by Banks Peninsula Matters | Sep 29, 2026 | Akaroa and the Bays, Akaroa Volunteer Fire Brigade, Banks Peninsula, Banks Peninsula Community Board, Banks Peninsula Volunteer Fire Brigade, Christchurch City Council, Climate Change, Community Wellbeing, Emergency Response Alerts, Emergency Services, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), News and Updates, Places of Banks Peninsula, Reports and Documents, Robust Infrastructure
El Niño: Understanding the Risks and Preparing Banks PeninsulaRisks, impacts, readiness, response and recovery considerationsWhat is El Niño?What could it mean for Banks Peninsula?Drought and water securityWildfire riskStrong winds and changing weatherHeavy rain and...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Feb 7, 2024 | Akaroa and the Bays, Akaroa, News and Updates, Reports and Documents
Akaroa Places and Spaces Plan 2011Download Akaroa Places and Spaces Plan 2011 Akaroa is really special because of its history and beautiful setting by the harbour and natural landscapes. The town itself has seen a lot of changes over time, both in nature and culture....
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...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Oct 25, 2009 | Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, News and Updates, Reports and Documents
Akaroa Harbour Basin Small Settlements StudyFull Report PDFRead More Akaroa Harbour Basin Small Settlements Study Akaroa Harbour Basin Small Settlements Study was completed in September 2009 and adopted by the Council as a guide to future decision making. Its purpose...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jun 1, 2009 | Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Council, Churches and Cemeteries, New Zealand, News and Updates, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Reports and Documents
A town shaped by its history and landscapeA deeper history: Māori connections to the PeninsulaFrench settlement and the development of AkaroaThe buildings that tell the storyGardens, orchards and open spacesWhy heritage protection mattersThe role of planning and...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Feb 7, 2008 | Banks Peninsula, News and Updates, Reports and Documents, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
Akaroa Harbour Basin Settlements Study 2007Read More Akaroa Harbour Basin Settlements Study 2007 The Akaroa Harbour Basin Settlements Study is all about figuring out the big problems and challenges in the area, but it’s not the final answer. We’ve looked...
