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 | Oct 30, 2025 | News and Updates, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Climate Change
Understanding Sea Level Rise: What It Means for Akaroa and the BaysEvent details: 🗓 Saturday, 1 November 2025 🕓 4.00 pm 📍 The Gaiety, Akaroa Understanding Sea Level Rise: What It Means for Akaroa and the Bays No matter where you stand on the issue of climate change,...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jul 1, 2025 | Banks Peninsula, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, Destination Management Plan, Environmental Stewardship, New Zealand, News and Updates, Regenerative Tourism, Reports and Documents, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Sustainable Tourism, Tourism
IntroductionCritical ReviewsTable of ContentsCritical ReviewsOrder Online Introduction The Routledge Handbook of Regenerative Tourism, Edited By Francesc Fusté-Forné, Asif Hussain. This timely and innovative handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the current...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | May 15, 2025 | Akaroa and Bays Emergency Response Team (ABERT), Banks Peninsula, Civil Defence, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, Environmental Stewardship, Natural Disasters, News and Updates, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Public Consultation, Robust Infrastructure, Survey | Community Consultation
IntroductionA vital opportunity for the Banks Peninsula communityEmergency Management Bill 2025 websiteOnline SubmissionHon Mark Mitchell Letter Introduction The Government is currently seeking public feedback on the new Emergency Management Bill 2025, which aims to...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 8, 2025 | News and Updates, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Annual Plan 2025/26, Banks Peninsula, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 6, 2025 | News and Updates, Akaroa and the Bays, Annual Plan 2025/26, Banks Peninsula, Banks Peninsula Volunteer Fire Brigade, Climate Change, Early Fire Detection Sensors, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Robust Infrastructure
Agenda (Page 143)Banks Peninsula Volunteer Fire Brigade Submission to the Christchuch City Council Annula Plan 2025/26Enhancing Fire Detection for Banks PeninsulaImproving Fire Resilience on Banks Peninsula Agenda (Page 143)...
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 13, 2025 | News and Updates, Banks Peninsula, Climate Change, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), Natural Disasters
1. Purpose of the Review2. Executive Summary3. Background & Context4. The Event5. Chronology and Response (Key Events)6. Key Findings and Opportunities for Improvement (The Review – “4Rs” Headings) Here is the summarized format of the Port...
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 | Jan 27, 2025 | Banks Peninsula, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, Destination Management Plan, Environmental Stewardship, News and Updates, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Regenerative Tourism, Reports and Documents, SmaRT App, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
IntroductionCritics ReviewOrder Online Introduction This timely and innovative handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the current critical debates, trends and the transformative potential of regenerative tourism, and also looks towards a more responsible,...
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 14, 2024 | News and Updates, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, LTP 2024-34, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jan 7, 2024 | Climate Change, Environmental Stewardship, News and Updates, Regenerative Tourism, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
Carbon CalculatorCarbon Footprint CalculatorWhat is our carbon footprint?How to calculate my carbon footprint Carbon Calculator There are various websites available for estimating your carbon footprint, whether for the individual, household, organisation or business....
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 | Nov 5, 2022 | Akaroa and the Bays, Activities, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Chorus, Christchurch, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, Destination Management Plan, Environmental Stewardship, News and Updates, Parks and Reserves, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Regenerative Tourism, Robust Infrastructure, Services, Sustainable Businesses, Walks, Youth and Multicultural Initiative
Introduction1. Community wellbeing2. Sustainable businesses3. Robust infrastructure4. Regenerative tourismA vision for a resilient future Introduction Project Banks Peninsula Resilience is an ambitious and forward-thinking initiative aimed at enhancing the resilience...
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...
