerative Tourism, Christchurch City Council, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, Environmental Stewardship, News and Updates, Sustainable Businesses
Climate changeChristchurch City Council declared a Climate and Ecological EmergencyRead more Climate change Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time. It is already affecting our weather, health and wellbeing, natural environment, taonga species, mahinga...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jun 25, 2014 | Banks Peninsula, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Christchurch City Council, News and Updates, Reports and Documents
Banks Peninsula contextual historical overviewRead Full Report Banks Peninsula contextual historical overview Banks Peninsula contextual historical overview provides a broad overview and understanding of Banks Peninsula and its development in the last 150 years, which...
