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 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 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | Aug 1, 2023 | Banks Peninsula, Akaroa and the Bays, Community Wellbeing, Regenerative Tourism, SmaRT App, Sustainable Businesses
Smart Regenerative Tourism (SmaRT) App – Stream One | DiscoveryBe Part of Something New Are You?YES?Your voice matters and you can participate.Survey Smart Regenerative Tourism (SmaRT) App – Stream One | Discovery Co-Funded by the Ministry of Business,...
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.
by Banks Peninsula Matters | Mar 20, 2021 | Banks Peninsula, Akaroa and the Bays, Covid-19, Sustainable Businesses, Tourism
Abstract The current pandemic (Covid-19) disrupted businesses and challenged societies all over the world. In particular, destinations are being urged to keep the attraction and value of their products and services in post-pandemic tourism recovery programs. Drawing...
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 | 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...
