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 | Dec 28, 2025 | News and Updates, Akaroa, Environmental Stewardship, People of Banks Peninsula
A much-loved Akaroa Area School teacher, Gary Brittenden, has retired after 17 years, leaving behind a strong legacy of outdoor learning and community spirit. He stepped back from teaching with the same quiet humility he brought to his work every day. His legacy was...
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 | Jun 16, 2025 | News and Updates, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Environmental Stewardship, Hinewai Reserve, Walks
The BookORDER FORM Postage & Packaging: Information on how to orderAbout Hugh Wilson The Book HINEWAI REFLECTIONS The Artwork of Hugh Wilson: This book of some 170 artworks from the collection of Hugh Wilson is due out in the first part of next year. It will be...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | May 19, 2025 | Akaroa, Activities, Akaroa and Bays Emergency Response Team (ABERT), Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Community Wellbeing, Environmental Stewardship, Events, Natural Disasters, News and Updates, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses
Invitation to attend:Facebook Event PageAbout: Akaroa and the Bays Emergency Response Team Invitation to attend: Kia Ora On behalf of the Akaroa and the Bays Emergency Resilience Team (ABERT), we would like to formally invite you to attend this community meeting. The...
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 18, 2025 | News and Updates, Activities, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Annual Plan 2025/26, Banks Peninsula, Community Wellbeing, Environmental Stewardship, Parks and Reserves, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Regenerative Tourism
Hinewai Reserve – A Beacon of RegenerationAkaroa and the Bays Resilience Plan – Community MeetingYouth and Multicultural Initiative – Moving Forward Together It’s often the small wins and the opportunity to support community-led initiatives that bring the greatest...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Apr 8, 2025 | Banks Peninsula, Community Wellbeing, Environmental Stewardship, News and Updates
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 3, 2025 | News and Updates, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Dark Sky Reserve, Environmental Stewardship, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
IntroductionWhy consider a dark sky reserve for Banks Peninsula?Critical Aspects1. Governance, Policy, and Community Engagement2. Environmental and Ecological Impact3. Cultural and Heritage Considerations4. Economic Development and Sustainable Tourism5....
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 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 | 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 | Feb 7, 2024 | Regenerative Tourism, Activities, Environmental Stewardship, Tourism
What is regenerative tourism?Regenerative tourism definition What is regenerative tourism? At the core of the definition of regenerative tourism is the necessity for a holistic understanding of its origins. The increasing awareness of the environmental and...
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 | Nov 1, 2023 | Regenerative Tourism, Environmental Stewardship, News and Updates, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
Abstract: Climate Change Commitments and Challenges to Achieve Regenerative Tourism: A Case of Aotearoa New ZealandDownload Abstract: Climate Change Commitments and Challenges to Achieve Regenerative Tourism: A Case of Aotearoa New Zealand New Zealand heavily relies...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Aug 15, 2023 | Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Environmental Stewardship, News and Updates
Council parks to be maintained in-houseRead More Council parks to be maintained in-house Councillors have decided that from 1 July 2024 all parks maintenance activity, excluding tree maintenance and Sexton services (burials in cemeteries) will be carried out by...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Feb 7, 2023 | Activities, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Environmental Stewardship, Parks and Reserves, Regenerative Tourism
Hinewai ReserveDonationsMap Hinewai Reserve Hinewai stands as a remarkable ecological restoration endeavour nestled within the stunning landscape of Banks Peninsula. Privately owned and overseen by the Maurice White Native Forest Trust, it is a haven for conservation...
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...
