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 | Jan 26, 2026 | News and Updates, Activities, Akaroa, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Community Wellbeing, Jetties and Wharfs, Places of Banks Peninsula, Robust Infrastructure
IntroductionOrigins: Wharves as Foundations of Akaroa’s DevelopmentDrummonds Jetty: A Modern Chapter in a Maritime TraditionTransformation During the Akaroa Wharf RebuildFrom Working Structures to Tourism Icons1. Heritage Value and Sense of Place2. Community and...
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 | 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 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 | 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 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 | 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 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 16, 2025 | Banks Peninsula, Akaroa and the Bays, Chorus, Community Wellbeing, News and Updates, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Public Consultation, Robust Infrastructure, Survey | Community Consultation, Sustainable Businesses
BackgroundMeeting RecordingCurrent StatusSurvey Link Background Last year, when I conducted a community survey regarding telecommunications infrastructure, Jo Seddon (Community Relations Lead at Chorus) and Nathan Beaumont (Head of Corporate Affairs at Chorus)...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | May 14, 2024 | Banks Peninsula, Akaroa, Community Wellbeing, LTP 2024-34, News and Updates, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Robust Infrastructure
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Dec 8, 2023 | News and Updates, Akaroa and the Bays, Banks Peninsula, Destination Management Plan, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Regenerative Tourism, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
Importance of a Tourism Destination PlanBanks Peninsula Destination Mangement PlansChristchurch Destination Mangement Plans Importance of a Tourism Destination Plan Are you wondering why tourism destination plans matter? Let’s break it down: Strategic...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Dec 8, 2023 | News and Updates, Akaroa and the Bays, Christchurch, Destination Management Plan, Regenerative Tourism, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
Importance of a Tourism Destination PlanDestination Mangement PlansChristchurch Destination Mangement PlansBanks Peninsula Destination Mangement Plans Importance of a Tourism Destination Plan Are you wondering why tourism destination plans matter? Let’s break it...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Aug 20, 2023 | News and Updates, Community Wellbeing, Regenerative Tourism, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
About the projectRead More About the project “Project Regenerative Tourism” is an initiative led by the Sustainability and Resilience Institute (SRI) | Tourism Advisory, New Zealand. Its primary goal is to promote research and experiential opportunities related to...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Aug 20, 2023 | Community Wellbeing, Banks Peninsula, News and Updates, Project Banks Peninsula Resilience, Regenerative Tourism, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses
Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks PeninsulaCommunity Board Plan 2023–25Read More Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks PeninsulaCommunity Board Plan 2023–25 Community boards were created by the local government reforms in 1989. Approximately 110 community boards nowoperate in both...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Jul 21, 2023 | Community Wellbeing, Akaroa and the Bays, News and Updates, Regenerative Tourism, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses
Banks Peninsula Matters shares news and perspectives on issues affecting Akaroa, the Bays, and the wider Banks Peninsula community. We welcome opinion pieces and news submissions from the community Contact Us About Banks Peninsula Banks Peninsula is known for...
by Banks Peninsula Matters | May 20, 2023 | Destination Management Plan, Banks Peninsula, Community Wellbeing, News and Updates, Regenerative Tourism, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
Draft Destination Management Plan For Banks Peninsula March 2023Read the Summary Report Draft Destination Management Plan For Banks Peninsula March 2023 Community consultation on the draft Banks Peninsula Destination Management Plan was held from 1 May to 21 May 2023....
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 11, 2022 | Community Wellbeing, Local Government Elections, Regenerative Tourism, Robust Infrastructure, Sustainable Businesses
The final result for the Christchurch City Council elections held on Saturday 8th October is as follows. For details please click the LINK.
